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Insulation guides & advice

Expert articles on R-values, installation, acoustic performance and Australian building standards.

Guide • 6 min read

How to choose the right R-value for your home

A practical guide to matching insulation R-value to your Australian climate zone — saving you money for decades.

10 December 2024Read more →

Guide • 5 min read

Why ECOSE® technology, recycled content and a softer fibre make Earthwool the modern standard.

22 November 2024Read more →

Guide • 7 min read

Sound transmission classes, batt density and best practice for quieter homes and apartments.

5 November 2024Read more →

Guide • 8 min read

Reflective foil sarking, vapour permeability and BAL ratings — choosing the right wrap for your build.

18 October 2024Read more →

Guide • 6 min read

Everything you need to safely install Earthwool ceiling batts in an existing roof space.

30 September 2024Read more →

Guide • 5 min read

Acoustic batts and pipe lagging — how to reduce noise transfer in multi-residential builds.

12 September 2024Read more →