Insulation Type There are several different types of attic insulation, and the one that is used will significantly affect the overall cost of the project. The most common type of insulation—fiberglass ...

The words “pink batts scheme” are rarely heard without “debacle”. But a recent Insulation Council of Australia report by Energy Efficient Strategies (EES) has described the government’s home ...

Foil insulation kept being used in the pink batts scheme despite being linked to a Queensland installer's death because of conflicting views about its safety, an inquiry has heard. Matthew Fuller, 25, ...

A battle over who owns the rights to Pink Batts has reached the Court of Appeal. Fletcher Building subsidiary Tasman Insulation, which manufactures and distributes Pink Batts, won a case in the High ...

The Federal Government's insulation program is facing more questions after claims that it was warned some imported insulation batts reeked of the toxic chemical formaldehyde. A Melbourne insulation ...

Imported home insulation batts containing chemicals linked to cancer but used as part of the Rudd government's home insulation scheme are still being sold today, an inquiry has heard. The royal ...

One of Pink Batts' competitors has failed to convince a High Court judge the term "batts" is in common use in New Zealand and that the home insulation maker's ...

Q:I have an open ceiling in my garage that is insulated with paper-backed R-13 batts with the fiberglass exposed and held in place by metal strips. The ceiling has a lot of pipes and wires running ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...