The document provides home insulation tips for renovators, including using external cladding with a low carbon footprint to reduce energy bills and environmental impact. It recommends checking the R-value of insulation materials and choosing PVC cladding, as it is non-permeable and offers long warranties. Homeowners should select certified, Australian-standard cladding that matches the longevity of their home.

1. Home Insulation Tips for
Renovators

2. The walls, roof and floor are the three parts
of the house with exposure to external
elements and need to be insulated.

3. Typically, this is done through internal and
external forms of insulation.

4. Here are some home insulation tips for
renovators

5. Use External Cladding that have a low
carbon footprint and also actively
work to reduce energy bills and the
environmental impact of a home.
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6. Check the R-value which measures a
material’s resistance to heat transfer.
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7. Choose PVC - PVC is known for its non-permeable
attributes, so as long as all the joints are in good
shape, vinyl cladding is often the best choice in
areas with high rainfall.
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8. Look out for warranty - Some claddings,
due to their material attributes, can offer
a much longer warranty than others.
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9. As a homeowner, it is also important that you
match the longevity of your home to the
building material.

10. Make sure the external cladding you choose is
certified for use in Australia, is manufactured to
Australian standards and meets Building Code
Australia’s (BCA) guidelines.

11. Don’t fall prey to those selling cheap,
uncertified imports.

12. If you are unsure about how you
can do it, call the experts from
Vinyl Cladding Professionals

13. Our team of experts will walk you
through your options and answer
any questions you may have.

14. Give us a call today!
1300 137 185
or visit us
79a Lara Way, Campbellfield VIC 3061