Bradford Gold Hi-Performance Wall Insulation R2.5

Benefits of using Bradford Gold Hi-Performance Batts:

• Reduces heat in your home
• Comfortable all year round
• Saves you $$$ on energy bills
• Low in allergen
• Bio-soluble
• Non-combustible
• Produced from recycled glass
• 70 years of warranty

Bradford Gold Hi-Performance Wall Batts are made in Australia to withstand Australian conditions and boast the highest R-Value ratings. The higher the R-Value rating, the more effective the insulation is as the batts provide a better level of resistance to heat in your home. Understanding the difference between R-Values is important as it can mean the difference between getting an average product for your home with average benefits, and getting the best product for your home.

Bradford Gold Hi-Performance Batts are made from glasswool, the world’s most popular insulation material. It is a highly cost-effective solution to rising energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Bradford Gold Hi-Performance wall batts have the ability to give your home an optimal level of comfort which you’ll notice straight away in your ability to turn off your air conditioning and heating on most days, saving it as a last resort for only those really hot or cool days in the season. Therefore, when you install premium Bradford Gold Hi-Performance batts in your home’s external walls, you use less energy and waste less money on heating and cooling.

What R-Value should you buy?

The Building Code of Australia (BCA) has outlined energy efficiency provisions for new homes which include the inclusion of insulation in ceilings, walls, and some floors. The value of insulation required to meet the deemed-to-satisfy provisions for energy efficiency is intended to be seen as a minimum standard – not best practice.

R-values are the measuring tool we use to rate the level of thermal resistance. Essentially, the higher the R-Value the more effective the insulation is. Manufactured from glasswool, the batts are specially stiffened and treated to provide moisture-resistant insulation – meeting the Building Code of Australia’s minimum requirements for energy efficiency in homes. The glasswool we use is made up of very thin glass fibers that are spun like fairy floss to create millions of air pockets. These air pockets are very poor conductors of heat and resist the flow of air or radiation through the insulation.

Note that the use of high levels of insulation to meet energy efficiency and comfort requirements can lead to an increased incidence of condensation in walls and attic spaces in cold climates. This is because of the insulation’s effectiveness at keeping the warmth within the home but vapor’s ability to pass through plasterboard and standard insulation. To address potential condensation problems Bradford recommends the installation of an Anticon roofing blanket under metal roofs where the ceiling is insulated. The inclusion of building membranes with high permeability, such as Enviroseal ProctorWrap, and the inclusions of roof ventilators will also help minimise the incidence of condensation. Contact Bradford Technical personnel for detailed information.