A few other things to consider…

• Electrical Compliance – All AWI installs receive an electrical safety inspection prior to insulating. In most cases where there will be loose fill insulation remaining or being added to the home, for example cavity wall insulation, this will mean some changes to the circuit protection on the existing cables. This work can range from a few hundred dollars for more recent boards, through to approximately $1700 for homes that require full switchboard upgrades.
• Roof Safety Systems – It is a national WHS requirement to use suitable protection when working at heights. At AWI, this usually involves either the installation of temporary edge protection, temporary harness anchor points, or a combination of both. Allow $605 for the installation and use of these systems during any insulation upgrade that requires work on the roof.
• Draught Sealing Exhaust Fans – Allow about $88 per exhaust fan and $250 per tastic heat/light/fan combo if you would like to have draught seals fitted to save heat unnecessarily through exhaust fans when they aren’t in operation. For tastic fans, this price includes our electrician making a wiring change so the heat lamps can only run with the fan to prevent overheating.
• Downlight Protection and/or Changeovers – By either fitting downlight covers over lights that aren’t suitable to bury with insulation, or switching them out to LED’s that are, you can guarantee an uninterrupted cover of ceiling insulation. Allow $48 per downlight cover or $88 for standard sized downlight changeovers.
• Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream – A dry wall is a warm wall. Complete your wall insulation with Stormdry masonry protection cream and get the full benefit of your wall insulation year round. Allow $35 per m2 for installation or speak to our team about our DIY options.