Insulation

Through the use of the geothermal heat pump, the Bendee Downs shearing
shed will be a more hospitable place for both occupants and tenants of the
structure. However, this form of temperature control will not be sufficient in
the means of maintaining a comfortable temperature within the shearing shed.
Additional measures of temperature control will be implemented through the
use of insulation. This insulation will assist in sustaining a comfortable
temperature within the structure. The Bendee Downs area is described as a
hot, dry climate as shown in Figure __ and reducing heat gain is of most
importance. (Commonwealth of Australia, 2008)

Figure __: Climate Zones of Australia (Commonwealth of Australia, 2008)

For this climate area, the minimum suggested R-values for walls and roofs are
1.9 and 2.7 respectively, R-values. As there are many forms of residential
insulation available, it is imperative that the chosen insulation is suitable for
both the location and size of the structure.
Type of
Insulation
Fibreglass
Batts
(Australian
Government
Insulation
Rebates)

Brief Description

Loose Fill
Cellulose
(Australian
Government

For use as insulation in flat ceilings, pitched roofs,

cathedral ceilings or raked ceilings, timber floors
or framed walls.
Relative price of $810[1]. (Bintec Pty Ltd)
Very highly fire resistant.
Made from 70% recycled glass.
Manufacturing requires large amounts of energy
and thus releases reasonable amounts of CO2.
Irritable during insulation and can result in
airborne fibres which may result in health issues.
K m2
0.66
R-value =
per inch.
W
For use in flat ceilings, pitched roofs, cathedral
ceilings or raked ceilings.
Relative price of $770-$1200[1]. (Bintec Pty Ltd)

Insulation
Rebates)

Extruded
Polystyrene

Moderately fire resistant.

Made from 70-80% recycled paper.
For every 1% not covered by insulation, there is a
5% decrease in insulation effectiveness.
During installation, devices should be worn due to
protect eyes, skin and respiratory system from
irritation. (Occupational Safety & Health
Administration)
K m2
0.60
R-value =
per inch.
W
For use in cathedral ceilings, raked ceilings, timber
floors, suspended concrete slabs, concrete slab
edges, full masonry walls and framed walls.
High compressive strength.
Relative price of $6000[1]. (Foam Sales)
Fire retardant to improve fire resistance.
2
K m
0.88
R-value =
per inch.
W

Figure __: Properties of chosen insulation

NB:
[1] For installation in a 120m2 ceiling to an R-value of 2.5.
2
Km
R-value SI units
W

)
( ft BTUF h )
2

R-value Imperial units

R-value Conversion 1 Imperial unit = 0.17611 SI units (Online Conversion)

Using the parameters of R-value, price, versatility and health issues, a decision
matrix will be applied to the situation where the R-value will be ranked the
most important of the criteria. The criteria that will follow in importance are
health issues, versatility and price; they will be given the following percentage
of importance:

R-value 50%
Health Issues 25%
Versatility 15%
Price 10%

Fibregla
ss Batts
Loose

Rvalue

x
50%

Healt
h
Issue
s

x
25%

Versatil
ity

x
15%

Pric
e

x
10%

Total

0.5

0.45

0.3

2.25

0.5

0.15

0.3

1.95

Fill
Cellulos
e
Extrude
d
Polystyr
ene

1.5

0.5

0.45

0.1

2.55

Figure __: Decision Matrix of Insulation

As it can be seen from Figure __, Extruded Polystyrene is the most suitable form
of insulation for the Bendee Downs shearing shed. It is a fantastic insulator
and is versatile; however it is relatively more expensive than all other
insulation. The expense of the material is considered a secondary constraint
due to the Kooma people wishing for the Bendee Downs shearing shed to
become a site that will be an attraction for an extensive time.
Commonwealth of Australia 2008, Your Home Technical Manual 6.3 Lighting,
viewed 19 April 2010, <http://www.yourhome.gov.au/technical/fs63.html>
Occupational Safety & Health Administration 2006, Chemical Sampling
Information: Cellulose (Total Dust), 9 May 2010,
<http://www.osha.gov/dts/chemicalsampling/data/CH_225997.html>
Online Conversion, Online Conversion - Convert insulation R value, viewed 9
May 2010, <http://www.onlineconversion.com/forum/forum_1073029079.htm>
Colorado Energy 2008, ColoradoENERGY.org R-Value Table, viewed 9 May
2010, <http://www.coloradoenergy.org/procorner/stuff/r-values.htm>
Australian Government Insulation Rebates, Fibreglass Insulation, viewed 9 May
2010, <http://www.australian-government-insulationrebates.com/Products/fibreglass-insulation.html>
Australian Government Insulation Rebates, Blow In Cellulose Insulation,
viewed 9 May 2010, <http://www.australian-government-insulationrebates.com/Products/blownincelluloseinsulation.html>
Bintec Pty Ltd 2002, Home Insulation, viewed 18 May 2010,
<http://www.thisplace.com.au/priceguide/hinsulation.htm>
Foam Sales 2008, Polystyrene, viewed 18 May 2010,
http://www.foamsales.com.au/shop/products/257,6>

The following to go in appendix

Calculations
Fibreglass batts
Imperial R-value = 3.14 4.30 per inch (Colorado Energy)

4.303.14
+ 3.14
2

Average R-value =
=

3.72

ft 2 F h
BTU

SI R-value =
=

0.66

K m2
W

per inch

3.72 0.17611
per inch

Cellulose Blown
Imperial R-value (attic) = 3.13 (Colorado Energy)
Imperial R-value (wall) = 3.70 (Colorado Energy)
3.703.13
+ 3.13
Average R-value =
2
=

ft 2 F h
3.42
BTU

SI R-value =
=

0.60

K m2
W

per inch

3.42 0.17611

per inch

Extruded Polystyrene
Imperial R-value = 5.00 (Colorado Energy)
SI R-value = 5.00 0.17611
=

K m2
0.88
W

per inch

Ranking Criteria:
R-value
1. 0 0.50
2. 0.49 0.75
3. 0.76 and up
Health Issues
1. Many
2. Some
3. None
Versatility
1. Of use in ceilings, walls and floors, can only be used in one category
2. Of use in ceilings, walls and floors, can be used in two categories
3. Can be used in ceilings, walls and floors
Price
1. $1751 and up

2. $1251 - $1750
3. $0 - $1250
Not sure where to put this, have to figure it out Tuesday
Costing of Insulation
Area roof =418 m2
Area walls =329 m

Cost per unit =$ 49.50/m 2

Cost roof =418 49.5
$ 20691
Cost roof =329 49.5
$ 16285.50

Total=Wall+ Roof
$ 16285.50+ 20691

$ 36976.50