The Govt here has a scheme to get help get older homes insulated* - they pay 1/3rd of the cost. My wee flat qualified as "older" as it was built before 2000.
Along with underfloor insulation I've had a plastic sheeting placed over the ground in the basement to prevent dampness inside. Before that could be done the basement had to be emptied-
Then the insulation team put in the sheeting and stapled it into the ground, while also pushing the insulation up in between the floor joists.
This insulation is fireproof, and can easily be moved for any work on the wiring or plumbing.
Zebby stayed under his quilt while it all happened, and the first time he stepped outside the front door afterwards he refused to go any further - there were strange things under the clotheline! Eventually Zeb realised the old doors made a handy spot for playing "King of the Castle" and sunbathing.
Once all the junk from the basement had gone (whisked away up the demon steps by some rubbish removers) Zebby's garden was peaceful again with just the daisies for him to contemplate.
Okay - just the one daisy flower for Zebby to contemplate or flatten with a paw!* there are similar insulation schemes in some Australian States
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My sister had this done a while ago also (she lives in Auckland) and she was quite pleased with the results and said her house was a lot warmer this year.
So now you are going into summer you will be warm!!! OK so you will appreciate it next winter. Luv to you both Diane xx
Dear Pip - so well worth it in a Wellington Springtime! I know you remember the lack of joy during a decent Southerly Blast.
Dear Diane - Michelle and cat are appreciating it already as we still get plenty of Southerly Whallops from the Southern Ocean's roaring forties (NZ is slap-bang in the middle of it them) during spring. The reduction of dampness in the bathroom and kitchen is incredible.
Similar schemes run here too.
I have to laugh at the notion that any house built before 2000 is "older". Jeepers! I don't even have a CAR that new! My house is (mostly) from 1928, and it's nowhere near the oldest house in our little town. But it is very solidly built, and I very much appreciate your joy at having a nice draft free house!
Love the picture of Zebbycat with his daisy. Thor would have eaten it!
Autumn/Springtime huggles,
Marjie and Thor
(and the rest of the crowd, too)
Hopefully it will also help to keep you (both of you) cooler during summer.
Bet your place will be warmer now.
We also have similar schemes here but usually to lag the loft or insulate the cavity walls.
Zebcat must have wondered what was going on with all that mess. However, my husband always say..... *you can't make an omlette without breaking a few eggs.* I guess it is true.
I have been having problems with your link not showing in my side bar. Will keep trying to get it back. Blogger is acting up quite often.
Maggie X
Nuts in May
PS..... I deleted it and added it again & now its working. Drama over!
Maggie X
Nuts in May
We got this done in April - much warmer this winter. Our house is a 1912 villa so was very drafty. Now its a warmer muddle as we have put off doing the surface stuff until the bones are right :)
viv in dunedin
Thanks so much for stopping by on my blog! Nice to 'meet' you ! You have a great blog! And an adorable cat! Will try to visit you more often :D Great to read stories about stuff happening on the other side of the world. Your summer starts, our winter just knocked on our door, I think we will skip autumn this year! It's already "brrrr cold!"
Wow that is so great that the government is helping out like that. Now your home will be so much more snuggly warm when the cold weather hits again. Zebby is as handsome as ever too and it was so good of him to oversee all the work.
God bless you and your day.
Michelle(Mick),
Thank you for stopping by my blog and for your story about your name and your kind words about my blog. I have enjoyed reading your blog also... I will be back! :)
-Crickit
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