OHbaby! Forums : Underfloor insulation https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:04:33 +0000 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 09:24:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2985 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : we have just bought another oil...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56599&title=underfloor-insulation#56599 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 2985
Posted: 04 July 2006 at 9:24am

we have just bought another oil heater off trademe for jack's new room. a steal at $22 for a brand new 2000w goldair one
he has a small one in his room at the moment which goes all the time during winter on thermostat, but we don't really notice the difference on the power bill.
]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2006 09:24:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56599&title=underfloor-insulation#56599 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : we have a column heater in Jake&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56590&title=underfloor-insulation#56590 Author: lizzle
Subject: 2985
Posted: 04 July 2006 at 8:26am

we have a column heater in Jake's room. We had one when he was a baby too. They are good as you can have them on low just to take the chill off the air, but are expensive. Probably not too bad when you compare to fan heaters and such, butit did make a significant difference to our power bill. IN fact, consumer magazine had a big write-up on them recently. Will try and hunt it out. I remember it said the best ones were ones that had a fan on them. All were safe in that cothes left on them didn't catch alight. Some have safety switches that if someone tips them, they switch off automatically.
We are planning to get a little one for Jake's room at night when he moves into a big boy bed. He's the kinda kid that will not touch so it should be okay....hmmm.]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2006 08:26:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56590&title=underfloor-insulation#56590 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : We have Hrv (as I said) and a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56581&title=underfloor-insulation#56581 Author: AnnC
Subject: 2985
Posted: 03 July 2006 at 9:09pm

We have Hrv (as I said) and a heat extractor - have a log fire in the lounge and vents to hall way and our bedroom for the extractor - don't use it too much - save on electricity but it does take the chill off the air when its a colder night. As Hrv drys the house not heats (unless the roof is warmer than the house and with Stratie winters thats not going to happen during the night)
Thinking of getting a Oil collum heater when they come on special - has anyone used these in their babies room and are they expensive to run and worK???]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:09:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56581&title=underfloor-insulation#56581 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : james wrote:we have a hrv and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56337&title=underfloor-insulation#56337 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 2985
Posted: 01 July 2006 at 3:27pm

Originally posted by james james wrote:

we have a hrv and a heatpump and together they make a great diff they make very expenice but lovey wram house too boot


you are sooo lucky lu! we have had a heat pump installed for 2yrs and it has never worked! a very long story which i won't go into....watch out for me on fair go.....needless to say the gas heater is all we have and i'm glad i now have a community services card for all the ventolin inhalers i go through

right, rant over ]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2006 15:27:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56337&title=underfloor-insulation#56337 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : I could be wrong but the plunket...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56243&title=underfloor-insulation#56243 Author: 98765
Subject: 2985
Posted: 30 June 2006 at 5:42pm

I could be wrong but the plunket nurse told us about how if you have a child under one you get subsidised or something to get insulation. I can't remember much about it sorry but I'm sure she said something like that.]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2006 17:42:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56243&title=underfloor-insulation#56243 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : we have a hrv and a heatpump and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56228&title=underfloor-insulation#56228 Author: james
Subject: 2985
Posted: 30 June 2006 at 4:23pm

we have a hrv and a heatpump and together they make a great diff they make very expenice but lovey wram house too boot ]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:23:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56228&title=underfloor-insulation#56228 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : We got the polystyrene underfloor...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56205&title=underfloor-insulation#56205 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 2985
Posted: 30 June 2006 at 3:11pm

We got the polystyrene underfloor insulation and the night is was put in it made a difference.

The thig with the prisons, well I think that they should get it put in. They can't have anything to heat the prison as the people in there will be able to use it against the gaurds. Gas - they can break pipes and who knows what would happen then. Open Fire - they'll burn the place down, there goes our tax money. Heat pumps they will do the same as gas.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2006 15:11:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56205&title=underfloor-insulation#56205 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : Just in case anyone else is thinking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56136&title=underfloor-insulation#56136 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 2985
Posted: 30 June 2006 at 12:52pm

Just in case anyone else is thinking of buying this stuff- Carters in Henderson have 25% off tomorrow only, but the normal prices at Mitre 10 Mega in Henderson are a few cents cheaper per sheet (and you get Fly Buys )]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:52:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56136&title=underfloor-insulation#56136 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : We&#039;ve got the same problem...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56113&title=underfloor-insulation#56113 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 2985
Posted: 30 June 2006 at 9:19am

We've got the same problem with our house Ann - Poor DH but there's no way I could do it - I'd probably get wedged in ]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2006 09:19:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56113&title=underfloor-insulation#56113 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : Thanks Liz. I&#039;ll save that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56095&title=underfloor-insulation#56095 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 2985
Posted: 29 June 2006 at 9:33pm

Thanks Liz. I'll save that for my next cocktail party list of conversation starters.]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2006 21:33:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56095&title=underfloor-insulation#56095 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : yeah soon we&#039;ll all be committing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56078&title=underfloor-insulation#56078 Author: AnnC
Subject: 2985
Posted: 29 June 2006 at 8:38pm

yeah soon we'll all be committing a crime just to get a dry warm place to live :-)

God knows who would want to get under or house to put the things in as there is not much room under there.]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:38:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56078&title=underfloor-insulation#56078 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : LOL maybe it would be easier...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56070&title=underfloor-insulation#56070 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 2985
Posted: 29 June 2006 at 5:52pm

LOL maybe it would be easier for me to just move in to the local "government hotel" I hear that they are letting you keep your bubba with you longer too ]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:52:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56070&title=underfloor-insulation#56070 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : The new prisons commissioned have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56043&title=underfloor-insulation#56043 Author: lizzle
Subject: 2985
Posted: 29 June 2006 at 2:58pm

The new prisons commissioned have underfloor heating. TVOne was making a big deal about being out of league for most everyday NZers but thyey were being fitted in the prisons. But as ther guy said, it may be an expensive outlay, however, it's cost effective, and tamper proof. Good for a prison....or for a home of little people (children that is, not dwarves)]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:58:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=56043&title=underfloor-insulation#56043 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : Department of Corrections??? Why...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55984&title=underfloor-insulation#55984 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 2985
Posted: 29 June 2006 at 10:44am

Department of Corrections??? Why are they commenting on underfloor heating?]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:44:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55984&title=underfloor-insulation#55984 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : Apparently underfloor heating...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55981&title=underfloor-insulation#55981 Author: lizzle
Subject: 2985
Posted: 29 June 2006 at 10:36am

Apparently underfloor heating and insulation is the cheapest form of heating, and safe...well so the Department of Corrections says,]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:36:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55981&title=underfloor-insulation#55981 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : Ann - Have you tried looking on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55894&title=underfloor-insulation#55894 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 2985
Posted: 28 June 2006 at 5:05pm

Ann - Have you tried looking on Trade Me for the insulation tiles? If it's only one room you need to do you might be able to find an auction where someone is selling their surplus? That's what we were going to do (do just the nursery) until Mum and Dad offered to pay to have the whole house done Gotta love those UK pounds!!! lol]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:05:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55894&title=underfloor-insulation#55894 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : We have a Fujitsu heat pump, which...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55889&title=underfloor-insulation#55889 Author: TrudiM
Subject: 2985
Posted: 28 June 2006 at 4:50pm

We have a Fujitsu heat pump, which is completely brilliant - cheaper than running a heater (or even a multiburner) in the rooms you want to keep heated. We would still definately like to get underfloor heating though, as it'll make our heat pump even more efficient.

I guess it depends on where you live as to what you need. We live in Dunedin, so heating is a major priority in winter.]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:50:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55889&title=underfloor-insulation#55889 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : we got a HRV system put in as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55846&title=underfloor-insulation#55846 Author: AnnC
Subject: 2985
Posted: 28 June 2006 at 2:31pm

we got a HRV system put in as our house is an older wooden house. The room the baby is going in is the onlyon with wooden floors but we have a huge rug to go in there so should be ok. We don't have unfloor stuff, would like to eventually as my childminder got it done as she was very pleased with it. That will go on the to do list (probably right at the bottom) I hear an oil collum heater would be good with the timer so just comes on now and then. When Brooke (8) was born I lived in a very cold house and I had no choice (as renting) but to just wrap her up very warm in bed which was fine for her - wee bit cold for me when it came time to feed during the night.]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:31:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55846&title=underfloor-insulation#55846 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : I think from memory that Jax and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55698&title=underfloor-insulation#55698 Author: emeldee
Subject: 2985
Posted: 27 June 2006 at 11:12pm

I think from memory that Jax and her hubby have just installed that...you could try asking her?]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2006 23:12:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55698&title=underfloor-insulation#55698 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : I remember my midwife said that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55689&title=underfloor-insulation#55689 Author: meow
Subject: 2985
Posted: 27 June 2006 at 9:49pm

I remember my midwife said that around 16 degrees is a good temperature. You will know if the temperature is okay but feeling the back of your babe's neck, if it is cold, they need warmth.. I think you will drive yourself crazy by constantly checking to make sure the room is warm enough, in fact I think we had one too and I figured out it wasn't worth it trying to get the perfect temperature

Sorry don't have underfloor insulation ]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:49:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55689&title=underfloor-insulation#55689 <![CDATA[Underfloor insulation : This is kind of baby related We...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55682&title=underfloor-insulation#55682 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 2985
Posted: 27 June 2006 at 8:29pm

This is kind of baby related

We live in one of those old bungalows that are very expensive to heat and even harder to keep warm. We have put a very large rug (almost wall to wall) in the nursery but the rest of the house is wooden floor.
We always thought that it was realistic to keep bubs in his/her room or in the lounge (with wood fire) as these are the rooms we will keep warm ("pfft" I hear you all say). ANYWAYS... my mate bought us a room thermometer as all the baby books say to keep the room between 18oC and 20oC. We did a test run and it turns out that it is really hard to keep our designated baby areas that warm.

Sorry to waffle - I'll get to the point now! LOL
Mum and Dad have offered to pay for underfloor insulation for us and I was just wondering if anyone else has this installed and has it really made that much of a difference?

Waffling over ]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:29:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2985&PID=55682&title=underfloor-insulation#55682