Flame test: 20-year-old cellulose vs new batts, which one burns?
We put a flame to 20-year-old cellulose and a brand-new batt. Guess which one lit up.
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Most people never see inside their own roof, so we film it. Real installs, the cellulose flame test, fixing dodgy fibreglass batt jobs, whether cellulose settles, whether whirlybirds actually work, and real customer reviews. Press play on any of them.
We put a flame to 20-year-old cellulose and a brand-new batt. Guess which one lit up.
Cellulose, polyester and fibreglass batts put to the flame, side by side.
What pumped-in cellulose actually looks like in a roof, and why customers choose it.
We open up an older cellulose roof to show whether loose-fill really settles over time.
A gappy, half-finished batt job rescued with a seamless cellulose blanket.
Installing Earthwool R3.5 fibreglass batts between the ceiling joists — when a job calls for batts, we lay them properly.
What the foil blanket under your iron roof is, and where the batts actually go.
Two spinning Edmonds vents on a roof we still had to insulate properly.
The simple way we track down exactly where a roof is letting water in.
A bit of fun that shows exactly what your ceiling insulation is up against in summer.
A rough old roof, termites included, insulated properly with cellulose.
How we get a seamless blanket of cellulose into a tricky suspended ceiling.
The kind of problem we flag for you during the free roof inspection.
An old-roof quirk we deal with so your ceiling goes back the way it should.
How we fill a sealed steel-frame metal roof with cellulose when there's no roof access.
Getting a full, even cellulose blanket into a low, raked metal roof you can't crawl through.
What governs how much cellulose goes in, and why the roof type matters.
How we fill open-beam and raked cathedral ceilings — common in coastal and hinterland homes.
We open up a 30-year-old cellulose roof: has it settled, blown around, or let rats in? See for yourself.
What makes pumped-in cellulose deal with a hot, gappy roof better than cut-to-fit batts.
Pumped in to a set density, cellulose fills the awkward corners and penetrations batts leave open.
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Prefer to read them? The written Google and hipages reviews are on the main reviews page, and everywhere we post the work is on our follow-us page.
Real reviews, real jobs
Genuine Google & hipages reviews from Comfort Zone customers across SE Queensland.
Angela M.
SE Queensland
“The fact that I can't even tell it's 6 degrees outside when I wake up in the morning speaks for itself. Have wasted so much money attempting to heat and cool an uninsulated home. Worth every $.”
P Peter
Alstonvale, 2024
“Connected with Comfort Zone Insulation and would recommend them”
Jessa B.
Brisbane
“It dropped about 4 degrees straight away, and we added another 3 with the second job. I appreciate Peter's honesty, and the team showed pictures before and after.”
Nola M
Birtinya, 2024
“They were courteous and competent.”
Iain V-B.
Brisbane
“Quick and polite service. Great follow-up advice and photos sent for our records. Above and beyond what we expected. Would highly recommend.”
Jennifer's E
Upper Caboolture, 2024
“Excellent customer service. Highly recommended. Has a profound knowledge of insulation products and has the best interest of his customer.”
Gerry S
Fitzgibbon, 2023
“I used Comfort Zone and they have a done an excellent job.”
Jennifer
Upper Caboolture, 2024
“Excellent customer service. Highly recommend. Has a profound knowledge of insulation products and has the customer best interest.”
Jung K
Riverhills, 2023
“An experienced family operation. Highly recommend. Thank you for the great job!”
Diane A
Ormeau, 2024
“Peter and crew did a great job I would definitely recommend them”
David H
Sunshine Coast, 2021
“Completed the job as quoted and to a high standard. Great personal service. Would highly recommend Comfort Zone for ceiling installation work.”
Timea
Highland Park, 2023
“I was extremely satisfied with the service they provided. They gave a very thourough explanation of the materials used, the way the work will be carried out and the price I had to pay was the exact amount quoted, no hidden costs included. They arrived on time, well prepared and workwas carried out exactly how they said it would be, they were super efficient, well prepared and were kind enough to even clean up after themselves. The services they provided was second to none! I don't hesitate to recommend them for any insulation job!”
Benjamin H
Carseldine, 2019
“Very good explanation about their works. Advice of existing problems with the roof. Clean work. Very professional.”
Mark
Pottsville, 2017
“Michelle, we are done - Peter from comfort zone insulation was very helpful. very honest with his recommendations - in fact he told me that the product my daughter had if installed correctly was superb. Thanks Peter you are a champion and i would recommend you to any person that was wanting professional advice and old school service.”
Ian G
Burnside, 2019
“Good information, communication and professionalism.”
Jessica
Pottsville, 2016
“This business offers a fantastic product that other businesses did not. Pump in ceiling insulation. Knowledge of the industry second to none.”
Danny D
Boondall, 2018
“He explained everything he was going to do and the different types of insulation they used. He talked through the different options but made a recommendation for the one most people use, which is the one I chose. He was very understanding towards what I needed and not about himself.”
Jack
Pottsville, 2023
“Excellent communication and informative. Professional.”
Graham R
Riverhills, 2018
“Comfort Zone. Turned up ahead of time, completed in about 2 hours, cleaned up. All good. Very motivated installation team.”
Tony P
Redland Bay, 2023
“Very knowledgeable about insulation”
Alex B
West Ipswich, 2018
“Fast, friendly, efficient.”
Steve
Redland Bay, 2017
“Excellent job and reasonable price.”
Luke D
Mcdowall, 2017
“Peter did a good job. It was a quick and clean service. I'm happy to recommend!”
Bruce H
Kuluin, 2023
“Prompt and efficient quoting.”
Brendon
Brays Creek, 2016
“Peter supplied and installed roof insulation for me. He was very informative and provided good advice.”
Gerry S
Fitzgibbon, 2023
“I used Comfort Zone and they have a done an excellent job.”
Trevor G
Brookside Centre, 2016
“Excellent tradesmen from Comfort Zone Insulation. They were punctual and cleaned up after. Highly recommended.”
Tamara
Underwood, 2023
“Peter is honest, hard-working and came on time. Knew excally what he was talking about and answered my questions. Would 100% recommend”
John G
Beaudesert, 2019
“Peter is an honest person who provided me with the information I wanted then performed a good job with great results for the benefit of myself and my family.”
Sterling G
Ashgrove, 2023
“Comfort Zone were very knowledge with great communication and follow up”
Graham R
Riverhills, 2018
“Comfort Zone. Turned up ahead of time completed in +- 2 hours cleaned. All good. Very motivated installation team”
Jung K
Riverhills, 2023
“An experienced family operation. Highly recommend. Thank you for the great job!”
Kathy A
North Lakes, 2023
“We connected with Peter through HiPages and he was prompt, professional and even came back after the job was complete to assist with a question we had. We would highly recommend Peter for further insulation works.”
David H
Sunshine Coast, 2021
“Completed the job as quoted and to a high standard. Great personal service. Would highly recommend Comfort Zone for ceiling installationn work.”
Sue H
Sunshine Coast, 2021
“Incredible customer service”
Eileen C
Cedar Vale, 2021
“Quality work, good customer service, prompt”
Craig M
Woody Point, 2021
“Called within 5 minutes of request. Very knowledgeable and explained job in great detail, provide great advice in prior preparation for works required. Very friendly and helpful.”
Jenny C
Plainland, 2021
“Although I did not hire Peter I was impressed with the initial contact and the knowledge he was willing to impart. I was treated with respect which I appreciated. I would have hired but I received a lower quote.”
Quinton
Coomera, 2020
“Professional installation without any short cuts. True to their word with high integrity. Response from Comfort Zone Insulation”
Gary P
West Kempsey, 2020
“Came & Gave a free quote”