Better Wall Insulation: Aussie Steel Stays Warmer Than Havenwood Panels on Cold Nights

Living in a tiny house in Melbourne doesn’t have to mean giving up your comfort or warmth. At Aussie Tiny Houses, you’ll find moveable tiny houses that will keep you comfortable even on cold nights. We focus on proven materials and solid insulation while keeping your home affordable, so you won’t have to worry about breaking the bank to enjoy high-quality tiny living.

 

To achieve this, we build tiny homes in Australia that perform well in cooler conditions. When you work with us, you’ll have access to the best insulation choices that help maintain steady indoor temperatures during winter.

 

Insulation systems designed for cold-weather comfort

 

To keep your tiny house warm in Melbourne, we install R1.9 structural insulated panels (SIPs) on the roof. We pair these with Earthwool batts rated at R2.5 in the walls and roof, along with an R1.4 insulated subfloor. This layered insulation approach helps reduce heat loss overnight, keeping the interiors of moveable tiny homes more comfortable when temperatures drop.

 

Compared to panel-based wall systems such as Havenwood, this combination with steel framing allows you to choose the thickness and continuity of your preferred insulation materials. The result is improved thermal performance on cold nights.

 

Why steel framing makes tiny homes easier to insulate

 

Steel framing plays a major role in how effectively we can insulate tiny homes in Australia. Its clean, open structure creates consistent cavities that suit standard insulation batts. This layout lets you install Earthwool R2.5 insulation throughout walls and ceilings while maintaining tight seals and clear thermal breaks.

 

At Aussie Tiny Houses, we use BlueScope TRUECORE lightweight steel. This Australian-made steel resists corrosion and supports accurate wall dimensions, allowing full-depth insulation batts to fit properly in your tiny house in Melbourne. The material also protects your home against termites and fire, improving long-term durability and longevity.

 

How insulation keeps warmth inside your home

 

Insulation slows the movement of heat, helping moveable tiny homes stay warm in winter and cooler in summer anywhere in Australia. When insulation works alongside a well-designed structure, your home’s comfort becomes more consistent, reducing your heating and cooling costs. Plus, it helps lower overall emissions.

 

By combining Aussie steel framing with SIPs and Earthwool batts, we create a rigid insulation system in tiny homes in Australia. Our goal is to limit unwanted air movement and moisture buildup in your house — a phenomenon that usually happens in traditional stud walls. This approach helps your tiny home retain warmth overnight rather than losing it to cold exterior conditions.

 

Let’s design a warm, well-insulated tiny home

 

Strong insulation also keeps you comfortable during warmer months by reducing heat transfer from outside. At Aussie Tiny Houses, we work closely with you to design and build a well-insulated tiny house in Melbourne that suits the local climate.

 

Call us at 07 5324 2499 so you can visit our factory and start your build with our team.