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DIY Projects: Entrance Air Lock

DIY Projects: Entrance Air Lock

by Lyn Beinat | 18 Oct, 2019 | Draught Stopper, ecoMaster Home, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency

Air Lock Draught-proofing a front door is one thing, but when people are coming and going, if this is your main heated area, you’re definitely losing a lot of heat every time the door opens. And of course, if you’ve got kids you can expect the door to be left open....
DIY Projects: Draught Proofing the Front Door

DIY Projects: Draught Proofing the Front Door

by Lyn Beinat | 18 Oct, 2019 | Draught Stopper, ecoMaster Home, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency

Draught Proofing the Front Door This is our front door. Because this is the ecoMaster test house, this door has over the years had lots of different treatments; door perimeter seals and door bottom treatments. We have learned lots about things that don’t work and how...
Insulating An Old House: Energy Efficiency Tips for Heritage Homes

Insulating An Old House: Energy Efficiency Tips for Heritage Homes

by Lyn Beinat | 24 Jun, 2019 | Double Glazing, Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Insulation, Roof Insulation, Secondary Glazing, Underfloor Insulation, Windows

Old houses and energy efficency Heritage homes may be stunning and highly valuable in the housing market, but they offer a different dilemma to their owners: Renovating them is hard work and they can be expensive to run and maintain.    Among the most difficult...
Practical and Economical Reasons Why You Need To Retrofit Your Home This Summer

Practical and Economical Reasons Why You Need To Retrofit Your Home This Summer

by Lyn Beinat | 10 Jun, 2019 | Cooler House, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills

A well-planned home retrofit plan that puts your comfort and financial situation first can improve the quality of your life for years ahead. Here are five good reasons why upgrading your insulation and draught proofing your home is the most sensible thing to do in...
3 Home Retrofit Ideas That Will Save You Thousands

3 Home Retrofit Ideas That Will Save You Thousands

by Lyn Beinat | 5 Apr, 2019 | Double Glazing, Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Secondary Glazing, Thermal Efficiency, Underfloor Insulation, Utility Bills

Are you looking for cost-effective retrofit solutions to help lower the cost of keeping your home comfortable all year round? Hi, I’m Maurice Beinat, Chief Technical Officer for ecoMaster, and I’m going to be your guide. So exactly how much can you save?  From...
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