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Four Reasons Why Using Silicone Sealant Is A Draught Proofing Mistake
Here's the best way to seal draughty old wall vents, skirting boards and architraves in your home, without filling gaps with silicone. Why fill draughty gaps around your home ... Draught proofing your home is a great...
How We Tapped Into the Thermal Comfort Potential of Our Home
Elvira shares how you can improve the energy efficiency of your home. By taking the step-by-step home retrofit approach to achieve ultimate thermal comfort, you can stay comfortable across all seasons in an...
Climate Change In Australia: A Reality Check
In 2007, Alastair Fleming had a climate change reality check and began his journey towards a more sustainable future. Today he is an official Climate Leader, trained by Al Gore himself to deliver a very important...
How To Use Deciduous Trees to Shade Your Home in Summer and Winter
What better way to make your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter than by using natural plants and sunlight! ecoMaster Technical Expert Maurice Beinat explains how you can work with the natural movement of the...
How To Speed Up Composting Process Using Compost-It
Did you know that up to 40% of the average household garbage bin is made up of food? Composting at home is a great alternative to sending your food scraps to landfill, it’s better for our planet and it makes really...
Downlights: Why You Should Make The Switch
Downlights are not this man's friend, and after reading this interview, they won't be yours either. In this interview, Graeme Ambrose, our guest lighting expert, reveals all of the issues associated with downlights and...
How Downlights Are Inefficient, Stealing Your Comfort
Hotter than an oven, draughty, and compromising your ceiling insulation, halogen downlights really are an enemy in disguise. Downlights have been popular for a long time now, but if you’re wondering what they mean for...
Retrofitting Your Home for A Comfortable Retirement
Preparing for retirement the smart way, Viv decided to make some changes to improve the thermal comfort of her home and be protected from rising energy costs too. She could feel draught coming in all over her home. She...
How to Save Energy With Your Flick Mixer Taps
In this video ecoMaster‘s Chief Technical Officer, Maurice Beinat, shares his favourite secret to reducing wasted hot water energy by a slight change in your behaviour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcO2Adpd5w4 Want...
How to Combat Climate Change: Technical Solutions
SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Richard Keech, Beyond Zero Emissions' Sustainable Buildings Researcher, shares his technical approach to a more sustainable future. 1. What is Beyond Zero Emissions and what is your role?...
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