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Not All Downlights Are Created Equal

Not All Downlights Are Created Equal

by Lyn Beinat | 13 Aug, 2020 | Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency

Insider secrets # 12 Not All Downlights Are Created Equal There are multiple reasons why halogen is not a good idea, the first being the degradation of insulation. When you’ve got quite a few halogen downlights, you’re going to be missing between 7% and 10% of the...
Sealing Pipe Penetrations – A Crucial Step Toward Improving Thermal Energy Efficiency in Your Home

Sealing Pipe Penetrations – A Crucial Step Toward Improving Thermal Energy Efficiency in Your Home

by Lyn Beinat | 12 Aug, 2020 | Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills

Sealing Pipe Penetrations – A Crucial Step Toward Improving Thermal Energy Efficiency in Your Home When it comes to energy efficiency in our homes, we often focus on insulation, windows, and doors. However, one vital aspect that is often overlooked is sealing...
Did You Really Mean To Have Your Floors So Cold?

Did You Really Mean To Have Your Floors So Cold?

by Lyn Beinat | 12 Aug, 2020 | Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Warmer House

Insider secrets # 10 Did You Really Mean To Have Your Floors So Cold? If you have got gas ducted heating with outlets in a timber floor, then this Insider Secret is for you. Sometimes there are gaps you’re not aware of inside the heating duct that you can locate by...
How to Stop Draughts Around a Dishwasher or Sink

How to Stop Draughts Around a Dishwasher or Sink

by Lyn Beinat | 12 Aug, 2020 | Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Utility Bills

Draught Dodgers: How to Install Draught Dodgers

Draught Dodgers: How to Install Draught Dodgers

by Lyn Beinat | 9 Jun, 2020 | Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Windows

High Quality Draught Proofing for Doors & Windows The Best Thing for your Door since the Door Handle. Draught Dodgers are an award winning range of architectural quality perimeter seals designed to effectively and permanently eliminate air leaking in and around...
How To Winter-Proof Your French Doors

How To Winter-Proof Your French Doors

by Lyn Beinat | 7 Feb, 2020 | Draught Stopper, Warmer House

It’s in winter that you particularly start to notice draughts in your home.  There are often many leaks in a home but it only takes a few for a draught to enter and affect your indoor temperature.  External doors are typically among the sources of draught in a home....
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