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Understanding Thermal Efficiency and How You Can Start Your Journey To  A Cosier Home

Understanding Thermal Efficiency and How You Can Start Your Journey To A Cosier Home

by Lyn Beinat | May 29, 2018 | Cooler House, Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Insulation, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills, Warmer House

Thermal efficiency is a common area of concern shared among residents of decades-old homes in Australia. Due to the lack of thermal efficiency concepts, techniques, and technologies back in the day, these households still make use of traditional cooling and heating...
Insider Secrets To A Warm Winter

Insider Secrets To A Warm Winter

by Lyn Beinat | Mar 5, 2018 | Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Insulation, Thermal Efficiency, Warmer House, Windows

It’s no surprise to anyone living in central Victoria that our winters are very cold. Most of our homes are quite hard to heat and then retain that heat. We resort to using a lot of winter fuel to try to heat our homes, and often, they are STILL not cosy! If you are...
Water, Compression and Fire Rating of Polyester Insulation

Water, Compression and Fire Rating of Polyester Insulation

by Lyn Beinat | Aug 23, 2016 | Energy Efficiency, Insulation, Thermal Efficiency, Underfloor Insulation

 the It's natural to be concerned about compression, water and the fire rating of polyester insulation, but don't worry, we've got you covered. In this video, ecoMaster's Technical Director, Maurice Beinat, puts polyester insulation to the test. See how this product...
Fitting Wide, Narrow Joists: How To Install Underfloor Insulation

Fitting Wide, Narrow Joists: How To Install Underfloor Insulation

by Lyn Beinat | Aug 18, 2016 | Underfloor Insulation

Sometimes you’ll come across extra wide or narrow joists under your floor.  Here’s how to make your insulation fit perfectly using our simple ‘Turn and Tear’ method. Most commonly, standard joists have 430mm space between them, making our...
The Truth About Ant and Rodent-Proof Insulation

The Truth About Ant and Rodent-Proof Insulation

by Lyn Beinat | Aug 9, 2016 | Roof Insulation, Underfloor Insulation

Nobody like critters making a mess under their home, so it’s important to choose a material that doesn’t appeal to them. Here’s some advice about choosing an ant and rodent proof insulation. What attracts ants to insulation anyway? Ants and rodents...
What Makes a Home Suitable for Underfloor Insulation?

What Makes a Home Suitable for Underfloor Insulation?

by Lyn Beinat | Aug 4, 2016 | Underfloor Insulation

You’ll be surprised how many homes are perfectly suitable for underfloor insulation, here’s a quick guide to find out if it’s going to work under your home. To work out if home is suitable for polyester underfloor insulation, you need to consider the type of floor you...
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