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Lack of Air Conditioning? Stop Your Home Becoming a Deathtrap!

Lack of Air Conditioning? Stop Your Home Becoming a Deathtrap!

by Lyn Beinat | Mar 26, 2019 | Cooler House, Draught Stopper, Insulation, Windows

As temperatures begin to rise in Australia, we are being encouraged to retrofit our homes for thermal efficiency to stay cool amid the heatwave conditions and to lower our energy consumption. This came after the Australian Bureau of Meteorology tweeted on 16 January...
Beat The Heat: 5 Energy-Saving Ways To Make Your Home Summer-Ready

Beat The Heat: 5 Energy-Saving Ways To Make Your Home Summer-Ready

by Lyn Beinat | Mar 21, 2019 | Cooler House, Draught Stopper, Insulation, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills, Windows

Are you confident that your home can protect you from summer heatwaves? Are you sick of skyrocketing energy bills every time summer rolls around? Get greater thermal comfort all year round without exhausting your energy and money. Here are five energy-efficient ways...
Beat The Heat: How To Be Naturally Cool in Summer

Beat The Heat: How To Be Naturally Cool in Summer

by Lyn Beinat | Jan 18, 2019 | Cooler House, Draught Stopper, Insulation, Windows

Heatwaves are deemed to be the deadliest form of natural hazard in Australia. Australia’s Heatwaves: A Deadly RealityAustralia is no stranger to extreme heat, but recent summers have been pushing new boundaries. The current heatwave gripping southeastern Australia is...
IC-Rated Downlights: Why Are They Essential For Greater Thermal Comfort?

IC-Rated Downlights: Why Are They Essential For Greater Thermal Comfort?

by Lyn Beinat | Oct 4, 2018 | Energy Efficiency, Roof Insulation

Lighting fixtures and ceiling insulation may have completely different functions and purposes but these two components must complement each other in ensuring the safety and comfort inside a building. Here are three essential information you need to know about...
Tips For Renters: How To Keep Your Rental Warm in Winter

Tips For Renters: How To Keep Your Rental Warm in Winter

by Lyn Beinat | Sep 19, 2018 | Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Underfloor Insulation, Utility Bills, Warmer House, Windows

  There are plenty of chilly days ahead of us, even if you are reading this in the middle of summer. So how do you keep warm in winter without blowing up your energy bills? The most sensible step to achieving thermal comfort is to renovate one’s home to make it more...
How To Fill Large Gaps in Hardwood Floors For Greater Thermal Comfort

How To Fill Large Gaps in Hardwood Floors For Greater Thermal Comfort

by Lyn Beinat | Sep 17, 2018 | Draught Stopper, Thermal Efficiency, Underfloor Insulation

- Gaps in floorboards may appear to be minor from afar, but they can have a huge impact on your home’s indoor temperature and overall thermal comfort.  Find out why gaps exist in your floorboards and three ways you can fix them prevent them to protect your family from...
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