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Ceiling Insulation: How Much is Enough?

Ceiling Insulation: How Much is Enough?

by Lyn Beinat | May 20, 2015 | Energy Efficiency, Roof Insulation, Thermal Efficiency

How much ceiling insulation is protecting your home? You might have a lot, a little or none at all – find out below. Ceiling insulation is the most important insulation in your home, so it’s essential to know whether it’s doing the job it should be. Many people...
How We Improved Our Thermal Comfort In Summer, Winter

How We Improved Our Thermal Comfort In Summer, Winter

by Lyn Beinat | Mar 26, 2015 | Cooler House, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills, Warmer House

Margo and Robert knew that there were things that they could do to improve the thermal comfort of their home, beginning with a professional home assessment. The couple eventually availed of energy-saving solutions like draught-proofing and installing insulations....
Four Reasons Why Using Silicone Sealant Is A Draught Proofing Mistake

Four Reasons Why Using Silicone Sealant Is A Draught Proofing Mistake

by Lyn Beinat | Mar 13, 2015 | Draught Stopper, ecoMaster Home, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency

How We Tapped Into the Thermal Comfort Potential of Our Home

How We Tapped Into the Thermal Comfort Potential of Our Home

by Lyn Beinat | Dec 4, 2014 | Double Glazing, Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Insulation, Secondary Glazing, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills

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 environmentally friendly way. Her family now enjoys an...
How Downlights Are Inefficient, Stealing Your Comfort

How Downlights Are Inefficient, Stealing Your Comfort

by Lyn Beinat | Nov 5, 2014 | Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills

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 your energy bill, you’ll be glad you found this...
Retrofitting Your Home for A Comfortable Retirement

Retrofitting Your Home for A Comfortable Retirement

by Lyn Beinat | Oct 29, 2014 | Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency

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 understood that all of her expensive heating was...
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