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Ceiling Insulation: How Much is Enough?

Ceiling Insulation: How Much is Enough?

by Lyn Beinat | 20 May, 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...
Downlights: Why You Should Make The Switch

Downlights: Why You Should Make The Switch

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

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 shares what we can do to make a...
How Downlights Are Inefficient, Stealing Your Comfort

How Downlights Are Inefficient, Stealing Your Comfort

by Lyn Beinat | 5 Nov, 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...
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