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DIY Projects: Underfloor Reflective Insulation

DIY Projects: Underfloor Reflective Insulation

by Lyn Beinat | 11 Nov, 2019 | ecoMaster Home, Underfloor Insulation

Underfloor Reflective Insulation Because this house is a slab on stumps, it gave us the opportunity to insulate under the concrete slab. It’s a great thermal mass but not a very good insulator. So normally under a floor, you would use the polyester rolls between the...
DIY Projects: Insulating the Top and Bottom Parts of the House

DIY Projects: Insulating the Top and Bottom Parts of the House

by Lyn Beinat | 7 Nov, 2019 | ecoMaster Home, Roof Insulation, Underfloor Insulation

Insulating the Top and Bottom Parts of the House One of the things that we did really early on was to improve the ceiling insulation. Some years later, we did underfloor insulation as well. So basically did improvements on the top and bottom of our home. Now, before...
Practical and Economical Reasons Why You Need To Retrofit Your Home This Summer

Practical and Economical Reasons Why You Need To Retrofit Your Home This Summer

by Lyn Beinat | 10 Jun, 2019 | Cooler House, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills

A well-planned home retrofit plan that puts your comfort and financial situation first can improve the quality of your life for years ahead. Here are five good reasons why upgrading your insulation and draught proofing your home is the most sensible thing to do in...
3 Comforting Benefits of Having a Deep Floor Joist Spacing

3 Comforting Benefits of Having a Deep Floor Joist Spacing

by Lyn Beinat | 28 Mar, 2019 | Underfloor Insulation

Are you looking at upgrading your thermal comfort in summer and winter? You don’t have to look far and wide. The solution you need may be right underneath your floorboards! Installing insulation under your house can give a massive lift in your home’s thermal...
Lack of Air Conditioning? Stop Your Home Becoming a Deathtrap!

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

by Lyn Beinat | 26 Mar, 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...
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