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How to Reduce Electricity Bills in Half Through Energy Efficiency

How to Reduce Electricity Bills in Half Through Energy Efficiency

by Lyn Beinat | 16 Jul, 2018 | Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Underfloor Insulation, Utility Bills

Australians pay among the world’s highest electricity prices. Power bills are expected soar even higher in the succeeding years. About 60 percent of the energy consumption of a typical household comes from heating and cooling the home. What most homeowners don’t...
How Underfloor Insulation Will Boost Your Comfort In Winter

How Underfloor Insulation Will Boost Your Comfort In Winter

by Lyn Beinat | 1 Jun, 2018 | Underfloor Insulation

Your underfloor area needs the same level of protection from unwanted heat exchange as your ceiling. In the winter time, a house with a poorly insulated underfloor can experience excessive coldness and discomfort because draught can easily permeate through the floors....
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 | 29 May, 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 | 5 Mar, 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...
Fitting Wide, Narrow Joists: How To Install Underfloor Insulation

Fitting Wide, Narrow Joists: How To Install Underfloor Insulation

by Lyn Beinat | 18 Aug, 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...
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