Choosing the Best Type of Underfloor Insulation
With so many types of insulation available, how do we know what the best underfloor and ceiling insulation really is? In this video, ecoMaster‘s Chief Technical Officer, Maurice Beinat, puts our...
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Richard Keech: Technical Solutions to Combating Climate Change
SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Richard Keech, Beyond Zero Emissions’ Sustainable Buildings Researcher, shares his technical approach to a more sustainable future. 1. What is Beyond Zero Emissions and...
View ArticlePreparing for a Comfortable Retirement
Preparing for retirement the smart way, Viv decided to make some changes to improve the comfort of her home and be protected from rising energy costs too. x “As we get closer to retirement we do think...
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Realising the Potential of Our Home
Elvira shares how you can improve the energy efficiency of your home, taking the step-by-step approach to achieve ultimate thermal comfort in an environmentally friendly way. Her family now enjoys an...
View ArticleWhy to Avoid Filling Gaps with Silicone when Draught Proofing Your Home
Here’s the best way to seal draughty old wall vents, skirting boards and architraves in your home, without filling gaps with silicone. Why to fill draughty gaps around your home … Draught proofing...
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5 Reasons Your Home Won’t Stay Warm
Is your home unbearably freezing? Do you find it virtually impossible to warm up your home and hold that warmth? Do you settle for band-aid solutions like letting your heater run non-stop while saying...
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Insulate Your Windows in Under 10 Minutes
Looking for an easy way to improve the warmth of your windows with everyday materials? Standing beside your windows in winter can send a chill down your spine. Here’s a simple trick to insulating your...
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How to Beat Rising Energy Costs with a Thermally Efficient Home
Despite the recent confusion around solar panels, solar hot water and insulation, many Victorians are beginning to understand the link between a home that has been retrofitted for energy efficiency and...
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Ceiling Insulation: How much is enough?
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...
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3 Things Spiders Can Tell You About Your Cold and Draughty Home
Nobody likes having spiders and creepy crawlies around the home, but what if they held the key to turning your cold and draughty home into a warm, cosy, bug-free haven? When it comes to creepy...
View ArticleThe Dos and Don’ts of Double Glazing
Compare double glazing options and alternatives to choose the best way to insulate your existing windows. Do you feel the summer heat radiating through your glazing and making your home into an...
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How We Improved Our Comfort, Cut Our Bills and Stayed Living in the Home We Love
Julie and Alex have lived in their 1960s three bedroom, brick veneer home for 20 years. After having seen electricity and gas prices steadily increase over the past few years, they wanted to continue...
View Article“Why I Invented a Better Way to Double Glaze”
[WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW] Maurice Beinat wanted all of the benefits of double glazing without replacing his perfectly good timber glazing. So, he invented a product that would change the way people...
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5 Reasons Your Home is Too Hot & How to Fix It
Planning your summer escape to the nearest public air-conditioned space? Hold it right there! On a hot summer day, is your home unbearably hot? Do you find it virtually impossible to sleep? Do you...
View ArticleOld Homes, New Energy Saving Technology
There was never a better time to build an energy efficient home from scratch. Research and technology is abundant and readily accessible. However … If you have an older home, rest assured, all is not...
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Types of Underfloor Insulation Exposed
When we’re asked about all of the different types of underfloor insulation available, people are always shocked to see our scrapbook of underfloor horror stories. If you’re researching all of the...
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The R Value of Underfloor Insulation Explained
What is R Value? How does carpet influence R Value? And what is the best R Rating to look for when insulating under your floor? We’ll walk you through it. Underfloor insulation is very important when...
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Underfloor Insulation: Sizing and Joist Width
What is standard joist width, and what size insulation is best? Our underfloor insulation is slightly wider than the space between standard joists, but don’t be alarmed, we designed it that way....
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Size Matters: Why We Never Vacuum Pack Insulation
We don’t vacuum pack insulation… It’s a good thing. Not to blow our own horn or anything, but our insulation is kind of a big deal. In fact, each pack is a massive 1.3m cube! But, believe it or not,...
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What Makes a Home Suitable for Underfloor Insulation?
You’ll be surprised how many homes are perfectly suitable for underfloor insulation, here’s a quick guide to find out if it’s going to work under your home. To work out if your home is suitable for...
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