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DIY Projects: Insulating the Manhole in your Attic
Insulating the Manhole in the Attic We are just about to go up in the roof to have a look at things up there. But before we do, I’d just like to point out that in our case, we’ve got attic stairs, but...
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DIY Projects: Smoke Alarm and Insulated Hot Water Pipes
Smoke Alarm and Insulated Hot Water Pipes Firstly, we decided to put a smoke alarm up here because if there’s a fire that happens to get started in the roof, this is likely to warn us a long time...
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DIY Projects: Insulating the Cathedral Ceiling
Insulating the Cathedral Ceiling We’re currently in the roof, looking over the cathedral ceiling. And what we can see here is the original fibreglass bats laid on black plastic over the cathedral...
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DIY Projects: Underfloor Reflective 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...
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Water, Compression and Fire Rating of Polyester Insulation
It’s natural to be concerned about compression, water and the fire rating of polyester insulation, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this video, ecoMaster‘s Chief Technical Officer, Maurice...
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Understanding Thermal Efficiency and How You Can Start Your Journey To A...
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,...
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Draught Dodgers for Casement Windows
Does your home get excessively cold and draughty every time winter sets in? We can’t always blame the Australian weather for this discomfort. What we have found contributes to experiencing a deep,...
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How To Fix A Drafty Sliding Door for A Cosier Winter
In winter time, blocking the entry of drafts from all parts of the home is vital in ensuring that your indoor temperature remains cosy no matter how freezing it is outside. Note that all homes,...
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IC-Rated Downlights: Why Are They Essential For Greater Thermal Comfort?
Lighting fixtures and ceiling insulation may have completely different functions and purposes but these two components must complement each other in ensuring the safety and comfort inside a building....
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Rattling Double-Hung Windows? Here is the Instant and Permanent Solution You...
Loose, rattling windows can cause massive inconvenience. If you have them in your home, you’ve probably lost sleep to these noisy windows everytime a truck runs past your home. Or perhaps maintaining...
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How to Keep Cold Air From Coming Through Your Windows in Winter
Is your house excessively cold in winter? One of the possible reasons why your home has poor thermal comfort could be that you have leaky windows. Everyone understands that some windows leak water –...
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Energy-Efficient Home Retrofit Ideas That Will Keep Your Tenants Longer
Having problems with tenant retention? You might need to carefully assess how your property is performing in terms of thermal comfort. Most tenants are concerned with the level of thermal and energy...
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3 Home Retrofit Ideas That Will Save You Thousands
Are you looking for cost-effective home retrofit solutions that will help you lower your annual energy cost while increasing your thermal efficiency all year round? Firstly, exactly how much can you...
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