How often has this happened to you? The alarm clock goes off, and you go downstairs to make the day’s first cup of coffee. The moment your feet hit the main floor they are cold and uncomfortable. How can it be that when you pay so much for your energy every month that your floors
In most homes, one of the worst areas for energy loss is your roof. A home without insulation or insulation that is improperly installed means that up to 25% of heat is lost or gained depending upon the season. This means that in summer, hot air flows into your home, so your air conditioner has
It can be one of the scariest times of the month. The day the electric bill arrives. Undecipherable to most people the one number that matters is the cost. That cost is often dependent on what the weather’s been like lately; the hotter it is in summer and the colder it is in winter means
Homeowners are always looking for ways to achieve two important goals: keeping their homes comfortable and making their upkeep more affordable. However, it can be difficult to find solutions that help you accomplish both goals at once. Fortunately, there’s at least one effective way to do so. If you own a home in Canberra or
Making houses more energy efficient is a priority for most homeowners, even in older parts of Canberra or elsewhere in ACT where the buildings date back several decades. Many people assume that energy efficiency cannot be achieved in older buildings, but this is simply not true. Making an older home more energy efficient merely requires
Insulating your house isn’t as obvious a need as mowing the lawn or keeping the paint fresh, but it’s just as important—if not more so. Insulation plays a crucial role in maintaining the temperature inside your home, working in conjunction with your furnace or air conditioner to ensure that the effects it produces last. It
Taking care of your home requires a lot more than doing the dishes and vacuuming regularly. You also have to pay attention to areas that are less obvious. One important responsibility for many homeowners is to make their homes energy efficient. However, while many people tend to attempt this by purchasing expensive smart devices or
Thermal imaging removes the guesswork when choosing what energy saving item comes next. Picture this, you’ve done your research and have a long list of things to do around your home to make it more energy efficient. Draught seals on the door, replace the downlights, ceiling insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, new blinds, floor insulation…
Have you ever looked in your roof only to find there’s as much rat poo and dead leaves as there is insulation? Cleaning out the ceiling cavity is just one reason why you might remove old insulation. Here’s a few others… You are planning renovations that involve pulling down the ceilings and don’t fancy being
Getting insulation into existing walls isn’t as tricky as it sounds. It makes an enormous difference to the thermal and acoustic performance of the home making it more comfortable all year round. With the right products and machinery, existing brick veneer and double brick walls can be insulated without having to tear the wall apart.
