From October 30, 2025, all rental properties and rooming houses in Victoria will be subject to new minimum standards focusing on insulation and energy efficiency. Introduced by the Victorian Government, these changes aim to improve comfort, health, and sustainability for renters across the state. For...
Summer Insulation Tips: How to Keep Your Home Cool Without Relying on Air Conditioning It’s almost that time of year again… summer! Longer days, school breaks, and warmer weather. A change in seasons is always welcome, but staying cool becomes a top priority when the weather...
Our team of insulation specialists has been improving home comfort and reducing energy costs in Victorian homes for over 50 years. During this time, we’ve answered countless questions about products, processes, and insulation solutions for homeowners. Here, we’ve compiled answers to some of the most...
The passive house first became a thing in 1991 when Dr. Feist determined a way to design a home or building that did not require heating or cooling interventions, such as ducted heating and air conditioning. It’s hard to believe that we could do away...
With cooler weather right around the corner, now is the perfect time to be checking your home’s insulation and making improvements for winter. Even small gaps in your ceiling insulation (as thin as an A4 piece of paper!) can lead to huge losses of heat in...
As the mercury rises and lockdown has come to an end, ‘tis the season for gathering in the comfort of your home with loved ones! …that is, unless your home is not so comfortable once that Aussie sun starts beating down. We have been in the...
By now, we all know about climate issues and understand that changes need to be made in order to fight it. With hundreds of millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases entering our environment every year, it’s more important than ever before for every business and...
Opening the door to a freezing cold house in winter is far from ideal—especially when you’re paying so much for heating to keep it cosy! If your energy bills are on the rise, and your house still isn’t toasty, it might be time to look...
Australia is an incredible place to live for so many reasons, but the climate can cause some serious headaches when it comes to keeping your home comfortable, and your garage is no exception. Anyone with a closed-in garage will tell you that you can barely...
Older homes possess undeniable charm with their unique architecture and heritage details. However, those beautiful original features – single-pane windows, aging (or non-existent) insulation, drafty fireplaces, and high ceilings – often present significant challenges for energy efficiency, especially during Melbourne's chilly winters. Many owners of...