Our team of insulation specialists have been in the business of improving home comfort and reducing energy costs in Victorian homes for more than 50 years. Over this time we’ve received our share of questions about products, processes and the insulation solutions we provide to...
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 houses can be absolutely stunning with their period architecture and heritage details, but those original windows, old insulation, drafty chimneys, and extra-high ceilings can pose a serious challenge when it comes to energy efficiency and locking in heat. We often hear from owners of older...
People often ask when we would recommend blow-in insulation instead of batts. Insulation batts and blow-in products both provide a thermal blanket however we recommend blow in for several applications. Insulating your ceiling Installing roof and ceiling insulation can save up to 45% on heating and cooling...
How does heat transfer work? Heat doesn’t discriminate, it wants everything to be the same temperature and will move and radiate to create a stable temperature in your home....