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Everyone knows how important ventilation is, and most people understand how critical it is that we use ventilation when required. But sometimes standard practice just is not enough. The key…

A common misconception in Australia surrounds the root cause of mould within building envelopes.  In reality, both extremely leaky and overly tight buildings contribute to mould growth.  The chances of…

Bandage for a Thousand Cuts: Sealing Leaky Floors, Spray Foam Insulation Noting the advertised R-value performance of an insulation product is one thing, but paying attention to the quality of…

No one wants to share their home with bugs/pests – cockroaches, spiders, mice. Most of us would like to avoid using silly gadgets that need a charge or plug into…

Before we answer the question of “Does roof ventilation work?” let’s talk about insulation. Believe it or not, the ancient Egyptians pioneered insulation using asbestos—a decision we now know was…

Learning about ducted heating systems helps you fix energy efficiency As a youngster you would have heard your mother shout, ‘You don’t live in a tent, do you!’ referring to…

Winter always seems to eventually swing around, much to the disappointment of some.  It’s a time when we use more energy for both lighting and especially heating. Electricity for lighting…

How Heating Has and Will Change The evolution of heating the home in history has done a complete U-turn in recent years.  The increasingly popular Solar Passive and renewable energy heating…

Stopping Bathroom mould including black mould… Bathroom mould is a very common problem, and ventilation is not always the answer. In fact, in some cases, it can be counter productive….

Dirty Secrets – Gas in the home Gas is connected to a considerable number of Australian homes, used for cooking, heating and hot water. Gas has become a huge problem…

When asking the question “Does evaporative cooling work?”, it’s essential to consider the big picture. There is no doubt that evaporative cooling can be a cost-effective way to cool your…

Residential ducts can represent a great opportunity for improving energy use and air quality performance in the home. Excessive air leakage, lack of insulation, and improper balancing are the causes…