What are the benefits to having downlights? It’s an extremely good question, considering the issues downlights introduce. Downlights have several benefits: They can remove unsightly imperfections in the ceiling, especially…
With LED lighting becoming the mainstream in todays recessed lighting industry, and with the need to make the building envelope and thermal envelope as consistent as possible, the barrier standard…
Understanding AS/NZS 5110 can be quite challenging and confusing. This page is dedicated to simplifying this barrier focused standard for everyone. Contact Efficiency Matrix if you have any further questions….
Unsafe downlights installed can be extremely dangerous. With many Halogen downlights being replaced with LED’s now is a perfect time to set recessed lighting straight. The major reason why improperly…
Downlight Cover Compatible LED Products IMPORTANT! There may be other cheaper products on the market, but they may not comply to AS/NZS 5110 Barrier Standard. They sometimes also need to…
6 Star Energy Rating with Downlights (Recessed Lighting) Nathers requirements for Energy Star ratings and recessed lighting are summarized below, based on Nathers Documentation Technical Note 2, Version 1.0, 2012….
AS/NZS 5110 Safety Standard Compliance The AS/NZS 5110 Safety Standard comes into play when a builder or homeowner requires the following features in the building and thermal envelope of the…
Sound Proofing Recessed Lighting for RW34 & 38 Sound Proofing recessed lighting for RW34 installations is possible, and doubling up (Stacking) the downlight cover can assist in achieving RW38. There…
Downlight Covers comparison of the Loft Mitt/ Downlight Mitt & Basic Mitt for Gimble (For recessed lighting Ventilated 75-95mm cut out fittings or larger) downlights compared/versus other Mainstream Australian downlight…
Downlight Cover Support IMPORTANT! There may be other cheaper products on the market, but they may not comply to AS/NZS 5110 Barrier Standard, they also need to be assembled on…
