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woman sitting on the floor barefooted and still feeling warm during winter

How Underfloor Insulation Will Boost Your Comfort In Winter

Your underfloor area needs the same level of protection from unwanted heat exchange as your ceiling. In the winter time, a house with a poorly insulated underfloor can experience excessive coldness and discomfort because draught can easily permeate through the floors. This often results in a difficulty in creating balanced

stapler on a wooden table with polyester roll on the back

Stapling Insulation: The Expert’s Advice on Technique & Tools

Stapling insulation is the best way to ensure your underfloor insulation withstands the test of time. Other bulk insulation like fibreglass (such as Earthwool, Pink Batts or Gold Batts) are made from loose glass fibres that are glued together which cannot be secured with staples. Our polyester insulation is strong,

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Best R2.5 Polyester Rolls for Under the House

We are serious about improving the energy efficiency and thermal comfort of your home. So serious that we have put in arduous years of research and product development in coming up with high-quality insulation materials that give you your money’s worth. One of the best products ecoMaster offers to homeowners

The Truth About Ant and Rodent Proof Insulation

Nobody like critters making a mess under their home, so it’s important to choose a material that doesn’t appeal to them. Here’s some advice about choosing an ant and rodent proof insulation. What attracts ants to insulation anyway? Ants and rodents are a pain to get rid of, so it’s best

construction of a house with underfloor insulation already installed in perfection

The R Value of Underfloor Insulation Explained

What is R Value? How does carpet influence R Value? And what is the best R Rating to look for when insulating under your floor? We’ll walk you through it. Underfloor insulation is very important when it comes to keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer. It creates

polyester insulation installed perfectly between floor joists

How to Install Underfloor Insulation with Uneven Joist Spacings

Sometimes you’ll come across extra wide or narrow joists under your floor. Here’s how to make your insulation fit perfectly using our simple ‘Turn and Tear’ method. Most commonly, standard joists have 430mm space between them, making our 450mm width insulation perfect for a nice snug fit. But, not all houses adhere to this standard sizing.

Underfloor Insulation: Sizing and Joist Width

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] What is standard joist width, and what size insulation is best? Our underfloor insulation is slightly wider than the space between standard joists, but don’t be alarmed, we designed it that way. Here’s why we choose to use 450mm wide insulation when standard

Water, Compression and Fire Rating of Polyester Insulation

Its natural to be concerned about compression, water and the fire rating of polyester insulation, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this video, ecoMaster‘s Chief Technical Officer, Maurice Beinat, puts polyester insulation to the test. See how this product holds up against water, flame, tearing and compression. Decide for yourself

different types of underfloor insulation

Types of Underfloor Insulation Exposed

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] When we’re asked about all of the different types of underfloor insulation available, people are always shocked to see our scrapbook of underfloor horror stories. If you’re researching

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