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How to Install Underfloor Insulation in a New Build Home

Installing underfloor insulation in a new build home is an essential step towards achieving superior energy efficiency and optimal comfort. In new constructions, you have the unique advantage of easy access to floor joists before the floorboards are laid, allowing for a seamless and thorough insulation process.  By proactively addressing underfloor insulation during the building […]

How to Install Underfloor Insulation from Underneath Your Home 

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The true expense of underfloor insulation isn’t just measured in dollars but also in the effort required for installation. Investing in high-quality underfloor insulation and ensuring it’s installed meticulously is essential, as it impacts the overall effectiveness and longevity of the insulation. Choosing superior products can seem costlier upfront but pays dividends in the long […]

Underfloor Insulation for Steel Floors

Protect your home from the winter cold A big contributor of the cold you feel this winter will be your steel framed floor. But it doesn’t have to be that way any longer! ecoMaster, Australia’s leader in underfloor insulation have now developed a fantastic system for insulating steel floors. Features Apart from comfort, there are several […]

How To Fill Large Gaps in Hardwood Floors For Greater Thermal Comfort

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They may be just minor openings from afar, but gaps in your hardwood floors can have a huge impact to your home’s indoor temperature, and overall thermal comfort. Continue reading to learn more about how gaps exist in your floorboards, and how you can prevent them from affecting your comfort in extremes of weather. Why […]

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

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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, featuring its combination of heat-bonded […]

The R Value of Underfloor Insulation Explained

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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 a barrier that protects your living […]