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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

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Underfloor Insulation for New and Existing Homes

Without underfloor insulation the temperature on the surface of your floor will be close to the temperature under your floor. Insulation makes the temperature on the surface of your floor the same as the inside temperature of your home. In a nutshell, it comes down to affordable comfort.  A home without underfloor insulation can be

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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. While other bulk insulations like fibreglass has loose fibres that won’t hold a staple, our polyester insulation’s strong, heat-bonded fibres are perfect. Stapling secures the insulation forever, pushing it firmly against the floorboards so

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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

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small brown rodent on timber planks

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 resistant insulation. What attracts ants to insulation anyway? Ants and rodents are a pain to get rid of, so it’s

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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

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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.

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polyester insulation installed perfectly between floor joists

Underfloor Insulation: Joist spacing and depth explained

Underfloor Insulation Sizing: Joist Spacing, Width and Depth Explained Getting the right size underfloor insulation is not hard, but it is one of the places where people understandably get confused.  That is because there are three different measurements people talk about: Joist spacing – the clear gap between your floor

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If you are looking for even more articles about this topic, check the Underfloor Insulation section on ecoMaster.com.au