Insulation Air Leaks

Infrared Photo of Missing Insulation Behind a Wall

An inspection with an infrared camera can save you big $$$ on the purchase price of a home… especially when it detects signs of missing insulation behind a wall! Insulation is very important in a home to keep it a comfortable temperature, and when there is a piece of the puzzle missing, your energy bills [...]

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Cavity Insulation – Walls

In Australia, cavity wall insulation in the home is important for our health! How Does it Work? Cavity wall insulation is the process of injecting an insulating type material into the gap between your outer brickwork and the inner masonry skins of the external wall. As up to 33% of the heat produced in your home [...]

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How Does Water Get Inside Insulation?

Just like Humans, Rodents Also Get Cold and Hungry! Damp insulation is a health hazard, and over time your homes insulation properties will diminish, therefore leaving you with rapidly swinging inside air temperatures… and in winter, higher heating bills. As you can see in the photo to the left, the rodents have had a field [...]

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Wet Insulation Behind Walls Can Cause Health Issues

Did you know that wet insulation takes up to 100yrs to dry out? A study of wet insulation and it’s effect on the health of your home was undertaken by a university in America. The results were eye opening, and should certainly be taken note of if you have insulation behind your walls. In a [...]

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Heat Loss Through Missing Insulation

Our technology can spot missing insulation as seen in the picture above, and air leaks (see picture below) within minutes. Do you know what’s hiding behind your walls? Good Insulation Insulating your home or commercial property is the single most important step you can take to insure property efficiency. Many people wonder how to save [...]

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