Tag Archives: insulation

Thermal Images of Christchurch Properties

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Steve Taylor

The Christchurch Council has published thermal images of the Christchurch area. The colour keys are: Blue: meaning the roof is cold. This may be the result of either the roof being very well insulated, which prevents heat from escaping, the house being … Continue reading →

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Bought a House? What now?

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Steve Taylor

If you have just bought a house, what should you be doing to it before redecorating, landscaping, etc? The first thing you need to do is go out and buy smoke alarms for every room except the bathrooms. You can … Continue reading →

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What is a Migrant’s Ideal Home

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Steve Taylor

Migrants from Britain, the rest of Europe and North America do not find the average Kiwi home very comfortable in the winter months. The houses that these people have lived in have probably got double glazing, a form of central … Continue reading →

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Double Glazing

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Steve Taylor

Today I am dealing with the subject of double glazing and should you get it. The benefits of double glazing are it reduces the transfer of heat from the inside to the outside and visa versa and reduces the passage … Continue reading →

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