Roof Insulation

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What Is the Best Time of the Year to Insulate Your House?

Adding insulation to your home will help you live more comfortably for many seasons to come – it will retain heat in the winter and cool your home during the summer. Insulation will help you in lowering your heating and cooling bills, and your home will be more energy-efficient. Therefore, you may wonder what is […]

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The Complete Guide to Green Insulation

Eco-friendly solutions in construction and remodelling aren’t anything new. They’ve been around for quite a while. However, today, this trend is seeing a rapid expansion. People are quick to recognize the benefits green solutions provide, both for themselves and for nature itself. And eco-friendly insulation is one of the best examples of this. So, let’s

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Affordable Ways To Cool Your Home In Summer

Affordable Ways to Cool Your Home In Summer

Living in South Africa, we all know about the heat in summer. In South Africa, we have scorching areas where temperatures between 35 and 45 Deg are expected during the day. However, after dark, the temperature drops, and it is fresh out but hot indoors. Let us look at a few affordable ways to cool

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Things to consider when building a new home

Things To Consider When Building a New House

Building your new dream home is exciting. Our homes are mostly our single most significant investment for most people. For this reason, we have formulated a list of essential things to consider when building a new house. We have all these fantastic ideas about how good the home must look. And that’s great, but there are a few practical things that we do not think will cost a lot more after the build has taken place. Very seldom will homeowners look back after a year of living in the new home say we did everything we wanted?

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ways to improve home energy efficiency

Ways To Improve Home Energy Efficiency

We look at several ways to improve home energy efficiency to reduce energy consumption and reduce our carbon footprint. With global warming and climate change affecting our planet, we are all trying to do our bit to reduce our impact on the earth. Having said that, there are many factors to take into account. For

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Reduce Condensation and ceiling mould

Ways to Reduce Ceiling Mould and Condensation

An in-depth look at ways to reduce ceiling mould and condensation in your home. Excess moisture can wreak havoc on your home and cause severe condensation buildup and dangerous mould. If you’re coping with ceiling mould and other issues, how can you remedy this problem effectively? This helpful guide will explain some ways you can

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best roofing insulation

Select the Best Roofing Insulation For Your Home

Selecting the best Roofing Insulation for your home is essential. Most South Africans are aware of the new SANS building legislation. In fact, for most homeowners, their home is their most significant investment. As a result of this legislation, all new homes must comply with the new legislation. However, many homeowners and some officials are

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global warming

Global Warming the True Story of Climate Change

In early 1989 a professor Bill McKibben wrote a book on this subject. The Nature of this was a book that today can be called The Story of Climate Change. In fact, The Story on Climate Change only starts then. Listed below are a few hard facts on Global warming and climate change. However, the

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What Are The Different Types Of Insulation?

There are many types of roof insulation on the market today. Having said that not all insulation products are equal. We have a look at a number of thermal insulation products for roofs and how they will help you. Installing good quality insulation will not only improve indoor temperature. Importantly one can also expect a lifetime of home comfort and energy saving.

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10 Energy Saving Solutions For Your Home That Will Really Save You Money

Want to know how to stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer without having a crazy electric bill? Energy-saving solutions come in all shapes and sizes. Some can save you just a little. Others will save you a lot. Let’s explore some energy-saving solutions that can really save you a lot of

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How the Best Roof Insulation Makes Your Home More Energy Efficient

There are many ways to make your home energy-efficient. You can start with simple steps such as replacing old appliances or switching to LED bulbs. Or you can implement an energy-efficient home design if you’re still in the initial stages of building your home. Make sure to install the Best Roof Insulation for years of energy

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7 Essential Tips for Roof Insulation Services

You take pride in your house, and you do whatever you can to make sure it’s in peak condition. Despite your work, you still feel like there’s something missing. Insulation services might be needed. It doesn’t matter if it’s the middle of summer or the dead of winter, your house always seems to feel like

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roof insulation product

When Should You Replace Your Roof Insulation Product?

Do you know when your roof insulation Product should be replaced? You may think that it’s tucked into your attic, doing its job. However, there are some telltale signs that your insulation could work a little harder. Knowing when to replace your roof insulation product is important. Insulation helps save you money and helps conserve

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Isotherm roof insulation vs cellulose

ISOTHERM ROOF INSULATION vs Cellulose

This post is covering the benefits of two Roof Insulation types as a comparison. Isotherm Roof Insulation and the Cellulose Roof Insulation Pros and Cons. Please note this is our opinion based on 30 years of experience. Roof Insulation Western Cape installs and distributes all insulation types, but we will not install this blow-in type

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HOME ROOF INSULATION TIPS FOR FREEZING COLD WINTERS

As the winter approaches, Cape Town homeowners start to batten down the hatches so to speak. The Cape Town region is well known for freezing cold winters and driving rain. As we know Cape Town is also well known for its strong winds. Combining the freezing cold winters with loads of rain and howling wind

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Roofing Insulation Installers

ROOFING INSULATION INSTALLERS

Roof Insulation Western Cape has been Roofing Insulation Installers for more than 30 years. Installing any Roof Insulation in your home should permanently be installed with Expert Roofing Insulation Installers for the best Thermal Insulation results. However, DIY Roof Insulation is possible and practical when installed correctly. Roof, Insulation Western Cape offers full telephonic support

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Home Insulation Energy Saving Benefits

HOME INSULATION ENERGY BENEFITS

There are three basic types of home insulation. Your home needs to be heated and cooled, and this uses energy and energy costs money. In South Africa, that money spent on heating and cooling is often money down the drain. The money is wasted because the house or property is not insulated sufficiently or not

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insulating-roofs

INSULATING ROOFS

All South African has the same problem we have hot homes in summer and freezing cold homes in winter. There are areas in the country were the heat or cold is worse than other areas. This is where the need for insulating roofs comes into play. The most effective way to reduce the temperature in

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roof insulation specifications

Roof Insulation Specifications

When insulating your home, it is essential to do your homework. Not all home insulation products are equal, so be sure that you read the Roof Insulation Specifications. Installing Roof Insulation that is under specification could be a waste of money. Especially with a new build, it is more important than ever to read up

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energy efficient wooden homes

ENERGY EFFICIENT WOODEN HOMES

If you want to build economical homes that are eco-friendly, then build energy-efficient wooden dwellings. In most cases building a wooden house or an American style home is more economical to build. The reason why wooden homes are far more energy-efficient is that all walls are insulated and roof space. Here are a few tips

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Attic insulation

ATTIC INSULATION

In the old days, we referred to the roof space as the Attic. In many countries, the Loft Space or Attic space has the same meaning. Installing Attic Insulation is particularly important in South Africa. As of January 2012, we must insulate all new buildings as per the SANS legislation. Roof Insulation Western Cape experienced installers

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Alternative energy sources living of the grid

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

Don’t we all wish we could create energy and live off the grid? Living off the grid is possible and is no longer something that only hippies, vegans, and environmental activists can do. Becoming self-sufficient regarding energy is more comfortable than many would imagine. Let’s investigate Alternative Energy Sources and the advantages of Alternative energy.

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save our planet and save money

SAVE OUR PLANET AND SAVE MONEY

Climate change is real, it is here, and it is affecting us all. South Africa has not escaped global warming, and drought is just one result. Parts of Gauteng have seen heavier than normal rainfall this rainy season. Because of climate change, there are now two things every South African wants to do: Save our

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building energy efficient home

BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME

Green, eco-friendly homes must be considered the right way to build a home today. With more people having a better green understanding, building an energy-efficient home is something they want to do. Whether building a new green home or making your current home more energy-efficient, doing so is remarkably easy. It is also affordable to

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Isotherm Roof Insulation

ISOTHERM ROOF INSULATION

More people than ever before living by a simple philosophy “Save Energy Save the Planet”. No longer are people who live like this thought of as hippies or weirdos. Today these people are just like you and me. People who value the planet understand the link between what they use in their home and workplace.

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aerolite roofing insulation

ROOFING INSULATION

A question that is asked by many homeowners and business owners all over the world and increasingly more here in South Africa. Is roofing insulation effective? The concise answer to the question is “yes.” To get the answer to the question, one merely has to start looking at some numbers. An estimated 44% of the energy

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Eco friendly insulation

ECO FRIENDLY INSULATION

What is regarded as eco-friendly insulation? Eco-friendly insulation products are roof insulation products that do not have chemicals or other harmful products in the composition. In fact, in my book, an eco-friendly insulation product is a product manufactured from what would generally be pollution. And this does not mean products like paper and cardboard as

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Reduce heat flow through windows

REDUCE HEAT FLOW THROUGH WINDOWS

Windows have been using glass to fill holes in the walls of buildings since Roman times. Other materials such as flattened animal horns and greased paper have been used, but glass has stuck. Windows with glass may be strong and maybe lovely to look at, but they contribute little to energy saving in the vast

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best roof insulation price

ROOF INSULATION PRICE

For the best roof insulation price, give us a call. With over 30 years in the Roof Insulation industry, we have experience with all types of roof insulation. We do all types of high-quality Roof Insulation products. However, are two products of choice are the 145mm ISOTHERM INSULATION and the 135mm AEROLITE INSULATION. We stock

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isotherm ceiling insulation price

CEILING INSULATION PRICE

The Ceiling Insulation price is determined by the type of Insulation you would like to install. The ceiling insulation price is also based on the thickness of the Insulation. When deciding on the investment in ceiling insulation for your home, ensure you have all the facts. This way, you can make an informed decision on

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summer insulation benefits

SUMMER INSULATION BENEFITS

At this time of the year as the summer heat becomes unbearable. With global warming, we have noticed the summers getting longer and hotter. It is time to think of the summer insulation benefits and what you can do in your home to improve the situation. There are a few summer insulation benefits; however, not

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Double Glazing Window Benefits

DOUBLE GLAZING BENEFITS

Let’s look at the many double glazing benefits. Because of the cold climate, most European countries, including the Soviet Union, all have double glazed windows. We have insulated homes for some people from these countries, and they have all mentioned that they could walk around in the house with minimal clothing. A lady in Durbanville

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Harmful affects of air-conditioners

HARMFUL EFFECTS OF AIR CONDITIONERS

What do we do in summer when our homes are hot, you switch on the air conditioner. The Air conditioner has become something we all take for granted. Not so long ago it was considered a luxury or even a novelty. Everywhere you go today there is air conditioner and it is used all year

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WHAT IS R VALUE

It’s summer, and this is the best time of year to review and upgrade any heating and insulation on your property. Don’t wait till winter; upgrade your insulation and heating while you still have plenty of time, so you are not left in the cold. In this post, we discuss what R-value is During your

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Saving Energy At Home

ENERGY SAVING IN THE HOME

South Africans have woken up to the need to save energy and they know they have to change their ways. Environmentally friendly options and resources have become something many are looking for. Load shedding scared people into making changes, people felt the pain both practically and financially. Today water restrictions and the equivalent of load

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The Best insulation for roofs

BEST INSULATION FOR ROOFS

There are a number of insulation products on the mark today. But what is the best insulation for roofs? This is a difficult question and there are so many different applications application. And certain products suite certain products more than others. In fact, there are a number of factors to take into account to come

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how roof insulation works

HOW ROOF INSULATION WORKS

So How Roof Insulation Works is simple. Roof Insulation products all have an R-value rating. Insulation’s R-value rating is the Roof Insulation’s ability to restrict the heat flow in the home. The higher the R-value, the more efficient the Roof Insulation. So how does your roof accomplish being this energy-efficient barrier? When we Insulate your

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energy efficient appliances

ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCES

In the modern world, there is an electrical appliance for every need that we have. As our hunger for easy living increases, we buy more machines to give us the comfort we want. Energy-efficient appliances are now freely available on the market. However, when shopping for energy-efficient appliances, be sure to select them wisely. Energy

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IS ROOF INSULATION REALLY NECESSARY

Air conditioners and heaters are there to keep us at the temperature we’re most comfortable with, aren’t they? Wrong! Air conditioners and heaters help us achieve a certain temperature, but cool air is lost in summer, and warm air is lost in winter. Importantly Installing insulation will save energy on heating and cooling by improving

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saving energy helps the environment

SAVING ENERGY HELPS THE ENVIRONMENT

In this post, we cover a few import how effects that energy has on the environment. Saving energy helps the environment. We are running out of natural resources, and we are destroying our planet. So let’s all stand together there are many ways to of saving energy helps the environment. How Saving Energy Helps The

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Home Energy saving Tips

Home Energy Saving Tips

Reduce your carbon footprint, pay less on utilities and save money by making your home a little greener. Buying a new Green home or splashing out on expensive equipment and alterations are not necessary. Follow these simple tips to save energy at home and join the green revolution. The home energy saving tips will hopefully

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Roof Insulation Benefits

The reason proper Roof insulation is important is that it offers year-round benefits. You’ll not only avoid energy loss as hot air rises in the Winter, but you’ll also keep a hot roof from absorbing all your cooled air in the Summer. There are many roof insulation benefits to keep you comfy. Insulating the roof

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Energy Saving Tips

Energy Saving Tips

Power consumption has become expensive in SA over the last few years. In fact, our utility bills are climbing a few times a year as ESKOM struggles to supply the needs of the country. Here are a few economical tips that will save energy at an affordable price. We have listed a few energy saving

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Insulate with Think Pink Aerolite

Think Pink Aerolite is one of the oldest forms of insulation on the market. It is used to resist and reduce the heat intensity inside one’s home, especially in hot summers. For detailed information, read our Aerolite page. Not only that, but it refrains the heating from penetrating the walls out of the house in

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Cost of Roof and ceiling Insulation

Cost of Roof and Ceiling Insulation

We will recover the Cost of Roof and Ceiling insulation in a few years on energy saving alone. After that, we have years of home comfort and energy savings. Your roof insulation needs to be effective to reduce your energy bills. You need to know that it will keep the temperature consistent, lower energy bills

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Thermal Insulation For Roofs

Thermal Insulation for Roofs

In fact, Thermal Insulation for Roofs will help saving Energy. Installing anything other than the recommended Insulation for your region will be a waste of money. Therefore Thermal insulation must be installed correctly; the insulation must also be the correct thickness and laid between the trusses and not over the trusses. In fact, Home Insulation is

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Benefits of Aerolite Ins south africas energy crissis

Benefits of Aerolite Insulation in the S.A Energy Crisis

As the cold winter creeps upon us, we suddenly realise that our homes are becoming very cold. We start looking at energy-saving measures and ways to make our home warmer in winter without using large amounts of energy. As a result of energy shortages in South Africa, all homes must now be insulated with the

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Insulation experts

Insulation Experts

Opting to have new insulation installed in your home by Insulation Experts can substantially improve your home’s energy efficiency, as well as help it maintain a constant, comfortable temperature. While it may be very tempting to try and save money by opting to install  Aerolite insulation or Isotherm insulation yourself, hiring professional insulation installers is

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