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Why Skylights Are a Smart Choice for Canberra Homes

Discover why skylights are a smart choice for Canberra homes, from brighter rooms and natural ventilation to year-round comfort with VELUX and Just Rite. See how.

8 Signs Your Canberra Home Needs a Spring Energy Efficiency Check-Up

Spring is the perfect time to check your Canberra home's insulation and draughts. Discover 8 warning signs to protect your home’s energy efficiency.

Curved shade sail over a driveway and garden with the late afternoon sun behind it

Shade Sails

A professional service is available to design and install the best Shade Sail for any area. Shade sails will add style to any garden and increase the use and enjoyment of outdoor living areas. Please visit our photo gallery below for different sails. Shade sails are anchored to roof shade sail fittings or powder coated steel posts. Sail can work as an extension to your roof providing shade or can be an independent structure. Shade sail hardware is made of stainless steel fittings.

Cross-section diagram of a house showing how insulation keeps heat in and prevents attic heat loss

Why do you need insulation layer for your house

We supply all the major brands including Bradford, Pink Batts, Earthwool, Kingspan, Expol, Skyspan, Fletcher Insulation and more. These insulation products will help you save up to 60% of your current energy bills.Buy the best insulation products online from Justrite Store and get it delivered to your doorstep. Contact us Now

Two workers holding packs of Earthwool and Bradford insulation batts

What are the Earthwool Batts made of?

Knauf Earthwool insulation is made from Glasswool, otherwise known as fibreglass. Like traditional glasswool insulation products, Earthwool also is made of recycled glass and sand.The binding agent used in manufacturing Earthwool (Knauf's patented Ecosse technology, which is described as a Biobased technology) is what makes Earthwool different from other traditional glasswool products.

Roll of rockwool insulation standing against a timber-framed wall lined with insulation batts

Rockwool Fibrates - A Fire protection insulation product

Bradford Rockwool Fibretex is specifically designed for applications up to 820°C and is commonly used to insulate tanks, vessels and large process equipment. Based on the temperature of the application, you can select from the range of products

Green Enviroseal roof sarking laid over roof battens beneath dark roof tiles

Roof Sarking - What is the purpose?

Roof Sarking is robust, durable and reinforced material designed for use under residential and commercial roofs. It acts as an effective secondary skin for the roof, protects it from wind-driven rain, draughts, condensation and improves the performance of insulation.

Worker fitting glasswool insulation batts into a timber-framed wall beside a window

Thermal Insulation Vs Acoustic Insulation

Acoustic Insulation usually comes in a fibrous batt form, the same as standard thermal insulation batts. While the standard thermal insulation batts do provide soundproofing on some levels, the Acoustic Batts are specifically designed to give soundproofing on higher levels. The only difference is the density between the two. Density plays a crucial part in soundproofing.

Stack of corrugated polycarbonate roofing sheets viewed end-on, showing the sheet profile

Laserlite 2000 VS Laserlite 3000

Laserlite polycarbonate sheets are made from light and sturdy material, making them easy to install and uniquely suitable for Australian conditions. The strength of laserlite polycarbonate sheets is stronger than that of standard glass. They are an ideal choice wherever a safe and lightweight roofing material is required.

Acoustic pipe lagging sample showing a foil facing over blue convoluted foam

Acoustic Pipe Lagging Insulation

With the increase in the number of high-rise commercial and multi-residential developments, the designers and builders in Australia are facing unusual challenges in terms of acoustic management. The complex networks of pipes, valves, fans, and ductwork in the buildings can inflate overall noise level. As a result, there is a demand for innovative acoustic measures that can minimise these levels.

White retractable awning extended over a poolside patio with outdoor lounge seating

Retractable Awnings are the Perfect Shade Option for every Season?

What is your idea of perfect outdoor style? One that you see on the blogs, magazines and so on, you see beautiful pictures of huge outdoor kitchens, pretty as a picture pergolas, lavish swimming pools etc. They entice you with their excellent designs and their depiction of the ideal outdoor lifestyle. Among all the different shading options, retractable awnings are an excellent shade option.

Installer in orange hi-vis laying insulation batts in a roof cavity between timber trusses

Why install roof insulation in your ceiling space?

Roof insulation makes a huge difference to indoor temperature control, it can be proved as one of your best investments and saves you huge amounts on electricity bills. Make sure never to compress roofing insulation to make it fit into a cavity if space is less than the recommended thickness of the insulation itself.

Person fitting Bradford Gold glasswool batts into a wall cavity

Bradford Glasswool Wall Insulation - The best in market?

Bradford Gold Glasswool insulation for walls is specially designed to deliver optimal thermal performance in external wall cavities. Up to 25% of the heat from your home is lost through the walls in winter, and almost the same amount of heat can enter in during summer. Glasswool wall Insulation acts as a barrier to slow down this process and makes a substantial difference to the temperature you feel inside so that you can live more comfortably.

Worker installing green Bradford Thermoseal wall wrap over a building frame

Why choose Bradford Wall Wraps and what are the types available?

Installation of wall wrap can help in reducing air-flow around insulation and through a cavity, allowing insulation to work more efficiently & effectively.

Just Rite installer in orange hi-vis handling an insulation blowing hose beside the van

SoundScreen Acoustic Insulation - Is it worth it?

Acoustic insulation is used to reduce noise transmission between rooms and floors. It is generally used in internal walls, mid floors or external walls to create a quieter comfortable living space. It is also ideal to use around home theatres, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundries, home offices, kids rooms, games rooms or anywhere you want to isolate noise within your home.

Installer fitting insulation batts in a roof space above an arched window

Why is Insulation Important and What insulation is made of?

Insulation is an investment for the future comfort and energy efficiency of your home. The insulation products are made up of different core materials, which have varying levels of performance. However, the actual part is played by construction and assembly of these materials. If we talk about flammability, it generally depends on the level of the organic content in the product. The inorganic material generally is less flammable if compared to its counterpart.

Couple cooking in a kitchen lit by two skylights in the ceiling

Why skylights are becoming a trend? Why choose Velux skylights?

Sunlight has a wide range of impact on our wellbeing; therefore it is essential to incorporate natural light into the place we spend our days, which is indoor. Apart from various health benefits, an indoor space drenched in natural light always looks and feels more appealing. The best and economical option to get light in through the roof space would be installing skylights or roof windows.

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