Green building & decor

Is insulation worth it?

Faced with the high energy bills that come with keeping your home or office cool this summer, you might be wondering whether it is worth installing insulation. The short answer is that getting proper insulation is worth it – in fact, the cost of installation...

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What is ecological responsibility?

Each individual can contribute towards the protection of the environment, but so can companies and organisations. In business terms, ecological responsibility is a duty that a company has to ensure that their operations are conducted in a way that protects the environment. Our Ecological Responsibility ISOTHERM is...

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The best way to insulate your timber home

One of the reasons that people are choosing timber homes is that, with the cost of heating and cooling our homes escalating, it makes sense to choose the building method that keeps these costs in check. Insulation within the hollow structure walls regulates indoor temperatures,...

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Is Local Insulation really Lekker?

We often hear the saying “local is lekker,” but what’s all hype about? Does it really make sense to choose locally manufactured items over imported ones? When faced with offers of better prices, free delivery, and every other bell-and-whistle to make your buying experience easier,...

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What’s all the fuss about R-value?

Are you shopping for insulation for your home or office building? Summer is the best time to upgrade your insulation and heating, so that when winter comes around, you are prepared for the cold. If you’ve been researching different types and suppliers of insulation, you...

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5 good reasons to have your own greenhouse

Whether you live in an urban or a rural area, the advantages of owning a productive greenhouse far outweigh the cost of setting one up. A greenhouse is a building with a glass, plastic or fibreglass covering that provides a controlled humid environment for optimal...

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A fresh look at Recycling

You’ve probably been hearing about recycling since you were in school, and recently it seems to be everywhere. How much do you really know about recycling, though? If you had it explained to you when you were young, it might have been simplified into “plastic...

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Top tips to growing herbs indoors

Do you dream of having an herb garden, but live in a small apartment with no garden? Never fear, we have some great tips on how you can start a flourishing indoor herb garden. All you need is windowsill or a sunny spot. Best herbs for...

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How can I heat up my home?

Winter is almost behind us, but summer has yet to show her face, and we are urged to consider home insulation to keep the cold at bay. The good news about home insulation is that it even keeps the summer heat out, so it is...

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DIY insulation for a dog kennel

Smaller and short-haired dog breeds often suffer from temperature drops more than we might realise, and keeping them warm is imperative for their health and happiness.  Even South African summers have chilly nights, so investing in insulation for your dog kennel to keep him comfortable...

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