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Windows are a major source of heat loss in homes and making them more energy efficient can help to save on energy bills while improving the comfort of your home. In Australia, the average household spends approximately $1,500 on energy bills every year, which can be attributed to inefficient windows. There are several ways that can help to make your windows more energy efficient, and ultimately save you money on your energy bills.

Whether you're building a new home or looking to upgrade your existing windows, this guide will provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions and save money on your energy bills.

Whether you are at home or in the office, windows protect you from unwanted outdoor elements like noise or extreme temperature. That’s why it is important to choose the best solutions when treating your windows either for noise reduction or thermal insulation.

While you can find endless ideas online on how to manage those noisy neighbours, it can be challenging to find one that is effective and last for the long term.  Despite what you find, soundproofing is so much more than throwing a rug on the floor or placing more furniture in the noisier part of your home to absorb sound.

Soundproofing requires a professional’s expertise to achieve optimal noise reduction.

As specialists in acoustic (and thermal) insulation, these are some common myths relating to soundproofing and window glazing that you should be wary about.

It’s no secret that the noise surrounding our homes can easily impact the comfort and relaxation that we experience.

When on the hunt for a new home, it is common advice to research the local area including understanding the level of noise it may experience during various times of the day. This will help you to either avoid the area or determine any work required to turn the house into a comfortable home.

But what if you only realise after buying that the noise is worse than you thought, or you have been living in the home and the noise has gradually increased over the years? 

While moving out may be a drastic final option, there are many ways you can soundproof your home.   

Have you ever noticed the cold air blowing in through the gaps around your windows? Although checking your windows may not sound like an essential household chore, reducing the cold air coming through your windows is an important step to keep your home warm in winter.

With the polar blast set to hit, Australia is officially starting to embrace the winter months. For those of us here in Canberra, it is a must to keep our home warm and feeling comfortable as temperatures on some nights could dip below zero.  But how can you stay warm while at home, other than layering up with winter clothes?

Is noise keeping you awake at night? Perhaps it is preventing you from enjoying your favourite TV show? This noise issue has become a far more common problem face by Australian homes especially in the major cities like Sydney and Melbourne. While many believe that the best way to deal with the unwanted noise is by soundproofing your windows, the process as well as the cost could be a deal breaker.  We all know that windows are often perceived as the greatest source of noise penetration, soundproofing your windows is said to be a reliable way to improve the comfort of your home. But is it truly worth it?

Just like many of us, Melbournians want to come home and enjoy peace and quiet within the comfort of their own homes after a long day at work. As the population in Melbourne steadily increases, noise problem become unavoidable, particularly in a high-density living area.

Sydney's weather is mostly dry in the spring, but humid in the summer, and certainly, no one likes coming home to a home that feels like a heat box. It is never too late to help your house handle the heat.  Something as simple as improving your existing windows can help to improve the comfort of your home, not only during the scorching hot Sydney summers but also during cold winter.