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As winter arrives in Melbourne, residents brace themselves for the notorious cold snap that sweeps across the city. With temperatures dropping to freezing levels, it's necessary to find effective ways to keep our homes warm and comfortable. One of the most efficient strategies to combat the cold is by investing in thermal insulation.

Creating comfortable and energy-efficient living and working spaces requires both thermal insulation and soundproofing. However, using traditional insulation materials like fibreglass and rockwool can have a negative impact on the environment.

This year marks a very special occasion for Magnetite, as we celebrate our 25th year of providing double-glazing solutions for existing windows and doors in Australian homes and buildings.

It's hard to believe that 25 years have passed since we first started this journey, but we are proud to say that we have come a long way since then. We have seen many changes in the industry over the years, but one thing that has remained constant is our commitment to providing the best secondary glazing solutions and delivering excellent service to our customers.

While we are celebrating this milestone, we reflect on our history, achievements and our future with anticipation.

So, join us as we pay tribute to a quarter of a century of innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, and raise a glass to the future of Magnetite.

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?