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PASSIVE HEATING<\/h1>\n
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<\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>DRAUGHTS<\/h3>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first 1_2\" style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:48%; margin-right: 4%;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\nIn our temperate climate, many people have their windows and doors open a lot of the time, even in winter. But when you want to keep the inside warmer (or cooler) than outside it is important to seal off draughts. Particular areas to consider when trying to keep your home sealed are:<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last 1_2\" style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:48%'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style type=\"text\/css\" scoped=\"scoped\"> }<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-418-1\">\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-418-1\" data-target=\"#74ac8ea5e37fdd2e7\" href=\"#74ac8ea5e37fdd2e7\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">DOOR AND WINDOW SEALS<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"74ac8ea5e37fdd2e7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content\">\nDraughts and air movement make us feel colder. In winter, cold air will come in under external doors and through gaps around windows. By installing draught excluders at the base of doors, as well as draught seals around doors and windows, you can stop the cold air from getting in and the heat from getting out in winter. Don\u2019t forget the garage door or internal access door from the garage.<\/p>\n<p>Do-it-yourself, cheap draught stripping can be purchased at local hardware stores. Seal gaps around the outer edges of door and window frames with caulking.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-418-1\" data-target=\"#81393c16688cab88c\" href=\"#81393c16688cab88c\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">DOWNLIGHTS<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"81393c16688cab88c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content\">\nDownlights that are recessed into the ceiling promote air leakage to the outside and waste heating and cooling energy. If you have downlights consider installing a downlight cover with insulation safely topped up right around the unit. Contact a certified insulation installer for this; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.licensedtrades.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.licensedtrades.com.au<\/a> will help you find certified tradies in your area.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first 1_2\" style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:48%; margin-right: 4%;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3>FREE HEATING<\/h3>\n<p>In winter, try to keep your curtains open during the day to make the most of the sun\u2019s heat, especially north and west facing windows. Then close them at sunset to prevent the heat escaping overnight. You might want to leave south facing windows covered on cold days however to limit the amount of heat loss, as these don\u2019t capture any direct sunlight.<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last 1_2\" style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:48%'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3>ZONING<\/h3>\n<p>In every home there are areas that we utilise everyday and some that we rarely visit. When trying to heat up a home there\u2019s no point wasting energy heating up rooms that are rarely used. Where possible shut off parts of the house by closing doors and windows to ensure that you only heat the parts you need. Where no doors exist, consider installing curtains or petitions to section off unused spaces.<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first 1_2\" style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:48%; margin-right: 4%;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3>BODY TEMPERATURE<\/h3>\n<p>We each carry around our own little food-powered engines and heaters inside our bodies that \u201cburn off\u201d a little heat energy when we move around. When we generate more heat than we are getting rid of we feel hot; and we feel cooler when we are losing more heat than we generate.<\/p>\n<p>How warm you feel depends on a combination of body heat generated during physical activity, the surrounding air temperature, humidity and \u201cwind-chill\u201d factor, how fast you allow this heat to escape (by layers of clothing) and any radiated heat.<\/p>\n<p>Personal comfort varies greatly between individuals, but our bodies naturally adapt to the seasons and outdoor temperature each day. You may be comfortable at indoor temperatures of around 18\u00b0C during winter and acclimatise to around 25\u00b0C during summer.<\/p>\n<p>Clothing helps reduce heat loss and maintain body temperature so dress appropriately and consider lightweight blankets for watching TV. Keeping active is good for your well-being and also generates body heat. Even walking around your home during an ad break will help make you feel warmer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last 1_2\" style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:48%'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3>INSULATION<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_447\" style=\"width: 509px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-447\" class=\"wp-image-447 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.energyplusillawarra.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Insulation2.jpg?resize=499%2C354\" alt=\"Insulation2\" width=\"499\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.energyplusillawarra.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Insulation2.jpg?resize=120%2C85&ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.energyplusillawarra.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Insulation2.jpg?resize=300%2C214&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.energyplusillawarra.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Insulation2.jpg?fit=499%2C354&ssl=1 499w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image –<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yourhome.gov.au\/passive-design\/insulation\">Your Home<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Insulation acts as a barrier to heat loss\u00a0and gain. In many homes insulation is the most practical and cost effective way to make a house more energy efficient, keeping it cooler in summer and warmer in winter.<\/p>\n<p>The cheapest and easiest areas to insulate are windows. Window coverings insulate the room by trapping an air pocket between the window and covering. Curtains which extend below the window frame and have fully enclosed pelmets work best. Close fitting top-down bottom-up honeycomb blinds offer an excellent alternative to curtains.<\/p>\n<p>Ceilings are the second priority for insulation as they are a significant source of heat loss. Contact a certified insulation installer for information and advice on your home.<\/p>\n<p>Floorboards promote air leakage and heat loss. Carpets are a great option to insulate a floor. Area rugs are another good option as you can put them away in summer when you want a cooler floor surface. However, be aware of your rug placement as these can be a trip hazard. 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