Summer is almost a universally happy time of year for most people. Almost. The sunshine, long days and warm nights. The barbies with friends and family. The holidays at the beach, mountains, bush or lake. The sound of the bat – or the beer – cracking at the ballpark. The familiar and delightful sights and … Read more
The country city of Wodonga is home to Carmel R., situated on the Victorian side of the New South Wales border. Carmel was experiencing discomfort from excessive heat through a large east-facing window at her home during Victoria’s warmer months. The western side of her house is also prone to discomfort as it is exposed … Read more
Want to Upgrade Your Windows to Maximise Energy Efficiency but Don’t Know Where to Start?
Glazing of both windows and doors is what allows the outside environment to interact with the interior of the house, a relationship that can be both good and bad. It’s good when we open doors and windows up to allow cool summer breezes inside, but it’s bad when all that glass sucks the warmth out … Read more
A growing number of homeowners has opted to install residential window tinting for several reasons. Aside from additional protection from the harmful UV rays, which can cause skin disease, there are several other benefits you can reap from having your windows tinted. Energy Efficiency Big glass panels are a thing of beauty, allowing the feel of nature … Read more
Australian residents could be at risk of constant exposure to radiation, with the possible installation of mobile towers in every street, Channel 9’s A Current Affair reports. WATCH FULL STORY. Understanding Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Electric and magnetic energy is emitted by mobile phone towers and many other electronic devices also, including wifi. Of most significance … Read more
While it’s understood that taking sun safety precautions is important outside, few people realise they can sustain sun damage indoors, too. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can penetrate windows to reach the skin, accelerating skin aging by several years, as a recent study dramatically shows. According to an article published in Clinical Interventions in Aging, eight women and two … Read more
Solar Gard Launches ULR 80 Architectural Window Film – Thanks to its New Advanced Ceramic Technology
Solar Gard is proud to introduce ULR 80 (Ultra-Low Reflectivity) window film. Using an advanced ceramic technology, ULR 80 has a high VLT* coupled with good TSER* so it’s spectrally selective – it’s nearly invisible while cutting the heat! Among its many benefits ULR window film offers exceptionally low interior and exterior reflectivity plus a subtle … Read more
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