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insulate with paint

environmental assessment outcome #2
apparently, you can add insulating products to paint resulting in additional insulation
it's called thermalite
says the website
it's available at home hardware, mitre 10, and the Environment Shop - 594 High Rd Thornbury

Colorbond roofing material includes insulating properties, and now includes Thermatech
using light colours reflects even more heat, Colorbond colour chart
the best, with a "very light" rating seems to be surfmist

things are heating up

environmental assessment of the house #1
a lot of the heat from our gas wall heater travels straight to the top of the room - it was recommended we update to a modern gas heater, where the heat eminates from the bottom of the unit
rinnai energysaver

• Efficiency rating between 4.2 - 4.3 Stars - amongst the highest available for flued space heaters, reducing your heating costs
• Superior indoor air quality with zero emissions into the room - perfect for those who may be susceptible to allergies or respiratory problems
• Power Flued allowing flexibility with multiple installation options
• Full Electronic Thermostatic Control. Select a desired temperature which is then maintained by the heater
• Dual Digital Timers allow for on and off programming for both mornings and evenings
• Pre-heat Mode ensures your room is pre-heated by the time programmed
• Economy Mode allows the heater to modulate down after 1 hour when set temperature is reached. Reduces running costs with no noticeable change in temperature
• Inbuilt Humidifier Tray, easy way to humidify indoor air for greater comfort
• Child Lock prevents unwanted access

• Remote Control for simple on/off and temperature control for added convenience

Energysaver® 308FTR [white] Heats up to 27 m2(very cold), 49m2 (mild)
Energysaver® 557FTR [silver] Heats up to m2 (very cold), m2 (mild)

that's insulation

never been much of a paul weller fan but this song's okay, the jam, with that's entertainment

something to listen to while researching insulation...

• solartex - foil insulation specialists - includes information on foil blinds, and solartubes (skylights)
• technical manual 4.7 - insulation - the hows, whys, etc
• greenstuf insulation, including product information
  
• just in case the government agrees to kick some money in!