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Fungi-based insulation boards that absorb CO2, resist mold formation in walls developed

Conducted by the Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers (ibp) at the Hof University of Applied Sciences in Germany, ...
The Irish Times

Property Clinic: the problem with downlights

Q I had my house renovated last year, which involved insulating the entire house, some internal and external, a new boiler and a new kitchen, shower room and study. The kitchen, shower room and study ...
Stuff.co.nz

Care needed with insulation over downlights

I was saddened to read about the fire at Bonnie and Brian Hanaray's Naenae home (19 April). Any fire is a scary experience and they can so often have devastating consequences. The presence of the ...
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Why downlights are making you colder and your split system less effective

Older-model downlights can make ceiling insulation almost half as effective, sustainability experts warn, which makes homes colder and increases energy consumption. Incandescent downlights, which are ...