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Drafty old villas respond well to a coat of paint. They're also far more inviting when they're insulated.

With new EccoTherm¢ low-e paint from BM Pacific, it's possible to do both improve the look of your home and its thermal insulation.

Thanks to innovative new patented technology from German inventor Gerd Hugo, EccoTherm reflects radiant energy, keeping your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

Barry Whalley, managing director of BM Pacific says using EccoTherm on the walls and ceiling of a house can make a temperature difference of 2-4°C.

"It's an ideal solution for older homes that may not be fully insulated or as well sealed as new houses," he says. "In any home, however, it can help to reduce energy costs quite significantly."

Whalley says thermal insulation is often measured by r-value the higher the number, the better the insulation properties. Using two coats of EccoTherm paint can create a 20% improvement in r-value.

"Where no wall or cavity insulation exists, the benefits are significant," he says.

A new EccoTherm fandeck features 40 soft, luminous colours, which are available through Benjamin Moore Colourworks stores nationwide. In addition, there's another palette of 32 colours created by Aalto Colour, available at Aalto stores.

For further information, contact BM Pacific, freephone 0800 335 335. Email: whalley.bmpaints@xtra.co.nz. Or visit the websites: www.benjaminmoore.co.nz and www.eccotherm.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas