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The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees

Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.

Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house

Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year

At 3% inflation, household energy bills are set to double again in the next 20 years

Damp air causes respiratory problems

The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees

Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it

Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat

Space heating is 36% of household energy use

Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use

Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour

NZ has one of the highest rates of asthma in the OEDC that’s 1 in 4 children, costing us about $4 billion per year

NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating

Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions

Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day

The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%

Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations

Damp air is harder to heat

The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree

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