
Insulation: What Should You Focus on First — Walls, Ceiling or Floor?
If you’re planning to improve your home’s insulation, you might be wondering where to start. Should you begin with the
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If you’re planning to improve your home’s insulation, you might be wondering where to start. Should you begin with the

Summer has finally arrived, and with it some warmer temperatures! This means that now is the perfect time to give

For many homeowners, especially in Southland, a heat pump is the go-to solution for staying warm in winter. They’re efficient,

When it comes to making your home warmer, drier and more energy efficient, insulation is the first and most important

We’re proud to share some exciting news with our community — Awarua Synergy has been recognised on an international stage!

More Southlanders Able to Access Insulation Grants More Southlanders will be able to access insulation grants after the Government announced

It’s true that winter is always the most costly season when it comes to power bills. But did you know your power bill could be increasing even more than normal this winter?

The answer is: no, you don’t need to leave your heat pump running 24/7. Here’s a practical approach: On Demand Heating: Turn
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
Space heating is 36% of household energy use
The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees
Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat
Damp air causes respiratory problems
NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating
The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree
Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour
The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%
Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions
Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house
Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations
Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use
At 3% inflation, household energy bills are set to double again in the next 20 years
Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day
Damp air is harder to heat
Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year
Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.
Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it
The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees