
Benefits of a Moisture Barrier in Your Home
Photo: Typical Southland underfloor covered in mold A moisture barrier is a crucial component of many homes, particularly in areas with
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Photo: Typical Southland underfloor covered in mold A moisture barrier is a crucial component of many homes, particularly in areas with
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Southland District Council is exploring the possibility of a Healthy Homes project on Stewart Island/Rakiura, led by Awarua Synergy, to
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Did you know that, according to Branz (in 2023), around 37% of New Zealand homes have visible mould in the
It’s well past mid-winter and those of us in the Deep South have felt every single degree drop. What’s more,
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While it might not be as dramatic as a burst water pipe, a leaking roof or a leaky building, you
Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat
Damp air is harder to heat
Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year
Damp air causes respiratory problems
The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees
Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions
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
Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.
Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour
Space heating is 36% of household energy use
Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house
Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day
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
The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree
The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees
At 3% inflation, household energy bills are set to double again in the next 20 years
Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it
Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use