Shans Tips – Moisture in the home
09 April 2020
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Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it
At 3% inflation, household energy bills are set to double again in the next 20 years
Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year
Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations
NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating
Damp air is harder to heat
The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees
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
The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees
Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house
Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat
Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.
Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions
Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour
Space heating is 36% of household energy use
Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use
Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day
Damp air causes respiratory problems
The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree
The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%