Shans Tips – Moisture in the home
09 April 2020

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