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Ground vapour kits and underfloor moisture
Around 1.2 million New Zealand houses have suspended timber underfloors. Learn how installing a ground vapour barrier kit could help you.
Measure the moisture in your home with a hygromete
A hygrometer is a small, inexpensive device that measures temperature and the amount of moisture in the air in your home. Use a hygrometer in different rooms and find out where you might need to address dampness issues.
Natural ventilation - 7 tips to make a healthier home, for free
Condensation happens when water vapour becomes liquid. Condensation on your windows means that moisture is trapped inside your home. Learn how you can keep condensation under control in your home.
HomeFit - Fit for living
HomeFit is a home certification process created by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) with the housing sector to help people understand how healthy their home is and support them to make the necessary changes.
Retrofitting your home - Building smarter for a low-carbon world.
Want to reduce your home’s carbon footprint? Check out our lastest blog post on how you can retrofit your home using smart architecture.
Healthy Homes Standards – what do they mean for me?
The new Healthy Homes Standards for rentals now includes insulation, heating and ventilation. We work closely with landlords, property managers and tenants, so have put together this information to break down the changes.
Is your home properly insulated? 9 top tips to stay warm this winter
Here are some top tips to overcome common home insulation problems, based on our 15 years expertise creating warm, healthy homes.