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.
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Did you miss our ‘Warm, dry, healthy home’ webinar? No worries, here’s an overview of it, including a recording of the webinar + helpful links and supporting information for you to check out at your own leisure.
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We’ve been in the business of warming up kiwi homes for more than 15 years. So not only are we trustworthy, but we are also reliable. Here are our top ten tips for a healthy home.
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Want to reduce your home’s carbon footprint? Check out our lastest blog post on how you can retrofit your home using smart architecture.
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Around 1.2 million New Zealand houses have suspended timber underfloors. Learn how installing a ground vapour barrier kit could help you.
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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.
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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.
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Here are some top tips to overcome common home insulation problems, based on our 15 years expertise creating warm, healthy homes.
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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.
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The Healthy Homes Guarantee Act has been law since December last year, and the finer details will be decided soon. Sustainability Trust Chief Executive Philip Squire talks about what the new regulations could mean for both landlords and tenants.
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For the last few months, it has only been landlords that have been able to access subsidies on insulation for homes. But after slow take-up by landlords, the Government has opened it up to everyone with a Community Services Card. Sustainability Trust chief executive Phil Squire talks about why it’s good news.
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The quality of the air inside your home can directly affect your health and, because we spend more time there, we’re more likely to be affected by pollutants inside our homes. Poor air quality can cause stuff like condensation, mildew, water stains on windows, swelling and rotting wood and bubbling and flaking of paint. It all brings down the quality of the air we breathe in our homes, contributing to respiratory conditions such as asthma.
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Many Wellington homes suffer from weeping windows and musty damp conditions. Here are my top tips of what to try before investing in a ventilation system.
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