Keep your family healthy with GreenStuf® and these home warming solutions
When it comes to insulation you want to make sure that you have quality products used throughout your home. Your insulation should be a long-term investment due to the impact that it can have on the well-being of any occupants. Your selection of insulation can have a larger impact than you may be aware of.
Keep your home warm
Protect the quality of air
Avoid slumping over time
Be resistant to water damage
Save you money due to reduced heating costs
Ceiling insulation
Wall insulation
Mid floor insulation
Floor insulation
There are a range of alternatives available to you that will help you build your home's heat retention capabilities. These will help you either create warmth within your home or prevent the heat you have created from escaping. Both are important jobs when warming your home.
Having a double layer of insulation can help you improve the heat retention in your ceiling. Your roof loses 30 - 35% of your home's heat and is one of the most important areas to insulate.
21 - 31% of the heat in your home is lost through your windows. Your standard windows have a single pane of glass where double glazed have two panes and a pocket of air in between. This adds another layer of insulation helping to keep heat inside your home.
There are government subsidies available to help create warmer homes. These help reduce the costs associated with insulating your home to allow for a wider group of people to access these resources. To see if you are eligible for an insulation grant visit the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority website.
Improving airflow within your home is an efficient way to keep it warm. Once your home is warm it is important to have this air circulated to ensure all rooms are benefitting. The presence of damp or stale air promotes the growth of mould and mildew, creating an unhealthy environment for the inhabitants.
Just like insulation there are also grants for heat pumps. These can often be an expensive purchase but are a great way to keep your home warm and dry. To see if you are eligible for a heater grant, visit the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority website.
If you have downlights installed in your ceiling be sure to insulate behind them. Holes are cut in the insulation to give the light space, but these need to be safely filled to stop any heat escaping.
Using window coverings is an easy way to help keep heat in your home. Curtains and blinds can help in this area.
These are a great way to stop unwanted air getting through gaps in your home. Common places to find draughts are door and window frames. There will be a range of draught stoppers at your local hardware store including: Foamstrips, rubber strips, draught sausages
An easy first step is to check your insulation at home. Get into your roof space or below your home to investigate the health of your insulation. The key things to look for are any slumping or changes in shape and the build up of moisture.
Some downlights require insulation to be kept away to reduce any fire risk. Upgrading your downlights to IC or IC-F rated options means they can be covered with insulation removing any space for heat to escape.
An easy first step is to check your insulation at home. Get into your roof space or below your home to investigate the health of your insulation. The key things to look for are any slumping or changes in shape and the build up of moisture.
GreenStuf® insulation is available at Mitre10 stores across the country, including Glenfield, Westgate, Albany, Palmerston North, Manukau, and more. Visit their website
GreenStuf® insulation is available at Mitre10 stores across the country, including Glenfield, Westgate, Albany, Palmerston North, Manukau, and more. Visit their website
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