 According to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, about 45% of our homes suffer from problems associated with moisture.
High moisture levels are associated with health problems, including asthma, eczema and headaches.
With good ventilation (including venting bathrooms and dryers outside), insulation and reducing your water use, you can keep your home drier and healthier. |
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No costs/ low costs options
- Keep lids on saucepans when cooking
- Don't use unflued gas heaters and portable LPG heaters
- Make sure your roof and guttering are in good condition
- Leave windows open especially in the bathroom and bedrooms – install a security catch for safety
- Install a bathroom fan vented to the outside
- Make sure the clothes drier is vented to the outside
Some investment
- If your underfloor area is damp, install a vapour barrier such as a plastic ground-sheet.
- Ensure air can circulate freely under the house
- Check for any leaky pipes dripping under the house
- Install a groundsheet under the house to stop damp rising through floors
Sources:
www.energywise.org.nz |
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