Southern View: June 17, 2021
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SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
Thursday <strong>June</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2021</strong> 9<br />
Prepare your<br />
home for winter<br />
Minimise your heat loss<br />
Insulation<br />
Without insulation, approx. 30-35%<br />
of the heat loss occurs through the roof,<br />
20-30% through windows, and 20-25%<br />
through walls. The floor and air leakage<br />
make up the balance.<br />
Drafts<br />
Seal up any unused openings such as cat<br />
doors and open fireplaces.<br />
Use draft stopping tape around windows<br />
and tape, door ‘sausages or a rolled-up<br />
towel for doors.<br />
Double glaze windows, there is a wide<br />
range of DIY Window insulation kits that<br />
are both effective and economical.<br />
Downlight fittings<br />
Some modern LED downlights have<br />
insulation fitted over them, instead of<br />
leaving a gap for fire prevention.<br />
Super-efficient LEDs use less energy<br />
and can save lighting costs. Ask a lighting<br />
specialist or registered electrician for<br />
advice.<br />
Simple steps to reduce dampness<br />
Air your home regularly<br />
Open doors and windows for 10-15<br />
minutes each morning or use a ventilation<br />
system.<br />
Use energy efficient, low<br />
emissions heaters<br />
Heat rooms being used to at least 18˚C.<br />
Don’t use unflued or portable gas heaters.<br />
Use extractor fans<br />
They can help to get rid of moisture in<br />
the bathroom and laundry and use a fan or<br />
rangehood in the kitchen.<br />
Use lids on pots when you cook<br />
This helps to stop the steam escaping.<br />
Turn on the fan before a shower<br />
or bath<br />
Shut the bathroom door and open the<br />
window slightly. Afterwards, leave the fan<br />
running until the moisture clears.<br />
Move furniture away from walls in<br />
winter<br />
A 10cm gap discourages mould<br />
(especially on external walls).<br />
Dry washing outside<br />
Use a washing line or rack in the garage<br />
or a under covered area.<br />
Leave wardrobes slightly open<br />
A little air circulation discourages mould<br />
growing on fabric.<br />
Buy — sell — reside with<br />
peace of mind<br />
Any property, old or new, can have<br />
hidden problems. It is important to know<br />
the true condition of your current, or<br />
potential property.<br />
An AA House Check report can provide<br />
you with the confidence to buy or sell with<br />
no surprises.<br />
Property examinations provide detailed<br />
room by room inspections, including<br />
roof cavity, insulation, flooring, electrical,<br />
plumbing, drainage, hot water systems,<br />
roofing, decks, paths and driveways,<br />
garages, asbestos identification and more.<br />
A BOINZ accredited building surveyor<br />
can also carry out moisture checks,<br />
residential foundation inspections,<br />
earthquake damage repair assessments and<br />
methamphetamine testing.<br />
Serving Canterbury homeowners,<br />
landlords and prospective home buyers for<br />
over 15 years AA House Checks have your<br />
house inspection needs covered.<br />
Retrofit Insulation<br />
Specialists<br />
Retrofitting insulation in your ceiling,<br />
walls and underfloor will make your home<br />
warmer, healthier and more energy efficient.<br />
An investment you cant afford to be without.<br />
CONTACT US NOW<br />
Phone 0800 220 055<br />
www.canterburyinsulation.co.nz
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