Links

If you are interested in doing further research about anything mentioned on our website, including home insulation, here are some useful links:

Airsheds:

• Although New Zealand’s air quality is mostly good, there are times when the air in many urban areas is affected by pollution. Read what the Ministry of the Environment has to say about regional air pollution and airsheds.
• There are 21 airsheds in the Waikato region, read more about them.
• For those of you who are interested in reading about the quality of the Auckland airshed, read an interesting thesis by Ningbo Jiang.

 
Building Code:

• For information and guidance on building legislation and controls, go to the Department of Building and Housing website.
• Specific information about the building code is explained clearly and comprehensively.

 
Cellulose:

• Watch a video about cellulose on the website of the Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association (CIMA).
• Read the appraisal of GreenChoice cellulose insulation by the Building Element Assessment Laboratory (BEAL)

 
Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart  Programme:

• Better home insulation and heating means your home will be warmer, cosier, and easier to heat. Read about ENERGYWISE funding.
• Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart is an home insulation and clean heating programme that will give more New Zealanders than ever before the opportunity to make their homes warmer, drier and more energy efficient. Read some FAQs about the programme.

 
Insulation:

• Good quality, well-installed home insulation in the ceiling, underfloor and external walls will make your house easier and cheaper to heat. Read more.
• Around 750,000 New Zealand homes have insufficient ceiling or underfloor insulation. Read EECA's advice and recommendations on how to be energy efficient.
• Insulation Association of NZ's website...

 

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