Your Home: How Is The Air In There?
It seems that modern New Zealand homes are built with one word in mind: airtight. This quality is seen as a prime consideration in enhancing the energy efficiency of new builds. In the homes where we supply and install our heat pumps, this means we see more insulation and tightly sealed doors and windows. While this is all very good for keeping energy costs low, it also means a decrease in indoor air quality. This happens because air has fewer chances to escape, meaning pollutants build up and adversely affect the quality of the air in the home. According to research done by the Environment Protection Agency in the United … Read More