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Insulation requirements in New Zealand are changing for the better – are you ready?
Kia ora! Filmore Foam, here! Are you aware that the R-values required for housing and small building insulation are going to change shortly? It’s just a matter of time!
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Why your mould solution may be making things worse
Nearly one-third of houses may have a mould problem. Surely you should just open the window? Not so fast.
Mould is a big problem in New Zealand. Nearly one-third of houses are estimated to have an issue with it, but is the solution just as simple as opening a window?
Kiwi’s international embarrassment
Kia ora! Filmore Foam, here! Are you aware that the R-values required for housing and small building insulation are going to change shortly? It’s just a matter of time!
Insulation requirements in New Zealand are changing for the better – are you ready?
Kia ora! Filmore Foam, here! Are you aware that the R-values required for housing and small building insulation are going to change shortly? It’s just a matter of time!
Building supply shortages developing around the country in Level 4 and Level 3 Covid Restrictions
Some building suppliers are already running out of stock as the effect of Auckland’s Level 4 lockdown begins to bite in the rest of the country.
TOP 5 lockdown activities to keep your mind active and healthy
Hi, Filmore here from NZ Foam with another helpful Top 5 list of lockdown activities to keep your mind active and healthy during these challenging times.
Record submissions for Building Code consultation over higher insulation rules for new homes.
Option one is lifting our insulation standards halfway to the international standards of comparable countries like Australia, England, Ireland, Wales and California in the United States.
Marcus Hogan: New Zealand housing often damp, cold and built to code
Opinion – The government must urgently overhaul the building code to protect the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.
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