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House Doctor Nelson Lebo describes traditional Kiwi homes as wooden tents – a shell that more or less keeps out wind and rain but offers little other protection from the elements. Retrofitting these wooden tents is the solution according to Lebo, who transformed his...
Don’t delay the Insulation! – That’s the message from James Shaw and the Green Building Council
Green Dog Insulation supports Climate Change Minister/Green Party co-leader James Shaw and Green Building Council's (GBC) stance on Energy-Efficiency delays in New Zealand. The MBIE is considering delaying the new Building Code energy-efficiency regulations by six...
Rosie’s Ceiling Insulation Journey
Rosie didn’t know much about ceiling insulation when she first built her North Island home in 1999. With too many other decisions to make she didn’t prioritise this one. As a result, the ceiling was filled with a loose-fill fibreglass product. When educated years...
Keep Cool with Green Dog this Summer for as little as 10c
Keep cool with Green Dog: Tips and tricks to keep cool this summer for as little as 10c Tired of battling the heat to get a good night’s sleep? Try House Doctor Nelson Lebo’s tricks to cool down your home ending a hot summer’s day. Turn your fan around! ...
Wool insulation more desirable due to its health benefits
Insulation business owner was instantly converted to woollen insulation after researching to develop his company. James Carter had been insulating homes for 30 years before making the switch. He also notices others' attitudes shifting as people value health and...
New Building Code – biggest response and update in a decade
The new Building Code receives the biggest energy changes in a decade. The Building Code update was released on the 29th of November after receiving its biggest response in the last 5 years combined. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment calls the change...
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