Warmer drier healthier #5: Indoor conditions and mould growth in New Zealand homes

Abbreviation
BRANZ Research Now - Warmer drier healthier #5
Valid from
1/06/2021

Information provider
BRANZ Limited
Information type
Research report
Format
PDF

Description

Many New Zealand homes have mould growth in bedrooms and bathrooms due to inadequate heating and/or ventilation. During winter in 2016 and 2017, BRANZ monitored the indoor temperature and relative humidity at 88 homes across New Zealand.

During winter in 2016 and 2017, BRANZ monitored the indoor temperature and relative humidity at 88 homes across New Zealand and found bedrooms were often colder and damper than generally considered healthy. Excessively high mould spore counts were observed in several homes. Occupants were also asked about their perception of cold and damp problems and how they heat and ventilate their homes.

Scope

This Research Now includes:

  • Conditions observed in New Zealand homes during winter 2016 and 2017
    • Temperature
    • Relative humidity
    • Presence of mould, bacteria, spores and their metabolites
  • Occupant heating and ventilation behaviour
  • Further work
  • Conclusions
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Warmer drier healthier #5: Indoor conditions and mould growth in New Zealand homes

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Warmer drier healthier #5: Indoor conditions and mould growth in New Zealand homes

Description

Many New Zealand homes have mould growth in bedrooms and bathrooms due to inadequate heating and/or ventilation. During winter in 2016 and 2017, BRANZ monitored the indoor temperature and relative humidity at 88 homes across New Zealand.

During winter in 2016 and 2017, BRANZ monitored the indoor temperature and relative humidity at 88 homes across New Zealand and found bedrooms were often colder and damper than generally considered healthy. Excessively high mould spore counts were observed in several homes. Occupants were also asked about their perception of cold and damp problems and how they heat and ventilate their homes.

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Warmer drier healthier #5: Indoor conditions and mould growth in New Zealand homes
Description

Many New Zealand homes have mould growth in bedrooms and bathrooms due to inadequate heating and/or ventilation. During winter in 2016 and 2017, BRANZ monitored the indoor temperature and relative humidity at 88 homes across New Zealand.

During winter in 2016 and 2017, BRANZ monitored the indoor temperature and relative humidity at 88 homes across New Zealand and found bedrooms were often colder and damper than generally considered healthy. Excessively high mould spore counts were observed in several homes. Occupants were also asked about their perception of cold and damp problems and how they heat and ventilate their homes.

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Warmer drier healthier #5: Indoor conditions and mould growth in New Zealand homes

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