8 questions answered
Sustainability & energy efficiency: frequently asked questions
Questions about making a home warmer, drier and more efficient while it is being renovated, and about lower-impact material choices.
Sustainability & energy efficiency
8 questions01Can a renovation improve my home's energy efficiency?
Yes, insulation, glazing, ventilation and heating upgrades can often be included alongside other renovation work to improve comfort and efficiency.
02Do you install insulation as part of a renovation?
Yes, insulation upgrades to walls, floors or ceilings can be included where those areas are already being opened up as part of the project.
03Can you recommend more sustainable material choices?
Yes, we can discuss durable, lower-impact material options where they suit the application, budget and performance requirements of your project.
04Do you fit double glazing during renovations?
Yes, double glazing can be included where windows are being replaced or a room is being reconfigured, subject to budget and consent considerations.
05Can ventilation be improved to reduce moisture and mould?
Yes, improved extraction and ventilation are often part of kitchen, bathroom and whole-home renovation scopes to help manage moisture.
06Do you install heat pumps or heating upgrades?
Heating upgrades can be coordinated as part of a project scope, installed by appropriately qualified trades.
07Can water-efficient fixtures be included in a bathroom or kitchen renovation?
Yes, water-efficient tapware, showerheads and toilets can be specified as part of your fixture selections.
08Does improving insulation require building consent?
Not usually on its own, but if it's part of broader structural or building work, consent requirements are assessed as part of the overall scope.
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