Mould Contamination

A striking example of the consequences of poor ventilation and moisture control emerged recently in Wellington, where an abandoned home became home to an industrial-sized puffball of mould. The overgrown fungal growth drew attention not just for its size but for the severe health and safety risks associated with unchecked indoor mould. The 1980s Khandallah […]

Many New Zealand households face problems with condensation, drafts, and mould. But is a drier home necessarily a healthier home? A new study has shed light on how we understand indoor humidity and its link to ‘drier’ homes. It urges green building rating tools to clarify how humidity and dampness are measured and understood. Researchers […]

Have you ever noticed coloured stains appearing in certain areas of your home? These unsightly marks are often a sign of mould growth.  Understanding Household Mould  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines mould as a fungal growth that forms and spreads on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter. Mould can […]

Stockpiled waste concrete is to be tested after asbestos was discovered in dumped concrete at Broadlands Road Landfill, the Taupō District Council reported in August. The Council, as part of its solid waste operations, provides for the dumping of concrete debris at the landfill site and then recycles it, selling this material as crushed concrete. […]