Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84The steamless shower Shower steam is one of the biggest contributors to a home’s moisture levels. Sure, you can use an extractor fan, but what if you could stop the steam forming in the first place? A Showerdome shower top is a clear acrylic dome that simply attaches to your shower cubicle top to prevent steam forming in the bathroom. It’s a local invention, launched in 2003. Steam is only created when you mix warm moist air with cold air. A Showerdome shower top is the barrier between those two air masses, which means no steam forms in your shower – or your bathroom. Research conducted by the University of Waikato indicates that a Showerdome shower top, when used correctly, can pay for itself within two years. According to estimates compiled by the university, heating a bathroom for half an hour per day with a 2.4kw electric heater would cost around $100 per annum, while using a 0.15kw heated towel rail for 12 hours a day would cost around $156 a year. A Showerdome shower top also renders mirror demisters and extractor fans redundant. Combining all of these energy saving opportunities, installing a Showerdome shower top may save homeowners around $250 a year in energy costs. It’s even recommended by Government agency EECA Energywise. There are also health benefits, with steam not travelling into adjoining rooms, and so reducing condensation, mould, mildew and mites. A Showerdome shower top costs $309 plus installation of around $135. more easy ways of dealing to the damp • Open doors and windows on sunny, breezy days to air out your home. • Avoid drying clothes and wet towels inside. • Use clothes dryers that are ducted to the outside. • Use lids on pots when cooking; this also conserves energy. • Look for leaks from showers or pipes under the house and have any issues fixed. • Ensure all curtains are lined with a separate lining. This will keep your home warmer than just one piece of coated fabric. See the range from Resene ColorShops. • Keep downpipes and gutters free from debris and blockages. • Avoid using unflued gas heaters. • Put a vapour barrier (thick polythene sheeting) on the ground under your house – this keeps the moisture in the ground and stops the air under the floor from getting damp. • Check your subfloor cladding includes vent grills on all sides and that they’re not obstructed by plants or soil. • Use Resene Kitchen & Bathroom paint to help minimise mould and other nasties. a dry-home package, worth $1900 Enter this great prize draw and be in to win a package to make your home dryer and healthier. The package includes: • One DIY Unovent ventilation package comprising a three outlet kitset, valued at $1352. • One self-install Showerdome kit valued at $309. • Resene vouchers to decorate your home, worth $250. Enter online at www.winwithhabitat.com or post your entry to “Win a warm home”, Resene, PO Box 38242, Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt 5045. Entries close 30 September 2017. Available in NZ only. WIN Visit www.showerdome.co.nz Showerdome fits easily on top of existing shower boxes