Mould myths: what daylight helps with, and what it can’t fix

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Like the house is “wrong”.Like you’re constantly behind.In New Zealand, mould is common enough that people start collecting advice from everywhere.Open the windows.Run a dehumidifier.Bleach it.Paint over it.Add a skylight.Some of that advice helps.Some of it just changes the symptoms.And some of it creates a new myth:“If I bring in more daylight, mould will go away.”Daylight can absolutely improve how a space feels.It can support drying.It can make damp patterns visible sooner.But mould prevention daylight NZ homeowners need isn’t really a “light problem”.It is mainly a moisture + time problem.This article busts the most common mould myths, explains what daylight […]

From tubular to statement: upgrading a small skylight to a circular feature dome in NZ

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1. The moment a tube stops feeling like enoughA lot of New Zealand skylight stories start with a simple tubular unit:a dark hallway brought to lifea small internal bathroom finally usable without a light switcha kitchen corner that feels less like a cave.Years later, the home has evolved:walls have moveda renovation has opened up spacesthe family spends more time in one particular room.Illustrative Example Only: A couple in coastal Taranaki had a tubular skylight over their original kitchen bench. After extending and opening the kitchen into the living area, the tube still worked – but the new room begged for […]

Light without losing character: skylights for villas and older homes in NZ

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Across New Zealand, villas, bungalows and early character homes are deeply loved. High ceilings, timber floors, leadlight windows and generous verandahs all give these houses a warmth that new builds sometimes lack.Yet many owners share a similar experience:central halls that stay dark most of the dayback‑of‑house kitchens that feel dull even with lights onlean‑to bathrooms and laundries that never quite feel bright.You may find yourself asking:“Can we bring more light into this house without losing the character that made us buy it?”This article explores skylights for character homes in NZ – how to add daylight in a way that respects […]