Stay cool. We’ll look after your indoor humidity.

Summer indoor temperatures way too high in some new homes.

Indoor humidity affects our comfort, health and wellbeing.

If the amount of water vapour in the air is too high (above 60%), the air will feel heavy, sticky and warmer. Not only will it make you feel uncomfortable, but high humidity will also encourage dust mites and mould to thrive.

If the air is too dry (below 30 – 40%) your environment will feel colder and viruses, respiratory and eczema conditions will be exacerbated. You may even notice lots of static electricity if your home is too dry.

Sensitive choice, associated with The National Asthma Council Australia, says indoor humidity can play an important role in a household’s health, particularly for people with asthma or allergies.

The Sleeping Foundation confirms that humidity affects our sleep. High humidity can increase wakefulness and reduce the amount of time we spend in both slow-wave and REM sleep. This may lead to issues related to bodily recovery and memory consolidation.

Indoor humidity levels between 40 and 60% are important for your comfort, health and wellbeing.

Although a quick google will show all types of mechanical apparatuses that can be used to reduce the symptoms of the built-in problem, addressing the cause of excessive humidity is the best solution and the time to do this is when you’re building.

Foreverbreathe Homes by Premium Homes address humidity management as part of the home’s construction. Foreverbreathe walls use natural materials including the power of sheep wool to keep you comfortable. Humidity levels are right because the walls ‘breathe’ vapour. No artificial mechanical props required.

Wool has the natural ability to regulate the humidity of a room by absorbing moisture when the atmosphere is damp and releasing it when the atmosphere is dry. Foreverbreathe homes by Premium Homes literally sandwich wool insulation between two layers of Magnum Board, which enables wool to do its job because Magnum Board is hygroscopic, just as wool is.

When allowed to work properly by pairing it with the right materials, sheep wool insulation can regulate humidity without losing any of its insulating properties. Wool is biodegradable and non-toxic. Combined with Magnum Board, sheep wool helps filter your indoor air while keeping you comfortable.

Make a naturally better choice and talk to us about building your next home.