Building and renovating

Building or renovating a home gives you the chance to tackle asthma and allergy triggers at the source.

Aiming for a dry and well-ventilated house with good wall, floor and ceiling insulation can help with triggers such as dust mites, mould, chemicals like VOCs, and temperature changes.

When choosing products look for anti-mould properties, their impact on temperature or humidity, and whether their easy to clean. Products with low or no VOCs or chemicals can also help you breathe easier – it’s even better if you let any smells or fumes air out before you settle in.

Building and renovating videos

Our videos help you learn about the potential triggers you can encounter while building or renovating and give you more information about approved products or services which could help combat your triggers.