What may be original
- Region-specific envelope and service systems
- Later retrofit layers should be recorded separately
New Zealand House DNA
Post-war New Zealand homes
Timber framing, fibre-cement or weatherboard cladding and limited insulation.
1940–1979
What deserves attention
- subfloor ventilation
- gutter overflow
- window leakage
- retrofit moisture
Reduce uncertainty first
- Confirm original construction era
- Record major renovations
- Compare symptom timing with weather and system use
Add to House DNA
Open My House →Original era is only the start.
Record later insulation, windows, roof, ventilation and service replacements in My House before relying on era assumptions.
