Winter in New Zealand - both residents heat their homes from the cold

In many countries this winter, like ours, people are not even heard. Snow for their rarity or even unknown phenomenon. And on the sub-zero temperatures they can only be read on the internet or see in a movie. Let me tell you about the winter and for heating in Auckland and the surrounding area (New Zealand).

The average winter temperature in the Oakland 15. South of the city, in the mountains, the temperature drops to 0, the snow falls, ski resorts open. On the southern island of the country as winter cold extremities. But, nevertheless, summer and no heating at home. In spite of this, 10 years ago at the state level in building codes were introduced some changes.

According to the standards in the construction of new houses there is a mandatory condition of insulation of walls and ceiling, and apartment buildings - the exterior walls and roof insulation material. Modern construction companies make a double (or twin) glazing. Thanks to the windows in the room, not only does not penetrate the cold air, they also help to cope with wind loads and humidity.

In a cool time at home alone are heated by oil or gas heaters. And the second option is more profitable - in the country has its own gas. Until recently, air conditioners were a little expensive for New Zealanders, but they recently become very popular, especially among young people.

And the most interesting that the Russian living in Auckland, they say that the street is often warmer than at home. And all winter live with the windows open, causing a shock to the locals. Well actually, that means 15 degrees to the Far East or Yakut? It's almost hot! Indian summer in the autumn.

As it should also be noted that in many older homes have fireplaces, which act as a heater. But in new law, they have also recently been banned as polluting.

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