If your home is leaking, or you think there could be moisture ingress behind the walls, it can also be caused from a small penetration on the exterior wall or the roof. You can view a very interesting picture, and also read about the quickest way to detect moisture ingress in your walls, ceiling and floor here.

Consumerbuild.co.nz has an excellent website that covers all different aspects of leaking homes, and more detail about the claddings used on NZ homes. Find their website here.