Q:    How do I join the Association?
A:    By downloading membership application form and returning to PO Box 302-486 North Harbour Auckland.

Q:    Does the Association provide Industry Training Courses?
A:    Yes, the association provides courses such as the Introduction Course - accreditation certificate and Solid Fuel    Appliance Installation Technician (SFAIT) - installers certificate.

Q:    What is an Accreditation Certificate?
A:    This course is designed for everyone involved in the solid fuel heating industry.  It is a must for all sales people, manufacturers, retailers and installers.

The course covers enviromental issues, description and sizing, installation, operation and maintenance of solid fuel appliances.  One day courses are held throughout New Zealand and the timetable can be obtained from NZHHA office on 09 442 4261 or info@homeheat.co.nz

Q:    What is a SFAIT certificate?
A:    On completion of this course, the applicant will be classified as a Solid Fuel Appliance Installation Technician.  The applicant must first attend the Introductuion Course and have a proven record of solid fuel appliance installations.

WOOD IS GOOD

10 reasons to buy a wood fire

1.   Wood fires are designed to heat the entire house, not just a single room.

2.   Wood fires use the world's No.1 sustainable fuel - wood!

3.   Wetbacks can be fitted to some wood fires, which can supply the entire home's hot water needs.

4.   Wood fuel is carbon neutral.

5.   Can be used for cooking - again great during power cuts.

6.   Running a wood fire is the cheapest form of heating.

7.   Clean air approved wood fires are affordable.

8.   When power cuts hit, wood fires keep on going, and going.

9.   Give your family the advantage of having a dry, healthy home - unlike unflued gas and other moisture producing forms of heating.

10.  Wood fires offer great performance, great styling with real flames, and make any home warm and cosy.