Ventilation
Making sure your home is properly ventilated is important. Without it, your home is at risk to a whole range of problems, including dampness, mould, condensation, trapped pollutants and stale air. By ensuring adequate ventilation when installing energy efficiency measures such as insulation you can help prevent these issues. Additionally, proper ventilation can prevent overheating during the summer, a common issue in large cities, top floor flats and well-insulated but poorly ventilated homes.
What ventilation options are available?
Natural ventilation is the most straightforward method to air out your home. Simply open the windows! While it may seem almost too simple, it can easily slip your mind, and it may not be the most efficient way to ventilate your space.
Trickle vents are small openings in window and door frames
that allow for a controlled flow of air. They can be permanent
or adjustable and provide consistent ventilation throughout a
property.
Mechanical extract ventilation (MEV) uses a fan unit to
remove air from rooms. It can be activated by a humidity
detector or a simple switch when humidity levels rise
Which rooms require ventilation?
Ventilation is important in rooms that have high levels of moisture, like kitchens and bathrooms, it helps remove moisture at the source. Using extractor fans or opening windows helps eliminate humidity before it spreads, also keeping doors closed during and after use also helps aid moisture control.
