Ventilation in the Residential Sector
Home comfort has come a long way in the last two decades. The design and construction methods of domestic buildings have changed radically. Room sizes and room heights have generally decreased, and the envelope of the building is better sealed and insulated. But an average family produces about two gallons of water vapour a day from breathing, washing, cooking in addition to a build-up of odours. Indoor pollution is not just bad for the building fabric, it can affect our health too. Through correctly specified ventilation, home owners can rest assured that accumulated water vapour, dust and indoor allergens are being replaced with fresh air. This in turn avoids moisture damage to the walls and ensures better air quality for everyone in the home.
Private refurbishment
As homes have become more energy efficient due to the installation of solutions such as double glazing and loft insulation, it is increasingly important to ventilate in order to maintain good indoor air quality. Xpelair offers a range of ventilation refurbishment solutions from straightforward replacement fans to a product such as Everdri PIV which is ideal if condensation and mould build-up has become an issue.
New build
To meet the requirements of UK Building Regulations, it is vital to install an energy-efficient ventilation solution into new build dwellings. As new build properties have become more sealed up, the role of ventilation products has become more important by reducing stale air and humidity build-which can have a detrimental impact on indoor air quality.
Social housing
Social homes are provided by housing associations (not-for-profit organisations that own, let, and manage rented housing) or a local council. As a social tenant, you rent your home from the housing association or council, who are your landlord.
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