Correct Sizing of an MVHR System The importance of correctly sizing an MVHR unit cannot be understated when designing an MVHR system. Whoever specifies or designs the ventilation system must know how to do so correctly and understand the importance of their choice. Correct MVHR unit selection goes hand in hand with good ducting design…
Retrofit Ventilation Solutions Indoor air quality has never been more important. The average person spends the majority of a 24-hour period within their house yet how many of us consider the air that we breath during this time?, This is why retrofit ventilation solutions could help improve the indoor quality in your home. What…
The Incredible Art of Acoustic Ventilation Building technology has been advancing over the years, especially regarding energy efficiency and the ability to retain the warmth we pay so much to create. Window design has been a key part of this advance and we have seen many worthwhile improvements. Double glazed units and the thermal performance…
Mechanical specifications are getting more and more stringent. And rightly so! One of the key factors when selecting an MVHR, or in fact any Mechanical Ventilation System, is to ensure when in operation it is compliant. Typically, this is outlined in a specification, there will be a defined NR or dB rating the system should…
Residential Ventilation Maintenance Residential ventilation maintenance is so important for many reasons. Firstly you want the ventilation unit to operate at its full capacity for the property, but also for the overall health of a person. To help provide good indoor air quality to homes, ventilation systems need to be cleaned and maintained. We would…
Residential Ventilation Ducting Systems When designing and installing residential ventilation systems the ducting chosen can have a big impact on how the system performs overall. It is essential to select an appropriate ducting system that will suit the layout of the building, the service area available, and the unit it is connected to. There are…
Condensation is the single biggest source of damp problems in homes with as many as 1 in 5 homes affected by the problem. The effects of prolonged condensation issues within a dwelling can often cause thousands of pounds of cosmetic damage to walls, windows, carpets and soft furnishings. Homeowners often remedy the effects by repainting…
Ventilation Validation Scheme One of the main changes in TGD F 2019 is the introduction of the Ventilation Validation Scheme. As part of this scheme all residential buildings with mechanical ventilation systems are to be tested to ensure compliance with the regulations set out in Part F have been achieved. The role of the Ventilation…
“Thank you for small beginnings” In 1984 Billy Divers started a ventilation business called Brookvent. He could see that there was a need for quality vents for the window and construction industry. Based in a small unit beside a brook, Billy started with an idea that became a successful international company. Today staff, management and…
Within an MVHR unit, the filters are located on the outside of the heat recovery core. Their responsibility is to filter the warm, moisture laden air extracted from wet rooms (kitchen, bathroom etc) as well as the fresh air that comes into the home from the outside. This process prevents the build up of mould…
