What is Ventilation?

Good ventilation helps to create a healthier living environment for you and your family. It works by removing polluted and moisture-rich air found in the home, and replaces it with healthy air taken from outside. 

Effective ventilation is vital not only because it helps to protect your home’s fixtures, fittings and internal structure, it also safeguards the health, comfort and long-term well-being of its occupants. Ventilation also helps to minimise or even eliminate the effects of house dust mites for those who suffer with asthma and other respiratory problems.   

Ventilation is a requirement of the Building Regulations Part F and Part L (England & Wales) and Government initiatives like the Code for Sustainable Homes (Ecohomes in Scotland) and SAP. They are in place to ensure that your new-build is airtight, thermally efficient and adequately ventilated.

Heating, insulation and ventilation must work together in order to provide a balance between energy efficiency and good indoor air quality.