Category: Ventilation
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Why Fire-Resistant Construction Is Critical for Wildfire-Prone Communities
The Growing Need for Resilience Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, posing a higher risk to communities in fire-prone regions like California. Despite some modern improvements in firefighting techniques and early warning systems, the built environment remains susceptible to natural factors. Many homes are constructed with flammable materials, creating a cycle of destruction…
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How to fix a PIV unit causing damp in your home
A PIV unit causing dampness in your home can be puzzling. The main purpose of Positive Input Ventilation is to expel stale air from a home and eliminate moisture that can lead to mould and dampness. So what’s going wrong? Positive Input Ventilation systems must be installed correctly to function effectively, so the issue may…
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PIV unit types: What are they and which will you need??
Condensation, damp and mould are all unwanted intruders in your home and Positive Input Ventilation is one way to help combat the issue. The right PIV unit type will help push clean air through your home and get rid of the old stale air. It’s this process that helps reduce the chances of mould and…
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How to get your kitchen extension ventilation right
If you’re considering building a kitchen extension, you may be wondering if your kitchen extension ventilation needs a different approach to the measures you’d take for a standard kitchen. Perhaps you’re asking if you need different types of ventilation or can you use similar products? Or, if you’re taking an open-plan approach to your kitchen…
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MVHR maintenance — an expert guide
Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems have in recent years become ever more popular, especially in new build homes. They ventilate the home at the right rate, recover heat from the stale extracted air and filter the incoming air to keep the home fresh and healthy. However, while most MVHR systems are described as almost…