BBC News: The Dangers of Indoor Air Pollution
A leading respiratory specialist based in Southampton has raised the alarm over indoor air pollution, arguing that its dangers are widely underestimated. In a recent article on the BBC News...
BBC News: The Dangers of Indoor Air Pollution
A leading respiratory specialist based in Southampton has raised the alarm over indoor air pollution, arguing that its dangers are widely underestimated. In a recent article on the BBC News...
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Bathroom Zones & Extractor Fan Installation: What You Need to Know
We are often asked about the positioning of fans in bathrooms and wet rooms. As with any fan that is mounted in the room itself, there is the potential for...
Guide to the Different System Types
With various acronyms for mechanical ventilation products on the market, let’s take a look at the different system types available and delve into what they do: MVHR MEV dMEV PIV...
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Bathroom Zones & Extractor Fan Installation: What You Need to Know
We are often asked about the positioning of fans in bathrooms and wet rooms. As with any fan that is mounted in the room itself, there is the potential for...
Balancing Home Ventilation: The Role of dMEV, PIV, and Traditional Extractor Fans
Affordable mechanical ventilation has been a staple in homes across the UK for nearly a century. Typically installed in bathrooms, kitchens, and utility rooms, these intermittent fans remain widely available...
Understanding the ECO4 Initiative and Its Relevance to Home Mechanical Ventilation
The UK government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) initiative represents a critical step in the country’s journey towards energy efficiency and carbon neutrality. Running from April 2022 to March 2026, ECO4...
Achieving Superior Indoor Air Quality: Purge Ventilation and Part F Compliance
Ensuring a continuous supply of fresh, clean air in homes is essential for occupant health, comfort, and energy efficiency. In the UK, Building Regulations Part F establishes the legal requirements...
Maximizing Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency: The Role of Decentralized Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (dMVHR)
Introduction Ensuring adequate ventilation within residential properties is critical for maintaining indoor air quality, managing humidity levels, and preventing the accumulation of harmful pollutants. However, selecting the most appropriate ventilation...
Understanding Extractor Fan Noise: Performance, Expectations, and Installation Considerations
In today’s market, ventilation products often carry names that suggest near-silent operation, incorporating adjectives such as “Silent,” “Quiet,” and “Whisper.” However, the question remains: how quiet are these extractor fans...
How to Prevent Damp, Humidity, and Condensation in Your Kitchen
Keeping your home free from damp, mould, and condensation is a year-round challenge, particularly during colder months when windows stay shut, and ventilation is limited. Kitchens are especially prone to...
Renters’ Right Bill - A Quick Guide to New Damp and Mould Measures for Landlords
We have all been exposed to the dangers of household mould caused by untreated damp issues over the last few years. The death of two year old Awaab Ishak in...
Environmental Sensors
With growing concerns surrounding indoor air quality, especially in the wake of the 2020 death of toddler Awaab Ishak in Rochdale through exposure to mould caused by damp, ensuring your...
Ventilation and Fire Safety
Multi-room ventilation systems such as MVHR and MEV systems are becoming more popular in the UK. The need for centrally-positioned installations in homes to cover all indoor spaces generally leads to units mounted in...
Ventilation Concerns and Solutions - The Ones You May Not Know About!
In all households, ensuring safety from invisible threats like Radon, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) requires vigilance and proactive measures. These gases and pollutants...
Ventilation Concerns and Solutions - Allergies and Pollution
Airborne allergens or Aeroallergens are substances that can trigger an allergic reaction. Most commonly these are pollen or spores, house dust mites, cigarette smoke or dander (shed skin and fur)...
Carbon Monoxide and Nitrogen Dioxide
In all households, ensuring safety from invisible threats like carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) requires vigilance and proactive measures. These gases pose significant health risks when accumulated within...
What is the Difference Between MEV and dMEV?
As public awareness of the growing need to improve indoor air quality and the forward moving technology of extraction devices, more and more people are opting for continuous ventilation systems...