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A house that includes an efficient ventilation system to maintain good indoor air quality is paramount for the health of the occupant and the fabric of the building. Every day living generates huge quantities of indoor air pollutants from activities such as bathing, cooking and washing, cleaning, using perfumes and deodorants, and keeping pets. If [...]

NEWS: On Monday (20 January 2020), Robert Jenrick, secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, delivered his update on the Building Safety Programme. With regards to the ban on the use of flammable materials, the Housing Secretary told the House of Commons “We banned the use of combustible materials in the external walls [...]

Since the update to Regulation 7(2) banning the use of combustible materials in the external walls of relevant buildings above 18m*, the availability and choice of construction materials suitable for use in high-rise developments has been severely reduced. To satisfy industry requirements for non-combustible ventilation grilles, Rytons has developed a tailor-made range of galvanised steel [...]

Poverty, unemployment, natural disaster, conflict - just a few of the reasons why people find themselves homeless and vulnerable. With a mission to reduce homelessness and provide quality shelter, Pallet Shelter of Everett, USA has developed a range of modular buildings which can be used to build tiny house communities and pop-up emergency accommodation. Made [...]

The key to achieving and maintaining good indoor air quality is efficient background ventilation and purge ventilation.  Here we explain the purpose of each system and why a house needs both. Background Ventilation Background ventilation is a whole house ventilation system that allows the introduction of fresh outside air into a habitable room without opening [...]

With a UK wide shortage of newly built houses, land that would once have been considered undesirable for residential development due to noise issues from roads, railway lines, HS2 routes or industrial areas is now being urbanised by house builders to satisfy demand. Ensuring adequate and effective noise control for properties built in areas impacted [...]