Tag Archives: habitable room ventilation

Background Ventilation and Purge Ventilation Explained

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 [...]
Background Ventilation News

Natural Ventilation v Heat Recovery and Mechanical Systems

These days there is a requirement for constructing more energy efficient homes and making the building fabric significantly more airtight.  However, these measures have had a negative impact on indoor air quality which can cause health issues to the occupants - in extreme cases asthma and other bronchial conditions.  The most effective way of combating [...]
Acoustic Ventilation News, Background Ventilation News