Home Ventilation Solutions

If your home is poorly ventilated, it can lead to a world of issues. From uncontrollable mould growth to lingering odours, ventilation is something you always want to improve.

To prevent these issues, you need our help. From advanced PIV units that work throughout every room to more focused solutions like extractor fans in your kitchen, we have everything you need to keep your home smelling clean and fresh.

But before you start exploring our solutions, it's vital that you understand the problems at hand, and why controlling ventilation is so important.

What is Ventilation?

In its simplest terms, ventilation is the act of getting air moving. Air that doesn't move is often full of moisture and allergens, whereas air that is moved around by a breeze (natural or artificial), doesn't pick as much up.

If you're in an airtight room, there is no new air coming in either. When you have the window open, the brand new air that comes in dilutes the stale air inside, making it feel fresher overall. Old air can also leave, and so the cycle continues.

When there is no air coming in, and nothing to disturb it, the air becomes heavy, stale, and odours will linger. And those are just the things our noses notice.

Problems Caused by Poor Ventilation

If you've ever entered a room that smells stuffy, it likely has poor ventilation. You can usually remedy this by opening a window, but in some cases this isn't enough. Besides, you don't keep your windows open 24/7, which is why the following issues often surface at night and through the winter months.

Poor ventilation causes damp. Air that isn't moving becomes thick with moisture, and this wetness is deposited on your surfaces as the room cools. If you've ever been up early in the morning and noticed a dew-like residue on your surfaces, this is because of the moist air.

When surfaces are becoming damp every night, they become the perfect breeding ground for mould. The dreaded black mould that every homeowner or landlord fears can grow quickly, sometimes without your knowledge. If you see small patches on your walls, it'll likely be running rampant out of sight, hidden behind large furniture pieces or up in the attic.

Once mould is growing, it's hard to get rid of it. Preventing it in the first place by improving ventilation will be much kinder to your wallet. And this is far from the only reason to make some changes.

How Ventilation Affects Allergens

Air that isn't moving is also full of particles that can cause allergic reactions. This includes:

• Dust
• Pollen
• Pet Dander
• Mould Spores
• Latex
• Insect Parts

If you have hay fever or a more severe condition, poor ventilation in your home can make symptoms worse and reactions unavoidable. It isn't just allergies either — if you or a member of your household has any respiratory issues, stale air and airborne allergens can make them very ill.

Which Homes Need Extra Ventilation?

Once you've established that your home needs more ventilation, you need to decide on the best course of action.

You may not realise it, but modern homes often have worse ventilation, with their UPVC windows and more precise construction reducing the natural ventilation that older buildings have. This is because older homes have small gaps between the windows and the walls, and may have chimneys that allow some fresh air in. To homeowners, these are usually just irritating draughts, but in fact they're very beneficial.

The larger your home, the harder it is to ventilate with just windows. An open window can only do so much if the far wall is 20ft away. This is more of a problem in commercial buildings, but open plan homes can suffer too.

One advantage that modern homes have are built-in trickle vents, which allow a small 'trickle' of air to enter the room without you needing to leave the windows open — the perfect solution for overnight or if you leave your house empty for a while. But they only do so much on their own.

The Best Ways to Improve Ventilation

There are a number of ways to improve ventilation within your home, and not all involve tearing it apart for installation. Here are the professional solutions we provide:

• PIV Units
• Through Wall Kits
• Bathroom Extractor Fans
• Kitchen Extractor Fans

If you're only noticing ventilation issues in a specific area, such as mould in your bathroom, you can install a bathroom fan to help prevent the growth. In a similar vein, if your kitchen always smells of food, we can install an extractor fan that will keep it smelling sweet even after cooking.

We also have through wall kits that can be installed into any exterior wall, helping you to improve ventilation wherever you need it with minimal intrusion.

But if the issues are much more prominent, you need a bigger installation. Our PIV units are a whole-house solution, bringing fresh air into every room without creating any draughts. We provide both wall-mounted and loft-mounted PIV kits, so you can decide which suits your home best.

Why Trust Us for Your Ventilation Solution?

There are a lot of companies out there who would be happy to provide new ventilation systems for your home. But few take the same approach we do.

Instead of just providing a list of solutions, we guide you through the process from start to finish. We can help you to establish the issues you're facing and suggest the best course of action for you to take. Our experts will explain the pros, cons, and costs of every option, so you can make an informed decision that suits your needs.

We're trusted by installers, specifiers, and of course homeowners, across the UK, working with leading brands to provide everything you need in one place. If you know what you need, or are just looking for some advice, we're here to help.

If you have any questions about us or what we do, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.