Whether we work in an office, travel for work, or work from home, residential ventilation systems are critical for our health, for we all return home and we need fresh air in our homes.
At Sparks, we distribute a wide range of ventilation systems, most of which are for residential applications.
In this article, we are inspired by the Residential Ventilation Systems via Airflow, and we would like to highlight the following:
- the importance of residential ventilation,
- how to choose the residential ventilation system,
- what are the benefits of such systems,
- what are the available residential ventilation systems at Sparks.
The air we breathe at home needs to be of good quality, which means that we need to work on improving the air quality so that there are lower and lower levels of pollution in the air we breathe.
Since the air we breathe has an impact on our health and our overall well-being, we need to analyze what are the factors that affect the quality of the air we breathe at home and how can we properly ventilate our home.
Residential Ventilation is Important - Here's Why
Why is it important for residential buildings to be properly ventilated?
Especially as we live in the UK with a high level of rain and humidity, it is easy for us to close our windows and make sure we stay safe and sound inside the comfort of our own homes.
However, there's the possibility of mould being formed, which leads to respiratory illnesses, allergies, and an increased risk of cardiovascular issues.
Plus, we feel tired and have no appetite for life, for the quality of the air we breathe has an effect on our mental health.
As we live a modern life in our modern home, it is easy to expose our home to a range of pollutants, fuel-burning combustion appliances, building materials and furnishings, and cleaning products we use to clean our home.
It is recommended to have proper residential ventilation since these pollutants can remain in the air and we actually breathe in the air!
When we open the window and have a proper residential ventilation system, we eliminate pollutants in the air and minimize the health risks associated with them.
However, if we don't properly ventilate or if our system is leaking and there are condensation issues, mould growth can happen and pollutants will remain. In conclusion, it is critically important for there to be a proper residential ventilation system and for us to properly ventilate our home.
Factors to Consider in Choosing the Right Type of Residential Ventilation for Your Home
Many people realize there's a need for proper ventilation at home but they do not know what is the right type of residential ventilation for them.
Sometimes they go overboard and order an expensive yet wrong ventilation system, and there is inefficient ventilation or worse, the building and health of those in the building is affected or damaged.
There are a few factors to consider in choosing the right type of residential ventilation for your home.
1. What do you need to ventilate?
If you need ventilation for the bathroom, a particular residential ventilation system is required, but if ventilation is required for the kitchen, a different system is needed. Depending on the room to be ventilated and the volume of that room, particular residential ventilation systems can be recommended.
2. Is your building new or old?
By this we mean, is the property you live in a new build or an existing building? Some older homes won't be able to accommodate some of the new residential ventilation systems.
Some of the new builds are more airtight, and they rely upon mechanical ventilation methods. It is important to know this when considering what residential ventilation system to purchase.
3. What's the volume of air to ventilate?
Depending on the volume of air that needs to be ventilated (which can be calculated based on the dimensions of the room to ventilate), different residential ventilation systems are available.
The size of the system depends on the volume to be ventilated and the settings you apply to it.
4. What are the current regulations regarding residential ventilation?
It is good to know what are the government requirements for residential ventilation to make sure we meet the current regulations. Furthermore, it is good to know more about the latest plans to achieve the Future Homes Standard and Future Building Standard via the UK government portal.
5. What's the cost of the residential ventilation system we need?
For many, this is the first consideration, especially in these days of high inflation and increased household costs.
Budget is something we can't ignore; however, a good residential ventilation system will last you for many years, so it is worth it investing in a good quality system.
What are the Benefits of Good Residential Ventilation Systems?
Here are some of the benefits of choosing and installing good quality residential ventilation systems:
Better quality of air to breathe leads to less suffering from allergies, respiratory and skin conditions, fatigue, and other health issues.
Higher quality of air means less volatile organic compounds, less radon, and a lower likelihood for mould to develop in the home.
Good quality air and ventilated air in a building lead to preserving the fabric of the building and not damaging it, and there are less mould, dampness, and condensation issues.
Proper residential ventilation systems at home lead to significant economic advantages, especially when a dMEV system is installed and there is mechanical ventilation with a heat recovery system.
The best Residential Ventilation Systems available at Sparks
At Sparks, we are delighted to distribute some of the highest-quality residential ventilation systems in the UK.
The ventilation manufacturers we distribute have decades of experience in the residential ventilation industry and they operate according to the highest standards.
Here are some of the best residential ventilation systems available at Sparks (bearing in mind the factors you need to consider for a residential ventilation system in your home above):
- Airflow Bathroom Fans: excellent fans for extracting the air in the bathroom, from the Airflow iCON range to the Aura bathroom fans.
- Airflow iCONstant continuous air extractor fans: quiet, dMEV fans that are extremely economical to run.
- Envirovent Bathroom Extractor Fans: high-quality bathroom ventilation fans from Silent fans to the Design extractor fans for extracting air in the bathroom.
- Envirovent ECO-dMEV continuous running fans: ideal for constant volume, continuously running decentralised extract fan.
- Manrose Ventilation fans for Bathroom: good quality bathroom fans for extracting moisture and pollutants, low voltage and mains voltage fans.
- Manrose Kitchen ventilation fans: 100mm, 125mm, and 150mm duct fans for kitchen air extraction and ventilation.
If you need help with deciding what residential ventilation system you require for your home, do not hesitate to contact us.
