Ventilation & Airtightness
ECO Home UK: Expert Ventilation System Installation
Are you experiencing issues with dampness, condensation, or poor indoor air quality in your home?
If your property is well-insulated, these problems could be signs that your ventilation is inadequate or that your home isn’t airtight enough. A properly insulated and airtight home needs effective ventilation to maintain a healthy and comfortable environment. Here at ECO Home UK, we offer professional ventilation system installation and airtightness services to ensure your home breathes prop
- Resolve Dampness and Condensation.
- Improve Indoor Air Quality.
- Enhance Comfort.
- Protect Your Insulation.
- Improve Energy Efficiency
Ventilation & Airtightness
ECO Home UK: Expert Ventilation System Installation
Are you experiencing issues with dampness, condensation, or poor indoor air quality in your home?
If your property is well-insulated, these problems could be signs that your ventilation is inadequate or that your home isn’t airtight enough. A properly insulated and airtight home needs effective ventilation to maintain a healthy and comfortable environment. Here at ECO Home UK, we offer professional ventilation system installation and airtightness services to ensure your home breathes prop
- Resolve Dampness and Condensation.
- Improve Indoor Air Quality.
- Enhance Comfort.
- Protect Your Insulation.
- Improve Energy Efficiency
Why Airtightness Matters
Before diving into ventilation, it’s crucial to understand the role of airtightness. Airtightness refers to how well your home resists air leakage. Think of it like a balloon: a balloon with holes loses air quickly, just like a leaky house loses heat and conditioned air. While some air exchange is necessary for ventilation, uncontrolled air leakage through gaps, cracks, and poorly sealed areas
The Interplay of Ventilation and Airtightness
Insulation, airtightness, and ventilation work together as a system. Insulation slows down heat transfer, airtightness controls air leakage, and ventilation provides a controlled exchange of fresh and stale air. A well-insulated and airtight home without proper ventilation can lead to a buildup of moisture, pollutants, and stale air, creating an unhealthy environment. Conversely, a leak
What is Ventilation?
Ventilation is the intentional and controlled exchange of air between the inside and outside of your home. It’s not just about opening a window occasionally; it’s about creating a consistent flow of fresh air in and stale, moisture-laden air out. In today’s well-insulated
and increasingly airtight homes, effective ventilation is more critical than ever.
Think of it this way: insulation is like a cosy blanket for your house, keeping it warm and snug. Airtightness is like making sure the blanket isn’t full of holes. But just like you need fresh air under a blanket, your house needs ventilation to breathe. Without it, trapped moisture can potentially lead to dampness, mould growth, and even damage your insulation, reducing its effectiveness and potentially creating health problems.
At ECO Home UK, we understand that insulation, airtightness, and ventilation work handin-hand. We recognize that a well-insulated and airtight home must have a proper ventilation strategy to ensure a healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient living space. We can assess your property, recommend airtightness improvements, and design the best ventilation solutions to complement your insulation, maximizing its benefits and ensuring the long-term health of your home.
What Are Ventilation Systems?
Just as our bodies have lungs and circulatory systems, houses rely on various ventilation systems to maintain healthy indoor air quality. These systems range from simple, passive solutions like trickle vents in windows, which provide a constant background airflow, to more active, mechanical systems. Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation (dMEV) units, commonly found in bathrooms and kitchens, target specific areas prone to high moisture levels. Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) systems gently introduce filtered air into the home, creating a positive pressure that pushes stale air out. And let’s not forget the importance of proper airflow between rooms, often facilitated by door undercuts, which allow air to circulate freely and support the overall ventilation strategy. At ECO Home UK, we consider airtightness when designing a ventilation solution for your home, ensuring a balanced and effective system that complements your insulation and promotes a healthy indoor environment.
Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation (dMEVs)
Trickle Vent
Door Undercuts
Positive Input Ventilation (PIV)
Improving Airtightness
ECO Home UK can conduct a thorough assessment of your home’s airtightness and recommend appropriate solutions to minimize air leakage. Common areas for leakage include:
Windows and Doors:
Sealing gaps with weather stripping or sealant.
Loft Hatches:
Ensuring proper insulation and sealing
Pipe and Cable Penetrations:
Sealing around pipes and cables that pass through walls or ceilings.
Gaps in Skirting Boards and Floorboards:
Filling gaps with sealant.
Chimneys and Fireplaces:
Sealing unused chimneys and ensuring fireplace dampers are closed when not in use.
Is The Ventilation and Airtightness At My Property Adequate?
Frequently Asked Questions
While some ventilation systems use electricity, modern units are designed to be energyefficient. The potential energy savings from reduced dampness and improved insulation performance and longevity often outweigh the running costs. Furthermore, proper ventilation can optimise your heating and cooling systems, leading to further energy savings.
The cost varies depending on the type of system, the size of your property, and the complexity of the installation. We offer free consultations to assess your needs and provide a tailored quote.
Modern ventilation systems are designed to operate quietly. While some level of sound is inevitable, especially at higher settings, most units are barely audible. We can discuss noise levels during the consultation and recommend the quietest options for your home.
