Am I entitled to the Flemish renovation premium for moisture control?
What is the Flemish renovation premium?
Anyone renovating or converting a house in Flanders can apply for various premiums and subsidies. The umbrella Flemish renovation premium is one of them. This Flemish renovation premium can also be used for works by Aquaconsult.
Who is eligible for the Flemish renovation premium?
There are two different possibilities: you can apply for a Flemish renovation premium as a resident, or as a landlord.
As an occupant, your domicile must be in that house and you must be of age. In addition, you may also be the holder of another right in rem, such as usufruct. The Flemish renovation premium is therefore not applicable to a second residence.
As a landlord, you must have a contract with a social rental agency for at least 9 years. And you are no longer entitled to the Flemish renovation premium in the last 3 years of the contract.
For applications beginning Jan. 1, 2022, you may not have earned more in 2020 than
- 46,170 euros for a single person
- 65,960 euros for a single person with one dependent. That 65,960 euros is increased by 3,700 euros for each additional person they have dependents
- 65,960 euros for cohabitants and married couples. Again, that amount increased by 3,700 euros for each person you have more dependents.
How is your income calculated?
This is the income from two years before the application. Are you making your application in 2022? Then it's about 2020 income.
To calculate the income, they take into account the income of the resident as well as the income of all adult persons with whom he or she is living at the time of the application. So if you have adult children who are still living at home while already working, that income is also taken into account.
Income consists of a sum of various incomes:
- The living wage
- Taxable income (joint and separate)
- Professional income obtained abroad
- The benefit, for example, for persons with disabilities
What exactly can you use the Flemish renovation premium for at Aquaconsult?
At Aquaconsult, you can use the Flemish renovation premium for works such as waterproofing your basement, or injecting walls to treat rising damp.
For balance ventilation, you have a chance to win another premium: the total renovation bonus. Also known as the BENO pass. Again, there are some conditions attached:
- The home must have been connected to the electrical grid before January 1, 2006
- A contractor must perform and bill for the work
- The BENO pass is only valid if the ventilation being installed is purchased new
- It must be a ventilation system used for the whole house
- Invoices with an application in 2021 or 2022 may be up to 2 years old, including advance invoices
How old can invoices be to apply for a Flemish renovation premium?
As with the BENO pass, invoices may be no more than two years old on the date of application. Only invoices apply here, so not quotations, order forms, shipping notes or receipts.
Both invoices for materials purchased and work performed by a contractor are eligible.
Invoices must cost at least 2,500 euros in order for a renovation grant to be calculated and awarded.
How much will the Flemish Renovation Premium be in 2022?
The renovation bonus is 30% for both landlords and owners. For owner-occupiers, it is a minimum of 1,250 euros and a maximum of 3,333 euros.
For landlords, it is only a maximum of 3,333 euros.
Those premiums are by category. There are four categories and moisture control is under category 1: the structural elements of the home. The premium is paid within 12 months of your application.
How can I apply for the renovation grant?
Once the works are finished, you can apply for the Flemish renovation premium online through the site https://formulieren-wonen.vlaanderen.be/. You can also apply for the premium on paper. You can find the form 'Application for a renovation premium for a house' at https://www.wonenvlaanderen.be/.
Do you have more questions about the Flemish renovation premium? Or would you like our field engineers to stop by for a free moisture expertise? Contact Aquaconsult now and we'll be happy to help.
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Air cleaning: the most underrated dam against corona
We all want to protect ourselves and our families from corona as best we can. Balanced ventilation and ionization are good tools for that, but what is the difference between balanced ventilation and ionization? And how do they help clean the air keep your home corona free?
The coronavirus and ventilation
Ventilation is not only a solution to moisture problems such as condensation moisture. It is also employable in the fight against coronavirus.
We all know that corona is spread through close contact, but it is also spread through the air. Through aerosols. Those aerosols are even a more important dispersant than close contact. This is why you cannot underestimate the power of ventilation.
But good natural ventilation is sometimes difficult or even impossible. In some buildings, you simply cannot create a good natural draft. That's when mechanical ventilation comes in handy.
With mechanical ventilation, there are several more options. For example, you can install a ventilation that only carries air from the inside to the outside. Such a ventilation is good for small places, but if you want to ventilate your home really well, you can opt for balanced ventilation.
Balanced ventilation does both: it brings out the dirty air from inside, but also brings in fresh, clean air. Still, even then you are not completely protected against COVID-19. That's when you need ionization technology.
What is ionization?
Ionization is a technology that you can have built into a balanced ventilation system. It purifies the air of all the dirty particles you don't want to breathe: pollen, particulate matter, tobacco smoke and so much more.
The biggest advantage to ionization? It also cleans the air of germs; of both bacteria and viruses. So it cleans the air therefore also from coronavirus.
What is the difference between balanced ventilation and ionization?
Balanced ventilation purifies the air: it brings dirty air out and brings clean, fresh air in. But such a does not purify the air of microparticles we don't want to breathe.
That's where ionization comes in. Ionization technology cleans the air of pollen, particulate matter and germs by filling the air with ions.
How does ionization technology work?
Ions are positively or negatively charged molecules. The technology produces billions of electrons per second that attack microparticles in the air. Among those microparticles, therefore, are viruses such as coronavirus.
The ions cause the microparticles to cling to each other, making them heavier and sink to the ground. This prevents people in the room from inhaling those microparticles.
Scientifically proven: ionization works.
That ionization works in the fight against coronavirus has been scientifically proven. The designer of the technology (Global Plasma Solutions) had an independent scientists test the ionization on various viruses and bacteria.
Specifically, the scientists examined how quickly the spread of viruses is reduced when exposed to ionization. Coronavirus was reduced by as much as 90% after a one-hour exposure to the ionization technology. So it is definitely worth investing in.
Where is that ionization technology available?
For balance ventilation and ionisate technology, Aquaconsult works together with Aeroconsult. The first company in Belgium to offer ionization technology to individuals. Technology approved by the Belgian government in the fight against the coronavirus. The same technology is used in Boeing aircraft to keep the air fresh and healthy on long flights.
Want to know more about Aeroconsult and ionization? Then be sure to visit their website.
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Is moisture bad for your health?
Damage to health from humidity: we must avoid it, agree? Every room has a certain humidity level: when it gets too high, it can be harmful to your health. Find out here what impact too high humidity has on your health.
When is there too much moisture in the home?
There is moisture in every room, this is normal. Moreover, a normal room usually has a humidity percentage between 40% and 60%. That is, about half of the air in an indoor space consists of particles of water vapor. When the humidity is normal, you don't notice this. It is only when the air feels dry or clammy that the humidity may not be right. And when the humidity is too low or too high, it causes damage to your health.
Causes of too much moisture in the home
Excessive humidity has several types of causes. Some common ones are:
- Condensation. Condensation moisture often occurs in the bathroom or kitchen, but other rooms can also suffer from it. In the bathroom, it is important to have a window or a ventilation system. In the kitchen, a vapor barrier is important.
- Permeable moisture. Because a wall was exposed to rainstorms over a long period of time, moisture can build up because the water cannot get away properly. The ideal solution to make exterior walls water repellent is using paint or hydrofuge that absorbs the water.
- Rising damp. Groundwater is absorbed by the foundation and walls, so the worst moisture is near the ground.
- A leak or clogged gutter. A clogged gutter or a leak can also cause moisture. After all, a large amount of water accumulates.
Of course, condensation is normal in the kitchen or bathroom. Ventilation is important here so that this moisture can escape. If you do not ventilate sufficiently, the humidity level will be too high, which can be harmful to your health.
Leakage and rising damp are not only harmful to your home, but also to your health. By the way, you can recognize moisture by, for example, mold on your walls. And let's face it, we're talking about mold. These aren't exactly healthy, are they?
What are the harmful effects of too high humidity?
The direct impact of mold moisture in the home on your health
Moisture problems and mold in the home can cause various types of physical health complaints, some typical complaints include:
- Respiratory discomfort.
- A dry throat.
- Headache
- Irritated eyes.
- Frequent coughing.
- Fatigue.
- Rheumatic complaints, including pain in the muscles and joints.
These are all kinds of direct effects of moisture in the home on your health. People with asthma in particular are more likely to suffer from excessive humidity, and people who suffer from rheumatism will also find that their symptoms get worse.
Indirect effects on your health: dust mites and pests
There are also indirect effects due to moisture in the home.
- For example, damp rooms are an ideal environment for the growth of dust mites. People who are allergic to these microscopic insects will subsequently exhibit allergic reactions. These include sneezing, coughing, respiratory problems, shortness of breath, eczema or chronic inflammation of the nasal mucosa. As a result, they are much more susceptible to colds, they become irritable more quickly and symptoms of fatigue also return.
- In addition, moisture and mold can also attract pests, including silverfish or woodlice. These insects are not immediately bad for your health, but it's best to avoid them in your home.
So it is clear that excessive humidity can have negative effects on your immune system. This is because it costs your body a lot of energy to fight off the symptoms mentioned above, weakening your body in general.
Safety first! Get the moisture problem taken care of as soon as possible.
The fact that excessive humidity is unhealthy is no longer going to be denied. To avoid these negative consequences, it is important that you take moisture problems seriously and take immediate action. Depending on what is causing the moisture problem, there is always a customized solution.
However, because it is not always easy to determine what is causing the moisture and mold, it is always advisable to hire a moisture expert. This person can determine with certainty what problem you are facing, and will also suggest the most appropriate method. This guarantees that the moisture problem will be solved once and for all.
Are you suffering from excessive humidity somewhere in Flanders? Contact Aquaconsult now and our experts will be happy to help you.
Aquaconsult has 20 years of experience in the field of rising or breaking moisture.
Purchasing your own home is always a dream come true. That dream can sometimes quickly become a nightmare if it turns out that there are moisture problems in the home such as rising damp or penetrating damp.
The value of your home drops and energy costs rise, but more importantly, moisture is bad for your health. At AquaConsult you can come to AquaConsult for advice with experience.
With AquaConsult you bring in 20 years of expertise in solving problems with: rising damp, rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, mold, moisture stains, saltpetre, house fungus, dust mites, damp basements, ventilation and facades. Request a free moisture diagnosis here.
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