Why is ventilation so important?
Our homes are becoming better insulated, which is obviously good news for energy consumption, which is steadily decreasing. However, these well-insulated homes also bring a risk: a possible shortage of ventilation. In this article, we will explain why ventilating your home is essential.
Why is ventilating your home important?
More and more contractors are providing central ventilation systems in new-build homes yet this is not always done for every room. An example: basements are often a forgotten place when it comes to ventilation. The result: an increase in humidity and an increased risk of condensation (which in turn can cause mould).
Moral of the story: ventilation is important to moisture problems help prevent heat loss. In this article, we explain why ventilation can make a huge difference and which ventilation systems you can all have installed - without heat loss.
Four good reasons to ventilate your home
Were you looking for a reason why ventilation is important? We give you four key reasons.
1. Good air quality
Of course, the most obvious benefit of proper ventilation in the home is high air quality. When air circulates effectively, it automatically optimises the air quality in the home, which is essential for a healthy indoor environment. This prevents the accumulation of too much CO2, which can otherwise lead to symptoms such as headaches, drowsiness and fatigue.
It is highly recommended to ventilate regularly, especially at venues where many people congregate, to ensure a healthy and fresh living environment.
2. Drainage against moisture problems
An average person produces about 10 litres of water vapour in a day that increases humidity. This is not little, especially if you share the house with several people! This includes all human and non-human activities such as breathing, showering, washing or cooking. Without proper ventilation, that moisture can do nothing but to condense against cold surfaces such as walls or windows. Over time, this can lead to moisture problems such as mould and wetness in the house, with all its consequences.
The ventilating your home is usually the only method to effectively remove these amounts of moisture from a home. Especially in new homes, which in most cases are well insulated and airtight, well-designed ventilation is crucial to prevent moisture problems with condensation and mould. In other words, controlled ventilation must to keep the air clean and healthy.
3. No more musty smell
It is common knowledge that damp, non-ventilated rooms can smell very musty. This is, of course, a normal consequence of the lack of air circulation. In non-ventilated rooms, everything smells less fresh than in ventilated rooms.
4. Allergic? Then ventilation is definitely a must
Those with allergies like hay fever or have asthma, know well that fresh air is extremely important. Poor air quality can exacerbate asthma and some allergies, as well as cause additional complaints such as headaches or fatigue.
What happens if you do not ventilate your home (sufficiently)?
Several air quality problems can arise in homes where there is little or no ventilation:
So how can you adequately ventilate your home?
Some tips
You can do all sorts of things to properly ventilate your home. We list some of them:
The ultimate tip: a mechanical ventilation system
A good ventilation system helps control the humidity and air pressure in your home automatically. It uses pressure differences and ensures regular ventilation without heat loss:
If you have ventilation system C, airtightness is very important for good air circulation. With ventilation system D, airtightness is mainly important for heat recovery efficiency.
Suffering from moisture in your home?
Are you suffering from a condensation damp somewhere in Flanders? Or are you facing another moisture problem? Contact Aquaconsult now and our experts will be happy to help you.
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