Ventilation

Effective and affordable ventilation systems to stop condensation.

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Clean Air

Ventilation is not only the best way of preventing condensation in your home, it will also dramatically improve indoor air quality. Most ventilation systems provide health benefits by reducing naturally-occurring Radon gas and carbon monoxide. As well as this, many units are equipped with filters capable of removing up to 95% dust particles and other allergens. This can include pollen filters that can both help you keep cool indoors and enjoy the benefits of fresh pollen-free air. Hayfever sufferers can benefit massively from a place where they can escape pollen and focus on bringing the symptoms under control.

Positive Input Ventilation (PIV)

Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) also sometimes known as positive pressure ventilation work as a whole house ventilation system and create fresh and healthy living environments by supplying fresh, filtered air into a property at a continuous rate throughout.
Ventilation is mainly used to control indoor air quality by diluting and displacing indoor pollutants; it can also be used for purposes of thermal comfort or dehumidification. Positive Input Ventilation or PIV Systems work by encouraging the movement of air from inside to outside from a unit that is usually installed in a loft. These units reduce or eliminate surface condensation altogether by replacing humid stagnant air with fresh filtered air.

Air circulation

All of our PIV units are designed to perform with extremely low noise levels, always ensuring the best level of whole house air ventilation is maintained.

Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) also sometimes known as positive pressure ventilation work as a whole house ventilation system and create fresh and healthy living environments by supplying fresh, filtered air into a property at a continuous rate throughout.
Ventilation is mainly used to control indoor air quality by diluting and displacing indoor pollutants; it can also be used for purposes of thermal comfort or dehumidification. Positive Input Ventilation or PIV Systems work by encouraging the movement of air from inside to outside from a unit that is usually installed in a loft. These units reduce or eliminate surface condensation altogether by replacing humid stagnant air with fresh filtered air.

A positive input ventilation system relies on a central unit which is mounted in your loft and connected to the exterior of your house and internal rooms via ducting. As PIV systems require connection to mains electricity and involve the addition of vents into several rooms, they should be professionally installed to ensure that they work correctly and are safe.
In addition to the installation process, it is also important to plan how the PIV system will be configured in your home. During a free home survey, our local ventilation specialists will assess your home to find out exactly what your ventilation requirements are and provide the right solution for your needs.
PIV systems work by drawing air into your home from outdoors rather than actively forcing the air out. This means that the fresh air will mix with the air already inside the house and be warmed by it.
In a well-insulated home, the heat loss will be minimal, and the small additional cost of heating will be offset by the long-term benefits of reducing condensation and the problems that it can cause.
Unlike Positive Input Ventilation Systems (PIV) which actively pull air into the house from outside and use this increase in pressure to force damp air out, Continuous Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) systems rely on a central extractor system which pushes air out of the house to be passively replaced by the fresh air from outside.
PIV systems can be installed in an existing home without the need for extensive building work, which can make them a much better choice in circumstances where you want to avoid the additional cost and inconvenience of a full renovation.

I spoke to Jack on the phone, who was very friendly and professional. Then James performed our survey. I found James and the experience with the Home Building & Surveying Company very refreshing, compared to others I have used in the past. They were very honest in their assessment and responses, with no hidden extras, providing very valuable advice. I am, and will in the future recommend them to anyone with damp challenges.

Rob Tynan, Google review

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Mr Fennell, London

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Job well done, new damp course and replastering completed. Paul and Dean were excellent, tidy and kept me updated throughout.

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Passive Vents

Easy to install and maintenance free, our environmentally friendly passive vents tackle condensation naturally. They work by allowing damp air out of your home and clean dry air back in. This lowers the moisture in the air and reduces condensation.

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