www.heatingandventilating.net
B i g i
frequently populated with damp professionals, seeking to expand their expertise and get to grips with how to fight the issue.
Steps for change
The preferred method to reduce condensation is to produce less moisture within structures. However, in circumstances where this is not possible, the optimum solution is to remove more moisture through effective ventilation.
This must be balanced with the need for energy efficiency, in order to prevent fuel poverty issues from worsening.
Intelligent PIV units, such as Elta Fans’ SANO Intelligent PIV, are capable of automatically adjusting air flow depending on the moisture content and temperature of incoming air during the winter months. This ensures optimal thermal comfort for tenants, without incurring the high energy costs associated with using a heater, and integral controls allow the unit to be responsive to the individual requirements of a home.
A changing landscape
Building regulations have stayed largely the same for several years, at least in relation to condensation. It is also true that the types of behaviour that increase instances of condensation are roughly the same as ever. The key change for landlords, and indeed anyone associated with the fight against condensation, is the landscape in which they operate.
This refers to both the increased insulation of our structures, which reduces natural ventilation, but also to the new levels of power that tenants have. The Homes Act has understandably shifted the spotlight onto housing providers and therefore the conditions of their properties.
Everyone has a responsibility to understand the symptoms, causes, and treatments for condensation, whether they are a landlord, damp proofer, or anyone associated with delivering ventilation to a home. Visit
www.eltafans.com/divisions/residential/ combatting-condensation/ for Elta’s combatting condensation guide.
condensation curing
Burning issue
www.heatingandventilating.net
February 2020
!!
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40
