Recently, more and more attention has been paid to properly insulating our homes. This makes the role of good ventilation more important. This is because better insulation prevents polluted indoor air from escaping through cracks and crevices and reduces the amount of fresh air entering the house. A ventilation system is essential for maintaining a healthy indoor climate, but it can lead to some heat loss, as mainly fresh outside air enters the house. If you opt for a MVHR units, however, you ensure that your ventilation system works effectively together with your heating system. In this blog, we explain exactly how this works.
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Is it advisable to purchase a Single room MVHR unit for my home? This is a question frequently asked when deciding between Mechanical Ventilation or a Single room MVHR unit. We think this is quite understandable, as the cost of a Single room MVHR unit can sometimes add up. However, it is always a great investment for many years to come!
A nice living space, improved sleep and healthy growing children. One way to achieve all this is through good ventilation. In this blog, we provide you with the necessary tips and tricks.
Providing an indoor space such as a house, school or office with fresh outdoor air is considered ventilation. The polluted indoor air is replaced by fresh air from outside which contributes to an optimal indoor climate. When a space is not sufficiently supplied with fresh air it can have adverse health effects.
Research shows that incorrect CO2 and air humidity levels are often the cause of health complaints at home, in schools, offices and other spaces. Commonly mentioned are fatigue, headaches, and dry or irritated eyes. Lack of (good) ventilation is the biggest and often the only culprit.
A particulate meter measures the amount of (fine) dust particles in the air, expressed in PM (Particulate Matter). Particulate matter is (dust) particles smaller than 10 micrometers (µm). The more particulate matter in the air, the more unhealthy this air is. A particulate meter displays air quality in a simple and insightful way. Good particulate meters often have multiple functions that not only measure dust particles below 10 µm but also below 2.5 µm, CO2, moisture and other volatile gases.
Winter time has already arrived and the new lockdown measures have been introduced, which means we will spend much more time at home again. We often make the mistake of opening the heating in cold weather and closing the windows and grilles in the home, this causes a major deterioration in indoor air quality. Are you curious about how you can ensure that you achieve a healthy indoor climate in your own home in winter? Read on quickly!
Even if you think the outside air is more polluted than the air inside your home, you need to ventilate. This is because indoor air is almost always more polluted than outdoor air. Do you live on a busy road or near an industrial area? Then only open the windows and doors that are as far away from these as possible. This will ensure that the cleanest air can enter your home. In addition, it is important to ventilate throughout the year. It is important to ventilate in the winter because windows and doors are closed, the heating is higher and we are home more. In summer, it is smart to turn off the ventilation system on warm days during the day, as it is not pleasant to get warm air inside. When you turn the system on again in the evening you bring fresh cold air into the house.
Many people underestimate the power of good ventilation in the home, while continuously ventilating your home, office and business premises will benefit your health. Do you feel like you are starting to get tired, have poor concentration, get headaches or feel stuffy inside? Then it's time to get some fresh air. However, you do not need to go outside for this, this can be done simply by natural or mechanical ventilation in your home, school or office.
CO2, also known as carbon dioxide, is a colourless and odourless gas that we humans breathe out. We only exhale small amounts, but over the course of an entire day, this can steadily increase in your home, at school or in the office. The ratio of CO2 values in the air is expressed in PPM (parts per million). By installing a CO2 monitor, the amount of carbon dioxide in the air can be measured and, based on the result, action can be taken.
The colder it gets outside, the drier the air inside will be. The heating will turn on more often, making the relative humidity lower and lower; ideal conditions for a virus.
Ventilation is necessary to create a healthy living environment. In damp rooms like the bathroom, good ventilation is extra important. This prevents health problems, but also problems such as strange odours, slipperiness, condensation and moisture problems including mould. Mould mainly grows in damp places and is not always visible. You can get rid of mould with baking soda, bleach or more persistent anti-fungal sprays, but this is only a short-term solution. To prevent mould and tackle it at its cause, it is necessary to ventilate the bathroom all year round. Moist air should especially not linger too long, especially if you like to take nice long showers.
Targeted ventilation based on the air quality per room has been a trend for some time now and is becoming more and more popular. This is understandable, because it has many advantages. More and more major brands are expanding their range with zone control.
Recent research has examined the relationship between CO2 and the spread of COVID-19 in classrooms and offices. Scientists have developed a new model to predict the risk of infection with corona. They have done this based on the amount of CO2 present there. This model highlights the importance of proper ventilation in workplaces and schools. The model was developed by researchers from Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge and the University of Leeds.
Animal Day, the day we put an extra spotlight on our dear dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.! As much as we love our pets, we cannot deny that they produce foul odors, dander, hair and moisture, as well as emitting CO2. Both long-haired, short-haired and hairless animals create indoor pollution. These pollutants cause indoor air quality to deteriorate. Fresh air is incredibly important, both for you and your pet. Want to treat yourself and your pet more and not just on Animal Day? Treat your personal pet and yourself to a clean environment!
How important is good air quality in your workplace?Posted on 8-9-2021 by Anouk Wigchert
We spend almost 90% of our time indoors, much of it at work. A healthy workplace seems obvious, but it's not. Whether you work at home, at the office or change work locations, healthy air quality contributes to people's productivity and absenteeism. In this blog, we'll tell you more about healthy air quality in your workplace.