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APRIL 07 - TRICKLE TOWARDS ‘GOOD PRACTICE’

The confusion over whether or not ventilation must be fitted in replacement windows is being clarified by a new ‘white paper’.

“Replacement Windows and Ventilation- The New Building Requirements” is being published by leading background ventilation supplier Passivent, to simplify what is the legal requirement under Building Regulations Approved Document F, and what is deemed good practice under the Regulation.

In essence, under the Approved Document, including amendments made as a result of petitioning by the Glass & Glazing Federation, if the windows being replaced had trickle ventilators, these must be included in the new windows. If the existing windows do not have ventilators, it is deemed good practice to fit them. Further, the ventilation opening must be at least as big as the original, and controllable.

“The health, now and in the future, of our nation, can be affected long term by decisions made on cost,” warns David Pitt, Passivent Commercial Manager. “Poorly ventilated homes create a damp environment. The average home produces on average 24 PINTS of moisture a day, moisture which remains inside unless there is adequate ventilation. Dampness damages the building structure but more importantly affects our health: it can encourage asthma and other respiratory disease and illness in our children. Yet it can be significantly reduced by the fitting of an inexpensive tricklevent in the window.: a small price to pay for our health.”

Passivent supplies a range of trickle ventilators for windows, including a discreet overframe vent that forms part of the window frame so does not impact on the appearance of the new window, an acoustic option for noisy environments, and a energy-saving vent which automatically opens and closes depending on the humidity level in the room without you having to physically open or close it. In addition to the trickle ventilators, Passivent supplies the Fresh range of through wall ventilators, plus a comprehensive selection of natural and assisted ventilation solutions, with or without acoustic options. Passivent is part of the Building Product Design Group, which specialises in developing innovative yet practical ventilation and roofing products in line with changing market requirements.

Copies of the white paper can be downloaded from this link, or obtained by telephoning 0161 962 7113, or emailing info@passivent.com.

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