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Ventilation is Vital
C
onstruction methods used in older homes resulted in uncontrolled ventila-
tion via air leaking through the building structure, such as small gaps around
windows and doors or between walls and fl oors. These leaks allowed a large
amount of air to move through a home largely unnoticed by the occupants. Other fac-
tors, such as open fi replaces, people being at home more often and opening windows
to “air” rooms during daytime, all helped maintain reasonable levels of air quality in
homes.
However, because this form of ventilation was uncontrolled, a large proportion of
heat escaped to the outside and more energy was needed to make up for this loss.
Modern homes have greatly reduced air leaks and indoor air quality can deterio-
rate rapidly without the use of products
made to control ventilation Chemicals,
gases and moisture produced by every-
day products and activities may lead to
the build up of excessive levels of pol-
lutants which are harmful to the health
of the occupants and may damage the
building.
Poor ventilation can be a major
contributory factor of heart disease, lung
disease, mental illness and many more
threats to our health.
The World Health Organisation and
responsible Governments around the world recognise the vital importance of good in-
door air quality. That is why building regulations govern the way homes are designed
and built. Once homes are occupied it is the responsibility of the occupants to make
sure they use and maintain the ventilation products following the guidance provided.
Ventilation an essential ingredient
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