Bathroom ventilation
Is fresh air the most overlooked bathroom design consideration?
Let’s be honest – ventilation is hardly up there on the design features in a bathroom.
However when it comes to a room that gets as steamy as a bathroom effective ventilation is critical if you are to avoid expensive and unsightly downstream problems.
Removing the steam as close as possible to the source will make your ventilation system more effective, and most likely less noisy. It is not uncommon to have two vents in the room – one directly above the shower and a second in the general bathroom area. This is especially so in large bathrooms.
A good ventilation system should automatically run on after you leave the room to achieve a complete change of the air in the bathroom getting rid of unwanted moisture in the process. Ventilation systems need to be selected based on the size of the room, the frequency of use and the temperature you like to have you shower. Another often overlooked point is that to extract air you have to enable air to enter the room otherwise the fans just “spins” and does next to nothing. Open/vented windows or undercut doors are the most usual forms of air entry into the room to allow the fan to do it’s work.
And all ventilation systems must dischagre to the outdoors and not into a roof space where the moisture will linger with resultant damage and health issues.
Stand alone or combined with lighting & heating, ceiling or wall mounted – there is an unobtrusive ventilation solution to suit your bathroom/ensuite. We can explore the options further during your in home consultation – complete the form below to get your new bathroom under way.
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Adequate ventilation is vital but often overlooked in bathroom design. We can advise on the best options available for your needs.
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