Why Ventilate?

Building Regulations and British Standards insist that adequate ventilation be provided.  Installing sufficient ventilation protects the building from damp and fungal infection, which can damage its structure, and also prevents the air from becoming stale or contaminated which can adversely affect the health of the occupants.

• Background ventilation using one of Rytons through wall ventilation sets will reduce the amount of moisture in the air that could lead to mould growth and other pollutants; which become health hazards.  For further information on the Building Regulations Approved Document F see A Bit About Approved Document F left.

 

• Cavity ventilation using Rytons Multifix® Air Bricks and Slim Vents® assists in the drying out of walls and is essential to the continued performance of timber framed buildings.

 

• Underfloor ventilation using Rytons Periscope® Underfloor Ventilator prevents ground moisture from harming timbers and alleviates the build-up of dangerous gases such as radon and methane.

 

• Heat producing appliances may be successfully ventilated using one of Rytons through wall ventilation sets.  Large amounts of ventilation are necessary for combustion, the correct operation of flues and compartment cooling.

 

• Roof ventilation using Rytons soffit and eaves ventilators prevents moist warm air meeting cold surfaces such as roof trusses and becoming condensation, which will result in wet or dry rot and reduce the efficiency of thermal insulation.