Residential ventilation units

Why choose residential ventilation units?

Old homes were often built with little to no insulation. While heating these spaces was a costly endeavour, the incidental gaps in the structure allowed stale air to escape, and clean, fresh air to enter its place – an effective method of natural ventilation.

However, as building regulations tightened and insulation technology improved, modern homes have been built to better retain heat. While this has improved the energy efficiency of building stock, it has also meant that indoor air quality suffers in newer builds.

A high concentration of stale air can cause humidity inside to rise, unpleasant odours and pollutants to linger in the air, condensation to form, and mould and mildew to take hold. All of this compromises the health of residents and the condition of the structure.

To improve indoor air quality throughout residential buildings, adequate ventilation is a must. Many homeowners rely on open windows to regulate conditions, however this offers residents little control over their indoor environment, and is a costly source of heat and energy loss.

Residential mechanical ventilation, then, is the ideal solution for homes as this technology can automatically regulate inside conditions efficiently and economically. There are several different types of ventilation solutions.

Positive input ventilation (PIV) systems are installed in loft spaces and gradually draw in fresh air from outside, emitting it throughout the property.

Mechanical extract ventilation (MEV) units are positioned in high humidity areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms, and extract moist air.

Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) inducts fresh air and exhausts unpleasant airborne particles, recycling heat energy at the same time. This type of residential heat recovery ventilation represents the most cost-effective and sustainable solution for properties.

As experts in efficient, effective, reliable and sustainable climate control, Dantherm Group is the go-to manufacturer for ventilation in residential buildings. Supported with decades of experience and a wide selection of technology, our solutions are ideal for almost any property.

To learn more about our lineup of residential ventilation systems, and which solution is best for your building, get in touch with our expert team today.