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Ventilation Options for New Build House

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  • 17-03-2015 2:02pm
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    JR84
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi,

    Trying to figure out what options I have for ventilating my house, we're in the planning application stage at the moment, so hoping to make the right decision before we're to far down the road.

    There are no opening windows in the house apart from a few skylights in kitchen/dining room and also doors opening onto patio.

    The house is split into 2 parts connected by a glass porch. So on one side we have kitchen/utility/dining room and living room this is a single storey. On the other side is the bedrooms and bathrooms which is a 2 storey building.

    I'm thinking we will need 2 HRV systems for either side of the house. Although if I could get away with only having 1 I would go for that option.

    My main goal here is to ventilate the house with fresh air, without allowing much heat to escape.

    Are there any other options?

    All advice much appreciated!
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    Outkast_IRE
    Registered Users Posts: 7,515 ✭✭✭Outkast_IRE


    Surely you need openable windows in most rooms for fire safety alone as a means of egress


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    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    Outkast_IRE wrote: »
    Surely you need openable windows in most rooms for fire safety alone as a means of egress

    +1
    Op don't confuse air-tight window seals with escape & purge requirements

    Op what is the floor area and Can you show us section of the house through the link corridor?


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    galwaytt
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    ..what is the roof of the joining porch ?

    If the roof is conventional (something), then a false ceiling will work and run your ducts across.

    If all glass, you have two options: a) - 2 x HRV units, or b) make the pipework visible deliberately - á la loft type look (see attached).

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