indoor air quality

With buildings becoming increasingly airtight, Vent-Axia has welcomed the latest Approved Document Part F (Means of Ventilation) and Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) of the Building Regulations. The strengthened focus on competency within the updated guidance recognises how good ventilation design plays an essential role in delivering safer homes. Part F outlines how […]

The drive for energy efficient homes has brought indoor air quality into sharp focus, as concerns around pollution, condensation, mould and occupant health rise. Joe Brawn, Product and Marketing Director at Vent-Axia, examines the increased demand for continuous decentralised mechanical ventilation (dMEV) to address these issues. With the Warm Homes Plan recently launched to improve households’ […]

MPs across the UK are being urged to support the second Damp & Mould Action and Awareness Week as campaigners highlight the urgent need for coordinated action on a widespread housing crisis that costs the NHS over £1.4 billion every year. The week, taking place from 20-26 October, was first launched in 2024 to shine […]

In increasingly airtight buildings, maintaining indoor air quality is crucial as risks of damp, mould, and pollutants rise. Here, National Sales Manager at Elta Trade, examines the technical advantages of continuous flow fans over intermittent systems and explains why industry professionals should embrace this evolution in ventilation technology.  Modern building design prioritises energy efficiency, resulting […]

Alan Siggins, Airflow MD, gives his guide to Indoor Air Quality legislation in the UK: The UK is already showing the first signs of winter. As temperatures drop, people naturally spend more time inside. However, this shift comes with a potential health concern –  indoor air can become up to five times more polluted than outside. […]