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Ventilation & Condensation

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VENT-AXIA EXTRACTION FAN

Enhance your home's cooling with efficient extraction fans in bedrooms.

This guide details how to use these fans alongside natural ventilation.

ELEMENTS OF STRATEGY:

Insulation
High-quality insulation throughout the building envelope.

Windows
Windows positioned to optimise cross-ventilation.

Extraction Fans
Installed in bedrooms to efficiently remove excess heat.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Windows
Open windows on opposite sides of the dwelling to facilitate cross-ventilation, especially during cooler parts of the day.

Extraction Fans
Turn on extraction fans in bedrooms during high temperatures to aid in cooling. These fans are designed to be highly efficient at extracting warm air.

USAGE TIMING:

Time of Day
Ventilate during early morning and late evening when outdoor temperatures are cooler.

Use extraction fans during the hottest parts of the day and at night when temperatures are uncomfortable.

Time of Year
Implement during summer months or periods of high temperatures.

MAINTENANCE:
Regularly clean window vents and extraction fan filters to ensure proper airflow.


CONTROLS:

Extraction fan controls are located on the fan units or wall switches. Refer to the manufacturer’s guide for specific instructions.

This dwelling has been designed to mitigate overheating through passive design measures such as enhanced insulation, strategic window placement, and natural ventilation.

ELEMENTS OF STRATEGY:

Insulation
High-quality insulation throughout the building envelope.

Windows
Windows positioned to optimise cross-ventilation.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Windows
Open windows on opposite sides of the dwelling to facilitate cross-ventilation, especially during cooler parts of the day.

USAGE TIMING:

Time of Day
Ventilate during early morning and late evening when outdoor temperatures are cooler.

Time of Year
Implement during summer months or periods of high temperatures.

MAINTENANCE:
Regularly clean window vents to ensure proper airflow.

When windows cannot be opened at night due to external factors, efficient cooling strategies are essential.

This guide explains how to keep your home cool while maintaining safety and comfort.

OVERVIEW

This dwelling utilises passive design measures, additional extraction fans in bedrooms, and specific considerations for windows that cannot be opened at night.

ELEMENTS OF STRATEGY:

Insulation
High-quality insulation throughout the building envelope.

Windows
Windows positioned to optimise cross-ventilation, with some facades designed to remain closed at night.

Extraction Fans
Installed in bedrooms to efficiently remove excess heat.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Windows
Open windows on opposite sides of the dwelling to facilitate cross-ventilation during the day, ensuring windows on restricted facades remain closed at night.

Extraction Fans
Turn on extraction fans in bedrooms during high temperatures to aid in cooling. These fans are design to be highly efficient at extracting warm air.

USAGE TIMING:

Time of Day
Ventilate during early morning and late evening when outdoor temperatures are cooler and it is safe to open windows. Use extraction fans during the hottest parts of the day and at night when windows need to remain closed.

Time of Year
Implement during summer months or periods of high temperatures.

Maintenance:
Regularly clean window vents and extraction fan filters to ensure proper airflow.


CONTROLS:

Extraction fan controls are located on the fan units or wall switches. Refer to the manufacturer’s guide for specific instructions.

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