Bungalows and flats have all rooms on the same floor making it difficult to circulate the air, which can lead to condensation. In this article we discuss the problems with controlling the flow of air in flats and bungalows and the best ways to combat condensation.

We all know the importance of ensuring your house is well insulated; a warm and dry home, reduction in energy bills and a reduced carbon footprint so a happy environment. However, did you know that in order to well insulate your home the installation must act as a moisture barrier therefore trapping moisture which can cause condensation which leads to damp and mould.

Property developers and planning managers are increasingly looking to MVHR, Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation, as the ventilation system of choice for new build properties. MVHR provides clear benefits in efficiency, energy savings, and long-term cost, but in order to realise those benefits the right decisions need to be made at the outset, about which system to invest in and how to install it.

For managers working to maintain student accommodation, damp and mould are a recurring enemy. From within the property, moisture is generated by students’ everyday activities, including cooking, cleaning — and breathing. This makes the need for adequate ventilation of paramount importance.

When you’re planning your dream home, ventilation may not be at the top of your list of priorities. By definition, when ventilation is working well, it’s completely invisible. However, the best-designed home in the world can be rendered unliveable by poor ventilation, and by far the most effective way to guarantee a well-ventilated property is to incorporate your ventilation system at the design stage.

Excess moisture leads to condensation which leads to mould meaning a costly upkeep. Here's our seven tips to reduce condensation for your tenants helping you to save money.

Damp and mould are a perennial concern for homeowners, landlords and property managers. Damp can also be a costly affair, constantly having to paint over unsightly marks or wasting money on products that just don't work. So save money and fit a permanent solution that eliminates the problem for good.

Approved Document F outlines requirements on buildings regarding ventilation but does it work in the real world? In this article we explain the outlines of The Building Regulations Approved Document F and it's practical implementations.

A lack of high-quality ventilation can lead to problems in the home. Not only are damp and mould common problems in many houses with poor ventilation, indoor environments can actually be more polluted than outside - and we spend a lot of time in the home.