There are many issues to consider when you are thinking about building your own home but ventilation shouldn’t be an afterthought when planning a self-build.

Changes to Part F of the Building Regulations have seen ventilation become a controlled service, focused on energy efficiency & correct installation.

In order to address climate change, the UK Government has reacted strongly to enforce stringent legislation to achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse emissions by 2050. As 25% of carbon emissions come from homes and a further 17% from non-domestic buildings, every household and business, both public and private must increase their energy efficiency levels, meaning an update to the domestic building services compliance guide.