Why use Trickle Vents?
The Building Regulations state “there should be adequate means of ventilation provided for people in a building” because poor ventilation effects our health. Microscopic organisms, like house dust mites and fungi, thrive due to the moisture produced inside a home. Indoor air is also contaminated by chemicals discharged from the building itself and from the items we use within it, such as computers carpets, furnishings, etc. In large quantities these pollutants can present a health concern and can cause or aggravate allergies, depression, and lung or heart conditions. In the past, adequate natural ventilation was provided by chimneys and gaps in the building structure for example cracks around windows and door frames. Modern living and improvements such as well sealed windows may increase indoor pollutant levels. To combat this, trickle ventilators are a safe and energy efficient way of providing fresh air. What is a Trickle Vent? A trickle Vent is a device usually fitted at the top of
