Simon Chalkley

Modern homes are increasingly airtight and well insulated. This helps reduce heat loss during winter, but it also makes effective ventilation essential and can increase the risk of overheating in summer. Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) and air conditioning can work particularly well together because they perform two different jobs. MVHR provides continuous fresh, filtered air and removes stale, humid air. Air conditioning actively cools the home and controls the indoor...

When people think about improving their home's comfort, they often focus on things they can see and feel immediately: underfloor heating, better insulation, new windows, or smart thermostats. Ventilation, however, is different. In fact, the best ventilation systems are the ones you barely notice at all. The Problem with "Noticeable" Ventilation Traditional ventilation often relies on opening windows, extractor fans, or trickle vents. While these methods can help remove stale air, they...

Highlighting the four key stages of our procedure to getting MVHR installed in your property Design MVHR systems are primarily installed in new build properties where the system can be implemented early in the build schedule. This helps the design process run smoothly and enables our designers to work effectively with the space available in the floor zones and roof voids. MVHR systems can be fitted into existing properties, although this is only possible alongside extensive renovation work....