![]() With this in mind, I’m sure you can appreciate that it is of high importance to control and limit the volume of humidity in a room space and also reduce the possibility of any form of mould forming. If this process is allowed to repeat again and again with very little or no ventilation or extraction, over time it can lead to issues with black mould than can in turn damage plaster, painted surfaces, timber and, more importantly, also harmful to your health! The life style of washing and cooking for an average couple living in a standard sized house will produce about four litres of moist air per day, that’s quite a bit wouldn’t you say. Lots of condensation collecting on a window pane When hot, humid air meets a cold surface, the water within that air condenses onto the surface. ![]() The chances are that none of the walls in your room will be at the same temperatures and in pretty much all instances, will be a fair bit colder. With cooking you are dealing with boiling water and pretty much the same with baths and showers, although the water is not quite as hot as the water you will be cooking with.ĭuring any of these activities, any heat that is given off will quickly start to heat the room or space that you are in, plus also give off lots of steam and water vapour. With all of the activities mentioned above, heat is also a key player. A pan boiling on top of a cooker can chuck out a huge amount of steam and water vapour as can kettles and also other cooking activities. Why do you Need Ventilation in Kitchens and Bathrooms?Īs we have briefly mentioned above, kitchens and bathrooms can be humid places. It’s also worthy to note that Kitchen and bathroom ventilation is now an important green issue. To these ends, we will run through what’s involved in ensuring that the air within your home is as fresh and clean as possible and how you can easily and cost effectively achieve this. This process can be as simple as opening a window, but generally involves the installation of an extractor fan or cooker hood and extractor with any associated ducting. Pan on a hob producing lots of steam and water vapour ![]() The only way to manage the volumes of water vapour and moisture in the air in both of these spaces is through the use of ventilation and extraction, to remove it and ensure that the air that’s replacing it is clean and fresh. You may be thinking why does it matter that they get hot or cold and a bit steamy? Well, when it comes to ensuring that black mould is not allowed to form or condensation is prevented from causing a whole host of issues then this matters a great deal. No other rooms in your home are subjected to the huge variations in temperature or moisture levels in the air than these two spaces. Your bathroom and kitchen is a rather unique place.
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