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Can a recirculating extract work with FLUXO MVHR units in areas without direct kitchen extracts?
Last Updated: 21 August 2025Yes, a recirculating kitchen extract can be effectively used alongside FLUXO Single Room Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) units, especially in areas lacking direct kitchen extracts. This combination enhances indoor air quality by managing moisture and pollutants generated during cooking. Understanding Recirculating Extracts What is a Recirculating Extract? A recirculating kitchen extractor filters air through a grease filter before returning...
How Does Improper Alignment During Installation Cause Trickle Vent Issues?
Last Updated: 16 September 2025Improper alignment during trickle vent installation can lead to air leakage, reduced ventilation efficiency, and increased condensation risks. Misaligned vents may fail to create an airtight seal, allowing uncontrolled drafts or moisture ingress, which undermines their purpose of providing consistent, low-level airflow while maintaining thermal performance. The Mechanics of Trickle Ventilation Trickle vents are small,...
What Role Do Trickle Vents Play in Winter Ventilation?
Last Updated: 16 September 2025Trickle vents are small, adjustable openings in windows or doors that provide continuous background ventilation. In winter, they help maintain indoor air quality by allowing fresh air to enter and stale air to escape, reducing condensation and mould risks. However, they can lead to heat loss, making mechanical ventilation with heat recovery a more efficient...
What is a Decant?
Last Updated: 21 August 2025Decant refers to the process of temporarily relocating residents from their social housing property to alternative accommodation while essential works, such as refurbishment, renovation, or demolition, are carried out. This process is often employed in the UK housing sector to ensure the safety and well-being of residents during construction or retrofitting projects. In the context...
What are Day-to-Day Repairs?
Last Updated: 21 August 2025Day-to-day repairs refer to minor maintenance tasks and fixes that are necessary to keep a property in good working order and ensure the comfort and safety of its occupants. These repairs are typically reactive, addressing issues as they arise, and are distinct from planned maintenance or major refurbishments. In the context of social housing, day-to-day...
What is Damp Proofing?
Last Updated: 21 August 2025Damp proofing refers to the techniques and materials used to prevent moisture from penetrating a building’s structure, thereby protecting it from damp-related issues such as mould growth, structural damage, and poor indoor air quality. It is a critical aspect of building design, construction, and renovation, particularly in the UK, where dampness is a common issue...
What is Damp?
Last Updated: 21 August 2025Damp refers to the presence of moisture within a building or structure, which can lead to various forms of damage and health risks. Key aspects include moisture build-up and moisture ingress, which can undermine structural integrity by affecting the building’s fabric and creating conditions conducive to mould growth. Damp is not merely an aesthetic issue;...
What is Cyclical Maintenance?
Last Updated: 21 August 2025Cyclical maintenance refers to the planned, regular, and systematic inspection, servicing, and repair of building components and systems to ensure their continued functionality, safety, and efficiency. This approach is proactive, aiming to prevent deterioration and extend the lifespan of assets. In the context of social housing, cyclical maintenance is critical for maintaining habitable and safe...
What is Corrective Maintenance?
Last Updated: 21 August 2025Corrective maintenance refers to the process of identifying, diagnosing, and repairing faults or failures in a system or component after they have occurred. It is reactive in nature, as it is initiated only after a problem has been detected, often leading to unplanned downtime or disruption. In the UK house building, residential retrofit, home renovation,...
What is Continuous Ventilation?
Last Updated: 21 August 2025Continuous ventilation refers to a ventilation system that operates 24 hours a day at a low ‘trickle rate’ to maintain consistent air quality and moisture control within a building. It can be boosted to higher extraction rates when needed, such as during cooking, bathing, or other activities that generate high levels of humidity or pollutants....