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Nuaire sponsors 2024 BESA Clean Air Day event

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Caerphilly based UK ventilation solutions provider Nuaire is proud to be sponsoring the Building Engineering Services Association’s (BESA) Clean Air Day event on the 20th June at The Wave in Bristol.  The event, which is being hosted by the BESA Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Group, will be based on ‘Shaping the Future of Healthy Environments.’

 

As part of the sponsorship deal, Nuaire will have the opportunity to present its ventilation solutions and engage with like-minded delegates who share a commitment to clean air.  As well as senior Nuaire personnel in attendance, Nuaire will also be inviting key customers to the event, where they can gain valuable industry insight.  This will include a presentation from the BESA IAQ Specialist Group which is driving change and shaping the future of air quality initiatives, plus an update on the BESA Schools Engagement Project on Ventilation and Air Quality.

 

Commenting on the decision to sponsor this year’s BESA Clean Air Day event, Nuaire Managing Director Meirion Richards said: “As the UK’s largest air pollution campaign, Clean Air Day provides an opportunity to focus attention on this very serious subject.  It’s important people from all walks of life understand the health risks of air pollution, but it’s also important that, as industry professionals, we look at the solutions.  BESA has been at the forefront of championing the cause of cleaner, healthier air for all and we are pleased to be supporting them on Clean Air Day”.

 

This year’s Clean Air Day focus is on transport.  With cars and vans being the biggest source of NOx pollutants, Clean Air Day is asking everyone to take action to help make travelling in cleaner and greener ways.  But when it comes to air quality within our buildings – where we spend the majority of our time – external pollutants are only one part of the problem.  Pollutant sources within our indoor environments vary hugely, from cleaning products and cooking through to furniture and even the fabric our homes are made from.  Little research has been done into indoor air pollution, compared to external pollutants, but what we do know is that good ventilation can disperse and expel indoor pollutants, as well as help prevent damp and mould from forming.  Established in 1966, Nuaire has developed a comprehensive range of ventilation solutions for the domestic, commercial, and industrial construction sectors, providing occupants with clean, healthy air.

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Natural Ventilation is a Breath of Fresh Air

Want to breathe new life into a stuffy indoor space with cost-effective natural ventilation? The answer could be to keep things simple, according to Strand Hardware, which recommends two key steps to assess requirements and identify the right solution.

Step one requires a bigger picture view: its essential to consider the building’s conditions and orientation – its size, location, positioning and wider environment. This will indicate wind velocity and direction which is needed to optimise air flow and exhaust emissions from inside the premises.

Knowing how the building is to be used, its construction and internal layout (including partitions, doors and chimneys) is also vital, along with window sizing, location, fabric and an understanding of how they function.

Budget is a primary consideration but the beauty of natural ventilation is that it can be achieved without breaking the bank. Manual systems offer the ultimate cost-effective option. Unlike integrated powered systems, they require little by way of capital investment. They are also easier to use and maintain.

Step two of the assessment requires specifics: sufficient detail to identify the products and quantities needed:

  • the number of windows requiring openers
  • window material: aluminium, timber or PVC-U construction
  • window configuration: top/hung, side/hung, bottom hung opening in or out
  • window opening width and height.
  • Window location from finished floor level

Craig Fox, Sales Director for Strand Hardware, said that manual solutions offer a cost effective way of operating windows to provide natural ventilation for new build or existing buildings.

 

“Strand’s Duoflex range is frequently installed in workplaces, offices, hospitals and educational establishments which benefit from natural ventilation.

“Providing a system that is safe and easy-to-use is essential. Health and safety requirements should be considered so that if windows are at a height, people will not be tempted to over-reach or stand on a chair in order to access them,” he said.

 

Other products may be used to optimise the solution. Building orientation and its levels of sun, shade and wind direction will determine if they are needed. For example, buildings with double aspects, a large run of windows or large glazed panels, may benefit from reflective film or blinds to prevent the ‘greenhouse effect’.

While those within a densely built environments, such as town centres with tall buildings, or premises with fewer opening windows, may require electrically driven operators, fans/filters to improve air flow and quality.

In just two simple steps, you can say goodbye to stuffy air and hello to comfort and well-being. Get ready to take a deep breath and transform your space into the ultimate sanctuary of freshness and vitality.

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 or CLICK HERE to email Strand Hardware

 

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ENVIROVENT – WHOLE HOUSE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM

 EXPANDS ITS VENTILATION RANGE WITH

WHOLE HOUSE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM

EnviroVent, one of the UK’s leading ventilation manufacturers, has launched a new MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery) range, which is Passivhaus certified*.

The Sabik 350 & 500 series has been designed to provide balanced and sustainable ventilation for new and refurbished homes, incorporating modular features, with user-friendly controllability.

Mark Isles, New Build Director at EnviroVent, said: “These high efficiency whole house ventilation systems are a major innovation in ventilation system design, as part of our commitment to helping the new build sector meet increasingly stringent ventilation and airflow requirements. The Sabik 350 & 500 Series includes modular options offering Passivhaus compliance and incorporates key features as standard, including on site unit handing configurations providing installer flexibility, in addition to optimised ventilation, good indoor air quality and reduced overall energy consumption.”

The Sabik 350 and 500 systems have significant airflow capacity of up to 414m3hr** and 601m3hr** respectively, and are suitable for handing airflow directions and drain on site to offer flexibility when it comes to ducting configurations.  These modular units incorporate a range of features as standard, including integrated relative humidity sensor, touchscreen controller and frost protection.

The Sabik 350 unit is Passivhaus certified providing that the modular preheater and enhanced ePM1 70% filter are installed. The Passivhaus concept is the only internationally recognised, performance-based energy standard in construction.

Optional features of the Sabik 350 and 500 systems include a pre-heater, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) sensor, wall spacer bracket for tight installations, and constant flow module which provides the ultimate versatility.

The units offer flexible commissioning methods to ensure easy install and commissioning which includes the use of the modular constant flow control.

Available in two sizes to suit different properties, the systems benefit from minimal noise levels thanks to reduced air leakage, as well as offering energy efficiency benefits which help to save on annual heating costs.

The range’s mechanical summer bypass function provides an improved comfort level in warmer weather and can be controlled manually or automatically.

When connected to an AirSens® sensor, the Sabik 350 and 500 systems react automatically to changes in air quality, instantly increasing the extraction rate to maintain a healthy environment when needed.

EnviroVent has been a ventilation solutions provider to UK housing for 35 years, working with developers, consultants and specifiers.  The company often works with architects and consulting engineers at early stages of design, to ensure the ventilation strategy meets Building Regulations, SAP requirements, environmental conditions or Passivhaus requirements. EnviroVent’s technical and customer service teams, area specialists and engineers deliver support and expertise at each stage of a project cycle and aftercare, integrating seamlessly with all project stakeholders.

For more information on ventilation solutions from EnviroVent, visit the website www.envirovent.com or call 0845 27 27 810.

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