August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / HVAC
With our homes becoming ever more airtight, and ventilation equivalently hi-tech,take a step back in time and discover how naturally free resources and good house design principles can offer the best supply of fresh air. Before Building Regulations called for increasingly airtight houses and mechanical ventilation became the norm, people kept cool, fresh air in [...]
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How to Solve Condensation
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / HVAC
Condensation is a problem in both period properties and newer homes, but what causes it and what can be done to prevent it? What is Condensation? The air contains moisture. The temperature of the air determines how much moisture it can hold, and warm air contains more moisture than cold air. When warm, moist […]
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A Guide to Ventilation
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / Guide
Bringing in fresh air – while ideally adding to the overall heat supply in the process – is clearly desirable. How to choose the right system In the pursuit of higher efficiency in our homes, there are two elements that need to be controlled: insulation and airtightness. Building Regulations currently requires an airtightness of 5m3/m2/hr@50pa, which is approximately half […]
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Passive Ventilation
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / HVAC
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How to Choose Heat Pumps
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / HVAC
Heat pumps require specialist installation and expertise to get right — but when they receive both, they tick all the boxes Heat pumps are now a long-established technology in the Canada. The general level of understanding on the part of the installers and wider industry has come on in leaps and bounds in recent […]
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A Guide to Airtightness
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / Guide
It’s a key ingredient in creating an energy-efficient home with low heat demand, but what exactly does ‘airtightness’ mean in practice? Tips for achieving an airtight home Airtightness is a word oft bounded about when it comes to building a new home. But what does ‘airtightness’ actually mean and how do you go about creating […]
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A Guide to Insulation
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / Guide
Find all of the information and advice you need to insulate your home Find all of the information and advice you need to insulate your home Whether self building or renovating, the thermal efficiency of your home should be a prime concern — both for environmental reasons and the savings you could make on […]
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Structural Problems in Walls
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / Renovation
How structural movement can affect old homes — and why subsidence may not be the deal-breaker you think For a guide to repairing brickwork and render, read more here. In this article you will find information on structural issues including: Subsidence Subsidence solutions Bulging and leaning walls Cracks in main walls Much of the charm of […]
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Repairing Walls: Brickwork and Render
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / Renovation
The causes and effects of damp, damaged brickwork and render — and the solutions The main walls of a house perform two key functions: they hold up the building and keep the weather where it belongs on the outside. So if a survey flags up issues such as cracking or damp, the instinctive reaction is to […]
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Timber Decay
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / Renovation
The presence of wet or dry rot – not to mention wood beetle – can set alarm bells ringing for most renovators. How to get to the bottom of timber decay, and why eradicating damp is key Most homeowners have heard horror stories about dry rot. But there is more than one type of fungal […]
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Causes of Damp
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / Renovation
Damp is simply an excess of moisture that can’t escape. Dealing with it requires a methodical approach to solving both the obvious and hidden causes All houses, whatever their age, contain moisture. It will be present in the building materials used and the air within the home. The natural tendency of moisture is to spread […]
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