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Information Paper 12/00 Positive input ventilation in dwellings
Publication Year
2000
Document Status
Current
Abstract
In positive input ventilation systems 'fresh' air is supplied by a fan into a dwelling from the roof space. They were originally developed in the 1970s to deal with condensation without adversely affecting the operation of open-flued combustion appliances. There is considerable anecdotal evidence that such systems can improve indoor humidity conditions but there have been few measurements of performance. This paper summarises the results from performance measurements made in a test house and in 15 occupied dwellings.
Author
Stephen, R. K.
ISBN
9781860813870
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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