Importance of Installing Adequate Ventilation System

Condensation is one of the major problems faced by homeowners living in Sydney. If condensation builds up in your home, it will automatically cause cosmetic and structural damage. If ventilation is very poor then condensation can damage the integrity of wooden supporting structures like a door, windows, and even subfloor. The cost of repairing such damage can be exorbitant that is why it is better to go with subfloor ventilation Sydney. Subfloor ventilation provides and an additional outlet for humid air, that prevents it from getting a chance to cool too rapidly and create condensation thus limiting the moisture and foul smell. Moreover, a gas named radon is produced in the subfloors which cannot be seen but is extremely detrimental to human health. Subfloor ventilation will help prevent a buildup of radon gas and will keep you and your family safe from this invisible killer.

Simply having air ducts allowing air into and out of the subfloor is not enough, and you need the help of fans that help speed the process along. These fans will aid in expelling the moist stale air and replacing it with clean air from outside the building. Other forms of floor ventilation involve placement of two fans on either side of the building to draw in the fresh air and to expel the moist air out of the building.

Apart from having proper ventilation, it is also important to contact a professional company for doing the job because if you hire any amateurs there are chances that they might ruin the already ruined place. However, the professionals have all sorts of equipment and knowledge on how to ventilate the subfloor without damaging it further. For the selection of a reputed company, you can take the help of the internet and can do a bit of research by visiting their websites. After that, you can compare and choose the best or the one which suits your budget.

The benefits of subfloor ventilation:

Limits Mould Growth

Molds need damp conditions to grow. When these are growing in the subfloor of your home they can cause health problems, such as triggering respiratory reactions in people. These can include sneezing, coughing, asthma, allergic reactions, wheezing, and congestion. Molds pose a more serious risk if a person’s immune system is weak. Adequate subfloor ventilation will reduce the dampness in the air under your home will limit any mold growth and create conditions that are unfavorable for mold growth.

Limit Structural Damage

A damp subfloor can lead to structural damage. The moisture in the air can start normally healthy timbers on a path to rot and decay. Good ventilation helps to ensure the normal, healthy timbers used to build your home, stay strong and healthy, not decayed.

Termite Protection

Termites are common timber pests. They are attracted to damp conditions such as those caused by poor floor ventilation. The risk is increased where timbers have already started to rot or decay. That is termite heaven and householder hell. Good ventilation, such as from a fan and extraction system, ensures your home is less susceptible to attack from termites.

Cost

It is impossible to determine the long term cost of health issues – especially if you consider the fact that allergies can have a significant impact on children’s performance at school. Everyone does know that the cost of termite treatment and potential structural repair can be high and can be a huge burden to householders. This is especially true when insurance does not cover termite damage. By comparison, the cost of good subfloor ventilation Sydney is minimal.

Zenith Remedial are experts in Rising Damp & Subfloor Ventilation. Serving All Of Sydney and Surounds. Call the team today on 1300 314 113