Ventilation

Ventilation is an important part of a healthy building environment with research suggesting you are more at risk of catching an illness in a poorly ventilated room compared to one which is well-ventilated. Ventilation brings outside air into buildings and removes stale air, diluting pathogens in the process. Hence, poorly ventilated areas increase the risk of transmission of airborne bacteria particles which is why the HSE advocate ventilation as a key preventative measure of the spread of viruses indoors.

As we continue to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic and workplaces begin to reopen ventilation is more important than ever and plays a vital role in this process.

The rate of supply of outdoor air into buildings should be maximised, especially in poorly ventilated areas, which will help dilute and remove airborne contaminants exhausting them to the outside and reduce the risk of them becoming deposited on surfaces or being inhaled by occupants.

Natural ventilation is an easy option which relies on passive air flow through open windows, doors and vents, but this is not always possible especially for offices, public areas and large buildings where mechanical ventilation solutions will be required instead.

Mechanical ventilation offers a means of bringing air into buildings by mechanical means, e.g. fans and ducts where air is moved through ductwork to deliver outside air into buildings.

Areas that are occupied without any obvious ventilation strategy are a significant risk and the ventilation provision should be addressed. Without adequate ventilation these areas should not be used other than for very short durations.

Contact us today for details on how to improve the air quality in your building. We are able to offer a range of solutions to cover all businesses.