Importance of MVHR Filters Maintenance Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) works by recovering heat from extracted air that would normally be expelled into the atmosphere and transferring this heat to fresh air being drawn into the property via a heat exchanger. A key part of this process is by having filters. Filtering the air…
Possibility of Prosecution The new part F regulations will come into force in mid-June and people are talking about the possibility of prosecution. We are told that more building inspectors are being recruited and new rules will bring scrutiny. But, does that lead to prosecution? Or is there a much bigger risk to your business?…
Can we avoid the changes to the Building Regulations and Window Vents? When the updated building regulations Part F Ventilation comes into effect, there will be big changes in June. We know we operate in an industry that has a “pirate” element who have rarely worried about the details of the building regulations and often…
MVHR Servicing & Maintenance Package Brookvent offers MVHR servicing and maintenance packages for not only Private Homeowners, but Housing Associations and Property Management Agents. Routine servicing plays an important role in keeping your MVHR system running efficiently and effectively to…
Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) for Prefab and Traditional Construction We know that indoor air quality and mechanical ventilation are crucial in any form of residential construction. Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery systems are not only energy/cost-saving, but they are adaptable, much like the construction industry in general. Taking the assembly of a complex area of…
Correct Sizing of an MVHR System The importance of correctly sizing an MVHR unit cannot be understated when designing an MVHR system. Whoever specifies or designs the ventilation system must know how to do so correctly and understand the importance of their choice. Correct MVHR unit selection goes hand in hand with good ducting design…
Retrofit Ventilation Solutions Indoor air quality has never been more important. The average person spends the majority of a 24-hour period within their house yet how many of us consider the air that we breath during this time?, This is why retrofit ventilation solutions could help improve the indoor quality in your home. What…
The Incredible Art of Acoustic Ventilation Building technology has been advancing over the years, especially regarding energy efficiency and the ability to retain the warmth we pay so much to create. Window design has been a key part of this advance and we have seen many worthwhile improvements. Double glazed units and the thermal performance…
Mechanical specifications are getting more and more stringent. And rightly so! One of the key factors when selecting an MVHR, or in fact any Mechanical Ventilation System, is to ensure when in operation it is compliant. Typically, this is outlined in a specification, there will be a defined NR or dB rating the system…
Residential Ventilation Maintenance Residential ventilation maintenance is so important for many reasons. Firstly you want the ventilation unit to operate at its full capacity for the property, but also the overall health of a person. To help provide good indoor air quality to homes, ventilation systems need to be cleaned and maintained. We would recommend…
Residential Ventilation Ducting Systems When designing and installing residential ventilation systems the ducting chosen can have a big impact on how the system performs overall. It is essential to select an appropriate ducting system that will suit the layout of the building, the service area available, and the unit it is connected to. Numbers? There…
“Thank you for small beginnings” In 1984 Billy Divers started a ventilation business called Brookvent. He could see that there was a need for quality vents for the window and construction industry. Based in a small unit beside a brook, Billy started with an idea that became a successful international company. Today staff, management and…
