ᐅ Ventilation: Hygienic Issues After 5-6 Years

Created on: 15 Oct 2014 07:43
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siko82
Hello everyone,
we are currently planning our solid-built house without insulation. However, we are unsure whether to install a central ventilation system. The general opinion, for example in forums, is that such a system should definitely be included in a new build. Reasons given are comfort, continuous air circulation, and so on—well known points. It is also understood that it may not be energy-efficient.
BUT: I have already spoken to one or two architects who say: definitely build without it. Their reason is that everything works fine initially, but after 5 to 6 years hygienic problems can occur despite maintenance. Based on their experience, most installed systems are eventually turned off and no longer used. Some doctors also confirm this and would not install such systems themselves. Their argument is: for prefabricated houses, yes, because necessary. For solid-built houses without insulation, no.
I am torn. On one hand, I want to stay up to date with what makes sense; on the other hand, I don’t want to install something that will be switched off after a few years anyway.
I am completely unsure now whether to choose it or not and hope to get some opinions from you!
Thank you very much in advance!
Mycraft18 Feb 2015 13:32
Well, I would now post a link to the green forum where people are struggling with exactly these problems... but I’d better not.
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Sebastian79
18 Feb 2015 13:42
Yes, because they did not insulate properly or at all – so nothing can happen there.
f-pNo18 Feb 2015 13:53
Mycraft schrieb:

There are a million variations, with a fan here, a fan there—this is especially a topic with decentralized systems in single-family homes, and mixed solutions are certainly possible... but that does not mean, conversely, that your solution is the best or the only correct one... it always depends on many different factors which system is installed and how many fans are needed...

I agree with you on that. I make absolutely no claim otherwise.
Häuslebau3r27 Feb 2015 17:08
Hm... that really looks good
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bernie
28 Feb 2015 10:04
Thank you for the photo. This way, future homeowners can get an idea of how much (actually none) dust and dirt enters the interior.

Is it relatively easy to access the vents for possible cleaning after 10 years?
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Sebastian79
28 Feb 2015 10:24
I can see dust on both fans.

But that’s not critical.