ᐅ Costs of Ventilation

Created on: 29 Oct 2012 17:27
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roxane
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roxane
29 Oct 2012 17:27
Hello everyone,

I am planning to build a house, 12 by 10 meters (39 by 33 feet), with a basement, ground floor, and first floor. Later, I plan to create two apartments in the basement and first floor to rent out.

I have been reading a lot about ventilation, which is essential nowadays.

Which ventilation method do you recommend? Should I have separate systems for all three levels or one combined system (considering cost efficiency)?

What is the cost of a controlled residential ventilation system for 360 m² (3,875 ft²)?

Which materials are the best?

Do I need to provide holes for the ducts?

Thank you in advance.
roxane
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moodys
1 Nov 2012 16:04
Hello Roxane,
personally, I would recommend a central ventilation system. For the mentioned size of 360 m² (3,875 ft²), a unit with a capacity of about 500 m³/h (295 cfm) is suitable. The unit price is around 3,000 €, and with the components and ducts, the total cost is approximately 8,000 €.
The ventilation ducts should ideally be routed centrally in a shaft or in a drywall construction that runs through the floors, penetrating the ceilings.
The ceilings can either have openings for the ceiling vents pre-made (simple) at the concrete plant or be drilled later using core drilling (more complex).