November 11, 2016
Continuing our series of radon information blogs for UK Radon Awareness Week 2016, today we answer some of the most common questions about positive pressure systems. Q: What is a positive pressure system? A: A positive pressure system is used to reduce radon levels in buildings. It involves a special fan being installed, either within […]
Tags: PIV, Positive Input Ventilation, Positive Pressure Unit, Radon, Radon mitigation, Radon Week
October 23, 2012
A new report published by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has looked at the effects that climate change and strategies to combat it are having on human health. In a bid to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency, modern buildings are designed to be much more air-tight that in the past. At the same time, […]
Tags: Air Quality, Carbon Reduction, Climate Change, Condensation, Energy Efficient Measures, Home Radon Tests, HPA, Insulation for Old Buildings, Mould, Positive Input Ventilation, Positive Pressure, Radon, Solid Wall Insulation, Thermalogix
February 29, 2012
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) recently gave its support to the Radon Tee World Trek, an international campaign promoting awareness of the naturally occurring radioactive gas, radon. BRE, which recently celebrated its 90th birthday and has been at the forefront of the practical aspects of radon for over 20 years, is an independent and impartial […]
Tags: BRE, BRE Radon Advice, Chipping Norton, Chris Scivyer, HPA Radon Advice, Positive Input Ventilation, Positive Pressure, Radon Gas, Radon Remediation, Radon Sump, Radon Tee, Radon Testing
September 14, 2011
Question: When is damp not damp? Answer: When it is condensation As the time of year known as ‘condensation season’ approaches, many homeowners may begin to worry about apparent damp problems in their properties. Windows & frames usually get cold, so are prone to condensation and resulting mould growth In a building, “damp” refers to […]
Tags: Air Quality, Condensation, Damp, Mould, Positive Input Ventilation
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