The best ventilation for windows in Ipswich, Essex and Surrey
Trickle vents provide ventilation without having to leave the window open, but conventional options spoil the appearance of window frames.
Concealed, overhead ventilation solves the problem neatly, hiding the vent in the head of the frame.
Trickle vents and building regulations
According to current regulations for existing homes, every replacement window should be equipped with trickle vents if no other background ventilation option is being installed, regardless of whether the windows being replaced already had vents.
These building control rules require rooms to have 8000mm2 vents installed. To meet this need, two-three segment windows must now include 3x2500mm2 vents in the sashes/head of the window.
Concealed trickle vents are a big improvement
Trickle vents are normally fitted to the top horizontal window frame member (or head jamb). They maintain a minimum of ventilation to preventing condensation and keep air fresh.
But the last thing you want is for a trickle vent to spoil the look of your newly installed windows. Our system simply hides the external trickle vent into the head of the outer frame, concealing it to provide a significantly enhanced finish.
This feature is available on most of our uPVC products and ensures full compliance with all current legislation without compromising the appearance of your new windows.
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Vital ventilation for your windows and your home
You may not even notice that your existing windows feature trickle vents. However, they provide vital ventilation, allowing healthy air to circulate into the room and polluted air to be eliminated from entering. Fitted to the top horizontal window frame, they ensure the air inside of your home is fresh and not contaminated. Trickle vents are also perfect for preventing condensation, which can build up on the inside of windows and create humidity in the home as well as damp and mould.
Concealed overhead ventilation for your new windows
The last thing you want is for a trickle vent to spoil the aesthetics of your newly installed windows. We understand that having numerous external vent canopies can adversely affect the appearance of your windows and, consequently, your property's overall look, which is why we have worked with our suppliers to offer a concealed overhead vent system. Our system seamlessly integrates the external trickle vent into the head of the outer frame, concealing it to provide a significantly enhanced finish.
This feature is available on most of our uPVC products and ensures full compliance with all current legislation without compromising the appearance of your new windows.
Trickle vent regulations
New regulation guidelines were enforced in 2022 for existing homes, mandating that every replacement window should be equipped with trickle vents if no other background ventilation option is being installed, regardless of whether the windows being replaced already had vents. If you are considering replacing or upgrading the windows in your home, there's no need to worry. We can offer the ideal solution to meet your needs.
What the trickle vent regulations mean?
The latest building control rules have introduced a new requirement for almost all habitable rooms to have 8000mm2 vents installed. To meet this regulation, two-three segment windows must now include 3x2500mm2 vents in the sashes/head of the window, ensuring sufficient ventilation in every home. This is achieved through trickle vents located in the upper frame of the windows.
Secure the future of your windows and home with the addition of trickle vents
Upgrading your windows is a great way of helping to enhance the value of your property. Nonetheless, neglecting to incorporate trickle vents into your new windows could potentially impact the sale of your home. Any windows installed will have to comply with the new trickle vent regulations. To ensure compliance with regulations, obtaining a completion certificate verifying that the windows adhere to the required standards will be necessary.
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