Ventilation (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards

Circulating & replacing air within a building

Measures how often room air is completely replaced per hour

$0.5$ to $1.5$ per hour

Natural & mechanical with heat recovery

Wet/humid areas: bathrooms & kitchens

Quick pollutant/moisture removal via open windows/doors

Wind & temperature differences

Excessive warm air loss, increases heating costs & draughts

Mould, condensation, poor air quality, pollutant build-up

Odours, aerosols, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, radon