In order for the vital activity of the human body to be constantly at a high level, first of all, fresh air is needed. In the event that fogging of windows and stuffiness is observed in the house for a long time, this indicates that fresh air enters the room in very small quantities. This state of affairs can lead to sad consequences. As a rule, when building houses, natural ventilation is provided in each apartment. It is ventilation that is responsible for how air is supplied to the room.
But over the years, experts have noticed that such a system does not cope with the task at hand. It is worth paying attention to the fact that if the exhaust ventilation in the apartment does not work well, this leads to the development of fungus. Constant moisture in a room is an excellent environment for its development. It is in order to avoid its appearance that additional ventilation is created in the apartment with your own hands. To make ventilation in the house does not require special skills. The most basic knowledge in construction will be enough. You can do all the work on arranging the hood with your own hands. If necessary, you can use the services of specialists.
Checking natural ventilation
Before additional ventilation is created in the apartment, it is necessary to very carefully check how the natural ventilation of the room works. But you need to know how to do it correctly. In order to carry out this procedure, you will need a simple sheet of paper. It needs ventilation. In the event that it works well, the sheet will press tightly against its lattice. It is worth paying attention to the fact that it is strictly forbidden to check the draft of the ventilation system when using a lighted lighter. The thing is that gas can collect in the air outlet. After you bring a lighted match to the grate, an explosion may occur.
If, after checking, you are convinced that the ventilation draft is very weak, then you will first need to check it for clogging. As a rule, the exhaust ducts in apartments are not cleaned. To do this, you will need to remove the grate and carefully inspect the ventilation system shaft. If you find blockages in it, they must be removed. In the event that, after cleaning, the ventilation system also continues to work poorly, you should think about how to make the ventilation in the apartment better.
Reasons why the room is not ventilated
Each house has a built-in natural supply and exhaust system, which ensures constant air movement in the room. Such systems are usually designed so that fresh air enters the room directly through cracks in doors and window frames. And the exhaust air is removed through the hoods, which are available in the kitchen and bathroom. But nowadays, wooden window frames are being replaced by plastic ones. This prevents fresh air from entering the room.
It is also worth paying attention to the fact that geometric panels, which are increasingly sheathed in residential buildings, prevent air from entering the room. It is worth paying attention to the fact that it is the lack of fresh air that causes certain problems in the operation of ventilation systems.
Often in apartments there are problems directly with the exhaust duct. This may be due to the fact that for a long time a large deposit of grease and dirt has collected on its walls. Therefore, it is worth checking the exhaust ventilation regularly and, if necessary, cleaning it.
Renovation of ventilation
During its construction, each room is equipped with a supply and exhaust air ventilation system. It is thanks to her that constant air circulation occurs in the room. If the ventilation of the apartment is bad enough, then it can be slightly modernized. First of all, you can install additional fans and valves in the existing ventilation. Thus, you will make it a forced air exchange system.
But it is worth noting that in order to implement such changes, it is necessary to correctly install additional valves and exhaust fans in the room. Please note that in order for the ventilation of the apartment to work well, you will need to install valves in each room that will supply air to the home. An excellent place for such valves is the space that is located between the window and the battery. It is worth noting that the air that will supply the valve in this place will also warm up. The ventilation modernization scheme is very simple. To do this, you need to take the following steps:
- Initially, a hole must be made in the wall. Its diameter should be 7 centimeters. A piece of pipe along the width of the wall will need to be calculated taking into account the fact that it should protrude from the opposite side by no more than 1 centimeter. The hole must be drilled at an angle.
- When creating a hole in the wall, it is recommended to open the window slightly. Dust will be removed through it during work.
- From the street side, you will need to complete the pipe with a grate. It will protect the pipe from all kinds of debris.
- The resulting gaps between the wall and the inserted pipe will need to be foamed.
- Indoors, on a pipe that protrudes from the wall, you will need to mount a box and fill it with soundproofing material.
Thanks to the modernization of the system, the ventilation of the apartment will be much better. But this method will not solve the problems with the hood if the exhaust of the used air is not ensured. Therefore, it is recommended to install an exhaust fan in the bathroom and kitchen. Please note that the ventilation device in the apartment does not require a lot of knowledge from you.
Aggregates to help improve ventilation
Sufficient fresh air must be supplied to each room. This is primarily necessary for human health. In addition, rooms that have access to fresh air do not have fungus on the walls and moisture in the bathroom. Currently, in order for the ventilation of the apartment to be carried out better, special units are installed. It is their application that will ensure proper ventilation in the room. It is worth paying attention to the fact that at present there are several types of supply air devices. Some units are built into the wall of the room, while others are suspended. But for any device of this type, you need to create a hole in the wall.
The place where you will install the exhaust fan will need to be chosen by yourself. But, as a rule, they are installed in the immediate vicinity of the window. When buying an exhaust fan, you should pay special attention to the material from which the body of the purchased product is created. The most reliable is the case made of acrylic. To make the ventilation system work perfectly, you can use an industrial fan VN - 2. Its advantages are that it takes a small amount of energy and is perfect for hoods in apartments. The body of the device is very durable.And this suggests that there will be no problems with him for a long time. The only drawback of this device is the insignificant noise generated during operation.
Summarizing
In modern times, a large number of residents of high-rise buildings complain that the ventilation of the apartment is very weak. But not many people know what caused this problem. First of all, these are directly new technologies. For example, in apartments, instead of wooden window frames, plastic frames are built in. It is worth paying attention to the fact that they very poorly let fresh air into the room. Also, modern doors do not allow him to penetrate. Thus, the premises are completely cut off from the fresh air supply.
In order to ensure the flow of fresh air into the house and the outflow of used air, it is recommended to make additional ventilation. This does not require any special skills. There will be enough basic knowledge in construction. But before starting the arrangement of new ventilation, it is recommended to check how the natural ventilation of the room works. To do this, it is necessary to check and, if necessary, clean the ventilation shaft that is taken out into the room. You can do this yourself. Very often, the inhabitants of the apartments are the culprit for the fact that ventilation in the apartment is carried out very poorly. The point is that fume cupboards are usually not cleaned.
Today, many people sometimes do not pay attention to indoor ventilation. And this leads to the fact that the smell of dampness begins to appear in the room over time. Also, one of the signs of poor room ventilation is a black fungus on the walls. Very often it can be seen in the bathroom or kitchen. The fungus has a negative effect on the human body. Also, with poor ventilation of the room, a person may experience dizziness. Therefore, you should be very careful to ensure that there is a constant flow of fresh air in the house.
To increase the outflow of air, a small fan can be built into the ventilation of the apartment. But when buying such a device, you should pay special attention to its case, otherwise, after a short period of time, problems with ventilation may arise again. Fans with acrylic casing will be able to work for a rather long time.
