Shower ventilation
Showers and bathrooms are classified as wet rooms. The best indicators of air humidity for humans are from 45 to 65 percent. High humidity leads to a deterioration in well-being, the appearance of mold and mildew on the walls, deterioration of the finish and the structures themselves.
Poor ventilation in shower rooms is indicated by heavy, rotten air.
Features of shower ventilation
As a rule, in multi-storey buildings, shower rooms are ventilated by natural traction. Its intensity is in no way controlled by residents and often does not work at all. Affects the quality of ventilation in showers and the weather.
A simple way to equip powerful and efficient shower room ventilation is to install a fan in the exhaust shaft.
The fan forcibly draws humid air out of the room through the ventilation duct system at home. The fan turns on when necessary, which significantly reduces energy consumption.
It is possible to automate the ventilation system of shower rooms somewhat by purchasing a fan equipped with a humidity sensor. Such a device turns on automatically as soon as the humidity exceeds a certain level. You should not chase the most powerful fans. The power is selected based on the area of the shower.
If the fan is too strong, it can disrupt the general movement of air through the ventilation ducts of nearby apartments.
To ensure convection of air masses, an inflow of air is also required instead of the extracted one. Therefore, under the door to bathroom you need to leave a gap or make holes in the bottom of it. Most often, these measures are sufficient to normalize room humidity and create comfortable conditions. Otherwise, you can also install a dehumidifier.
Ventilation of sealed shower enclosures
Many pressurized cabins have factory built-in shower enclosure ventilation that is insufficient for efficient steam extraction. The cheapest option for additional ventilation of shower cabins is an exhaust valve. If too much steam accumulates in the booth, the valve opens and releases excess steam. As soon as the pressure inside and outside is equalized, it closes. The scheme of action of a shower exhaust valve is similar to the operation of valves in plastic windows. But if the bathroom, where the shower is located, is not equipped with good ventilation, the system will not work.
