window trickle vents / airbricks
When I put the windows in my extension they are specified as PVCu with
trickle vents as is usual. But am I correct in thinking that I can provide airbricks or other "controllable ventilation" to the same equivalent ventilation, and omit the window trickle vents ? Thanks, Simon. |
window trickle vents / airbricks
IIRC the relevant approved doc says yes, though I think it refers to
it in the context of renovations and conversions. |
window trickle vents / airbricks
sm_jamieson wrote:
When I put the windows in my extension they are specified as PVCu with trickle vents as is usual. But am I correct in thinking that I can provide airbricks or other "controllable ventilation" to the same equivalent ventilation, and omit the window trickle vents ? You can also use windows that have the two position locking handles that allow them to be closed and locked but slightly ajar. (I was unsure when doing my loft, so specced the trickle vents as well even though the supplier thought the handles alone would be ok. The BCO later confirmed that he was happy with either) -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
window trickle vents / airbricks
sm_jamieson wrote:
When I put the windows in my extension they are specified as PVCu with trickle vents as is usual. But am I correct in thinking that I can provide airbricks or other "controllable ventilation" to the same equivalent ventilation, and omit the window trickle vents ? Thanks, Simon. Yes. |
window trickle vents / airbricks
John Rumm wrote:
sm_jamieson wrote: When I put the windows in my extension they are specified as PVCu with trickle vents as is usual. But am I correct in thinking that I can provide airbricks or other "controllable ventilation" to the same equivalent ventilation, and omit the window trickle vents ? You can also use windows that have the two position locking handles that allow them to be closed and locked but slightly ajar. (I was unsure when doing my loft, so specced the trickle vents as well even though the supplier thought the handles alone would be ok. The BCO later confirmed that he was happy with either) Beware of that one. I still haven't resolbved it with the BCO who considers thaey are insecure, and therefore do not meet building regulations. |
window trickle vents / airbricks
IIRC... Approved doc warns that they may be a security issue and that extra consideration may be required in ground floor locations. Certainly doesn't say they fail to meet regs. |
window trickle vents / airbricks
On 18 Jul, 19:27, " wrote:
IIRC... Approved doc warns that they may be a security issue and that extra consideration may be required in ground floor locations. Certainly doesn't say they fail to meet regs. Downstairs windows with a small top light that can be locked ajar would probably be fine then. Simon. |
window trickle vents / airbricks
wrote:
IIRC... Approved doc warns that they may be a security issue and that extra consideration may be required in ground floor locations. Certainly doesn't say they fail to meet regs. Might be worth noting my BCO had no objection, but they were two storeys up! -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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