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Background Ventilation
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Keeping Your Home Fresh, Healthy, and Compliant
Background ventilation is essential for good indoor air quality and to meet UK Building Regulations. At Armeec Ltd, we provide expert background ventilation services across Manchester, ensuring your property gets the right airflow without wasting energy. Whether you’re working on a new build, a refurbishment, or just want to improve air quality, our service is simple, compliant, and designed to suit your project. We help architects, builders, and homeowners across Manchester get it right the first time.
What is Background Ventilation?
Background ventilation refers to a controlled, consistent flow of fresh air into a building to replace stale indoor air. It is often achieved through trickle vents in windows or other small openings in the building fabric. This passive ventilation method helps reduce condensation, mould, and indoor pollutants while maintaining a healthy and comfortable living space. According to Part F of the UK Building Regulations, background ventilation is a legal requirement in many domestic buildings. The right airflow rate depends on the size and layout of the property, and our job is to ensure your home meets these standards with minimal fuss.
Why Is Background Ventilation Important?
- Keeps indoor air fresh and removes moisture.
- Helps prevent mould and damp issues.
- Ensures a healthy indoor environment for residents.
- Complies with UK Building Regulations (Part F).
- Reduces risk of respiratory problems due to poor air quality.
- Supports energy efficiency by balancing ventilation with insulation.
How We Help You
- Professional ventilation assessment tailored to your home.
- Calculations to determine the right airflow rates.
- Advice on suitable trickle vent or grille sizes and locations.
- Full documentation to support Building Control submissions.
- Recommendations that balance comfort, health, and energy savings.
- Ongoing support before, during, and after the project.
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- Energy Statement
- Water Efficiency Calculations
- Overheating Assessments
- SBEM Calculations
- U-Value Calculations
- PSI Value
- Overglazed Extension Calculations
- SAP Calculation
- New Build Domestic EPC
- New Build Commercial EPC
- Diagnostic Air Leakage Testing
- Diagnostic Smoke Testing
- Retrofit Air Leakage Testing
- Passive House Air Leakage Testing
- Ventilation Flow Rate Commissioning
- Sound Insulation Testing
- Smoke Shaft Air Leakage Testing
- Smart HTC
- Background Ventilation
Book Your Background Ventilation Assessment in Manchester Today!
Why Do We Succeed
How We Provide Our Services
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You tell us about your property and plans. We’ll advise what info we need and how we’ll approach your background ventilation needs.
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We examine your floor plans and room types to determine where and how much background ventilation is needed.
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We calculate the airflow rates required and recommend vent sizes and positions to meet the regulations effectively.
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We send you a full report with all ventilation rates and layout suggestions, ready to present to Building Control or use during installation.
Why Choose Us!
Local Knowledge That Works
Based in Manchester, we know the local climate, housing styles, and council requirements, so you get ventilation solutions that really work for your property.
Simple, Straightforward Process
We cut the jargon and focus on what matters: making sure your home gets the airflow it needs while keeping things as stress-free and straightforward as possible.
Trusted by Builders and Homeowners
Whether you’re a homeowner, builder, or architect, we’ve supported hundreds of projects with expert ventilation advice and reliable documentation.
Fully Compliant Solutions
All our recommendations and calculations meet the requirements of Part F of the Building Regulations, ensuring your project passes inspection.
Fast Turnaround Times
We understand deadlines. That’s why we aim to deliver our assessments and reports quickly, often within 2–3 working days from receiving all required details.
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Promotes Sustainability
Reduces energy consumption, contributing to environmental conservation efforts.