5 Facts about ventilation in your home

Ventilation is important for many reasons, but the most important is its effect on your health. When there is good ventilation , moisture and dust are removed from the home. This doesn't happen when ventilation is inadequate. If this is the case, you may experience unpleasant health problems, such as respiratory problems. Poor ventilation also retains a lot of moisture in the home. Silverfish, mold, and dust mites love this, and they will therefore be present in the home more often.

Daily ventilation is important, but there are also times during the day or week when additional ventilation is necessary. Regular ventilation is often insufficient in these situations. This is the case when you're cooking, showering, or drying your laundry indoors on a line or rack. In these situations, temporary moisture buildup occurs, and this extra moisture must be addressed with additional ventilation.

Approximately 30 percent of Dutch homes are equipped with mechanical ventilation. This includes a large proportion of homes built after 1975. These homes have multiple valves, for example, in the bathroom, toilet, and kitchen. The ventilation level can be adjusted using a control knob. In most cases, there are three settings. If maximum ventilation is required, choose setting 3. For regular ventilation when you are at home, set the control knob to setting 2. You can use setting 1 for ventilation when you are away.

The majority of Dutch homes are not (yet) equipped with mechanical ventilation. In this case, natural ventilation is necessary. These homes are equipped with vents in several places. It is recommended to keep these open at all times. When you are home, you can leave tilt-and-turn windows slightly open for the necessary ventilation. For good airflow, it is important that doors have vents or that there is a gap of at least 1.5 centimeters under the doors.

Many people say they ventilate their homes well. When pressed, they say they open their bedroom window for half an hour every morning to "just air it out." This isn't the same as ventilation. Ventilating a room is really meant to let in some fresh air and let stale air escape. Then the window is closed, and the ventilation process ends. Ventilation continues 24/7, every day of the year.

Good ventilation is crucial for several reasons. During a building inspection, the ventilation system in your home is carefully examined. Naturally, the inspection also includes a check for moisture and mold, among other things. You'll receive a building inspection report with all findings and recommendations. This ensures clarity and prevents unexpected costs later on. Homekeur conducts these inspections professionally. Would you like more information, advice, or are you interested in scheduling an appointment? Please contact us. We're happy to assist you.

The cost of a building inspection (up to 250 m²) is only €489 including VAT. We'll conduct a comprehensive building inspection and you'll receive a building report. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and can schedule an appointment with an expert inspector right away if you wish!