The results of condensation in a building can be reduced by a combination of measures: heating, correct insulation and properly sited ventilation. However, controlled mechanical ventilation removes moisture-laden air at source before it can condense, creating background level ventilation throughout the dwelling.

The Building Regulations for the United Kingdom require mechanical ventilation in all moisture-generating areas to remove humid air and odours from shower rooms, bathrooms, toilets, kitchens and utility rooms.

The regulations are to ensure that humidity is removed at source before it is able to migrate causing damage to colder parts of the dwelling. Vent-Axia manufacture a range of domestic fans for kitchens, utility rooms, bathrooms, toilets and shower rooms designed to meet the Building Regulations and help keep condensation under control.

Vent-Axia can also supply a range of humidity controllers specifically designed for kitchens and bathrooms to maintain a totally automatic, condensation-controlled environment. Humidity controllers can either be mounted separately or contained within the fan, both being convenient and easy to install.