Ventilation in garages, sheds and workshops
Garages, sheds and workshops, particularly those where dust, particles or sprays float around, may require extra ventilation to ensure your safety.
Work areas may require...
BCA ventilation requirements
Ventilation requirements exist in Australia to help prevent the likelihood of 'sick building syndrome'. These need to be carefully addressed when building a home...
Ventilation regulations
While not as regulated as air conditioning or heating, there are specific Australian Standards that you (and your builder) need to be aware of...
Efficient ventilation methods
The most effective ways to heat and cool your home are still with air conditioners and coolers - but carefully controlling ventilation can often...
Energy efficient ventilation
A well-designed ventilation system, natural or powered, can help make your home far more energy efficient. Ventilation needn't work against your cooling and heating...
Indoor air quality
The most important reason to ensure that your home is properly ventilated is to ensure that the quality of the air is not making...
Heat, humidity and ventilation
Effective ventilation can make a big difference to houses in hot and humid environments. Find out how best to use ventilation to deal with...
House design and orientation
The best things you can do to make sure your house is effectively ventilated are to think carefully about air flow at the design...
Exhaust fans: size, speed and throughput
The size and speed of an exhaust fan can have an impact on its performance, but to choose a fan you also need to...
Position and aperture size of vents
Where your vents and windows are located and how big they are both play a vital role in how much air is allowed to...