Garage

It is important to prevent danger from carbon monoxide, explosive, toxic or flammable substances. It is also essential to ensure sufficient fresh air supply. Therefore, a combination of an exhaust fan and a supply air system is recommended.

A passive supply air system such as AirOnova is the ideal solution here. Built into a simple wall breakthrough, it provides over filters to protect against dust, allergens and pesky insects. In addition, noise from outside is minimized by a silencer.

Single-pipe ventilation systems with humidity sensor are ideal for these tasks. They provide efficient ventilation in the event of momentarily high humidity and activate automatically in normal operation via a sensor above a certain humidity threshold. This saves energy and protects against moisture and mold growth.

In this case, a powerful fan box is the ideal solution, which simultaneously extracts air at several points and brings it outside via poppet valves installed in a central exhaust pipe running across the basement. Dry fresh air enters the basement from outside via a second fan box, a central supply air pipe and poppet valves in the reverse direction. A control system ensures that the ventilation is only activated when ventilation conditions are optimal.

Depending on whether axial fan, centrifugal fan or single-pipe fan, the mounting options are variable. Axial flow fans such as the Limax are typically installed in straight short ducts, such as a bathroom or toilet vent, that pass directly through the exterior wall. Centrifugal fans are also installed directly in the pipe run and are also suitable for longer pipes. However, depending on the structural situation, fire protection elements must be installed separately.

The most flexible is the Limodor single-pipe ventilation system. The fans can be installed as flush-mounted and surface-mounted variants, in and on walls or on the ceiling. They cover all areas of application in the house and also work as central exhaust in the attic, as individual fans, groups or in combination with other ventilation elements.

Sometimes central ventilation is optimal. For example, if it can be planned from scratch for the entire living area in a new building with maximum efficiency. Or as basement ventilation, where a smart control system ensures condensation, mold growth and typical musty basement odors for the entire basement floor under sensor control.

A decentralized living space ventilation system with heat recovery is often ideal for renovations. It is ideal for retrofitting small apartments, offices or bedrooms, for example, where installation costs are manageable. In addition, these systems are very quiet and extremely energy efficient.

Sometimes, however, single units in only some rooms such as toilets, bathrooms, wellness rooms, utility rooms or garages are the best solution. Control modules allow the fans to be optimally adapted to the task at hand and automated. Combined with properly executed window ventilation in the rest of the apartment, this creates an inexpensive, yet energy-saving and comfortable solution.

The advantages and disadvantages, and then the appropriate system selection, are best made together with the architect or builder and the installer who will plan and implement the ventilation design.