Today’s bathroom is going through a major transformation. The usual 5 by 8 bathroom with a tub and shower arrangement is losing its charm in the face of a home spa setup with exotic components, artfully put together. The ventilation is not powerful enough to control steam and moisture, so temperatures are warm to prevent mold and mildew buildup.
Innovations have added new possibilities for elegant and efficient bathrooms. These can pave the way to a bathroom that is not only beautiful and environmental, but also functional. Some of these new possibilities include advances in bathroom ventilation technology that can keep your bathrooms looking beautiful for years to come.
Ventilation of your system
Too much heat and humidity in a bathroom makes it prone to becoming a home for mold and mildew. Keeping humidity levels unchecked can cause allergies and ruin your bathroom interiors due to mold and mildew growth. Dust mites and bugs can also take up residence in your bathroom due to this conductive environment. Don’t let your bathroom become a biological project with all these critters running around, opt instead to properly ventilate your bathroom to allow for better air circulation.
There are three varieties of ventilation fans available on the market, namely bathroom, remote, and energy or heat recovery. Bathroom fans are often installed on ceilings and remove mold from the bathroom air through an outside pipe. On the other hand, remote fans are usually installed in basement attics, where convenient, and use ductwork to regulate the air. It is capable of doing it for one or several baths simultaneously.
In addition to being able to manage larger bathrooms, the multiport fan is well known for its ability to create a quiet environment. Due to the fact that the fan is installed elsewhere and away from the bathroom, little to no sound is heard while in the comfort of your bathroom.
Many modern homes often, but not always, have bathroom fans installed. However, there are some parts of the country that do not make it a standard procedure. If a bathroom already has a window, it’s already good enough as a substitute for a ventilation fan. Now imagine having to open your window on a sub-zero day just so you can have ventilation! To avoid facing such a cold situation, consider installing an actual bathroom ventilation system in your home.
It is imperative that ventilation fans are installed correctly. A common mistake builders make when installing bathroom ventilation is that they don’t pull the bathroom air out of the house but instead end up redirecting it to the attic, allowing mold to infest the house elsewhere. They have to vent outside the house, sending it back to Mother Nature.
Vents are usually placed above or near the enclosed bathing area of a toilet. When the windows are closed, the exhaust air will be exchanged for air from nearby rooms or other safer sources. Also, your bathroom doors should have a recess of at least an inch so that air can cross the threshold of the room.
It’s a given that bathroom fans turn on twenty minutes after you use the bathroom. Timers are nice additions as the fan can automatically turn off at exactly the right time. If one has a steam shower, it is advisable to make a separate installation for the steam room which can be turned on afterwards.
For bathrooms that are exactly 100 square feet, the HVI or Home Ventilation Institute recommends that the exhaust fan provide 1 CFM per square foot to properly regulate the air in the bathroom, and it should have a speed of 40 CFM. For bathrooms larger than 100 square feet, the ventilation rate should be based on the number of bathroom fixtures present. The rates are as follows: toilet – 50 CFM, shower – 50 CFM, bathtub – 50 CFM and hot tub – 100 CFM. You can install separate fans for each item in the bathroom or have an equivalent large fan for the required fees.