Staylor structures are inherently air tight due to the design of the system. Although this is a good thing in regards to heat retention, it can cause problems if moisture build up is not taken into consideration in the completed build. This can lead to problems created by condensation & damp.

Although passive ventilation can be achieved through venting warm moist air through openings in the building envelope, this also means that the heat in the air is lost along with the moisture as it is basically a hole in the building envelope. Staylor Design Associates advocate fitting mechanical ventilation systems with heat recovery to our buildings. These systems ventilate the building, removing the moisture whilst retaining up to 95% of the heat through the use of a heat exchanger in the unit itself. As well as removing the moisture the system also removes a large amount of the airborne dust particles which can cause allergies.

Depending on the design of the building, an attrium or an area of southern facing glazing can be used as a heat source alongside the system through passive solar gain, the heat from the solar gain in this area can be ducted to other parts of the building, reducing the need for use of the heating system even further.

Staylor Design Associates can supply & install the ventilation system once the building envelope is complete but before the finishes are applied internally. If you require any further information on this service then please feel free to get in touch through our contacts page