The Best Window Styles For Natural Ventilation
Windows not only offer natural light and protection from the elements, but they also offer ventilation for our homes and are an essential part of keeping our living spaces healthy and comfortable.
What Is The Risk Of Poor Ventilation?
Poor ventilation leads to a build-up of pollutants. These can develop into mould and condensation, which poses a serious risk to both human health and the fabric of the home.
Mould can have a particular impact on the elderly and the very young, as well as on anyone with lung conditions such as asthma. As well as the risk to health, this type of mould can also damage your home, leading to wood rot and fabric flaws. Plus, it can spoil insulation.
The Best Way To Ventilate A House
The best way to ventilate your home is with a clever choice of windows. Here at Alpha Screens & Glass, we have over 40 years of experience in helping Sunshine Coast residents choose the best way to ventilate their homes, and we’re confident we can find the very best solution for your needs. The goal is to reduce the presence of stagnant air and improve the flow of clean, fresh air throughout your home.
The Best Window Styles For Natural Ventilation
Obviously, your window choice will be somewhat governed by the design and style of your home. However, if you have a few options to choose from, it pays to have a bit of inside knowledge, so here are our three favourite windows for great ventilation.
1. Sliding windows
These are one of Australia’s most popular window designs. They’re great if there’s limited space and work in indoor or outdoor home zones. In terms of ventilation, half of the window space can be opened, which means lots of lovely fresh air can flow freely. It’s easy to keep unwanted intruders at bay too with top-notch security screen systems.
2. Double-hung windows
Double hung windows offer a gorgeous traditional look with superb ventilation. Air flows through both the top and bottom of the window, which creates natural convection, so hot air rises out and cool air flows in. You can pop either security screens or insect screens on the outer face too.
This type of window is a great way to marry superb ventilation with top-quality protection from the elements. They can be opened up to 95% off the way, and the wide-angle style means you can direct the ventilation as you please. If you have this type of window on higher floors of your home, you can fit a restrictor for safety, without too much compromise to the airflow.
Get in touch
At Alpha Screens & Glass, we understand that choosing new windows needs time and care, and we’re always happy to answer any questions. You can pop in to see us at our Warana office, give us a call on (07) 5493 9875 or just fill out our contact form and our team will get back to you.