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Subfloor Ventilation Solutions from Doctor Damp
Product/Service Name
Doctor Damp Home Ventilation Systems
Applications:
Frequently a building inspector or pest inspector notifies clients when there is a situation with subfloor dampness or poor subfloor ventilation that is affecting the health of the home. Even though the home may be elevated it needs subfloor ventilation it to keep it dry.
Grates have sometimes been installed in some homes that we visit, unfortunately this often does not solve the problem. In one home, grates had been placed at intervals of approx 1 metre apart, but did not improve the airflow sufficiently - this is generally the case. This is where the mechanical subfloor ventilation systems of Dr Damp comes into their own.
By elimination of a damp subfloor, situations such as dry rot and termites don’t have the conditions they need to flourish.
Advantages: When the cost of treating termite infestation is considered, with about $3-4000 to treat an average termite infestation, let alone replacing timber and gyprock, it makes keeping your house ventilated a cost-effective investment.
Dr Damp approaches a subfloor ventilation situation with a three-pronged approach. Firstly, we remove the damp air from the underfloor, secondly we force fresh air into the subfloor space to replace it, and finally (the most critical step) we create an air circulation pattern that has a drying effect. This is calculated based on air volume, so the correct amount of subfloor circulation occurs using low cost fans.