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Bathroom Ventilation
Ventilating a Bathroom is Important for
Preventing Mold, Mildew and Moisture Damage
By Mark J. Donovan
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The lack of proper bathroom
ventilation ultimately leads to mold and mildew damage in the bathroom. Also,
mold and mildew growth expose your family to health risks. In addition to the
mold and mildew concerns, an unventilated bathroom also presents other problems
such as harboring unpleasant odors and dampness. In situations where bathrooms
include wallpaper, the dampness can actually cause the wallpaper to literally
peel away from the walls.
Bathroom
Ventilation Options
The most common methods of bathroom
ventilation include a bathroom exhaust fan, and a window.
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Bathroom exhaust fans are available in a plethora of styles
and sizes with various air movement capacities expressed in linear feet per
minute. Bathroom ceiling fans also are available with built in lights to
provide overhead lighting. Make sure to select a bathroom ceiling fan that
is appropriate for your size bathroom.
It is imperative to vent a bathroom ceiling fan to the outside of the home,
be it via the roof or the side of the home. |
Photo By Mark Donovan |
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Venting a bathroom exhaust fan to
an attic is insufficient, as it will inevitably lead to moisture problems in
the attic. So when purchasing a bathroom ceiling fan also make sure to pick
up a bathroom exhaust fan vent and associated ductwork. Also, when
installing the bathroom exhaust fan and duct work, minimize the turns in the
ductwork so that moist air can quickly and easily exit the bathroom. By
minimizing the number of bends in the ductwork the risk of condensation and
corrosion in the ductwork are reduced.
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Once a bathroom ceiling fan has been installed it should be maintained every 6
months or so to remove dust build up. Dust build up can trap moisture and cause
damage to the fan. Make sure power is turned off to the bathroom exhaust fan
before cleaning it.
In addition to a bathroom ceiling fan, the inclusion of a bathroom window in the
design of a bathroom floorplan is also a smart choice. Besides providing another
means of ventilating a bathroom, a bathroom window also lets in sunlight that
can help to retard the growth of mold and mildew.
So make sure there is proper bathroom ventilation in your bathroom. Your home,
as well as your family, will appreciate the benefits of it.
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