Why ventilate my sub floor area?
Ventilation of the sub floor region is important to remove or prevent the build up of damp, mould and fungi; and provide you with a healthier living environment.
Mould and Asthma
Poor air quality can make asthma worse. One of the most common causes of asthma, allergies and sinus conditions is bacteria, which grows from moulds, fungi and mildew. Clean your house thoroughly and regularly to prevent growth of mould but also remember the often forgotten sub floor may be the source of the problem and is worth investigating.
More information can be found at the Asthma Australia About Asthma page.
Termites and Sub Floors
Ventilation is also vital in minimising the opportunity for timber pests such as termites to establish themselves within your house. Termites are attracted to damp and poor sub floor ventilation may cause conditions that attract termites to a building and cause damage to wall framing as shown below. Ventilation is a simple step to make your home less susceptible to termite attack and wood rot, which can be very expensive to treat and repair.
In the event termite treatment is required, it is important that it be performed by licensed professionals. Please visit our other website Livermore Pest Control for more information.
Do I have a problem in my Sub Floor?
If you are unsure if you require ventilation, please give us a call. We can visit your home and if any work is required, provide you with an obligation free quote, or some advice on how to make your existing vents work more efficiently. As Sydney's longest established company installing vents for improving ventilation to sub floor areas, we have a wide variety of systems to deal with almost any situation.
