While it’s usually not given a whole lot of thought, appropriate ventilation in the kitchen and bathroom is important for a variety of reasons. Most people consider this a utilitarian component of the home, but there are a surprising variety of options for both the kitchen and bathroom. Let’s look at some of the things to consider when weighing your product solutions for these areas of your home.
Kitchen
ventilation has come a long way since the old recirculation fans with wire mesh
screens or above-the-range microwave vents of yore. Nowadays, the vent fan is
either cleverly disguised in cabinetry or a central aesthetic component of the
kitchen. When locating the vent hood, be sure to consider height so that it
accomplishes two main objectives: to draw away smoke and exhaust for better
indoor air quality; but also to avoid being an obstacle while cooking at the
range. You want it to be just the right height so it works for you. We always
coordinate this detail between the client, designer, and project craftsman
onsite before installation. Also consider the strength of the motor. You want
it to be strong enough to draw the exhaust and get it out of the house, but not
too strong so as to draw too much of the conditioned air outside. This is
usually decided during the project design phase. Finally, you want the right
look so the unit appears part of the design and not just an afterthought.
Like
kitchen ventilation, bathroom ventilation has come a long way in recent years.
There are a wide variety of products to choose from, such as: standard ceiling
mounted fans (but they are much better these days), fans hidden in recessed
ceiling lights, wall mounted fans, and small fans in multiple locations with a
remote motor. These all operate in different ways and have different cost
levels, so they should be discussed as your project is being designed and
planned. We always weigh the pros and cons with our clients during design
so that they end up with the right solution. Placement of the units in the
bathroom is also important to successfully draw all of the moist air from the
bathroom to prevent mildew. This detail is always reviewed during our
pre-drywall walk-throughs with clients to make sure everything is in the right
place and to their liking. A central component of this walk-through is to make
sure that when the project is complete, everything works as intended and looks well-planned.
So there is
a lot to consider when planning kitchen and bathroom ventilation for your
remodeling project. With some careful thought and preparation, you can have practical
results and an aesthetically pleasing space.
1 comment:
The most significant thing you would like to be if you are at home is cozy. Well, think about exactly how dry air can make you inhale and exhale tough and concurrently feel stuffy.
Ron Nichols
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