Wind and floor insulation
Ventilation is required to reduce moisture levels, but can too much subfloor ventilation reduce the effectiveness of underfloor insulation? BRANZ set out to find the answer.
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By Ian Cox-Smith – 1 April 2016, Build 153
Ventilation is required to reduce moisture levels, but can too much subfloor ventilation reduce the effectiveness of underfloor insulation? BRANZ set out to find the answer.
By Stephen McNeil – 1 August 2015, Build 149
Subfloor performance plays a big part in the comfort and health of our homes. BRANZ is modelling appropriate levels of subfloor ventilation to understand what makes a healthy building.
By Stephen McNeil – 1 February 2016, Build 152, Feature article
With continuing analysis at BRANZ since the article Ventilation and subfloors in Build 149, we’re now able to shine more light on moisture accumulation in subfloor spaces.