Which walls we put vents in ?

dnme

Dear all,

We are adding wall vents to an 80's bungalow. When I walked around the property on Sunday, it got me thinking, which walls should we put the vents in ? as in should we put the vents in north, south, east or west facing walls ?

Is there any preference? Is one wall better than another when it comes to reducing excessive drafts or wind noise? Does it even matter ? What height should the vent be ?

Thank you for any response

Sleeper12

dnme wrote:

We are adding wall vents to an 80's bungalow. When I walked around the property on Sunday, it got me thinking, which walls should we put the vents in ? as in should we put the vents in north, south, east or west facing walls ?

One vent per room. That's all that matters

Calahonda52

Have you considered other ventilation options?
Have you considered mech extract for wet rooms
If you have choice keep away from road facing walls

Sleeper12

Calahonda52 wrote:

Have you considered other ventilation options? Have you considered mech extract for wet rooms If you have choice keep away from road facing walls

What is mech extract? Its a new one on me

dnme

Calahonda52 wrote: »

If you have choice keep away from road facing walls

Great tip, many thanks

Calahonda52

Sleeper12 wrote: »

What is mech extract? Its a new one on me

Mechanical such as MHRV, DCV, etc, seems a pity to swiss cheese it if he say refurbing

M.T.D

Even if not putting in a HRV system, I would go for ceiling vents connected to roof tile vents. Using extractor fans in the bathroom/s. No holes in walls and would possibly make the upgrade to HRV easier at a later date.