Ventilation for a container home: fresh air without the damp

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Ventilation for a container home: fresh air without the damp

A well-insulated, airtight container home keeps heat in, but it also keeps moisture in. Ventilation brings fresh air in and removes damp air, and it is essential for health and for the steel.

Why it matters

Cooking, showers and breathing all add moisture. Without a way out, it condenses on cold steel and feeds mould.

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Options

  • Extract fans. Simple and effective in kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Trickle vents. Small openings in windows for background air.
  • Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery. Brings in fresh air and reuses the warmth of the outgoing air.

Sizing

Size the fans for the room volume and the number of showers. Check the airflow rate with the installer.

Read the guide to condensation for the causes, and plan the ventilation routes in the UnedPod configurator.

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