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The ingredients that make up a good subfloor ventilation system

Sub Floor Ventilation

The ingredients that make up a good Subfloor Ventilation Systems is the thought that went into its formulation, which was never a hurried process. Then Solarfan took it to the next level early in 1970's when it went into research and development (R&D) mode, before it was release into the market place. Aesthetics, longevity projections, performance, installation ease, shook up in the Sub Floor Ventilation industry at that time by the introduction of its new product, as there was nothing like it prior to this. It changed how Subfloor Ventilation systems looked and the way that Subfloor Ventilation design and installations were carried out.

Aesthetics & Design
When Envirofan Subfloor Ventilation Systems took over where Solarfan left off in 2001 it was viewed as a product ahead of its time in Sub Floor Ventilation systems. There was no resemblance of anything quite like it as shown in the picture on the top left. This sent a message to the Subfloor Ventilation industry of how with the introduction of this new product back then, can change things for the better in reducing the use of flexible ducting in Subfloor Ventilation installations. Which is beneficial for Subfloor Ventilation outcomes, as the less flexible ducting is used airflow can be more direct in getting from point 'A' to point 'B'. This term is deemed 'cross-flow' ventilation.

Practical aesthetics was another design feature of the Solarfan product as the Subfloor Ventilation system sits flush to the wall. Other Sub Floor Ventilation systems have protruding hoods which emanate from its structure.

Effective Subfloor Ventilation Systems For The Pest Control Industry
Solarfan saw the need to manufacture Subfloor Ventilation systems, with the pest control industry in mind. The Sub Floor Ventilation system is of a low voltage type or 12 volt. This gave the pest control industry the means to install Sub Floor Ventilation systems without the need for the use of a licensed electrician, which the majority of pest controllers are not.

Why Was The Pest Control Industry Prioritised In Subfloor Ventilation Installation
The pest control industry was given priority in the design and distribution of Subfloor Ventilation systems and still have this responsibility to this day as pest control companies are called upon to issue the homeowners with a 'Termite Inspection Report' in accordance with AS3660. In this report it encompasses what the status of Subfloor Ventilation is, whether 'adequate' or 'inadequate.' The 'non applicable' option obviously refers to houses built on raft slabs. If there are concerns about Subfloor Ventilation then the best person in this field would be the pest controller to get it up to standard. Does this mean that the pest control has to be a builder by removing bricks, knocking down walls? This is an over exaggeration. Envirofan Subfloor Ventilation systems are designed to replace air bricks and terra-cottas vents. When installing Envirofan Subfloor Ventilation systems, they only have to replace what is currently on-site. That doesn't mean that all vents have to be replaced with a fan-forced systems, it just means that some will be retrofitted with a Subfloor Ventilation system where the problem areas are.

Can The Homeowner Install Subfloor Ventilation Systems?
If the homeowner is experienced with hand tools certainly they can install their own Subfloor Ventilation system. The responsibility of solving a Subfloor Ventilation problem rests solely with the homeowner as there is no case to answer with regards to Envirofan Subfloor Ventilation effectiveness. The homeowner will discover being a low voltage Subfloor Ventilation system, it will decrease their carbon footprint as opposed to a 240 volt Subfloor Ventilation system and also have the peace of mind that the homeowner cannot electrocute himself.

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