Jimbouk Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Evening, just discovered the forum... I have recently started a build project in East Devon close to the Exe estuary. A timber frame build, clad in cedar, lots of glazing to a South Westerley aspect, making the most of the view and solar gain, which will hopefully be controlled in the Summer by a 2m roof overhang... For those of you that like time lapse videos I have some footage of work to date at http://www.exe.holiday I fear this forum will encourage project scope creep, I'm now investigating MHRV systems.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alphonsox Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Welcome to the forum - that looks like a great spot for a build. Lots of MVHR experience in these parts - please post any questions you've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitpipe Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Welcome - MVHR is a must if your build is airtight and you have windows without trickle vents etc. Above 2 air changes / hour (ACH) it won't work that well from a heat recovery pov but will still deliver fresh air and remove stale air. Do you have any airtightness provision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crofter Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 My MVHR quotes have been well under £1k, so it will cost less than my woodburning stove. Worth it for good air quality, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Crofter said: My MVHR quotes have been well under £1k, so it will cost less than my woodburning stove. Worth it for good air quality, IMHO. Is there not a risk that the MVHR will draw in smoky air? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 1 minute ago, SteamyTea said: Is there not a risk that the MVHR will draw in smoky air? Not if the flue draws well and works properly ( not like the neighbour over on the GBF)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Crofter said: My MVHR quotes have been well under £1k, so it will cost less than my woodburning stove. Worth it for good air quality, IMHO. Probably best to mention that your building the forums smallest house Welcome aboard Jimbo. Check out the various threads that related to your enquiries and glean what you can. There is a hell of a lot of sound, impartial and honest advice here.....both the good and the mistakes, so strap yourself in and enjoy the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crofter Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 27 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: Probably best to mention that your building the forums smallest house Guilty m'lud... although the systems are sized for 150m2 as a minimum, so there should be economies of scale to be had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 IN this area .. Mansfield .. Jewsons specialise. I have about 4 within a few miles, but only one of them has an extensive roofing selection. Not sure what difference that makes to price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbouk Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Thanks for the welcome! I'll start my mhrv questions in the relevant forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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