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The correct installation of a Heat Recovery Ventilation (MVHR) System is essential to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. We are pleased to offer two options for installation:
A Heat Recovery System (MVHR) is an excellent way to improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency in your home or business. When it comes to installation, you have two main options: installing it yourself or by BEAM's team of experienced installation engineers or BEAM Approved Distributor Partners.
Opting for an MVHR installation from BEAM and our network of approved partners is a hassle-free way to ensure that your system is designed, installed, and commissioned to meet the highest standards. Our team of expert MVHR installers provide a seamless service that guarantees efficiency, durability, and long-term reliability.
For those who prefer a hands-on approach, BEAM offers a DIY MVHR installation option. This allows property owners to install their own system while still benefiting from our detailed design, expert guidance, high quality materials, and certified commissioning service.
Before installation can begin, the MVHR system needs to be designed. Whether you choose to have your system installed by BEAM's expert engineers or a DIY approach, we provide professional MVHR system design to ensure complete compliance with building control ventilation requirements. We recommend planning your ventilation strategy early in the build, along with other services and lighting designs.
Our team of specialists will design a customised MVHR System tailored to suit your home or business, which ensures optimal performance and maximum efficiency.
Our expert design will determine:
Whether your property is a block build or timberframe, it's important to know what stage of build a BEAM MVHR system needs to be installed.
After an MVHR system has been designed to suit your property, it is very important to agree final valve locations, and routes & duct locations prior to the installation start, in conjunction with other services and/or lighting design. Placement of intake and exhaust positions should also be determined prior to installation.
2 Plenum boxes (supply & exhaust external terminations) are to be placed in the gavel walls whilst being built, or 2-4 roof cowls are to be fitted onto the roof depending on MVHR model type. The plenum boxes or roof cowls will be supplied by BEAM but it is the responsibility of the owner/builder to install them.
If the MVHR unit is being located in the roofspace, it’s important the access hatch is large enough for the unit to fit through now & for future requirements.
Ducting is installed when the building is watertight, i.e the roof is on, windows are in and external doors are fitted. In block builds, ducting should be installed before other services are fitted below the concrete slab. A 150mm void below the concrete slab will allow ducting to be installed. A void of 100mm will mean you will have to convert to 204/60mm flat channel ducting. In timberframe builds, timber partition walls and floors must be in place and MVHR ducting should be installed before other services.
New builds absorb a lot of moisture during construction - keeping the heating system on and windows open will help to dry the house out. You may also use a dehumidifier. Your system can now be tested for airflow rates and system balancing. Handover & start up can only happen when the house is properly dried out.
Contact BEAM 6 weeks prior to your moving in date and we will call to your house and give you a comprehensive start-up & handover demonstration.
A properly balanced and commissioned Heat Recovery Ventilation (MVHR) System is essential to meet building regulations and also to ensure the system is operating effectively & efficiently. BEAM provide MVHR system balancing and commissioning as part of our installation service and as an option for DIY installations, with full certification included.
As well as being BPEC accredited, our Installation Engineers and Distributor Partners have successfully obtained NZEB certification, demonstrating their competency in ventilation system installation, balancing and commissioning as required by building regulations in the UK and Ireland.
Here are the answers to some of our frequently asked questions regarding the installation of Heat Recovery Ventilation (MVHR) Systems.
Can I install an MVHR system myself?
Yes, BEAM MVHR Systems can be installed on a DIY basis. If you choose to install the system yourself, our ventilation experts will support you every step of the way by providing:
With BEAM, you get the flexibility of DIY installation with the confidence of expert support.
How long does MVHR installation take?
Our team of experienced installation engineers can typically install an MVHR system within several days, ensuring a swift and efficient setup. Installation time may vary depending on the size, complexity, and layout of your home, but we always work to deliver a seamless, high-quality result with minimal disruption.
What are the benefits of professional MVHR installation?
Professional installation by BEAM guarantees a seamless, high-quality MVHR system setup, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
With BEAM, you get a hassle-free installation, long-term reliability, and superior indoor air quality.
What stage of building is an MVHR system installed?
MVHR systems are typically installed once the house is watertight, ensuring optimal system protection and performance. This means:
This stage provides the ideal conditions for a smooth and efficient installation.
How much does professional MVHR installation cost?
Every BEAM MVHR system is custom-designed to meet the unique requirements of your property. Installation costs vary based on several factors, including house size, layout, and specification.
For a free, no-obligation quote, get in touch with our team today!
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