bathroom ventilation

Whether your bathroom is large and spacious or small and cozy, maintaining proper ventilation is essential in preventing moisture problems and keeping the air refreshed. The location and size of your bathroom will determine your ventilation options.  Because a half bath doesn’t contain a bathtub or shower, it doesn’t house as much moisture as a full bathroom would.  Still, an exhaust fan for venting odors and maintaining good air movement is beneficial.  Another example would be a basement bathroom.  It might not be a good candidate for a window that opens, but a short row of vented glass blocks could be a possibility. What is CFM? Ventilation Fans:  A CFM is a measurement of air flow, so you’ll see references to CFM’s on exhaust fan packaging.  The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI.org) recommends 1 CFM per square foot for bathrooms up to 100 square feet.  For example, if your bathroom is … Continued