Are trickle vents in windows a good idea?

Trickle vents allow controlled ventilation and fresh air into habitable rooms, freshening the stale air. Keep your trickle vents open and they should help reduce moisture – they really do work. Our advice is to leave them fully open at all times.

Are trickle vents necessary in double glazed windows?

Broadly, for replacement double glazed windows, if the old unit being replaced doesn’t have trickle vents, then the new one does not have to have them either. New- build houses (extensions) windows will require them.

Can aluminium windows have trickle vents?

Trickle Vent Options Glazed In: The trickle vent is fitted into the glazed area along the top of the sealed glass unit. Framing Materials: Trickle vents can be fitted in all types of framing materials such as UPVC, timber, steel and aluminium.

Do new build windows need trickle vents?

When are trickle vents required? Trickle vents are required on windows and doors in the following areas: Windows and doors in newly built homes. Windows and doors in newly built extensions.

How many trickle vents do I need per window?

Many types of vent offer 2500mm² of air space each, so typically smaller windows in small rooms require 1 vent and larger windows (e.g in bedrooms, or living rooms, require 2 vents).

Do trickle vents let heat out?

A trickle vent is a device usually fitted at the top of a window that allows fresh air to circulate naturally through a room, and allows polluted air out. They are controllable, to give the option of having them open or closed. When used correctly, trickle vents do not contribute excessively to heat loss.

Should window trickle vents be left open in winter?

Windows should be fully closed when a house is unoccupied. Trickle vents are a secure form of ventilation and can be left open even when you are on holiday.

What is a window trickle ventilation window?

Window trickle vents are a small ventilation window that allows a small amount of air to freely pass from one side of the window to the other. It enables the homeowner to benefit from fresh air without the need to open windows or doors.

Are trickle vents safe to use?

Trickle Vents and Window Security. An open window can leave your home vulnerable to a break-in, providing an easy point of entry. Window trickle vents provide you with a consistent supply of ventilation without compromising your home security. You can benefit from fresh air whilst leaving your window locked in a closed position.

What is the difference between over the frame and trickle vents?

The trickle vent is integrated into the window frame itself. An over the frame design is used when it is not possible to fit the trickle vent through the window frame. The trickle vent makes provision for the ventilation to be routed over the frame or head of the window.

What are trickle vents made of?

Framing Materials: Trickle vents can be fitted in all types of framing materials such as UPVC, timber, steel and aluminium. If you are replacing your windows, and your old windows have trickle vents installed then you will have to have replacement windows with trickle vents in order to comply with Building Regulations.