Glossary term

Heat-recovery ventilation in basements

Heat-recovery ventilation in basements. Check actual air-change path, dew point and surface temperature and intended use of the room before deciding what to repair. These observations help separate a surface symptom from water, air, drainage or construction conditions.

Relevant real cases

Editorial caseBasement ventilation & condensationModerator reviewed

Roskilde, Denmark – from dehumidifier to heat-recovery ventilation

An indoor-climate case illustrating the difference between removing moisture from air with a dehumidifier and establishing controlled air exchange.

Denmark · Roskilde

Editorial caseBasement ventilation & condensationModerator reviewed

Holbæk, Denmark – basement ventilation through a lightwell

A specialist basement ventilation case where below-ground level and the lightwell dictated a non-standard installation detail.

Denmark · Holbæk

Editorial caseBasement ventilation & condensationModerator reviewed

Bagsværd, Denmark – heat-recovery ventilation in a basement

A documented heat-recovery ventilation installation showing wall drilling, placement and the completed unit in a basement.

Denmark · Bagsværd