How Ventilation and Airtightness Can Improve BASIX Compliance?

Sustainability is one of the primary requirements of the present time when the earth is on the path to a shortage of resources. Humans have exploited earth and its natural resources to such an extent that the impending consequences make life difficult for them. 

Here, small initiatives can add up to creating a more sustainable future where future generations will get the opportunity to enjoy the earth's benefits. Sustainable housing is one such way, and the implementation of the BASIX certificate makes it possible today.

What is a BASIX Certificate?

BASIX certificate is an NSW government initiative that ensures sustainable housing. The certification validates the presence of a house where it includes sustainable usage of water and energy, besides ensuring thermal comfort at its epitome. 

The certificate stabilizes the fact that the concerned house is not harmful to the environment and aids in its sustainability.

Professional BASIX consultants can help you prepare an accurate BASIX report and maintain the pace of your development. 

What are Ventilation and Airtightness In A Building?

Ventilation refers to a process where space gets created in the house for the outside air to pass in and inside heat to pass out. The passage of air keeps the house temperature moderate at all times.

Airtightness refers to eliminating all the unintended gaps in the house that prevents better insulation and requires more energy expenditure. With compromised airtightness, the house won't be as comfortable as it should be, and people would need to spend more money on appliances that harm them as well as the environment.

Airtightness and ventilation are both factored in a BASIX certificate. 

Why are Ventilation and Air Tightness important?

You won't want your house to be a pressure cooker, right? House is that space where you would want the best comfort, even though the weather outside might be scorching hot or cold. Here comes the importance of ventilation and airtightness. 

BASIX experts suggest that proper ventilation will ensure hassle-free passage of air within and outside the house that would usher in a comfortable stay.

In addition, airtightness ensures that your house remains at the peak of insulation, and there remains no need for artificial air conditioning. Saving electricity bills and energy becomes easier. Their inclusion ensures a higher ranking in the BASIX report.

Achieving Good Ventilation And Airtightness

Achieving good ventilation becomes possible through the following methods;

• Natural Ventilation: Natural ventilation can be achieved by opening the doors and windows to let the air pass through. The small spaces around the walls can be helpful in this regard. Therefore integrating windows in the correct position is essential during the planning and design phase.

• Mechanical Ventilation: Under this aspect, fans get used to allowing the percolation of outside air into the house and instill a moderate temperature. Exhaust fans and air conditioning are established ways to achieve mechanical ventilation.

A combination of both natural and mechanical ventilation seems perfect as it facilitates lower energy consumption and higher comfort.

Moving on to airtightness, you can achieve it through the following ways:

•  Utilizing building envelopes to seal the gaps and openings that ruin the insulation.

• Installing a high-quality window and glazing that prevents any unwanted air leakage.

• Using airlocks in all the external openings of the house.

• Renovating the skylights, vents, and hatches to prevent air leakages.

Conclusion

Having a BASIX report and certificate ensures that you created sustainable housing for the future generations to come. After all, our future generations have the right to experience the beauty of this natural planet and live healthy lives. Additionally, energy-efficient buildings always have a higher market value.