Air bricks for double glazing?

perc

Hi I have just had a quote from Everest (through a deal only paying less then half price) windows and they have told me that I need an air brick in every room where glazing is fitted. Is this right as they look pretty ugly and will let in cold air and noise.

Thanks

Ken68

Something here Perc.,....tho from a trade catalogue'''

http://www.diydata.com/problem/condensation/condensation.htm

...needs more research. Like you say, I'm also having trouble with gale force winds going straight thru an airbrick
keeps the suspended timber floor dry no doubt but....

never_enough

I've never heard this before. It would seem to negate the point of having the double glazing in the first place! :rolleyes:
I know you can get an air vent put on the windows for ventilation, maybe its worth looking into that.
Get quotes from a couple of other companies too, especially a local firm. Even 'half price' Everest may not be the cheapest.

cattie

My house has air bricks in each room that face the rear, but on the interior wall there are ceramic covers which have a louvred design. The louvres face upwards towards the ceiling so you don't get the force gale effect when the wind blows.

I understand from a builder I spoke to in the past that it's very important for well insulated houses to have good ventilation, which is probably why the airbricks were suggested.

Ken68

My experience with double glazing people has been quite good, maybe I was lucky, but as for builders, god help the unwary.
Builders seem more interested in keeping a 'gang' together and making extra work than caring a toss for what the customer needs.
Don't ,whatever you do, tell one builder what the last one quoted or even what work he recommended. They just add onto it.

perc

Had a "chat" with Everest and they have now told me that I can have the vents on the frames instead! Thanks to all - although does anyone know if these let in a lot of noise at all?

woodbutcher_2

They will be "trickle" vents which are comparatively small and any noise they do let in is very minimal.They are important as without them you may start to get black mould from unventilated rooms.There are also instances of pilot light not staying lit after double glazing is fitted because of a lack of air circulation.On the whole,the vents are a good thing.