![]() ![]() What did the legislation change and how will it affect me? This is where having trickle vents are ideal as you can leave your trickle vents open to allow for cool air to flow in whilst having your windows locked and completely secure. In fact, leaving your windows open and unlocked can leave your home insurance void preventing you from making a claim if the worst were to happen. But when you’re not home you should always be shutting and securing your windows to prevent potential intruders from entering your home. When the temperatures rise in the summer, the temptation to leave our windows open all day is very high. Trickle vents can also help remove stale air from lingering around your home which is often the cause for unwanted odours. ![]() Proper ventilation is a must in British homes as it will prevent condensation which can sometimes lead to mould growing around the window. Trickle vents are great for improving the ventilation within your home, as they can allow air to flow even when your window is closed. What are the benefits of having trickle vents fitted into your windows? These can be manually opened and closed depending on your personal ventilation requirements. They’re designed to allow fresh air to naturally circulate through a room whilst letting polluted air out. Trickle vents are little devices that sit on either the window frame or between the glass and the frame. Which is why we’ve created this guide to tell you what trickle vents are and why you need them. Global Windows are embracing this legislation change and we want our customers to know all about window trickle vents. UK Building Regulations have recently updated their Part F legislation specifically looking at trickle vents and appropriate ventilation in homes, the new legislation will take effect from 15th June 2022 in England. ![]()
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