When we are being made to insulate our houses and check for damaged window frames etc,why then do we go and put a brick in the wall with holes in it,why not just have draughty windows.
2007-03-26 19:13:45 · 9 answers · asked by pups 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
the top of the house keeps the heat in, the air bricks help stop condensation by allowing air flow.
If the air bricks were massive then the building wouldn't save heat, the wind would blow it all away. The airbricks allow a circulation of air that gets rid of condensation under the thermal protection of the roof and walls.
Overall you are right it could be more efficient but your house would be covered in dew every morning but the house works as a system and this is a compromise of desires over practicalities.
2007-03-26 19:23:47 · answer #1 · answered by Icarus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to have the air circulating they help with condensation and probably gas fumes. You would lose much more heat through draughty windows. I have one in my living room that is a right pain when it's windy and I block it off I shouldn't but it's too cold if I don't, it's behind the radiator so I shove a towel behind it.
2007-03-26 19:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by Spike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air bricks are for 2 reasons. They circulate air under the floor boards to stop them rotting, and if you have a gas fire you need air to keep the burner clear of carbon monoxide ( a free flow of air)
2007-03-27 04:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its to stop damp and help with condensation and to ventilate air thats why and you wouldnt want draughty windows,i have one through dody fitting and its not good in this weather.x
2007-03-26 19:22:24 · answer #4 · answered by easty90210 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need air bricks to allow air to circulate, otherwise you would find a lot of damp and mould starting to build up inside the house.
2007-03-26 19:24:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They ventilate the underfloor space and stop dryrot, also they provide an airflow in the living accomodation so any gas fires or gas heaters don't kill us with carbon monoxides.
2007-03-26 19:36:35 · answer #6 · answered by John E 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Asfar as mu knowledge goes, airbricks believe it or not tend to be stronger and crack less under stress
2007-03-26 19:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by doctor_buchan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha!
It is for vetilation, you want fresh air, not leaky windows!
2007-03-26 19:17:17 · answer #8 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
very confusing problem. try searching onto google. just that may help!
2015-03-28 17:50:59 · answer #9 · answered by diane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋