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Ventilation in the Bathroom
Schroeder DispatchDecember 2013
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Twas the night before...
Ventilation in the Bathroom

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Twas the night before...

Twas the night before our remodel began
When all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
Our possessions were packed by the chimney with care
Knowing that Schroeder Design/Build soon would be there

The children were eager to see their new beds (room)
While visions of hammers danced in their heads
And mamma in her kerchief and I in my cap
Had just settled down for our last quiet nap

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter
Away to the window I flew like a flash
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash

The morning sun rose and started to show
All the construction commotion below
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
A Bobcat machine that was almost in gear

With the driver so lively and calm
I knew in a moment it had to be Don
More rapid than eagles his field staff, they came
And he whistled and shouted and called them by name
Now Thomas! Now David! Now Keith and Jerome
To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall
Let's show them what we got, demolish away all!

We at Schroeder Design/Build would like to wish you all a happy holiday season filled with love, health, safety and FUN!

Andrew, Tom, Trish, Fonda, Beth, Stefanie, Thomas, David, Don, Jerome, Shrutee, Keith, Ha, Mark, John

To the Friends of SDB,

The holidays are here, bringing with them the joy of family and friends coming to visit. Along with the lively atmosphere, you may also notice that certain rooms in your house are showing signs of stress. For example, your bathroom can take on extra humidity and unpleasant odors from overuse. Look below for our tips on keeping your bathroom well ventilated and smelling fresh.
Ventilation in the Bathroom

Your bathroom is a wet environment, where moisture is constantly pumped into the air. This is made evident by the condensation covering mirrors and windows after someone takes a shower. Less obvious is the additional moisture infused every time a toilet is flushed or a faucet is turned on. If this moisture is not completely removed from the air, it can result in mold and mildew growth on bathroom walls and ceiling. Your bathroom may have an unpleasant, musty smell, even though you use air fresheners. This can be a signal that your bathroom is not properly ventilated.

One of the best ways to ventilate your bathroom is to install a high quality fan. The Home Ventilation Institute (HVI) provides helpful suggestions for choosing the right fan for your particular bathroom. HVI guidelines take into account 1) the square footage of your bathroom, 2) the number of moisture-producing fixtures in the room, and 3) the cubic foot per minute (cfm) airflow rating of the fan. A large bathroom may require more than one fan-perhaps one next to the shower and one in the toilet area. You could also consider a fan system that utilizes a remote-mount motor that connects to multiple ceiling grills installed throughout your bathroom.

If you hesitate to install a noisy fan, then pay attention to the fan's sone rating. This is the measurement of the way the human ear senses the loudness of the fan. An inexpensive fan may have a sone rating of 4, which is similar to human speech. A high-quality fan with a sone rating of 1.0 or less is barely audible. Of course, the sound of a remote-mount motor will be muffled by the distance.

To ensure that excess moisture is removed from your bathroom, let the fan run at least 20 minutes after you finish using the room. If you are concerned that you will forget to turn the fan off, one easy solution is to install a timer. Another option is to purchase a humidity-sensing fan that switches on whenever it detects an increase in humidity, and then turns off again automatically. There are also multi-speed models that operate continuously at lower cfm levels to provide whole-house ventilation, but when a motion detector senses someone entering the room, the fan switches to higher cfm levels. The benefit of a whole-house ventilation system is that it works constantly to remove contaminants-such as dust, pet dander and various chemicals-that may be lodged inside your home.

You can select from a wide variety of fan styles to fit your taste and bathroom d�cor. Some fans have heating features, while others include supplemental lighting. There are fan/lights that also function as decorative light fixtures, featuring glass globes and a variety of finishes. Other fan/lights look just like standard recessed light fixtures. When choosing your fan, look for a model that is Energy Star qualified, which means it excels at energy savings, quiet operation and level of performance.

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