Hi,
Im in the process of getting quotes for a bathroom renovation. The bathroom is only about 2m square, we want to install an electric shower as part of the renovation (no shower at present).
One of the builders is saying we should have an electric extractor fan, however, there is a current air vent about one foot below ceiling height and they are saying this is too low.
The ceiling does need replacing but I thought they would just put new plasterboard over existing lathe and plaster, however they are suggesting building new suspended ceiling just above air vent and installing extractor where existing vent is.
I can see the logic of steam rising etc, but I am wondering if I do actually need an extractor fan? The house has suffered from condensation in the past so I would like one but but I am wondering if the benefit outweighs losing a foot of height in a small space. Also budget is very tight.
What are your views on this, can I get away without an extractor fan, can I simply open the window very slightly when we have a bath or shower?
Thanks in advance...
Im in the process of getting quotes for a bathroom renovation. The bathroom is only about 2m square, we want to install an electric shower as part of the renovation (no shower at present).
One of the builders is saying we should have an electric extractor fan, however, there is a current air vent about one foot below ceiling height and they are saying this is too low.
The ceiling does need replacing but I thought they would just put new plasterboard over existing lathe and plaster, however they are suggesting building new suspended ceiling just above air vent and installing extractor where existing vent is.
I can see the logic of steam rising etc, but I am wondering if I do actually need an extractor fan? The house has suffered from condensation in the past so I would like one but but I am wondering if the benefit outweighs losing a foot of height in a small space. Also budget is very tight.
What are your views on this, can I get away without an extractor fan, can I simply open the window very slightly when we have a bath or shower?
Thanks in advance...