We are in the process of designing a new interior for our kitchen. Luckily, we do not require a building warrant but we are concerned that we install effective ventilation rather than simply satisfying catch-all regulations.
The room is split into two distinct areas with a 2.4m high opening between them; One area, for dining is L 5.0, W 2.6, H 2.6 with double doors into the garden.
The second area is where the work is done and is L 4.5, W 3.3, H 2.9. The main oven is located in the utility room so all cooking in the kitchen will be by a combination of induction hob, halogen oven and combination microwave. There are double casement windows at one end and a top hung casement at the other.
In view of the significantly lower levels of moisture produced by these modern cooking methods and there being only two of us living in the house I feel the level of extraction suggested by building regulations is excessive. We do not intend fitting a cooker hood as it would not fit with the Edwardian kitchen theme we are planning. I feel that a wall mounted 60 lps extraction fan fitted near the ceiling and close to all three main cooking appliances, with a manual boost and a humidity detector would be adequate.
I'd be grateful for views from anyone with experience of these issues.
The room is split into two distinct areas with a 2.4m high opening between them; One area, for dining is L 5.0, W 2.6, H 2.6 with double doors into the garden.
The second area is where the work is done and is L 4.5, W 3.3, H 2.9. The main oven is located in the utility room so all cooking in the kitchen will be by a combination of induction hob, halogen oven and combination microwave. There are double casement windows at one end and a top hung casement at the other.
In view of the significantly lower levels of moisture produced by these modern cooking methods and there being only two of us living in the house I feel the level of extraction suggested by building regulations is excessive. We do not intend fitting a cooker hood as it would not fit with the Edwardian kitchen theme we are planning. I feel that a wall mounted 60 lps extraction fan fitted near the ceiling and close to all three main cooking appliances, with a manual boost and a humidity detector would be adequate.
I'd be grateful for views from anyone with experience of these issues.