Social Housing
Modern, Flexible, Energy-Saving Ventilation Solutions for Social Housing
Social homes provided by housing associations or a local council have a responsibility to meet building safety regulations and maintain a home environment that ensures tenants health and well being. One of the main challenges facing social housing providers is finding reliable and affordable solutions that can help improve indoor air quality (IAQ) of social housing properties. Xpelair provides a wide range of solutions to suit varying budgets and scopes of retrofit and new development social housing projects.
Why Ventilation Matters in Social Housing
Poor ventilation occurs when the systems of controlling airflow inside the property have failed. Indoor air quality is determined by how much fresh air is entering the building and how effective it is at removing contaminated air. The average family will produce around 15l of moisture per day from breathing, bathing and drying clothes. As the temperature falls, condensation rises, creating moisture on windows each morning which will eventually cause mould and damp. Inadequate insulation in older buildings will additionally contribute to damp and mould formation on walls. Through adequate ventilation, social housing can maintain air quality and prevent condensation and mould build up in buildings.
Why Choose Xpelair for Social Housing?
Flexible Installation Options
Whether you're looking to install a ventilation system, a wall or window mounted fan, Xpelair has a solution to fit the requirements of a room or whole building.
Lower Energy Consumption
Many units run on lower wattage motors helping reduce the overall energy consumption of a home without lowering performance.
Simple Controls
Xpelair fans and ventilation units work constantly in the background or are controlled with simple switches and controls, providing fresh air to the house without complication.
Safety and Compliance
Whether it's splash resistance in a bathroom unit or meeting building energy or safety requirements, Xpelair fans can help a home meet regulations and support energy usage initiatives.
Positive Input Ventilation (PIV)
PIV is a practical solution to resolve condensation and mould issues. As a result, residential Indoor Air Quality is significantly improved.
Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation (dMEV)
dMEV fans run continously in each wet room of a property and are designed to remove odours, stale air and humidity. They run in a low (trickle) speed unless boost speeds are activated by either an external switch or humidity sensor.
Xpelair guidance on Awaab's Law
A social landlord’s guide to Awaab’s Law: What you need to know
Awaab’s Law is new legislation that came into effect in October 2025, setting strict time frames and guidelines for social housing landlords and providers to investigate and resolve issues relating to damp and mould.
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Awaab’s Law: A compliance checklist for social housing providers
Are you meeting Awaab’s Law compliance? From October 2025, all UK social housing landlords and housing associations will need to comply with Awaab’s Law.
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Awaab’s Law: How social landlords can ensure they’re on the right side of the law
While Awaab’s Law is about clear guidance on compliance for social landlords and housing providers, at its core, the law is a much-needed response to a national wake-up call.
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