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    • Awaab's Law: What every UK landlord must know about damp and mould regulations
    26/09/2025
    Awaab's Law: What every UK landlord must know about damp and mould regulations
    From October 2025, Awaab's Law will transform how UK landlords must respond to damp and mould hazards. With strict investigation deadlines of just 10 working days and mandatory remedial work within 5 working days, non-compliance carries serious legal and financial consequences. Discover what these new regulations mean for your properties and how proactive ventilation solutions can ensure full compliance whilst protecting both tenants and your investment.
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    Condensation in well-insulated homes: an underestimated problem
    23/09/2025
    Condensation in well-insulated homes: an underestimated problem
    Modern homes are increasingly well-insulated, yet paradoxically suffer more often from moisture problems. Discover why proper ventilation is crucial for a healthy indoor climate and which solutions best suit your situation.
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    How to use chimneys for smart ventilation retrofits?
    29/08/2025
    How to use chimneys for smart ventilation retrofits?
    Britain's housing stock faces a modern paradox. As we upgrade old homes to save energy, we're accidentally creating new problems. These improvements designed to slash our heating bills may be quietly undermining our health and home values.
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    5 tips for a healthy classroom
    25/08/2025
    5 tips for a healthy classroom
    A healthy classroom means fresh air, improved focus and better learning outcomes. Discover our 5 tips for creating the ideal indoor climate.
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    Why CPD Matters - Your professional lifeline in the UK construction industry
    23/06/2025
    Why CPD Matters - Your professional lifeline in the UK construction industry
    In the fast-evolving world of architecture and construction, standing still isn't an option. The buildings we design today must meet increasingly complex demands – from sustainability targets to enhanced acoustic performance, from innovative ventilation solutions to cutting-edge solar shading technologies. This is where Continuing Professional Development (CPD) becomes not just beneficial, but absolutely essential.
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    Why environmental product declarations matter for UK construction
    17/04/2025
    Why environmental product declarations matter for UK construction
    As carbon reduction becomes central to UK and Ireland building regulations, DUCO is pleased to announce comprehensive EPDs for our major product lines. These independently verified declarations demonstrate carbon reductions of 76-96% compared to default values, providing architects and specifiers with the accurate environmental data needed for modern construction projects. In the following blog, we explore why EPDs matter for your projects and how they can help you meet both current requirements and future regulatory challenges.
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    The 5 S’s of the Modern Data Centre
    15/04/2025
    The 5 S’s of the Modern Data Centre
    Data centres form the backbone of our digital infrastructure, housing critical systems that power modern business operations. When designing these essential facilities, five key pillars deserve careful attention: Sound control, Security, Screening, Solar protection and Systems (ventilation). Let's explore how each contributes to optimal data centre performance.
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    5 tips for a quick installation of a DucoBox
    10/04/2025
    5 tips for a quick installation of a DucoBox
    An efficient and smooth installation of mechanical ventilation not only saves time and money, but also ensures an optimally functioning system without noise pollution. With the right tools and methods, you can ensure a quality installation that meets all technical requirements. Here are five essential tips to make the installation of a DucoBox ventilation system faster, easier and quieter.
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    What is IEQ and why is it important?
    07/04/2025
    What is IEQ and why is it important?
    Indoor Environmental Quality, or IEQ, is about how the inside of a building feels to the people who live or work there. This blog explains what it is exactly and why it is so important for our health and wellbeing.
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    Building a passive house with DUCO's advanced ventilation systems
    04/04/2025
    Building a passive house with DUCO's advanced ventilation systems
    In today's energy-conscious building environment, Passive House certification represents the gold standard for energy efficiency and indoor comfort. For professionals looking for premium ventilation solutions, DUCO's Passive House certified MVHR systems offer exceptional quality, backed by rigorous independent verification. Read all about it in this blog.
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    Why installers choose The Natural Family
    04/04/2025
    Why installers choose The Natural Family
    As an installer, you want to guarantee a healthy indoor climate with ventilation systems that work efficiently and are easy to install and maintain. The Natural Family from DUCO offers the perfect solution: demand-controlled, natural ventilation suitable for both new builds and renovations. Why is The Natural Family the best choice for you as an installer?
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    Four solutions to obtain the best indoor climate possible
    26/03/2025
    Four solutions to obtain the best indoor climate possible
    Discover four essential solutions for achieving the perfect indoor climate. Explore smart ventilation, strategic solar shading, and more for optimal comfort and efficiency.
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    How do you renovate with minimal impact on residents?
    24/03/2025
    How do you renovate with minimal impact on residents?
    The transition to a circular economy is transforming renovations. Opting for selective dismantling and reuse of materials is essential, especially in occupied social housing. How can you combine the comfort of residents with the efficiency of the work? DUCO offers intelligent solutions that are easy to install.
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    DUCO's path to a sustainable future
    04/03/2025
    DUCO's path to a sustainable future
    With a clear vision and concrete goals, DUCO takes daily steps towards a more sustainable future.  In this blog, you can read how we approach this.
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    6 advantages of CO2-controlled ventilation
    05/02/2025
    6 advantages of CO2-controlled ventilation
    In this blog we will examine mechanical ventilation, and specifically CO2-controlled ventilation and the advantages for your health, home and energy bills.
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    3 Advantages of energy efficient ventilation
    05/02/2025
    3 Advantages of energy efficient ventilation
    Energy efficient indoor ventilation forms the basis for functioning well, creating a healthy indoor climate and keeping out germs. However, despite there being numerous ventilation possibilities, they are not always energy efficient. In this blog, we will describe how you can obtain low energy ventilation and the advantages this has for you.
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    How to combine ventilation and noise control in heritage buildings?
    15/10/2024
    How to combine ventilation and noise control in heritage buildings?
    Urban environments are evolving, leading to higher noise levels and the need to adapt historic buildings. Protecting the acoustic environment is crucial, as noise pollution can cause serious health issues. Renovating listed buildings with protected facades presents unique challenges, but DUCO offers an effective solution.
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    Brise-soleil: the perfect harmony of style and functionality
    11/09/2024
    Brise-soleil: the perfect harmony of style and functionality
    When it comes to external solar shading, functionality and aesthetics go hand in hand, creating a balance that influences both the performance and visual appeal of a building. While the primary purpose of solar shading is to regulate sunlight and improve indoor comfort, these solutions have become a key element of modern architectural design. With thoughtful integration, brise-soleils can transform the façade of a building, offering infinite possibilities for creativity.
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    5 myths about the importance of ventilative cooling in schools
    29/08/2024
    5 myths about the importance of ventilative cooling in schools
    School desks are filled again, and a healthy learning environment is more important than ever. Good ventilation plays a crucial role in this, but there are still persistent misconceptions about ventilative cooling. In this blog, we debunk five common myths and show why this natural cooling method is essential for an optimal indoor climate in the classroom. After all, a fresh and healthy classroom environment ensures better concentration and increased learning pleasure!
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    Ventilative cooling: a smart solution for a comfortable and sustainable indoor climate
    03/05/2024
    Ventilative cooling: a smart solution for a comfortable and sustainable indoor climate
    Ventilative cooling is a smart and durable solution for cooling buildings. Especially in the context of Active House and bio-based concepts, ventilative cooling is becoming increasingly important.  Using natural air flows, it provides not only cooling, but also a healthier and more comfortable indoor climate.
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    How to prevent over-ventilation via window vents
    10/04/2024
    How to prevent over-ventilation via window vents
    Yes, it is possible to vent too much, and this can have some different undesirable consequences. Although ventilation is important for maintaining a healthy indoor climate, installing too many vents in a room leads to over-ventilation. This phenomenon can lead to various problems, including health problems, reduced living comfort and acoustic discomfort. It is therefore crucial that you make the right choices regarding the type of ventilation grille, the length required and its installation.
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    How to install soundproof window ventilation?
    16/02/2024
    How to install soundproof window ventilation?
    Have you ever wondered how to optimise the performance of a sound-absorbing window vent? You are not the only one! Acoustic performance depends first and foremost on the right choice of window vent. It is also about choosing the right vent at the right location in the house. Installing the vent correctly and knowing how to use it for optimum results. Fortunately, DUCO has a number of tools and tips to help you do just that.
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    5 Advantages of Mechanical Extraction Ventilation in renovations
    16/02/2024
    5 Advantages of Mechanical Extraction Ventilation in renovations
    Increasingly, people are renovating with great attention to insulation and airtightness. But without including adequate ventilation in renovation plans, indoor air quality will leave much to be desired. Especially in winter when windows and doors are almost hermetically sealed. So ventilation is better included in the renovation plan.
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    Early integration of acoustic façade solutions a must?
    13/02/2024
    Early integration of acoustic façade solutions a must?
    Embarking on a construction project with a keen eye for acoustics or acoustic needs? Thoroughly investigating sound-absorbing façade solutions from the start of a project is a strategic necessity for architects, specifiers and construction companies. DUCO is the ideal partner here. With our own study service and calculation tools, we work out a tailor-made solution.
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    5 practical tips to efficiently ventilate damp rooms
    24/01/2024
    5 practical tips to efficiently ventilate damp rooms
    In this blog, we'll explore the importance of mechanical ventilation systems and provide 5 practical tips to effectively ventilate homes.
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    How do you minimise the impact of ambient noise on health and comfort?
    31/10/2023
    How do you minimise the impact of ambient noise on health and comfort?
    When people think of pollution, the first thing they think of is air pollution. But noise is also pollution. 
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    Noise pollution from your ventilation system? Here's how to prevent it!
    19/10/2023
    Noise pollution from your ventilation system? Here's how to prevent it!
    How do you ensure that the ventilation system operates as quietly as possible? The installation and location of the ventilation box and air ducting system is more important than you think! Fortunately, these tips and DUCO tools will help prevent noise pollution from MEV and MVHR systems.
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    What to do with the ventilation when I am on holiday?
    30/06/2023
    What to do with the ventilation when I am on holiday?
    You often hear this advice: when you go on holiday it is best to switch off all electrical equipment, preferably by unplugging them all. Good advice, but what about the mechanical ventilation systems? You can’t simply switch them off. And so we come to the question: what do I do with the ventilation system when I go on holiday?
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    Smart ventilation? Use a DucoBox!
    22/06/2023
    Smart ventilation? Use a DucoBox!
    We label a lot of things as smart. So what does smart ventilation mean for a DucoBox?
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    Poor or insufficient ventilation in your home? These are the consequences
    22/06/2023
    Poor or insufficient ventilation in your home? These are the consequences
    If you have construction or renovation plans, you should also take into account a well-functioning ventilation system. Indeed, good ventilation has numerous benefits that ensure a healthy indoor climate. This blog gives you an insight into the consequences of poor ventilation and how to adequately ventilate.
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    How much energy does mechanical ventilation consume?
    17/05/2023
    How much energy does mechanical ventilation consume?
    Mechanical ventilation ventilates throughout the day and therefore has an impact on your energy bill. How much power does a DUCO ventilation system consume? What is the most economical mechanical ventilation? You will find the answers in this blog.
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    May I switch off the ventilation system?
    05/05/2023
    May I switch off the ventilation system?
    The ventilation system must not be switched off. You often hear this, but is it true? Yes, certainly. But in addition to the regulations, there are also a number of good reasons for this.
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