Grand Designs House Portrush

Adapting a century-old forge in County Antrim was a journey of discovery for grand designers Michael Howe and Michele Long As being successful partners of architectural firm 2020 design they knew that they will require a MVHR system to provide adequate ventilation to there new airtight home,

They chose a Airflow heat recovery system using radial ductwork and choose to install the system themselves, Installation would prove a number of challenges due to fully vaulted ceilings and keeping the original stone walls, This was overcome by fitting the air valves into recessed areas of the stone wall allowing a discrete system in keeping with the surroundings,

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