Discover which ventilation network best suits your project  Ventilation projects increasingly combine sustainability, comfort, health, and energy efficiency considerations. There is a clear objective to optimize resources. The aim is to advance along the lines of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2030) and the philosophy passivhaus. Ventilation companies present projects compatible with energy efficiency and reduction of electricity consumption. This is contributed to by the overall context of crisis, with the resulting uncertainty arising from the invasion of Ukraine. Thus, for example, the government's energy security plan of Spain  is a response to that reality.

Ventilation solutions for each project 

So, what ventilation network best fits each project? How to combine all these requirements into a useful and enduring project? It is important to differentiate between ventilation in individual homes, office buildings, healthcare complexes, and industrial plants. There is a wide variety of possibilities. Therefore, a personalized study and innovative approaches are responses to obtain maximum performance. The ideal of a well-executed project combines characteristics such as innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Achieving this attractive combination requires informative, technical, aesthetic, and functional studies by installers. Nowadays, we can enjoy smart ventilation systems that respond to specific needs. Among the available options are the following:

• Single-family housing.
• Multi-family housing.
• Tertiary sector (factories, industrial facilities, etc.).
• Garages.
• Individualized projects.
• Centralized ventilation.
• Outlets and inlets.
• Fire protection.
• Smoke extraction from hoods.
• Distributed ventilation.

Orders can be undertaken with different approaches. The customization options are very varied.

Customization options 

There are a series of standard thermoplastic ducts and accessories that allow adapting the installation to the characteristics of each space. The main ones are:

Standard thermoplastic ducts and accessories 

This is a ventilation network of ducts and thermoplastic accessories for self-regulating ventilation systems.                     Their properties are standard and provide high efficiency in air conduction due to their manufacturing properties. They are indicated for self-regulating, humidity-regulating, and dual-flow systems. The standard Siber® ducts and accessories are designed to comply with all standards related to the Technical Code of Building (CTE) and the Regulations for Thermal Installations in Buildings (RITE). They are also chemically inert and cannot cause or promote corrosion. They are perfectly conceived to be airtight and not promote bacterial development nor suffer oxidation. The main advantages of this system highlight its ease and speed of installing the network, as well as adapting to the needs of the project (Hybrid, mixed, or circular-rectangular System). The smooth inner wall of the duct favors less pressure loss, less dust retention, and reduced noise.

Compact shock-proof accessories:

            The type of installation fully adapts to the characteristics of each space and can be installed both in tree shape and star shape.

            Example of application in BIM of a residential building with dual-flow ventilation and tree network Thermoplastic and airtight, for simple and discreet integration into the building architecture.

Components and accessories of the System 

 

Siber SafeFix  

This ventilation network provides high indoor air quality and optimal efficiency. It is, along with dual-flow ventilation systems, a high-performance material. The polymer ducts and accessories Siber® SafeFix are used for network systems in ventilation for both supply and extraction, They adapt perfectly to the building's architecture thanks to their extra flat profile, for both new construction and renovations, single-family and multi-family homes, Their characteristics and dimensions translate into space and time savings required for the Ventilation system, Thanks to the integrated EPDM seal, the duct network Siber® SafeFix achieves a seal class D, the highest according to standard EN-12237.  

Example of application for residential housing: Extra-flat spine network  – Thermoplastic and airtight, for simple and discreet integration into the building architecture 

   

Siber Pure SafeFix 

Antibacterial and anti-static, for healthy and clean air                      The ducts Siber Pure SafeFix are ideal for avoiding health problems or discomfort due to sick building syndrome. They also contribute to combating allergic reactions caused by contaminated or toxic air. This is possible thanks to their anti-static and antibacterial properties.

Example of application for residential housing: Individualized self-regulating single-flow network  – Thermoplastic and airtight Pure SafeFix, for simple and discreet integration into the building architecture 

     

Components and accessories of the System 

     

Siber Pure Air 

                      It is an air distribution system. It can be connected to optional units via silenced and insulated ducts. It is particularly designed to be used with central mechanical ventilation systems with heat recovery. Above all, it is used with ventilation systems for small commercial or residential buildings. The flexible duct allows for the supply of fresh air. Additionally, it guarantees a healthy environment because it extracts stale air and humidity.   Its installation is carried out using ducts and accessories with maximum performance, metallic and from various ranges. The rigid galvanized steel ones are ideal for use in aerial networks. They are available in very different diameters. In addition, there is a wide variety of accessories and special pieces that facilitate any assembly of aerial networks. Therefore, it is possible to implement any project, whatever the architectural characteristics of the building. Among other added benefits is its low pressure loss, allowing a minimum noise level.    

Example of mixed application Pure air & Safefix: multi-family housing with dual-flow ventilation system and star installation:

 

Components and accessories of the System 

     

Siber Air Insulating   

  This product is an example of applying environmental criteria to ventilation networks. Currently, it is manufactured with organic material, replacing the previous one that came from fossil fuels. Therefore, we are committed to sustainability and the goal of zero carbon emissions in the manufacturing process. We achieve this by using the aforementioned organic materials in the production process.

                    Recourse to insulated ducts is essential when projecting ventilation systems. This prevents condensation and heat loss. With the Siber Air Insulating system, we enjoy minimal heat loss conditions. Its connections are designed to avoid thermal bridges. Among its main advantages are Noise insulation and absorption, little pressure loss thanks to the smooth inner surface, lightweight material, easy to cut, impact-resistant, and non-corrosive.    

Example of application: single-family housing with dual-flow ventilation system and star network installation:

     

Components and accessories of the System 

     

Metallic Ducts 

Special tertiary ventilation, Garages, Industrial installations, Offices...

G Joint Siber® 

The ease of assembly and the quality of the accessories are other positive points. The G joints  allow for rapidity and efficiency. Furthermore, no masking or adhesive tape is needed to ensure airtightness. They have a female design in ducts and male in accessories, as well as special pieces to respond to any need. The embeddeding is the technique used to connect ducts and the screws and rivets for fixation.                    

Main characteristics:

• Simple and quick installation allowing for a time saving of more than 30%.
• Disappearance of putty/adhesive tape to ensure airtightness.
• Reduction of airtight imperfections linked to the installation.
• Aesthetic appearance in the case of visible aerial networks. Perfect architectural integration (without adhesive tape or putty).
• Internal edges = less risk of accidents (cuts) during installation.

Example of application in residential building:

                         

SAFE ® CLICK  

                    On its part, the range of Click joints provides a simple and quick installation allowing for a time saving of more than 40%. It does not require screws or rivets in many cases, nor putty or adhesive tape, so the airtightness is maximal thanks to the absence of screws/rivets that produce residual leaks. To mount two sections, only a male union accessory is needed.  

Main characteristics:

• Simple and quick installation allowing for a time saving of more than 40%.
• Disappearance of screws/rivets to ensure the fixation of aerial networks (following assembly instructions).
• Maximum airtightness due to the absence of screws/rivets that produce residual leaks. Easy to install, particularly in confined spaces.
• Maintenance facilitated in aerial networks thanks to the disappearance of accidents (cuts) linked to the presence of screws or rivets.
• Aesthetic appearance in the case of visible aerial networks. Perfect architectural integration.

Example of application residential building:

 

Accessories and components of ventilation networks:

 

SELF-REGULATING EXTRACTION OUTLETS 

Self-regulating extraction outlets with built-in regulator allow maintaining the nominal air flow constant, regardless of the pressure differential. They are used in VMC installations to extract stale air from kitchens, bathrooms, and toilets. They can be single or dual flow.  

Siber BE	Siber EA ISOL
The extraction outlets SiberR BE are characterized by their standard noise reduction qualities (Dn,e,w(c)) and their sound power level Lw as long as they have a stable air extraction.	Self-regulating acoustic air inlets SiberR EA ISOL are installed within the main rooms of the homes to allow the entry of fresh air, for the correct functioning of the single-flow ventilation system.
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      HUMIDITY-REGULATING EXTRACTION OUTLETS  Humidity-regulating extraction outlets are characterized by incorporating a device that allows a variation of airflow depending on the humidity.. The outlets are available in electric, battery-powered, or corded versions. Available angle adapters for installation, sleeves, seals, and acoustic insulation modules.  

Siber BH	Siber EA ISO HY	Siber FLOW	Siber BOREA	Siber BLOW
They ensure a variable flow depending on humidity. They are made of white polystyrene and can be mounted on the ceiling or vertical wall.	Their airflow can vary between 5-45m3/h depending on the relative humidity of the rooms and has a pressure difference of 20Pa.	They are intended for the supply and extraction of air in homes and tertiary premises. These outlets are specifically designed to be installed in a ceiling or wall position.	They are intended for the supply or extraction of air in homes and premises. Specifically designed to be installed in a false ceiling or wall.	They allow the supply and extraction of air in walls and ceilings of residential buildings and tertiary buildings (both in new construction and rehabilitation).
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Conclusion 

 One of the secrets to achieving a good ventilation network is quality ducts and accessories. Thanks to them, we achieve airtightness and optimal performance. The main advantages we find with the use of these thermoplastic ducts are:

• Easy and quick installation.
• Adaptation to hybrid, mixed, or circular-rectangular systems.
• Compact and shock-proof accessories.
• Adjustable clamps.
• Inner wall.
• Lightweight.
• Combinable with networks of other materials.
• Modularity and male-female connection.
• Durability and optimization of design.
• Chemically inert and non-toxic.
• Versatile network, in tree or star shape.

With all these benefits, it is important to have the advice of professionals to know how to take advantage of them. Each installation has characteristics and technical and aesthetic requirements. Therefore, it is important to know the performances, the efficiency, and all the particularities in each case. There are ventilation networks that adapt to individual homes, while others fit better, for example, with industrial warehouses. Hence the importance of a prior analysis and the customization of each project.