Integrated Ventilation Systems, for High Performance Timber Frame Buildings
Designed, coordinated and delivered to work seamlessly with your precision timber frame structure— improving air quality, energy efficiency and build certainty.
Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) plays a critical role in the performance of modern timber frame buildings. When designed and coordinated correctly, it delivers continuous fresh air, excellent indoor air quality and low energy demand—without compromising airtightness or thermal performance.
At Novo Timber, our MVHR packages are developed specifically to integrate with our timber frame systems. By resolving ventilation strategy, service routes and airtightness interfaces early, we reduce on-site risk and ensure the system performs as intended from day one.
What our MVHR Package Delivers:
- Comfortable, fresh air all year round.
- Enhanced airtightness by design.
- Re-using your heat, bringing lower bills.
- Something Else...
- One point of contact, less back-and-forth.
- Passivhaus Ready from the start.
What typically forms our MVHR package:
- MVHR System Co-Ordination
- Supply of MVHR Unit and Components
- Full Integration with Timber Frame and Service Zone
- Airtightness Detailing at All Junctions
- Installation Support or Full Installation
- Commissioning and Handover Documents
Timber frame and MVHR - the perfect partners.
- Service Routes Designed Into Our Frame
- Continuous Airtightness Layer
- Minimal Clashes with Structure and Insulation
- Faster, Cleaner Installation On-Site
Exceedingly Airtight - Unmatched Performance
MVHR systems perform best in airtight buildings. Timber frame construction, when detailed correctly, provides an ideal platform for controlled ventilation and heat recovery.
Our fully co-ordinated approach to design and erection of our frame supports:
- Improved SAP results.
- Reduced heating demand on spaces.
- Reduced Condensation Risk
- Consistently excellent indoor air quality.
Passivhaus Ready.
We collaborate with Passivhaus experts to support you in your design decisions. Passivhaus maybe your goal, or your target. Rest assured, we work with you to deliver your ambitions. Learn more about Passivhaus.
Our MVHR solutions are suitable for:
- Certified Passivehaus Homes
- Passivhaus principle homes
- Developments targeting enhanced energy standards.
- Zero / Close-to-Zero carbon homes
- High-performance self-builds.
Why partner with us?
Self-Builders
- Healthier Home
- Lower Running Costs
- Confidence in Performance
- Smoother Project Programme
Developers
- Reduced Co-Ordination Risk
- Predictable Performance
- Clear, defined scope and responsibilities.
- Streamlined Design
Architects/Professionals
- Early Agreement on Services.
- Protected Airtightness Strategy
- Consistent, clear detailing.
When to appoint us?
Earlier involvement brings better outcomes. The earlier we can co-ordinate with your wider design team, the more proactive and less reactive that co-ordination will be.
The best option.
MVHR strategy is considered alongside the timber frame from the outset. Service zones, duct routes and plant locations are designed into the structure. Airtightness and energy performance are protected by design. This delivers the best technical and commercial outcome.
Not ideal, but manageable.
The timber frame design is underway but still flexible. MVHR can be coordinated into the final frame layout. Some optimisation is lost, but performance remains strong. Earlier coordination is still recommended.
Highest risk.
The timber frame design is largely fixed. Routing options are limited and compromises may be required. Additional coordination time and cost are likely. System performance may be reduced.
Ready to discuss your MVHR requirements?
If you’re considering MVHR as part of a timber frame build, we’d be happy to advise on system integration, performance and scope.