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−	~~Ann~~ airbrick is a special type of brick that contains holes to allow the circulation of 'fresh' outside air beneath suspended floors and within cavity walls to prevent moisture building up as a result of cold or damp air ‘sitting’ in voids or empty spaces.	+	An airbrick is a special type of brick that contains holes to allow the circulation of 'fresh' outside air beneath suspended floors and within cavity walls to prevent moisture building up as a result of cold or damp air ‘sitting’ in voids or empty spaces.

	Airbricks have traditionally been manufactured using clay or cast iron. Some modern airbricks are made from plastic which can be more durable and enable a greater rate of airflow. An alternative to airbricks is the use of cast iron grilles, known as air vents.		Airbricks have traditionally been manufactured using clay or cast iron. Some modern airbricks are made from plastic which can be more durable and enable a greater rate of airflow. An alternative to airbricks is the use of cast iron grilles, known as air vents.

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−	An airbrick is a special type of brick that contains holes to allow the circulation of 'fresh' outside air beneath suspended floors and within cavity walls to prevent moisture building up as a result of cold or damp air ‘sitting’ in voids or empty spaces.	+	Ann airbrick is a special type of brick that contains holes to allow the circulation of 'fresh' outside air beneath suspended floors and within cavity walls to prevent moisture building up as a result of cold or damp air ‘sitting’ in voids or empty spaces.

	Airbricks have traditionally been manufactured using clay or cast iron. Some modern airbricks are made from plastic which can be more durable and enable a greater rate of airflow. An alternative to airbricks is the use of cast iron grilles, known as air vents.		Airbricks have traditionally been manufactured using clay or cast iron. Some modern airbricks are made from plastic which can be more durable and enable a greater rate of airflow. An alternative to airbricks is the use of cast iron grilles, known as air vents.

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	An airbrick is a special type of brick that contains holes to allow the circulation of 'fresh' outside air beneath suspended floors and within cavity walls to prevent moisture building up as a result of cold or damp air ‘sitting’ in voids or empty spaces.		An airbrick is a special type of brick that contains holes to allow the circulation of 'fresh' outside air beneath suspended floors and within cavity walls to prevent moisture building up as a result of cold or damp air ‘sitting’ in voids or empty spaces.
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	Airbricks have traditionally been manufactured using clay or cast iron. Some modern airbricks are made from plastic which can be more durable and enable a greater rate of airflow. An alternative to airbricks is the use of cast iron grilles, known as air vents.		Airbricks have traditionally been manufactured using clay or cast iron. Some modern airbricks are made from plastic which can be more durable and enable a greater rate of airflow. An alternative to airbricks is the use of cast iron grilles, known as air vents.
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	An airbrick is a special type of brick that contains holes to allow the circulation of 'fresh' outside air beneath suspended floors and within cavity walls to prevent moisture building up as a result of cold or damp air ‘sitting’ in voids or empty spaces.		An airbrick is a special type of brick that contains holes to allow the circulation of 'fresh' outside air beneath suspended floors and within cavity walls to prevent moisture building up as a result of cold or damp air ‘sitting’ in voids or empty spaces.
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	Airbricks have traditionally been manufactured using clay or cast iron. Some modern airbricks are made from plastic which can be more durable and enable a greater rate of airflow. An alternative to airbricks is the use of cast iron grilles, known as air vents.		Airbricks have traditionally been manufactured using clay or cast iron. Some modern airbricks are made from plastic which can be more durable and enable a greater rate of airflow. An alternative to airbricks is the use of cast iron grilles, known as air vents.

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	* Natural ventilation.		* Natural ventilation.
	* Thermal comfort.		* Thermal comfort.
		+	* Types of brick.
	* Types of floor.		* Types of floor.
	* Underfloor air distribution.		* Underfloor air distribution.

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−	An airbrick is a special type of brick that contains holes to allow ~~ventilation of air. It enables~~ the circulation of air beneath suspended floors and within cavity walls to prevent moisture building up as a result of cold or damp air ‘sitting’ in voids or empty spaces.	+	An airbrick is a special type of brick that contains holes to allow the circulation of 'fresh' outside air beneath suspended floors and within cavity walls to prevent moisture building up as a result of cold or damp air ‘sitting’ in voids or empty spaces.

−	Airbricks ~~were~~ traditionally manufactured using clay ~~and later from~~ cast iron~~, whereas~~ modern airbricks are made from plastic~~. Plastic airbricks are~~ more durable and enable a greater rate of airflow. An alternative to airbricks is the use of cast iron grilles, known as air vents.	+	Airbricks have traditionally been manufactured using clay or cast iron. Some modern airbricks are made from plastic which can be more durable and enable a greater rate of airflow. An alternative to airbricks is the use of cast iron grilles, known as air vents.

−	In addition to helping prevent damp and rot setting in to timber floorboards, ~~the~~ airflow ~~provides~~ ventilation for solid fuel fires, stoves, gas heaters, and so on.	+	In addition to helping prevent damp and rot setting in to timber floorboards, airflow can be required to provide ventilation for solid fuel fires, stoves, gas heaters, and so on.

−	Airbricks should be located and installed so as to maximise the cross ventilation in the underfloor voids, and should be kept clear of obstructions. A consideration when installing a conservatory is that airbricks on the wall of the house can be blocked by ~~the concrete slab on which~~ the conservatory ~~is built, but more generally they can be blocked~~ by vegetation, earth, and so on.	+	Airbricks should be located and installed so as to maximise the cross ventilation in the underfloor voids, and should be kept clear of obstructions. A consideration when installing a conservatory is that airbricks on the wall of the house can be blocked by the conservatory structure or by vegetation, earth, and so on. Similar care must be taken when constructing extensions, to ensure that ventilation air paths are not obstructed, or that alternative air paths are provided.

−	Airbricks can be positioned either above or below the damp proof course (DPC) level, and should ideally be incorporated on all sides of a building, typically at least 75 mm above the ground.	+	Airbricks can be positioned either above or below the damp proof course (DPC) level, and should ideally be incorporated on all sides of a building, typically at least 75 mm above the ground to prevent water ingress.

−	A disadvantage of using airbricks is that the small holes can allow pests such as mice, slugs, and wasps to enter a building. A possible solution is to fix wire mesh over the airbricks, or use specially-made airbrick covers, which can prevent entry of pests, ~~although care should be taken~~ to ~~cover all airbricks~~.	+	A disadvantage of using airbricks is that the small holes can allow pests such as mice, slugs, and wasps to enter a building. A possible solution is to fix wire mesh over the airbricks, or use specially-made airbrick covers, which can prevent entry of pests.
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		+	NB Weep holes are openings placed in mortar joints of facing materials at the level of flashing, to permit the escape of moisture, or openings in retaining walls to permit water to escape. For more information see weep holes.

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An airbrick is a special type of brick that contains holes to allow ventilation of air. It enables the circulation of air beneath suspended floors and within cavity walls to prevent moisture building up as a result of cold or damp air ‘sitting’ in voids or empty spaces.

Airbricks were traditionally manufactured using clay and later from cast iron, whereas modern airbricks are made from plastic. Plastic airbricks are more durable and enable a greater rate of airflow. An alternative to airbricks is the use of cast iron grilles, known as air vents.

In addition to helping prevent damp and rot setting in to timber floorboards, the airflow provides ventilation for solid fuel fires, stoves, gas heaters, and so on.

Airbricks should be located and installed so as to maximise the cross ventilation in the underfloor voids, and should be kept clear of obstructions. A consideration when installing a conservatory is that airbricks on the wall of the house can be blocked by the concrete slab on which the conservatory is built, but more generally they can be blocked by vegetation, earth, and so on.

Airbricks can be positioned either above or below the damp proof course (DPC) level, and should ideally be incorporated on all sides of a building, typically at least 75 mm above the ground.

A disadvantage of using airbricks is that the small holes can allow pests such as mice, slugs, and wasps to enter a building. A possible solution is to fix wire mesh over the airbricks, or use specially-made airbrick covers, which can prevent entry of pests, although care should be taken to cover all airbricks.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Brick.
* Cavity wall.
* Condensation.
* Damp.
* Natural ventilation.
* Thermal comfort.
* Types of floor.
* Underfloor air distribution.
* Ventilation.
* Weep hole.

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