Roof Void Ventilation

In cold climates snow can enter the soffit and ridge vents melt and potentially cause rot.

Roof void ventilation.

Condensation encourages rot and mould growth. To be sure your roof is getting enough ventilation there are simple calculations that you can follow. Ventilation can be accomplished using various products and techniques. Inadequate venting causes moisture and heat to get trapped in your attic.

Roof voids must be ventilated in order to stop warm air condensing on cold surfaces. A roofing ventilation system works by pulling in air from intake vents that are placed on the lower part of the roof. Before we explore how to ventilate an attic space it is prudent to understand how much ventilation is needed. Water vapour can pass through most building materials and will permeate the roof space through plasterboard ceilings service holes downlight fittings and loft hatches etc.

Most building codes require a ratio of 1 150 ventilation space to attic floor space. Airtrak roof void ventilation system airtrak is a proprietary range of ventilators designed specifically for the ventilation of roof voids. Beyond the decreased capacity for insulation when venting the roof deck venting the roof deck or the attic has some other drawbacks worth considering. What is less straightforward is the ventilation of the roof void above.

The air gap dimensions shown on the drawings are the minimum widths required for clear continuous ventilation air paths at the eaves. Duo pitch roofs greater than 200 pitch or greater than 10m span should have additional ventilation at the ridge to assist airflow through the roof void equivalent to at least a 3 mm wide continuous gap.