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Roof ventilation query?

 
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Jamie C



Joined: 16 Nov 2006
Posts: 68
Location: Essex
PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 9:20 pm    Post subject: Roof ventilation query? Reply with quote
I know that roofs are now supposed to be ventilated whereas many years back it was thought best not to. On my roof the eaves fascia boards are currently unventilated although at some point this will change to vented type.

Whilst i am up in the loft at them moment (it is a loft conversion i am currently reinsulating and reboarding) i have noticed that the gap over the timber wall plate between each rafter has been well and truly stuffed with a foil backed fibreglass insulation material.

Should i remove this now which may allow some airflow around the roof at least as the eaves are bound not to be sealed all that well. Or should i leave it there, if so then why?

Thanks, Jamie.
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Jamie C



Joined: 16 Nov 2006
Posts: 68
Location: Essex
PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Im guessing i may as well take it out nowe and then its out.
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vince knight
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Joined: 04 Mar 2004
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Location: Essex/East London
PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The more air movement you have the less moisture will accumalate in the roof void.

Vince
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