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Tiles vents and soffit vents

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.15 PM

Hi, I have soffit vents and tile vents installed and was wondering do I need both? Reason we seem to be getting a lot of draught coming from the soffit vents, could they be blocked up? I understand air needs to be circulated in the loft side crawl spaces but there is a lot of cold air penetrating through.

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J & J Roofing & Building Services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Swansea
You need to keep the vents for air flow to stop any moisture Blocking them up would cause more condensation as the soffit needs to breathe.
Answered20 March 2018
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ADR Property Maintenance

Rating: 5 out of 5
Boston
A loft is supposed to be draughty to prevent the build up of condensation creating rot in your timbers . To many people seal up all the draughts in their lofts then moan when they get dapmness throughout the house. Dont seal any vents unless you want to create other issues they are their for a reason. Good luck Alex
Answered20 March 2018
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Anonymous user

Your vents are there for a reason, to ventilate your loft space, to stop any moisture accuring and rotting of your timbers, maybe its worth looking at different vent covers
Answered20 March 2018
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