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Loft Conversion

do i need air vents in the roof

Anonymous user 28 February 2024 - 2.53 PM

Hi, Ive been told I need air vents in the roof of the loft conversion in order to pass the building control completion certificate. Is this true? If so how many will I need? My loft conversion has a dormer at the back. Any help would be appreciated.

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Anonymous user

yes you do need an air flow this isnt expensive to do though so dont panic you just need some vented soffit putting on and in some cases some of your ridge tiles need changing to vented ridges usually every couple of meters also you my need some fascia vents in your dormas fascia every meter hope this helps
Answered10 August 2012
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Anonymous user

Yes you require cross flow ventilation which means , air can pass in through the eaves/gutter level and under the roof felt up the roof and across the ridge beam and then back down the other side , an air gap of 50mm should be kept between the foil backed insulation and the roof felt . The gap at eaves level can be acheivedwith a soffit strip or round vent grills ....Hope this makes sense Mark emmpire construction
Answered10 July 2012
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Anonymous user

All the information you require is in your building regs
Answered10 July 2012
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