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Roof vent for summer time loft heat escape.
Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.50 PM
Our 1960s house has no venting in roof. During summer time (especially heat wave days), temp in loft can reach up to 60 degree C. I was wondering if there's any specific roof vent that can be installed which will require minimal intervention and also, can be closed/shut down during winter time. Thanks in advance for your suggestion/feedback.
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Heritage Roofing Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
The roof space should be vented at all times, good ventilation keeps the roof healthy, in the colder months will prevent
Condensation build up from modern heating systems you can easily install
Soffits vents and inline tile vents to ensure
Continuous airflow.
Answered10 June 2023
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DPM Roofing Repairs
Rating: 5 out of 5
You could always take the roof vent back out and replace with a tile to block it off in the winter. Then swap again in the summer. Or insulate from the inside in the winter.
Answered10 June 2023
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Whitehead Roofing
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To my knowledge there isn't a tile vent that opens/closes as airflow through the loft space is imperative as in hot weather it can sweat without ventilation and in the winter it can cause condensation which could lead to rafters rotting over time..Tile vents or Dry ridge system will normally give adequate airflow.
Answered10 June 2023
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Premier Roofing, Repairs & Maintenance Ltd
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Tile vents and breathable membrane with give good airflow but in colder weathers not release too much heat, do you know what the current roof felt is like?
Answered22 June 2023
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