Roof Space Ventilation Nz

Nz commonly uses 4 5mm fibre cement for soffit linings with rebated timber fascia boards.

Roof space ventilation nz.

Whilst it is possible to retrofit passive ventilation solutions to existing buildings it is highly recommended to incorporate passive ventilation during the design phase of any new building project. Established in 2010 blue building solutions ltd trading as vent is the specialist in the supply of passive ventilation systems and products. Our systems are structured and specifically tailored for new zealand buildings and the extreme climatic conditions. Essentially the system works by taking air from the attic or roof space and pumping it into the main living areas though ducts or vents.

The roof space is generally inaccessible with little natural ventilation and the small roof space can accelerate problems with moisture. Skillion roofs need carefully designed and installed ventilation to reduce the risk of moisture related problems. In skillion roofs the roof cladding and ceiling run parallel typically within 300 mm of each other. Roof ventilation achieving calculated continuous and unimpeded airflow through the roof cavity is relatively straight forward.

Ventilating a home with no roof cavity a flat roof or a skillion roof design is something that should be planned prior to building and should involve a ventilation specialist and the architect who both understand each others point of view and the needs of the client. Ventilation natural ventilation of industrial and commercial buildings or of the above ceiling roof space in air conditioned buildings is a cost effective means of exhausting hot air or achieving a sufficient degree of air change in the building.