FasciaVent allows air to enter through the fascia board, under the roof decking and out the ridge vent or other installed exhaust device. Your gutter can be installed directly onto FasciaVent. FasciaVent is ideal for roofs that are less than 4/12 pitch.
Can you put vents in fascia?
Fascia vents are a great way of improving airflow in your roof space via your fascia board, without having to install individual tile vents.
Do fascia boards need ventilation?
Soffit boards form part of the roofline, along with fascias, bargeboards and guttering. To prevent a build up of condensation (usually in winter) within the loft and eaves space, some form of ventilation is usually required. This page explains the most common form of ventilation – soffit vents.
What is soffit vent?
A soffit vent is a type of roof vent that you install under the eaves of your roof that extend over the walls of your home. Soffit vents help balance the ventilation in your roof and provide airflow to your attic (which may extend the life of your roof).
Should my soffits be vented?
So, does my roof need soffit vents? A roof may need soffit vents if there is no other ventilation allowing for adequate air movement. However, if the attic space is properly sealed and insulated, there is no need for this type of ventilation. There is no question that a standard attic space should be vented.
Should all soffits be vented?
Soffit can be non-vented or vented to allow for maximum roof ventilation. Non-vented or continuous soffit works best when your roof has narrow eaves or if you need to ventilate a large amount of attic space.
Should soffits have ventilation?
Soffit vents are required to cool the attic space and help circulate air from outside. The general rule of thumb for the amount of soffit ventilation required is to have at least one square foot of ventilation for every 150 square feet of attic space.
How can I vent my roof without soffits?
To ventilate your attic without soffits you can use gable vents, eyebrow vents, a venting drip edge, a shingle-over intake vent, wind turbines, or power vents. All are good alternatives if you cannot install soffit vents; however, a very important factor for good ventilation is good insulation.
Why do soffits need vents?
Soffit helps your home achieve the right amount of airflow circulation without allowing moisture to accumulate around the beams and interior elements of your home. This ventilation is achieved through mini-holes or vents in the soffit. These vents make your home breathable and provide air circulation to your attic.
Does breathable felt need soffit vents?
Further to what Robbo has said, if you use BREATHABLE felt you do not need any other form of ventilation (i.e. soffit vents or over fascia vents). Breathable felt is very popular now as it is clean and light to handle.
What do eaves guards do?
What do Eaves Protection Boards do? Eaves Protection Boards prevent felt sagging at eaves level and subsequent ponding of water. They are suitable for use in new build or refurbishment situations and eliminate the need to strip a large section of the roof to replace old felt.
What is the purpose of Sarking felt?
Sarking felt is an underlay that is positioned beneath the tiles of a roof to provide a secondary defence against windblown rain. Sarking felt should be lapped into the gutter so that any rainwater that finds its way beneath the tiles can be safely drained away.
