Venting Roof Space

Vent the roof deck.

Venting roof space.

Air flows in through the soffit vents and out through the roof vents. Vents come in various styles. Grab a flashlight and inspect your attic during the winter. Family handyman the lasting benefits of ventilation.

These vents and ducts should never share space with the roof vent and air should never be vented directly into the attic. With the right balance of intake and exhaust ventilation a homeowner can help optimize the life of his roof system and his home s energy efficiency. Fans and vents may be installed on the roof system that will draw the air out of the attic space and exhaust it to the exterior. Proper attic area ventilation is an important performance consideration for a home or building with a steep slope roof.

If you see dampness or frost you need better roof ventilation and some attic vents. If the attic space is going to be conditioned either for living or mechanical purposes or if a home design calls for a vaulted ceiling provision r806 3 in the international residential code calls for the roof deck above the space to be vented continuously from the eave to the ridge. Whole house fans powered attic fans. For the best results place roof ventilation near the roof s peak and soffit vents in the eaves.

Vent the roof deck.