Skillion Roof Ventilation Nz

Vent was created as a direct result of the misconception that the leaky homes disaster that gripped new zealand was caused solely by external moisture penetration and product failure.

Skillion roof ventilation nz.

To mitigate the risk of internal moisture both branz and the metal roofing manufacturers association of new zealand highly recommend ventilating skillion roofs. Mammoth skillion sections are designed to promoted high thermal performance in modern skillion roof designs. Skillion roofs need carefully designed and installed ventilation to reduce the risk of moisture related problems. Achieving calculated continuous and unimpeded airflow through the roof cavity is relatively straight forward.

Roof and under deck spaces share the same construction materials and similar construction techniques as walls which have in the past failed from the ingress of moisture lack of drainage and ventilation to dissapate moisture that has entered the internals of the wall roof itself. In high wind zones the placement of vents in metal and tile clad skillion roofs might not be critical. Recent branz research provides advice on the best place for effective vent openings in low wind zones. 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.

Nzmrm and underlay manufacturers believe the answer lies in increasing what is currently the non existent ventilation of roof spaces. A skillion pitched roof of any degree pitch requires continuous airflow of 25 000mm per lin m at eaves level unimpeded airflow through the roof cavity and ventilation at the ridge. Ventilating the roof cavity in this way will ensure that internal moisture is greatly reduced in the roof cavity which safeguards the roof from damp mould and structural decay. We have approached dbh and branz to request an urgent investigation into this issue so far without result.

Our systems are structured and specifically tailored for new zealand buildings and the extreme climatic conditions. There are only two ways to remove moisture from any container ie your home. Passive ventilation specialist vent has developed comprehensive ventilation systems for both mono pitch and pitched skillion roofs. Sections are made from 100 polyester with a controlled loft to ensure the required 25mm air ventilation gap to the roof is always.

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. Especially in systems like skillion roofs and curved roofs.