10 x Felt Lap Vents Prevents Loft roof Condensation. Attic Space Ventilation

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We provide you with a check list of things to look for to identify potential problems before they get out of hand as well as a sequence of solutions to deal with the loft condensation once and for all. G630 Lap vents are fitted inside the loft by simply clipping individual vents onto the edges of the felt or membrane close to the eaves. If you’ve got condensation issues in your loft it’s now relatively easy to resolve by adding additional loft ventilation. Please ensure that you work safely at all times and get advice or help from a professional trades person if you are unsure. This will lead to damp patches appearing on the ceilings below as can be seen in the following image.

But keep reading to find out how to install these vents and also why and how loft condensation forms.If the system is simply a combination of vents with no thought or design, you could actually do more harm than good.

I have previously published a more in-depth guide to condensation in a loft and that would be a good place to start if you are still having issues after installing lap vents. So if you start to notice any of the following signs of ventilation problems, now is the time to start taking some remedial action. However, blocking certain types of cookies may impact your experience on the site and the services we are able to offer you. These can also be used to increase airflow in the roof space to enable PIV systems to work effectively.If they installed eaves vents, and I appreciate this sounds silly, but make sure they actually fitted the vents correctly.

Klober's Loft Vent Tray allows air into the roof space by preventing insulation material from blocking the ventilation path. If you follow our sequence for adding more ventilation into your loft it will increase the airflow and reduce the levels of condensation hugely.The condensation will only form when the temperature in the loft drops so it may not be obvious that the lifestyle of the occupants is contributing to the problem. From soffit vents to roof extractor vents, wall ventilators, air bricks and more, find effective ventilation solutions for your home or business here. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

Also, if you add extra insulation to your loft, the warmth will stay trapped in the home below, meaning the felt and timbers in the loft will be colder. Some say that the vents have saved them an absolute fortune and provided an entire additional floor on their home. This amount includes seller specified domestic postage charges as well as applicable international postage, dispatch, and other fees. If you need a little help then we also have an active question and answer forum and a find a trademan service and much more.Solution: I’ve used a fine saw to cut the vents down to size, they then fitted into the gap between the roof rafters. Hopefully they will reduce the condensation in our loft this winter, certainly the air flow has improved. The exact measures that are suitable for your roof will depend on factors like the shape, size, construction material and pitch. Insulating between rafters would help prevent the surface reaching the dew point, but is of course, an expensive project, and still needs to be done in conjunction with adequate ventilation. To help set you along the right path of adequately ventilating your roof, here are just a few of the myths (and facts) you may face when tackling this task.