Our roof tile and slate vents have undergone vigorous testing at the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to strengthen the design features of the final products and compatibility with surrounding roof structure. Wall vents that provide air to a room with heat-producing appliances (e.g., gas appliances or central heating boilers).

Once you’ve got a clear idea of the ventilation your roof requires and how many roof vents you need, you can start looking into the types of roof vent that are available. One thing to remember is always to take care when working in loft spaces. Types of Roof Vents If you’re looking specifically for turbine vents, find out how many turbine vents you need using our guide. No good quality roof vents leak when installed correctly. If a slate or tile vent is suspected of leaking, the circumstances should be considered.

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It can be difficult to say how many tile vents your home will require. In general however, two vents on the front of your roof and two at the rear should be a good starting point, perhaps also in conjunction with some ridge or lap vents. Ridge Vents A third option, useful for retrofits or when replacing fascia boards, are over fascia vents. These provide highly discreet ventilation, along with features designed to repel unwanted visitors such as birds and insects. These vents are made from small units that clip together and are nailed over the top of your fascia boards. Installing these roof vents is difficult, but highly effective when done right. Lap Vents

Here’s a selection of roof vents with pitch preferences we have available. Discover more via our wide range of ventilation, including specific sizes: These natural slate vents can be used for the termination of soil vents or extractor fans (with optional flexi pipe) or to simply ventilate the roof void. Developed by one of Europe's foremost producers of roof ventilation products, Nature Vent is manufactured from UV stabilised material, using design technology developed proven and tested during more than 30 years of experience in this specialised field. Ice damming’ occurs when heat from inside the attic combines with the sun’s heat. It melts the snow and ice on your heated roof, letting the water run to the edge of the roof and begins to refreeze. Creating a high-standard roof ventilation system is a vital factor in the longevity of your roof and many structural components within your home. Whilst this will require an initial investment of time and money, installing adequate roof vents into your property will pay dividends in years to come. With the question of cost in mind, we’ve listed some of our most popular products below to give you a general idea of how much high-quality roof vents will cost. The lap vent is another easy solution for ventilation problems. Especially in poorly vented areas of the property. Though commonly used on older roofs with bitumen sarking felt (waterproofing layers), they can also be fitted to roof membranes if needed.There are many benefits of roof vents. From reducing condensation to improving temperature control in the property, they’re admirable for many reasons. Two others are the following: Energy costs are reduced Wind tunnelling is when the air will through one vent and out through another. Perhaps via one vent from one side of the roof to another. This can be useful if your property is at risk of high condensation in the loft as air can pass through without affecting the circulation. Regardless of the approach you’d like to take, it’s always best to err on the side of caution. If you install the wrong number of vents in your roof it’s far easier to add more than to remove ones that are already installed.