Skillion Roof Ventilation Nz

In skillion roofs the roof cladding and ceiling run parallel typically within 300 mm of each other.

Skillion roof ventilation nz.

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. 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. Especially in systems like skillion roofs and curved roofs. Some roof designs such as skillion roofs must include ventilation to manage roof moisture.

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. Passive ventilation specialist vent has developed comprehensive ventilation systems for both mono pitch and pitched skillion roofs. There are only two ways to remove moisture from any container ie your home. The roof space is generally inaccessible with little natural ventilation and the small roof space can accelerate problems with moisture.

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. To mitigate the risk of internal moisture both branz and the metal roofing manufacturers association of new zealand highly recommend ventilating skillion roofs. Skillion roofs need carefully designed and installed ventilation to reduce the risk of moisture related problems. Our systems are structured and specifically tailored for new zealand buildings and the extreme climatic conditions.

Recent branz research provides advice on the best place for effective vent openings in low wind zones. Achieving calculated continuous and unimpeded airflow through the roof cavity is relatively straight forward. In high wind zones the placement of vents in metal and tile clad skillion roofs might not be critical. We have approached dbh and branz to request an urgent investigation into this issue so far without result.

Nzmrm and underlay manufacturers believe the answer lies in increasing what is currently the non existent ventilation of roof spaces. 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.