Roofing


 

Roof Space Condensation: Fix the Ceiling, Not Just the Vents

Ventilation alone won't dry a cold roof space. Jon Davies explains why sealing the ceiling at every scotia gap and around every unsealed downlight does more to reduce condensation than any vent.

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Above Sheathing Ventilation – Part 1: Rise of the Cavity

Above-sheathing ventilation (ASV) uses solar energy to induce airflow between the cladding and the membrane by heating the roof cladding and warming the air in the cavity below.

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Above Sheathing Ventilation – Part 2: The Blue Planet

Above Sheathing Ventilation (ASV) facilitates roof drying by using the same physics that creates rising clouds on the surface of the Earth.

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Above Sheathing Ventilation – Part 3: Fighting the Sun

In Part 2 of this series, our brave new roof used Above Sheathing Ventilation (ASV) to battle the dark forces of winter. But summer brings another set of challenges.

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Constructing School Roofs the Right Way

The Ministry of Education has updated its guidelines on Weathertightness Design Requirements for New School Buildings, outlining new changes.

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