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. Eave vents are designed for low-level ventilation and are a common feature in new build properties. Eave vents are found along a home’s soffits, and it’s important to remember to give these a spring clean every now and then to clear away dirt, dust or debris.

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 VentsThese 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. How you figure this out will depend on the age and type of property. You can do roof vent size calculation yourself or consult with a professional roofing expert. If you decide to work out the vent amount yourself, consider adding a little extra to the overall total. Don’t go over the top though, as this is difficult to alter in future.

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 This type of vent may also be referred to as an eaves vent. These vents can be found installed in many modern houses and are typically built into the soffit. The result is continuous 10 – 25 mm ventilation at a low level around the eaves of a property. 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. This slate vent can be adapted for both soil ventilation and mechanical extraction if you wish. You can convert it by attaching the HDSPA soil pipe adaptor. The first thing to know is that there are three main types of roof vent. These are: tile or slate vents, ridge vents and eaves vents (also known as soffit vents). This isn’t a matter of choosing one over the others, as most good ventilation systems will make use of multiple types of roof vent to ensure a strong circulation of clean air. Tile/Slate Vents

Ridge vents are designed to be installed at the apex of a pitched roof. Some ridge vents are designed to be attached to gas appliances to allow for direct ventilation, however they can also be used in tandem with eave or tile vents to effectively release moist and warm air from your roof space.

Created by one of Europe's prominent producers of roof ventilation products, this Nature Vent is fabricated from UV-stabilised material using design technology which has been developed, proven and tested throughout over 30 years of experience in this specialised area. A bonus fourth type of roof vent. Lap vents such as Manthorpe’s Felt Lap Vent are by far the easiest to install out of all the types of vents mentioned above. They can be easily slipped in between a horizontal overlap of your undersarking. This creates an air pathway which can help combat condensation build up. Initially, it is recommended that one vent be placed into the laps in every other rafter bay as close to the eaves as possible, but more can be installed in extreme circumstances. It should be noted that these vents alone will never provide adequate roof ventilation and should always be partnered with the options listed above to create and suitable amount of ventilation. How Much Do Roof Vents Cost? Wall vents that provide air to a room with heat-producing appliances (e.g., gas appliances or central heating boilers).

A cold roof is the traditional roof design. This type of roof has dominated loft spaces for decades and continues today. In the modern-day, they are commonly insulated at ceiling level using fibreglass insulation laid across ceiling joists. So, what is the point of roof ventilation? Well, it’s helping your roof “breathe” and reduce weather from affecting home functions. In this guide, you’ll learn what roof vents are, what the different types of roof vents are and more to help you install the ideal roofing vents on your home.