Ventilation of the underside of the roofing
Clay tile roofs — General provisions

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Ventilation of the underside of the roofing


Clay tile roofs — General provisions

Author : Christian LYONNET

Publication date: February 10, 2004 | Lire en français

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9. Ventilation of the underside of the roofing

Ventilation of the underside of the tiles and their supports must be ensured. This ventilation is essential to ensure the long-term preservation of the tiles and their wood supports.

The space to be ventilated under the roof consists of :

  • or through the volume of the attic if it is not occupied and the roof has no screen;

  • or by the air space between the underside of the roof and its support, and the upper surface of the insulation or screen under the slope.

In addition, when installing a screen, the underside must also be ventilated.

Ventilation is provided by eaves and ridge vents connected to the exterior. Depending on the configuration of the roof, the total cross-sections of these ventilation openings are shown in the...

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