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Good Building Guide 51 Ventilated and unventilated cold pitched roofs

Publication Year

2002

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Since the late 1960s, the accepted solution, in ‘cold’ pitched roofing, has been to introduce ventilation into the loft space by openings to the outside at eaves and ridge. More recently, vapour permeable underlays are sometimes used as an alternative to ventilation. With the introduction of the unventilated cold pitched roof, there is a need to clarify the general principles and risks and identify approved construction techniques. By giving guidance on the technical risks associated with ventilated and unventilated forms of cold pitched roofs, this Good Building Guide responds to some of the confusion and conflicting views.

Author

Stirling, C.

ISBN

9781860815546

Publisher Information

BRE

BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.

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