Warm Deck Roof Ventilation

Ventilation is not needed in a warm roof.

Warm deck roof ventilation.

Construction studies drawing detail showing how to draw a flat roof warm deck construction detail to a scale of 1 10 with a short introduction highlighting t. A cold roof design is generally not recommended for new build roof applications due to the added requirement for roof void ventilation and the difficulties in preventing. Ventilation is required to the underside of the deck. The insulation is placed above the roof deck but below the weatherproof membrane.

There are two ways to insulate a roof. 25mm at eaves on each slope and 5mm at ridge. For both a warm and cold flat roof a vapour control layer must be installed. In mixed climates ventilation serves either role depending on the season.

Warm deck roof a warm deck roof is where the insulation is placed on top of the rafters joists and the roof covering is then placed over the insulation. In a hot climate the primary purpose of ventilation is to expel solar heated hot air from the attic or roof to reduce the building s cooling load and to relieve the strain on air conditioning systems. Where difficulty is experienced in achieving effective cross ventilation a warm deck roof will be required. Warm deck this is where the insulation is placed on top of the rafters joists and the roof covering is then placed over the insulation.

Warm roof ventilation specification for a simple duo pitch roof bs 5250 specifies sufficient ventilation as being. If ridge or eaves ventilation is not possible ventilation tiles can be used at high or low level to achieve the required airflow. No ventilation is required for these types. Adequate ventilation must be provided between the insulation and the underside of the roof deck to prevent the risk of interstitial condensation forming within the void area.

When placed below the structural deck. In flat roof construction thermal insulation can be placed above and below the structural roof deck or waterproofing layer.