Ventilation and Guttering (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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Purpose of proper roof ventilation
Purpose of proper roof ventilation
Prevents moisture accumulation in roof space
Problems from poor roof ventilation
Problems from poor roof ventilation
Rot, rust, mould, structural deterioration
Cross-ventilation definition
Cross-ventilation definition
Air flows from one side of eaves to the other
Stack ventilation definition
Stack ventilation definition
Air flows from eaves level up to ridge level
Primary method for roof ventilation
Primary method for roof ventilation
Eaves ventilators
Tile vent positioning requirement
Tile vent positioning requirement
As close to the eaves as possible
Key benefit of tile vents
Key benefit of tile vents
Allow full insulation coverage without blocking ventilation
Critical function of guttering
Critical function of guttering
Collect and control rainwater flow from roof
How guttering protects foundations
How guttering protects foundations
Prevents water pooling around building foundations
Key principle of roof ventilation
Key principle of roof ventilation
Continuous air movement removes moisture