Book Archived
Slated or tiled pitched roofs - conversion to accommodate rooms: ventilation of voids to the outside air
Publisher
BRE Archive
Author
BRE Housing Defects Prevention Unit
Format
2 pages
Subject / Keyword
Defect Action Sheet 118, DAS118, roofs, attics, loft conversions, ventilation, cross-ventilation, thermal insulation, condensation.
Published Date
01-Aug-1988
ISBN
Defect Action Sheet 118 (Design)
THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN ARCHIVED.
Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.
Failures: condensation; rot in timbers; corrosion of steel fixings
Defects: insufficient area of ventilation openings to the outside air; air flow across roof voids restricted; discontinuous or absent vapour control layer
Book Archived
Slated or tiled pitched roofs - conversion to accommodate rooms: ventilation of voids to the outside air
List Price £ 4.00