Must vents be added to soffits?

Must vents be added to soffits?

Asked by Lou on 26th May 2022
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"Yes as everyone else has said it creates a good air flow around roof space and eliminates condensation"
Answered on 30th May 2022 - Member since Mar 2020 - report
"by adding vents to the soffit board allows the property to breathe ensuring no damp to be sat inside the roof area of the house."
Answered on 21st Jun 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"Hi yes would be a good idea to have vents as others have stated for an air flow that goes into the attic and stops condensation and wood rot"
Answered on 26th May 2022 - Member since Jan 2018 - report
"Yes to prevent mold behind Tiber and Rot will make everything last a lot longer"
Answered on 27th May 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"Depending on house bungalow etc
If upvc

(1) is the fascia covered over wood if so then yes.

(2) is it replacement boards been fitted then because it will have significant air flow.

(3) has there been air vented soffit fitted.

(4) was the old soffit fitted with air vents then yes .
(5) is there spray foam in the loft.

(6) is there solar panels mounted each side of the house 🏠.

Every house is different you would have to inspect the property to be honest."
Answered on 26th May 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"Soffit should only be vented for air flow so if you have a cold roof it will need to be vented to stop condensation, so if you have vented soffit and no other air flow it will more than likely lead"
Answered on 26th May 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"Yes, if is no vent tiles to keep right condensation on the loft"
Answered on 27th May 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"Hi yes it’s always good to vent the soffits to stop swelling and have good air flow"
Answered on 26th May 2022 - Member since Dec 2015 - report
"When properly combined with other roof ventilation devices, soffit vents allow fresh air to enter into an attic creating air flow To reduce condensation"
Answered on 18th Jun 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"Yes, vents should be added to soffits. It stops mould which evently helps everything last longer."
Answered on 29th May 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
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