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Journal Article
Openings in ventilated Attics
2023
Overview
How big should ventilation openings be in ventilated attics? In Denmark, guidelines describe what is sufficient to remove excess moisture penetrating through the ceiling. These guidelines are based on many years of experience. An important parameter is the tightness of the ceiling. With current regulations for the airtightness of buildings, convection through the ceiling is reduced compared to older buildings. Therefore, it is relevant to review these old rules of thumb and maybe revise them. In this two-year study, tests with different sizes of ventilation openings were conducted in a test house with 18 separate ventilated attics and airtight ceilings. One third of the attics were ventilated according to the guidelines, one third’s ventilation was reduced by one third and the last third had 50 % ventilation of the recommendations. Hourly measurements of temperature and relative humidity in the attics were conducted. Rafters in the attics were tested for mould growth. Six different types of insulation systems were used in the attics (with and without a vapour barrier, different insulation materials, and insulation thickness), therefore, the study also includes these differences. Earlier investigations, with full ventilation in all attics, showed no significant hygrothermal differences between them; consequently, it was assumed that the amount of ventilation would be decisive for the hygrothermal performance. This study follows up on this assumption. Results show little differences between the attics, mainly that having a vapour barrier becomes more important with reduced ventilation, and the insulation thickness and thereby U-value is of less importance. Reducing the requirements for ventilation of attics could be relevant, provided that the ceiling is airtight.
