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Which Roof Vent Is The Best For Australian Houses? Australian Owner’s Guide

Introduction

Do you have questions about roof ventilation? In this professional article we are going to answer most of the questions people ask about roof vents. There are many different topics that we will cover about roof vents for Australian houses.

Metal roof vents vs plastic roof vents

Metal roof vents are far superior to plastic ones. Even though they both do the same job and will ventilate your roof. Metal roofing will last longer in Australia weather than plastic vents.

What size should roof vents be?

The standard small roof vents that you see on most roofs are round or square. These vents allow air flow into the house. Most homes have these standard vents.

How many roof vents should you have?

You should have 1 vent for every 150 – 300 square feet of ceiling space.

Are whirlybird roof vents any good?

Sizes of Whirlybird Roof Vents

Whirlybirds come in different sizes depending on the type of roof you have.

Which roof vent is most efficient?

Ridge vents are the most efficient

Easy roof vent to install?

The easiest roof vent to install is the soffit vent.

Do roof vents have disadvantages?

Installing too many roof vents can cause issues with your roofs integrity.

Roof ventilation important for metal roofs?

Roof ventilation is important for Metal roofs. Having good ventilation when installing you metal roof will allow the hot and cold temperatures to not be as extreme.

Whirlybirds or roof vents?

No whirlybirds do not ventilate as good as roof vents.

Plumbing vents required?

Yes Plumbing vents are required to make sure you have enough air flow and to stop sewer gasses from entering your home.

How big should plumbing vents be?

Plumbing vents need to be the correct size. Not to small and not to big.

Do vents need to go through roof?

No vents do not need to go through the roof they can go through an outside wall.