|
Re: Ventilation Required?
In addition to what Brandon stated, if that same design was not followed in the larger attic at top, then *most likely* that design was not followed for the lower roof.
Typically (based on past experience), they installed the insulation in that area just like in the rest of the house - provided they did not forget it altogether.
Then they just 'left off' or 'forgot' the soffit ventilation for that small roof.
I've even had builders tell me: 'but that area is less than 150 sq ft, and I don't need ventilation until the area is 150 sq ft or larger, the code says so - it says 1 sq ft of ventilation for each 150 sq ft, thus that does not need any ventilation'.
My answer was always: 'No, it needs ventilation, cross ventilation, it does not require a full 1 sq ft net free vent area of ventilation is all.'
|