Roof wood

[Joe 2017]

Hi

I went in my loft last week and saw wood and felt above damp

Got roofer the next day and he has has fitted 4 tile vents and dry vent system on the ridge

The timber is still damp and the felt under slate still damp

I haven't had much rain for few days

How long will it take for the timber and wood to dry or for me to see improvements

Thanks

 

[Newboy]

Depends on how wet the timber is, the temperature in the loft, the external temperature and the air movement around the timber.

 

[Joe 2017]

Yes aware is half damp and cold in loft possibly 5 degrees similar to outside temp

Will it take weeks months or days just need an idea

 

[Newboy]

Weeks probably.

It's likely it was condensation in the first place

 

[^woody^]

The thing is, was your roofer's solution correct, or correctly implemented?

 

[datarebal]

has the roofer cut the underlay to allow ventilation ?
is your loft properly insulated?

 

[Joe 2017]

Yes underlay cut at 4 angle in the vents

I just hope the roof not leaking and damaging the timber

Not seen any water coming in property just seen felt damp and wood wet

 

[datarebal]

and at the ridge? insulated properly?