The valley area of a roof the straight lines formed when two different planes of the roof meet is a critical area that handles a tremendous amount of water run off.
Venting a roof valley.
Beyond the decreased capacity for insulation when venting the roof deck venting the roof deck or the attic has some other drawbacks worth considering.
That means the entire perimeter of the roof needs to have air inlets meaning continuous soffit ventilation.
In cold climates snow can enter the soffit and ridge vents melt and potentially cause rot.
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Valleys are typically found where gable dormer roofs meet the main roof or when a house has angled wings or additions where two roof sections in different planes meet.
Wash the underside of the roof deck with air.
This application ensures air flow through the valley from the soffit to the ridge for required air exchange.