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It does have an eaves tray / protection strip but it does not extend 20-30mm further down. I would think that would rattle quite bad in the wind in any case! See the picture below. The arrow is pointed at the bottom edge of the eaves tray. It covers a good deal of the vent, such that if you were looking straight at it you’d see no vent. I have taken the picture up and under it. I would also add that all of this was supplied by Scotframe and the builders are well regarded locally who have done lots of Scotframe and new builds. I know the local builders have been complaining to Building Control and saying that these type of vents are too much for our location but its a national rule. The tiles are also solidly ‘into’ the gutter. I forget the actual measurement required but its all compliant. I agree it looks terrible in the picture but in reality its not actually like that. The gutters are also as high as possible, with as little run as possible so as to try and add more protection. The clips are hard up against the vent at some ends. So unfortunately I don't think raising them is possible. I dare say this set up is fine down South but when its blowing 60-70 knots here the water drives in horizontally. Perhaps when its all insulated it wont be so bad as there will be less ‘draw’ through the house sucking it in but I dont know. You can see it here, membrane on top of eaves tray, with vent underneath the tray… I dont think I have any opportunity to solve the problem outside as its all as it should be. I am concerned about water driving inside. It wont be very often but it will happen and then you wont be able to see it as its all behind the PIR. Anymore thoughts greatly appreciated!

Heres some photos of the vents from the outside. The red arrow / line is the edge of the vent and then in the other pictures you can see what it is and the make up of it.

I guess its a bit late for dropping soffits, roof is tiled and walls are bricked up. Outside is essentially finished.

I’ll get some pictures tomorrow in the daylight and post them here.

Hi all, Currently embarking on a self build project. Currently wind and watertight and in the process of insulating. The house is very exposed and will continue to experience terrible weather. Likely the one of the worst places in the country for wind! I have a continuous fascia vent all around the house but I have noticed during bad storms that the rain literally drives in. So much so that there will be a puddle on the floor. Its a 1 and ¾ storey house. I have attached a picture and I shall try to explain….Rafters will have 50mm air gap then 170mm PIR. This will lead down to the eaves where it will meet the PIR heading ‘up’ the wall. The PIR on the wall will be flush with the OSB. My concern is the water driving in and lying there, with the ends of the rafters soaking it up, and may end up leaking down the wall PIR and rotting out (eventually) the OSB. Is this fine as the air gap will ensure it keeps drying out or do I have a legitimate concern? When the wind and rain drives in it puddles on the soffit boards. Is there anything I can / should do?