Roof ventilation is a popular topic within the professional construction community. The summer sun can be extremely harsh, and ventilation in your commercial or industrial building’s roof could be vital for airflow.
What Is A Roof Ventilator?
A roof ventilator is a device that is fitted to a roof that provides a weatherproof outlet to allow hot air escape from a building. This system works very well because hot air rises and thus will flow out of the air vent. The air inside the building will then be milder as cool air from outside will come in to replace the warm air that has just escaped.
Pressure differentials created by the wind outside the roof also act as a vacuum which sucks the hot air out of the space in the roof. Additionally, ventilators help remove moisture from the roof area during winter, which decreases rot and mould. The goal of a roof ventilator is to make sure that the air inside a space is clean, crisp and healthy for the occupants inside the building. Efficient airflow in industrial and commercial buildings is also essential for maintaining stock’s shelf life (if perishable), reducing fire risks, keeping equipment in working order, and extracting harmful air pollution for employees’ health and safety.
Types Of Roof Ventilators
There are multiple types of roof ventilators to choose from depending on your roofing needs. Turbine, stationary head, revolving, ridge and siphonage turbines are all available to vent your building. They all have different compositions and construction to make sure that whatever shape and size your roof is, there will be a ventilator that will work well for you.
A fan ventilator works a bit differently from an induced draft ventilator. It has a motor and is connected to power to ensure the sucking of warm air out of the home. This means that it can be used in any type of building regardless of wind or airflow.
These ventilators should be installed in a safe and efficient area of the roof by a professional to ensure their maximum effectiveness. The size of the inlet or outlet is also important as it needs to be in proportion with the roof area. Smaller roofs will not need as large an outlet as bigger roofs. It is recommended to aim for ten air changes per hour inside your roof cavity.
If you are looking for roof ventilation to protect your investments and cultivate a more pleasant working environment in your commercial or industrial building, contact Roofquip for excellent products and efficient service!