Retrofit Ventilation Roof

By mike guertin issue 278 november 2018.

Retrofit ventilation roof.

Aura solar fans are a perfect replacement for turbine vent heads. Achieving calculated continuous and unimpeded airflow through the roof cavity is relatively straight forward. When installing roof tile vents on the front and rear sides of a roof some staggering in height and horizontal positioning should ideally take place to prevent wind tunneling. Active ventilation products aura solar attic fan retrofit product line is designed to fit over a turbine ventilator roof base.

Turbines frequently slow or stop turning entirely due to wear corrosion or damage from high winds. The aura solar attic fan retrofit will exhaust air continuously by using solar and wind power for optimum ventilation performance. Whilst it is possible to retrofit passive ventilation solutions to existing buildings it is highly recommended to incorporate passive ventilation during the design phase of any new building project. Our systems can be adapted to the existing roof s structural support system to provide long term life expectancy and reduced life cycle costs while also enhancing the property s curb appeal.

Rectangular metal roof vents work best on hip or pyramid roofs that have a short ridge line. Roof vent retrofit from the outside in reroofing is the perfect time to lift the hood and make short work of an otherwise awkward venting job. The aura solar fan retrofit models are designed to replace existing roof vents. Gravity vent retrofit models available in an array of sizes.

A perfect replacement for whirlybirds roof wind turbines which frequently slow down or stop turning all together because of corrosion damage or just wear and tear. Follow photos 9 13 for installation tips. The aura gravity vent retrofit does not need to spin in order to provide excellent ventilation. Look for galvanized steel vents available at roofing supply stores and some home centers.

Fortunately recover and retrofit systems like metal over metal or metal over shingles can provide the benefits of a standing seam metal roof without the hassle of replacing the roof entirely. It has a flared adapter that easily fits over an existing roof mounted metal base. Consult a roofing supply store for special installation instructions if you have a metal slate cedar or tile roof.