Roof Air Vent Turbine
Much like a window this round vent is powered by the wind.
Roof air vent turbine. Large flashing allows for easy installation. Air vent s wind turbines are available in both internally and externally braced styles. Wind driven roof vents will pull more air from the attic but only when the wind is blowing. All things being equal wind driven turbine vents also known as a whirlybird roof vent do move more air than flat vents but only when the wind blows.
Ventsure 4 foot strip heat moisture ridge vent. While a turbine looks a little complex at first glance it s actually very simple. Two piece base fits roof pitches from 3 12 up to 12 12. Set your store to see local availability.
Whirlybirds a type of roof vent that provides a valuable service no homeowner should overlook. Item 863694 model tob12sbr. A turbine vent is a passive ventilation device. Flat roof vents have no moving parts to break or squeak but don t vent as much air as wind driven vents.
Here s what to know. A single 14 inch diameter turbine vent that is subjected to 15 mph winds can expel up to 1 342 cfm of air. A small 12 inch diameter turbine vent with a constant wind speed of 5 miles per hour mph can remove 347 cubic feet of air per minute cfm from the attic space. A turbine vents spins with the slightest breeze.
Patented delrin bearings assure long lasting quiet operation with no metal parts to squeak. As soon as it starts to spin it vacuums air out of your attic. The popular ridge and soffit ventilation systems and the traditional metal pot vents are also passive ventilation systems. Air vent airhawk 12 in aluminum externally braced roof turbine vent.
Choose one of the following products to meet the recommended exhaust nfva of 528 square inches. Air vent airhawk 12 in aluminum externally braced roof turbine vent. Item 863694 model tob12sbr. Wind turbine attic vent turbine roof vent built in thermostat roof turbines black roof turbines roof toppers roof t tops.
Brown aluminum internally braced wind turbine model tib12sbr 50 00 50 00. The following product options will allow you to achieve an intake nfva of 528 square inches.