Vents For Tile Roofs

Overcoming the high levels of condensation in roof spaces is an issue for all building projects.

Vents for tile roofs.

The building codes and building science for natural roof ventilation however only appeared in the 1940s. Universal roof tile vents are a handy option to have as you don t have to identify the make or profile of the tiles you have installed on your roof making them easy to replace and retrofit. See the benefits of attic ventilation a new roof is more than just shingles. The egv6 power gable mount vent can move air at a rate of up to 1600 cu.

We stock a range of slate and tile vents for venting the roof space and for extraction purposes. O hagin patented attic vents for tile roof applications are manufactured as a two piece system consisting of a primary vent subflashing and a profile specific secondary vent cover. In today s energy conscious world there are ever increasing rules and regulations set out by local authorities on roof ventilation. Vent roofs with steeples towers or cupolas can be found in different buildings from barns to cathedrals.

Effective attic ventilation systems reduce damaging heat and moisture in your attic promote energy efficiency by helping to reduce the load on your air conditioner in the summer and also reduce the risk of ice dam formation on your roof. They are typically easier to install and won t detract from the appearance of your roof. Roof ventilation in a cold climate vents moisture and ensures a cold roof temperature to avoid ice dams. They are manufactured with a standard finish 26 gauge galvanized steel 20 year warranty 032 aluminum or 16 oz.

They can quickly remove a larger volume of hot and or humid air from your attic compared to static ventilation which helps save money on your heating and cooling costs. A primary vent subflashing and a profile specific secondary vent cover which blends into the surrounding field tile. For clay tile roofs barrel style the issues seen with other types wern t showing up so some started considering the space between the tiles decking as the venting which it does do occasionally an attic might feel to hot or stuffy so a couple of gable vents would be added. Roof tile vents extraction reduce condensation and attic moisture issues with our roof tile vents extraction methods.

You can also make savings by buying any brand of roof vent that is compatible with your tiles.