Roof Turbine Ventilator How It Works

Much like a window this round vent is powered by the wind.

Roof turbine ventilator how it works.

Roof turbine as a natural ventilator the roof turbine ventilator functions as a natural ventilator when there is a difference in thermal or wind pressure between the inside and outside of the building which forces the air to move through the opening of the ventilator. A roofer will from the attic mark a spot near the ridge of the roof he may first use nails from the attic to mark preferred spots between two rafters. Turbines work for free. When the wind blows the right way it turns the fan which in turn draws up air from the attic and disperses it.

In addition they reduce the need for electricity which can be expensive and noisy. A couple months ago i had to dash out to the truck before bedtime to grab my trusty travel mug. The popular ridge and soffit ventilation systems and the traditional metal pot vents are also passive ventilation systems. It houses a circular fan that s very sensitive to breezes.

Picture above shows both roof vents a rotary turbine vent on the left and an aura gravity ventilator on the right with curb mount flanges a roof turbine can be made of galvanized steel that rusts as shown above. A turbine vents spins with the slightest breeze. The turbine is a free spinning roof ventilator which uses a combination of wind energy and convection to facilitate air changes. Silencing the howling turbine vent.

Roof ventiliation explained for australian homeowners by john breeze of northern rivers insulation. These systems are nearly invisible and they create a system through which air enters your attic space and then gently floats through the attic space. A turbine vent is a passive ventilation device. As soon as it starts to spin it vacuums air out of your attic.

Exclusive to roofing superstore lomanco vent turbines are an eco friendly low cost solution to ventilating roof space. While a turbine looks a little complex at first glance it s actually very simple. They are available in a range of sizes and colours. Before the horrors of summer in the desert would make rooftop and attic work.

But i ve discovered over the years there s a much better product to use to ventilate an attic.