Roof Ventilation Pyramid

Consult a roofing supply store for special installation instructions if you have a metal slate cedar or tile roof.

Roof ventilation pyramid.

They sit on top of your roof and spin in the wind currents pulling air up from the garage. Rectangular metal roof vents work best on hip or pyramid roofs that have a short ridge line. Connect the exhaust hose to the fan and then push it through the roof until the nozzle is entirely through. The rvk1a steel roof cap kit is an the rvk1a steel roof cap kit is an easy to install vent for ventilation fans bath rec room home gym etc.

The building codes and building science for. My 1914 house needs to be re roofed this summer but i am at a loss re ventilation. This cap features both a back draft damper and bird screen preventing outside air from entering the home and birds and small pests from entering duct work. Follow photos 9 13 for installation tips.

Look for galvanized steel vents available at roofing supply stores and some home centers. Floor area is 1200 sq ft. The attic space contains no mechanicals and is not used for storage. Vent roofs with steeples towers or cupolas can be found in different buildings from barns to cathedrals.

Then connect the wires to the fan and screw the fan into the ceiling or side wall. The idea of roof vents existed for hundreds of years with natural vents employed in chinese buildings during the tang dynasty natural ventilation ducts in the buddhist monks caves and wind catchers incorporated in arabian architecture. Roof turbine vents typically are round and bulbous with open slats. The ridge is about 40 feet long and there is currently a ridge vent but no other roof vents no soffit vents and no gable vents.

It is compatible with 3 or 4 ductwork and includes a 3 to 4 adapter for convenience. Provides continuous ridge venting continuous soffit venting and then close off those old gable end vents to force the intake air to come where you want it to flow.