Attic Air Vent Turbine

A turbine has a series of vanes that spin as wind passes through them.

Attic air vent turbine.

A single 14 inch diameter turbine vent that is subjected to 15 mph winds can expel up to 1 342 cfm of air. Hot air exhaust vents located at the peak of the roof allow hot air to escape. These can be ridge vents wind turbines or the flat vents your roofer wants to install. It is compatible with 3 or 4 ductwork and includes a 3 to 4 adapter for convenience.

Wind turbine attic vent turbine roof vent built in thermostat roof turbines black roof turbines roof toppers roof t tops. A turbine is installed directly on the top of a roof and uses wind power to suck hot and humid air out of the attic. Imagine what happens if you install two or three of these simplistic turbine vents on the. Ft of vent space half dedicated for air intake in the soffits and the other half for exhaust on the roof.

Choose one of the following products to meet the recommended exhaust nfva of 528 square inches. The following product options will allow you to achieve an intake nfva of 528 square inches. Click here to get free fast bids from local roofers who can install turbine vents. Set your store to see local availability.

A ridge vent runs across the top of the roof s peak. If the winds are still the vents still allow air to drift up and out of the attic space although not nearly as much. Watch my video below. Taking advantage of this natural process referred to as passive ventilation is the most common way to vent an attic.

Unlike turbines this venting style does not have any moving parts. You ll need to replace your turbine vent when it stops spinning because properly functioning turbine vents spin with the slightest wind. Air vent 12 in. Ventsure 4 foot strip heat moisture ridge vent.

Allows cool dry air to enter the attic. 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 14 inch diameter unit could provide a complete air change in the attic every 14 minutes at 15 mph. Item 863694 model tob12sbr.

A non electric alternative to ventilation these vents use the natural force of wind and air pressure to spin and vent out stale attic air. 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. Good attic ventilation is important for preventing ice dams in the winter. Air vent airhawk 12 in aluminum externally braced roof turbine vent.