Metal Building Attic Ventilation

Ekena millwork 12 in w x 12 in h vertical gable vent 17 in w x 17 in h frame size.

Metal building attic ventilation. The building codes and building science for. Incorporating optional ventilation features such as louvers exhaust fans and ridge vents into your metal building design prevents moisture build up and promotes good indoor air quality and facilitating better airflow can even reduce operating expenses over the lifetime of your building by minimizing heating and cooling needs. Aluminum turbine vents turbine vents located on the roof create an up draft lifting air out of the building. Hot air beneath the metal needs an escape route near the top of the roof and intake vents at the bottom of the roof.

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. Conforms to federal specification qq 5775a type 1 class 4 astm a 653 meets fha codes. Optimal air movement not only promotes temperature regulation and energy efficiency but also reduces the risk of moisture related issues like condensation build up. To protect their investment it is key that your customers ensure the proper ventilation system is installed.

The configuration is similar to a natural ventilation system with hooded roof vents or clamshell shaped ridge vents located on the roof but instead of louvers around the perimeter wall fans are mounted at 8 to 10 feet above the building floor. Ventilation is very important in order to control the interior quality of air removal of summer heat and elimination of condensation in cooler weather which can lead to rust and. Galvanized wire mesh prevents entry from birds or. Metal building ventilation is necessary in all buildings.

Vent roofs with steeples towers or cupolas can be found in different buildings from barns to cathedrals. For a metal building a powered supply and natural exhaust system is the first option to consider. Roof ventilation depends on the simple scientific fact that hot air rises. A balanced ventilation system 50 intake ventilation combined with 50 exhaust ventilation can also lower utility bills.

Choose the correct type of ventilation and placement into the building s walls and roof to produce the most efficient cross ventilation throughout our metal buildings. 28 gauge galvanized steel 1 piece construction with a 2 in. Unfinished functional smooth western red cedar gable vent w 1 in x 4 in flat trim frame item 1778322 model gvwve12x1201.