Roofs Need Turbines

Not all turbines will fit all roof pitches.

Roofs need turbines.

If you decide to add more turbine vents to your roof be sure to buy ones that are aluminum. All things being equal wind driven turbine vents also known as a whirlybird roof vent do move more air than flat vents but only when the wind blows. Please call us at. Without proper ventilation the extra moisture in the heated air will cause wood rot mildew mold and exterior problems like ice dams.

During winter months warm air rises into your attic. Why do you need roof turbines. Master flow 12 in. Roof turbines remove attic moisture and reduce the risk of costly roof damage.

Get free shipping on qualified roof turbines or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. As the wind passes through the turbine vent a series of vanes within the turbine spin cycling humid air out of the attic. Typically a rooftop will use two or three of these turbines depending on the size of the roof. Weathered wood galvanized internally braced dual bearing wind turbine model gic12ww view the master flow mechanical vents.

Naturally the action of wind turbines depends on the wind. These will not rust. When the wind blows regularly these vents can move more air than other types of vents but they are not effective when the air is still. Wind driven roof vents will pull more air from the attic but only when the wind is blowing.

Flat roof vents have no moving parts to break or squeak but don t vent as much air as wind driven vents. A roof turbine is a relatively small vent that utilizes the wind to remove humid air from an attic.