The best return on investment for protecting the longevity of your home is the proper installation of a balanced ventilation system with the proven performance and quality of lomanco vents.
Attic fan whirlybird.
Air movement in the attic helps prevent moisture buildup on rafters and on the bottom of roofing materials.
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.
Do not use mechanical means electric attic fans.
In summer air movement helps rid the attic space of.
The 12 turbine is available in aluminum and galvanized.
More than 50 of the attic fans i see do not work and have current still live to the motor.
The 14 big whirly turbine moves 37 more air than the 12.
Roof vents vs whirly birds.
One of the leading causes for fires.
Lomanco is the home of the one and only whirlybird turbine ventilator the all weather turbine vent whirlybird turbines offer all of the essentials for energy savings and are geared toward going green.
It is a con to make people think the spinning action is like running a fan and mechanically drawing hot air out.
Of vented area for every 300 sq.
Be sure to read.
Designed to mount inside your attic the solar star ventilation fan im 1500 converts passive gable dormer powered and whirlybird vents into an active solar powered venting system.
Ridge vent must me installed per the manufactures instructions.
Lomanco wind turbines are available in three sizes 8 12 and 14.
They make noise too.
How much air must be moved.
A largely arbitrary rule of thumb that s been adopted into most building codes calls for 1 sq.
Find roof turbine vents at lowe s today.
Lomanco whirlybird turbine vent basic installation this is a basic video showing the installation of a lomanco whirlybird turbine vent.
The 16 watt solar panel sits discreetly on your roof to maintain your home s curb appeal.
Full length ridge vent in combination with soffit vents is best.
Best ventilation is open soffit venting to a open vented ridge vent.