Ridge vents are essential for removing large heat loads, ensuring maximum airflow efficiency, and promoting the flow of fresh air through your building without exposure to the elements.
When choosing a ridge ventilator, you need to be certain it will withstand ALL types of environments – even corrosive ones.
In order to find the best performing ventilation solution for your factory or warehouse, please keep in mind these three following issues.
1) Proximity to the sea and weather conditions
Humid ocean wind and wet weather conditions may be very detrimental to your construction. A ridge vent conceived with anti-corrosion materials is vital when building in such tough environments. Dalton, Element or Sterling series, are specifically built to withstand humidity and salt.
A specialised rust-protection coating will avoid salt built-ups on the structure of the ridge ventilator.
2) Emissions coming from inside of the building
It’s important to consider the types of fall-out that will be generated within your building. For example, a desalination plant will emit high levels of corrosive salty air, while a coal handling preparation plant (CHPP) or wool washery facility will release a mist that contains extremely high levels of sulphur.
Even though most ridge ventilators are designed to be self-cleaning, these substances may build up in their surface and destroy the structure. They will then have to be replaced and this will cost you more money than what you saved buying a low quality ridge.
3) Ridge vents are made of many different materials
The key to your ridge vent withstanding any type of corrosive environment lies in the materials used during construction. Both the frame AND cladding must be made from strong, robust components if your ridge vent is to endure the elements effectively.
Many options are available for the frame such as a hot dip galvanized finish, or a stainless steel structure. The cladding may be build from stainless steel or from the standard Colorbond range. These possibilities may vary depending on your specific requirements and budget.
For more information regarding ridge ventilators and other roof ventilation machineries, ensure to visit Lowline ventilation. They have the latest information and research to enable you to improve your building.
