As is known, the TekhnoNIKOL ridge aerator is used as an element that serves to remove excess subroofing moisture. It has special protection, a filter based on polyurethane foam, which is designed to prevent the penetration of atmospheric precipitation and insects.
Feature Overview
A ridge aerator is used on the roofs, it is installed on top of the eaves tiles, which should correspond to the main color scheme of the roof. Thus, you can give the design an aesthetic finished look and make the aerator almost invisible. For its proper operation, it is necessary to provide for the flow of air from the cornice. Before purchasing, you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the material of the product. The main thing to pay attention to is the expense. For 25 m 2 you will need 1 piece. The dimensions of the aerator are 0.61x0.29 m. The color is black.
Aerator is made of polypropylene, this allows you to implement one of the options for solving subroofing ventilation. The aerator is sold in factory packaging. The product should be stored in a dry, enclosed area. The objects of application are:
- residential buildings;
- industrial facilities;
- public buildings ;
- private houses;
- shopping malls.
The aerator is installed on a gable roof and is compatible with flexible tiles.
Consumer Reviews
The ridge technoNICOL aerator, according to users, is one of the important elements of a properly equipped roof. Its use provides effective ventilation of the entire under-roof space. According to customers, after installation, the materials of the roofing system located inside will be protected from getting wet, their thermal insulation qualities will remain at their best. Users emphasize that the aerator significantly extends the life of the entire roof and building. You can be sure that the aerator is of high quality, as it has a certificate of conformity.
The need to use an aerator
Previously, the TekhnoNIKOL ridge aerator was not used, but subsequently, when arranging the roof systems, different materials began to stack on top of each other. Such a "pie" today is responsible for the preservation of heat, insulation of water and steam. All cracks in the end, through which air could penetrate, are closed by a vapor barrier. In this case, moisture accumulates in the sealed under-roof space, remaining in the rafter structure. Water at the same time does not dry out and is supplemented by moisture that comes from outside. After a couple of years, you will be able to observe the fungus that spreads throughout the attic.
The TekhnoNIKOL ridge aerator has become an important part of the roofing pie today . Modern roofs require three ventilation layers. The first is located in the inner space of the attic, the other is between the hydro and thermal insulation, while the third is under the roof space. Creating conventional air spaces will not be enough. It is important that the air moves from the ridge to the ledge. However, it should not be delayed so as not to create a threat of condensation. Aerators were invented to enhance air circulation and to create moisture inlets and outlets. The air element has a ventilation bar, so birds cannot get inside, and air penetrates and circulates freely. The aerator provides ventilation in individual areas and also guarantees general ventilation.
Installation Technology: Tool Preparation
Before installing the Technonikol ridge aerator for a soft roof, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the instructions in more detail, because its failure to comply may cause the element to malfunction. First you need to prepare the tools, among them:
- a circular saw;
- cord for marking;
- hammer;
- scissors;
- knife;
- gun for sealing joints ;
- roulette;
- mastic in a cartridge.
Methodology
Installation of the aerator is carried out on roofs, the slope of which varies from 14 to 45 °. Installation should be carried out exclusively on the ridge of the roof. A prerequisite for this is the presence of products that provide an influx of fresh air from the cornice. When installing the TechnoNICOL ridge aerator for a soft roof, the nails should go 6.3 mm or more into the base. The slots should be 300 mm or more from the edge of the outer wall. At the end or beginning of the ridge, aerators should protrude 250 mm above the roof. In order to eliminate the deterioration of the appearance of the roof structure and the building, aerators should be installed over the entire length of the ridge.
It must be remembered that the TekhnoNIKOL solid ridge aerator has closing and closing ends, they are connected when applied and form a sealed and durable structure. Installation must begin from the edge of the ridge of the closing end. As a final stage, covering the end with a factory end is the last. Structural ribs should be located on the flat upper part of the last row of tiles, otherwise leakage may occur. For this, the installation of the TekhnoNIKOL ridge aerator can be accompanied by trimming of the material and moving the elements towards the partitions.
Specialist recommendations
In order to replace the roof, the first step is to get rid of the old ridge roof tiles. If the roof is new, then you need to immediately cut the base with a circular saw. If you have to work with a roof that has a ridge beam, you need to determine the point where the vent will be located. It is important to provide a clearance of 13 mm in each direction. If in front of you is a roof without a ridge beam, then 13 mm must be retreated to each side of the ridge.
The next step is cutting along the marked line. All slots must be 300 mm from the edge of the outer wall or chimney. When the Technonikol ridge aerator is installed, two ridge shingles must be fixed along the edges of the roof. The aerator needs to be bent to give it the necessary shape and to facilitate installation. The covered and covering ends should be combined when applied, with no additional sealing required.
Conclusion
The TekhnoNIKOL ridge aerator, the dimensions of which were mentioned above, should be strengthened with nails covering the end. Nails are installed in special holes. The aerator walls should be located on the flat part of the last row of covering material, otherwise you may run into leaks.