VENT Ridge Vent RV10P by VENT

VENT Ridge Vent RV10P

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Description

The VENT Ridge Vent is designed to release warm air from the roof void using the natural convection of rising warm air or by means of negative pressure created by wind blowing over the roof. The RV10P has an adhesive and flexible aluminium flashing which is designed to form to roofing profiles and prevent water ingress on any pitch roof.

The RV10P form part of a passive ventilation system that works year round with no moving parts or energy consumption.

The RV10P is designed to be compatible with roof cladding profiles with a trough depth of <38mm.

Key Features

Free Airflow of 8,000mm2 per linear metre
Releases hot air from roof voids and eliminates condensation
Recommended for cold roof pitch of over 30° and skillion roof
For trough depths >38mm use an RV10DT (Deep Trough)
New Build or Renovation
Easy to install — Manufactured in 1200mm lengths for easy handling
Not visible when covered with ridge flashing (flashing not included)
Insect proof — Recommended 4mm vents to prevent ingress of nesting insects
Manufactured in recycled plastic for affordability
30 year warranty

Ranges

VENT Roof / Deck Ventilation Products

Scope of Use

Appraised for use as non-structural roof battens and vents for use with pitched and skillion roof construction on buildings within the following scope:

the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1 with regards to building height and floor plan area; and,
with profiled metal roof cladding; and,
situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including Extra High.

Limitations on Use

Building designers are responsible for incorporation of Roof Ventilation Products into their design for weathertightness and detailing of junctions.

VENT Ridge vent must be used in conjunction with other VENT products to ensure a complete ventilation system. Applying the VENT Ridge vent without unimpeded eaves ventilation can result in additional moisture being drawn into the roof cavity as a result of the negative pressure created by the prevailing wind.

Extra High Wind Zone

Statement of Building Code Compliance

VENT's Passive Roof Ventilation Products comply with the following provisions of the NZ Building Code:

B1.3.1, B1.3.2
B1.3.3 (a)
B1.3.4 (a, b, c, d, e)
B2.3.1 (a)
B2.3.2 (a)

In-Service History

The VENT Ridge vent (RV10P) has been designed and adapted to suit New Zealand building roofing products. The concept of Ridge Ventilation and the application of Ridge Vents has been standard practice in Canada, the USA and Europe for decades. Since the introduction of the Vent Ridge vent to New Zealand that coincided with the amendment of the New Zealand Building Code clause E3:AS1, the RV10P has been successfully installed on hundreds of New Zealand buildings.