Solar Ridge Vent for Metal Roofs
Solar-Powered Ridge Vent for Metal Roofs
Long lasting metal roofs are becoming increasingly popular. Our new Solar metal RIDGEblaster™ roof fans and solar panels can be installed or retro-fitted to effectively boost attic ventilation on metal roofs. It’s a perfect application for sheds, barns, storage areas, garages and homes with metal roofing. Layers of upper level hot air are actively vented from the highest point on a roof ridge and out of the structure with our Solar Powered RIDGEblaster™, designed for metal roofs. Some area homes feature beautiful gabled roofing, and our experienced installers can install units on the “sunny side” to help move air through the gable vents. Other metal roofs in our region feature O’Hagin’s Flat Tile roofing, and a Solar RIDGEblaster™ unit can be installed on flat vents, again, effectively moving air through the upper levels of the roof, adding to the inside comfort of the structure.
Installation is a little different from installation on a shingle roof. The fan/vent units are constructed to float right inside the ridge vent cover and are secured by our patented copper-clad mounting brackets. Ideally, the Solar RIDGEblaster™ is installed and wired to the solar panel in the roof ridge before the final ridge vent cover is installed. However, our installation professionals can retrofit metal roof Solar RIDGEblaster™ units on everything from a doghouse roof to a house roof. These panels are sleek and add to the updated look of a metal roof.
Metal roofs protect structures from extreme weather conditions, last longer than shingle roofs and are a long-term investment in the beauty of your home. But metal roofing also traps heat and humidity, making Solar RIDGEblaster™ vents a vital and money-saving addition to these heavy-duty roofs.
RIDGEblaster™ solar powered fan/vent units pull hot, humid air up and out of the structure, promoting uniform air movement throughout the vented space. As with other SOLAR BLASTER® products, the Solar RIDGEblaster™ pulls out the warm, moist air that causes mold, mildew, rust, and rot, effectively adding to the protection of stored items as well as making it a more comfortable workspace.
FEATURES:
- A three-fan configuration that allows each fan to turn on individually as the sun rises and produces more solar power
- Effective passive venting at all times; solar panels collect energy to run the fans
- Works continuously – no on/off switch or thermostat needed
- 25 year-rated solar panel (3 Watt)
- 50,000 hour-rated fan (15 years at 9 hrs/day)
- 2700 rpm / 39 cfm two-ball bearing fan
- Patented fan mount that fits right below the ridge vent opening, secured by copper clad mounting brackets