Airtrak VR Ventilated Ridge
Introduces ventilation at the head of slated or tiled pitch where it reaches the ridge.
- Suitable for use at the junction of a slated or tiled roof to provide ventilation at the ridge.
- E Version: For increased resistance to both wind uplift in exposed locations and corrosion in coastal locations, the ventilator can be supplied in 1.0 mm-thick, 316 grade stainless steel. Where extreme weather conditions are likely, consideration should be given to providing more weathering cover to upstands and slating or tiling to improve the integrity of the detail.
- FR Version: To reduce spread of fire through ventilation apertures, the ventilator can be supplied with an intumescent seal.
Note: Standard Airtrak details assume moderate weather conditions. Small amounts of moisture may be admitted under heavy storm conditions. Where more severe weather conditions are likely, consideration should be given to increasing the vertical overlap dimension to upstands and to slating or tiling to improve the integrity of the weathering detail. For slate and tile details the manufacturer also recommends the use of the Airtrak LPS where appropriate. Contact manufacturer for further technical help.
Introduces continuous ventilation at the head of a slated or tiled roof pitch where the ridge is weathered with a lead or zinc ridge capping.
Features and benefits:
- The stainless steel profile is supplied pre-bent to suit the roof pitch as specified, and is fixed to the ridge timber and covered with the ridge flashing
- At lower pitches, the ventilator is combined with the appropriate low pitch soaker to maintain the integrity of the detail.
Applications:
- Suitable for use at the junction of a slated or tiled roof to provide ventilation at the ridge.
- E Version: For increased resistance to both wind uplift in exposed locations and corrosion in coastal locations, the ventilator can be supplied in 1.0 mm-thick, 316 grade stainless steel. Where extreme weather conditions are likely, consideration should be given to providing more weathering cover to upstands and slating or tiling to improve the integrity of the detail.
- FR Version: To reduce spread of fire through ventilation apertures, the ventilator can be supplied with an intumescent seal.
Note: Standard Airtrak details assume moderate weather conditions. Small amounts of moisture may be admitted under heavy storm conditions. Where more severe weather conditions are likely, consideration should be given to increasing the vertical overlap dimension to upstands and to slating or tiling to improve the integrity of the weathering detail. For slate and tile details the manufacturer also recommends the use of the Airtrak LPS where appropriate. Contact manufacturer for further technical help.
Product selection guide:
- Tiled roof applications:
- 45-65° roof pitch: VR200.
- 28-44° roof pitch: VR200 + LPS150.
- Slated roof applications:
- 35-65° roof pitch: VR200.
- 25-34° roof pitch: VR200 + LPS225.
- 20-24° roof pitch: VR250 + LPS225.
Installation:
Consult manufacturer's literature for details.
| Material | Insect mesh: Vinyl-coated glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) |
| Uniclass 2015 | |
| CAWS | H60/840 Ventilator tiles H60/86 Ventilator tiles H62/840 Ventilator slates H62/86 Ventilator slates H65/840 Ventilator tiles H65/86 Ventilator tiles |
| Product Reference | Airtrak VR Ventilated Ridge |
| Product reference | Airtrak VR200 Ventilated RidgeStandard. Airtrak VR200-E Ventilated RidgeIncreased exposure. Airtrak VR200-FR Ventilated RidgeFire resistant ventilator with intumescent seal. Airtrak VR250 Ventilated RidgeStandard. Airtrak VR250-E Ventilated RidgeIncreased exposure. Airtrak VR250-FR Ventilated RidgeFire resistant ventilator with intumescent seal. |
| LPS low pitch soaker | Not requiredAirtrak LPS150For tiled roofing, for use with VR200/ VR200-E/ VR200-FR. Airtrak LPS225For slated roofing, for use with all ridges. |
| Airtrak CF ClipFast fixing clips | Not requiredAirtrak CF ClipFast clips, stainless steelAirtrak CF ClipFast clips, copper |
| Standard product features | Material: Insect mesh: Vinyl-coated glass-reinforced plastic (GRP). Length: 10 mm continuous air gap equivalent. Ventilation: 1000 mm. |
| Product Options | Product reference: - Airtrak VR200/ Airtrak VR200-FR:
- Airtrak VR200-E:
- Airtrak VR250/ Airtrak VR250-FR:
- Airtrak VR250-E:
Intumescent seal (Airtrak VR200-FR/ Airtrak VR250-FR only):
Airtrak CF ClipFast fixing clips: Fixing clips for securing lead flashings to the Airtrak ventilators to prevent flashing creep over time. Clips locate in the slots found in the lower edge of the ventilator; these slots are spaced at approximately 330 mm centres.
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