Tapco Abutment Ventilator - Pitched roof abutment ventilator
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For unobtrusive high-level ventilation in conjunction with lead roll details on slate and shake roofs.
Application
- Suitable and recommended for all Tapco Roofing products.
- Can be used in conjunction with traditional ‘lead roll’ details on slate and shake roofs.
- Particularly suitable for Tapco Slate Classic tiles.
Description
Abutment Ventilator providing unobtrusive high-level ventilation in conjunction with lead roll details on slate and shake roofs. It is particularly useful in top edge abutment details where there is limited vertical clearance. The ventilator provides full compliance with BS 5250 Control of Condensation in Buildings.
Features and benefits:
- Guaranteed 5000 mm²/m ventilation provision to comply with BS 5250 and Building Regulations.
- Deluge and driving rain resistant as well as preventing large insect ingress.
- Unobtrusive when installed. Hidden within the roof flashings.
- Can be used with AluFlash, the lead-free alternative.
- Each unit overlaps the next to ensure integrity of flashing.
- Quick and easy to install. Does not affect the normal laying of the roof covering.
General information
Color | Black |
Finish | Natural Guidance for specification option: UV-resistant. |
Material | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 1035 mm |
Width | 203 mm |
Height | 24 mm |
Warranty description | 40 year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H65/675 Top edge ventilated abutments H62/675 Top edge ventilated abutments J41/80 Roof ventilators H65/355 Ventilated eaves – separated grilles/ trays H62/355 Ventilated eaves with separated grilles/ trays J21/485 Roof ventilators H60/72 Top edge ventilated abutments H62/72 Top edge ventilated abutments H65/72 Top edge ventilated abutments J21/80 Roof ventilators H61/355 Ventilated eaves with separated grilles/ rays |
Specification data - Dry fixing abutments
Accessories | AluFlash cover flashing.Lead. |
Code_Performance | To BS 5250. |
Life expectancy | 25+ years. |
Pitch | Suitable for pitches of 20° and above. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Recyclability | Recyclable |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 0 % |
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 IFC | - | 1 |
 Revit | - | 1 |
Literature
Tapco Abutment Vent Fixing Guide
Tapco Abutment Vent Technical Guide