Flat Roof Ventilation Prop

Patent pending this is prop was designed by three firefighters with more than 80 years of combined firefighting service.

Flat roof ventilation prop.

German township fire department evansville vertical ventilation drill. The prop is completly adjustable via a hydralic cylinder. There are two types of flat roof systems warm and cold roofs which affect the positioning of the ventilation. Removal of excess heat and moisture will help the life of the roof and will help the functionality and efficiency of the hvac systems.

When thermal insulation is placed below the deck the ventilation must also be on the underside. Vertical ventilation props built with 2x6 and 2x4 s roofing material and shingles. The objective of this prop is to effectively train firefighters to. The frames of the props are made with doubled up 2 10 s.

The replacement of rafters can be done quickly without removing the top plywood or shingles with 8in on center spacing. Ventilation is crucial to these areas as they affect the building as a whole both inside and out. The first is flat roof the second is a 6 12 pitch and the third is a 12 12 pitch. The two story residential structure has an 8 12 pitch roof and can also be used for an aerial tip cut.

2 person vent op for walkable pitched roof. The prop has drop in brackets for 2x material you can use 2x4 all the way up to 2x12 to give the feel of hitting the rafter with the saw. Flat roof ventilation is achieved by creating air changes to the attic or plenum. Vertical ventilation props built with 2x6 and 2x4 s roofing material and shingles.

Flat roof ventilation allows for the circulation of air in the property particularly for warmer rooms in residential buildings. The roof prop simulates different roof pitches and is multi locational and functional. Your two best options are spray foam insulation on the underside of the roof sheathing an installation which will require the ceiling to be removed at least partially or the installation of rigid foam on top of the existing sheathing. Prop w sheet rock addition and smoke.

If you are talking about a flat roof my answer to you is the same as the answer i gave h. Can be placed on a drill tower flat wall or in a parking lot.