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Flat Roof Aerator

£22.85 exc VAT

Availability: 1589 in stock SKU: PR-AERATOR-1

Description

Permaroof TPE Flat Roof Aerator vents, also called aerators, are designed to help aerate the concrete slab beneath, and help the structure to breathe.

All concrete will retain an element of moisture within its mass after the construction process, and it is important that once the roof is waterproofed, this moisture has a way to escape the system, otherwise there is a risk that this retained moisture will build up and possibly bulge out of the top of the structure and cause the waterproof seal to bubble, blister or even burst.

The Flat Roof Aerator is designed to draw this moisture away from the concrete slab. It is placed onto the bare concrete beneath the waterproofing membrane and insulation. The membrane will then be applied over the base of the vent. This creates a “flue” which helps to draw the vapour out of the concrete. There are a series of ribs along the underside of the round base plate (or flange) and this encourages the movement of vapour along the base and into the tube (or flue). It also acts to alleviate any hot air which might appear between the slab and the membrane, often evidenced by blistering and bubbling of the membrane.

The top of the pipe or flue has three lateral holes to allow the vapour to escape into the atmosphere. It is covered by a hood or cap which overlaps the internal holes, preventing rainwater entering the system but still allowing the passage of vapour.

There are two designs of hood / flue – a standard round cap; and a special ESTRAER® funnel shaped hood. This comprises two conical funnels which join up at a central hole at the top of pipe, and create an extra suction on the pipe, helping to draw out a greater amount of vapour and air from the concrete.

Being TPE, the bonding will be by way of sandwiching the base of the vent between two layers of membrane. Alternatively applicators can heat bond it or use a suitable adhesive above and below. The grooved upper surface of the base late / flange will help with the bond.

Permaroof recommends a vent is placed at least every 25m2.

Permaroof can supply three types of vent. The standard vent (on the left hand side) has a flue of 240mm high and approximately 75mm in diameter. This is the most common type of vent produced.

Product Specification
Delivery Next Day
Size 240mm(H) 75mm(W)
Brand Permaroof UK
Fitment Flat Roof
Material TPE

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