How To Install A Whirlybird On A Tile Roof

Lomanco whirlybird turbine vent basic installation this is a basic video showing the installation of a lomanco whirlybird turbine vent.

How to install a whirlybird on a tile roof.

If you wanted the third row from the ridge as the ideal position slide. Make sure that you have easy access. The key is in installing a ventilation system containing whirlybirds rather than just installing whirlybirds by themselves. If you use pop rivets they will do the job but are not first choice as they may leak.

The first step to getting a ventilation system for your roof is selecting the location where the. Steps to installing your whirlybird roof vent. Reposition the flashing panel over the roof opening. Clear the flashing panel.

Bend down and form the two sides of the flashing panel to follow the side tile contours. Select a suitable position for the roof vent. Roll 40mm of the top edge up and over ensuring a return lip of 15 20mm is gained. Then remove the whirlybird and starting from the centre hole cut out the circle you have drawn.

At this point take the whirlybird up to the top of the roof and place it centrally over each hole you have drilled tracing out the perimeter of the cylinder on the outside of the roof sheet. Install the whirly vent on. Be sure to read. Step 3 installing the whirlybird.

Make sure the shortest side of the flashing panel is facing down the roof slope. Fasten with tek screws and sealing washers onto the ridges not troughs of your roof sheet. For tiled roofs the same principle applies but you will need to cut each affected tile individually. Before you start installing the roof vent take the appropriate safety precautions.

Install the base plate on top of the roof. Remember to replace the fasteners holding your ridge cap.