The harsh Australian environment and poor building design can result homes heating up very quickly during summer days.
Heat can become trapped in the roof space, resulting in joint distortion, sagging ceilings and paint problems. Effective ventilation of a home’s roof cavity is the most effective way to combat these problems.
Michael Bonello, Managing Director of Skydome Skylight Systems , a supplier and manufacturer of skylight and ventilation products, as well as Marketing Chair of the Skylight Industry Association, said good ventilation can improve the efficiency of air conditioners, resulting in reduced energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs. He also said that the use of effective ventilation increases the performance of roof insulation.
The Skydome Powervent is a ventilation product used to effectively remove hot air from roof cavities. Unlike traditional wind-powered vents, the Powervent does not need a breeze to function, but operates thermostatically or on a timer switch.
The Powervent is able to expel 15,000 litres of air per minute, equivalent to eight wind vents operating at maximum capacity, and costs less than one cent an hour to run.
In addition to the Powervent, Skydome manufactures skylights, which are glazed to protect from harmful UV rays, with 99 per cent UV blockout. Skydome skylights are available in tint glazing and can be provided with heat control blinds, helping to keep homes cooler during summer.
Skydome products are custom-made to suit Australian conditions and their robust roof flashings offer a high level of watertightness.