Should you cover your whirlybird?

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Many homes have “whirly bird” vents or turbine vents. These vents look like small windmills and spin. The reason they are on your roof is to provide the air exchange your home needs to remain comfortable and healthy. If you cover them, you can cause extremely expensive damage to your home!

Should you cover your turbines?

A: You should certainly not cover the vents, not even during the winter. The attic should always stay ventilated, or it will cost you more money to heat your house. A drafty attic is a good thing, because with no ventilation, moisture will form inside the attic and saturate the insulation.

Can rain come through whirlybird?

When installed by professionals, whirlybirds do not leak or let in rain. Whirlybirds have been installed throughout Queensland for the last 100 years – and if they leaked, there would be a lot of soggy ceilings.

What happens if you cover roof vents?

Covering the roof vents means you’re unwittingly trapping moisture within the attic space. This excess humidity might not seem harmless at first, but it creates a habitable environment for mold to grow and proliferate. Not only is mold troublesome to get rid of, it is also a health risk to those with allergies.

Do whirlybirds make your house colder in winter?

No, whirlybirds won’t make your home cold during winter. Just make sure you don’t leave your windows or screen doors open over a prolonged period of time which may cause cold air to be drafted in.

Should you cover your turbine roof vents in winter?

There are many types of vents that you may have on your roof, including turbine, rafter, metal pot, and soffit vents, but you should not cover any of these roof vents during the winter.

Can you paint whirlybirds?

Whirly Birds play a very important part of a roof restoration and help to eliminate the moisture and reduce the heat inside the ceiling cavity. If you have existing Whirly Birds we can paint them to match your new roof colour or we can supply and install them during the roof restoration process.

Do whirlybirds help with mould?

Remove Mould and Dampness Whirlybird removes mould and dampness. Moisture-laden air from inside the home and outside air can condense and cause dampness. Ceiling insulation loses its effectiveness when it becomes wet. As a result, it increases the need for heating to compensate for heat loss.

Do whirly birds help with condensation?

When hot air rises, it get’s trapped in your roof space. Whirlybirds create not only an exit point for this trapped air, but also extract the air. This means that they keep the roof space cooler and remove excess moisture.

Why do whirlybirds spin?

The spinning movement is so unexpected. The spinning effect is due to the action of air on the wings as it rushes past the dropping whirlybird. You can check this by holding the whirlybird and pushing up on one wing with your finger. The body moves back as the wing is forced up.

Can a whirlybird turbine be used on a roof?

The Whirlybird® turbine’s exclusive vari-pitch base adjusts to a 12/12 roof pitch for use on many roof applications. When installed properly, the Whirlybird® turbine reduces energy bills and the likelihood of winter ice buildup. Forever Guarantee —residential use only.

What is the pitch of a whirlybird turbine?

What finishes are available on the Whirlybird® turbine?

The 12″ turbine is available in aluminum and galvanized finishes as well as a tile roof design. Whirlybird® turbines are also available in two models— internally or externally braced.

What is the difference between internally and externally braced whirlybird turbines?

Whirlybird® turbines are also available in two models— internally or externally braced. While the internally and externally braced turbines both have the same internal construction, the externally braced turbines have three braces that surround the outside of the turbine.