Your Best Investment This Summer-Whirlybirds
If you have lived through a proper Aussie summer, you already know that the roof space cops it first. The roof heats up for hours, and the roof cavity stores that warmth. By the middle of the afternoon, the bedrooms can already feel muggy. Things get worse in the living areas, and the AC needs to work harder to keep things comfortable. There are several ways to reduce it, but some can be expensive or time-consuming. Before spending on such upgrades, you may want to look at a practical option first: whirlybirds.
What Is a Whirly Bird Roof Vent?
A whirlybird is a spinning roof air ventilator that is also known as a turbine vent. Across Queensland, many roofs have a silver dome that turns on breezy days, and these are the whirlybirds. Once the sun gets going, warm air builds and rises into the roof space. The whirlybird spins and pulls that hot air out while fresh air comes in through the eaves to keep things moving. It is not a cooling unit, but it helps by reducing built-up heat in the roof cavity.
Affordable Summer Upgrade with Big ROI
When you line up different roof upgrades, whirlybirds are often the easiest win because they cost much less than bigger jobs. As a bonus, your air conditioning gets some relief because less roof heat is pushing into the house. Since it uses no electricity, there is also nothing to run and nothing to switch on. This is why, with proper whirlybird installation, they can last for many years and continue working without ongoing expense.
Fast Installation
Another reason homeowners go for whirlybird installation is the simple process. In many cases, it can be done without the place feeling like a construction site. Still, the installation still needs care because the spot you choose, plus proper flashing and sealing, makes all the difference. A roof whirlybird should be weather-tight and stable in strong winds. Most importantly, it should be properly fitted for the roof type.
Massive Heat Reduction in Your Roof Space
Just like what we mentioned earlier, a whirlybird gives hot air a way out before it builds up in the roof space. As the day warms up, heat rises into the cavity, and the turbine helps move that air out. With the help of whirlybirds, your house can feel less stuffy even during the hottest part of the afternoon. You will also have more livable upstairs rooms, and your home will clear out heat sooner in the evening. Summer still feels like summer, but the roof heat does not linger as long.
Keeps the Roof Space Drier and Healthier
Summer heat is the most obvious problem, but moisture can also cause you trouble. After rain or on humid days, damp air can get trapped in the roof cavity and slowly condense. You can end up with musty smells and damp insulation that stops working properly. Over time, this can cause mould growth and extra wear on timber and other roof components. A whirlybird keeps the air moving through the roof cavity so damp air can clear out sooner.
Improves Airflow and Overall Home Comfort
Another benefit that often gets overlooked with whirlybirds is how they help balance airflow throughout the home. By keeping air moving through the roof space, stale air has less chance to sit and linger. Air can easily flow in through windows, doors, and low vents. Over time, it makes the home feel cooler and more comfortable.
Get Whirly Bird Installation This Summer
If your roof space gets stinking hot and the house feels heavy by mid-afternoon, now is a good time to add roof ventilation. Book your whirlybird installation with us at Nev’s Roof Restoration and get it sorted now so you can feel the benefit all summer!