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Tapco Abutment Ventilator - Pitched roof abutment ventilator

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Tapco Roofing Products

For unobtrusive high-level ventilation in conjunction with lead roll details on slate and shake roofs.

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Application

  • Suitable and recommended for all Tapco Roofing products.
  • Can be used in conjunction with traditional ‘lead roll’ details on slate and shake roofs.
  • Particularly suitable for Tapco Slate Classic tiles.

Description

Abutment Ventilator providing unobtrusive high-level ventilation in conjunction with lead roll details on slate and shake roofs. It is particularly useful in top edge abutment details where there is limited vertical clearance. The ventilator provides full compliance with BS 5250 Control of Condensation in Buildings.


Features and benefits:

  • Guaranteed 5000 mm²/m ventilation provision to comply with BS 5250 and Building Regulations.
  • Deluge and driving rain resistant as well as preventing large insect ingress.
  • Unobtrusive when installed. Hidden within the roof flashings.
  • Can be used with AluFlash, the lead-free alternative.
  • Each unit overlaps the next to ensure integrity of flashing.
  • Quick and easy to install. Does not affect the normal laying of the roof covering.

General information

Color

Black

Finish

Natural

Guidance for specification option:

UV-resistant.

Material

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)

Shape

Rectangle

Length

1035 mm

Width

203 mm

Height

24 mm

Warranty description

40 year

Uniclass

Pr_35_90_93_27 Dry fixing abutmentsPrimary

CAWS

H65/675 Top edge ventilated abutments

H62/675 Top edge ventilated abutments

J41/80 Roof ventilators

H65/355 Ventilated eaves – separated grilles/ trays

H62/355 Ventilated eaves with separated grilles/ trays

J21/485 Roof ventilators

H60/72 Top edge ventilated abutments

H62/72 Top edge ventilated abutments

H65/72 Top edge ventilated abutments

J21/80 Roof ventilators

H61/355 Ventilated eaves with separated grilles/ rays

Specification data - Dry fixing abutments

Accessories

AluFlash cover flashing.

Lead.

Code_Performance

To BS 5250.

Life expectancy

25+ years.

Pitch

Suitable for pitches of 20° and above.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Recyclability

Recyclable

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

0 %

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Platform Compatible Version
IFC
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1

Revit
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1

Literature

Tapco Abutment Vent Fixing Guide

Tapco Abutment Vent Fixing Guide

Tapco Abutment Vent Technical Guide

Tapco Abutment Vent Technical Guide