Flat Roof Ventilation Prop

The frames of the props are made with doubled up 2 10 s.

Flat roof ventilation prop.

The prop has drop in brackets for 2x material you can use 2x4 all the way up to 2x12 to give the feel of hitting the rafter with the saw. The objective of this prop is to effectively train firefighters to. If you are talking about a flat roof my answer to you is the same as the answer i gave h. The one story structure has both pitched and flat roof sections to all training on a variety of rooftop operations.

Prop w sheet rock addition and smoke. Patent pending this is prop was designed by three firefighters with more than 80 years of combined firefighting service. Removal of excess heat and moisture will help the life of the roof and will help the functionality and efficiency of the hvac systems. The joists are made with 2 6 s with 2 4 s on top attached to the 2 10 frame with joist hangers.

Vertical ventilation props built with 2x6 and 2x4 s roofing material and shingles. The two story residential structure has an 8 12 pitch roof and can also be used for an aerial tip cut. There are two types of flat roof systems warm and cold roofs which affect the positioning of the ventilation. Ventilation is crucial to these areas as they affect the building as a whole both inside and out.

When thermal insulation is placed below the deck the ventilation must also be on the underside. The roof prop simulates different roof pitches and is multi locational and functional. 2 person vent op for walkable pitched roof. Ventilation props both the one and two story have the capability for vertical ventilation.

German township fire department evansville vertical ventilation drill. The first is flat roof the second is a 6 12 pitch and the third is a 12 12 pitch. Flat roof ventilation is achieved by creating air changes to the attic or plenum. Your two best options are spray foam insulation on the underside of the roof sheathing an installation which will require the ceiling to be removed at least partially or the installation of rigid foam on top of the existing sheathing.

Flat roof ventilation allows for the circulation of air in the property particularly for warmer rooms in residential buildings. The prop is completly adjustable via a hydralic cylinder.