The RapidRidge ventilated roofing system reduces moisture build-up and improves energy efficiency.
According to RapidRidge distributor, Evo Building Products, the eco-friendly cooling system can save up to five per cent annually on electricity bills by providing ventilation in hot weather.
The dry fixed above-sheathing ventilation system adds vents at the ridge, effectively turning the entire roof into a giant air vent.
The system can also add up to half a star to a house’s BASIX rating.
Evo Building Products managing director, Peter Byrne, said the company is on a mission to
convert Aussie builders and architects to the multi-faceted benefits of dry-ridge solutions.
“RapidRidge gives strong energy savings, reduced moisture build-up and less ongoing maintenance for homeowners,” he said.
“No more reliance on mixing mortar and applying pointing for tradies. And for Australia, RapidRidge means lower energy demands, fewer carbon dioxide emissions, and more sustainable building standards.
“Having the entire roof as a vent, versus just a few vents here and there, makes a huge difference to the passive ventilation performance.”
Byrne said RapidRidge can be installed by a roofer in less than half the time it takes using the traditional method, even in retrofit installations.
“Since RapidRidge has no moving parts or electrical components, it is a set-and-forget passive roof ventilation system that requires no maintenance,” he said.
“Compared to unsightly whirlybirds, RapidRidge maintains the visual aesthetics of the roof, keeping it sleek and minimal without penetrations.”