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   Does a whirlybird work on a roof?

   • As hot air rises, this is where the whirlybird will be most effective at extracting the hot air from your roof. However, if there is a particular area of your roof space that needs ventilation then you can also install the whirlybird directly over this area of the roof. Do Whirlybirds work with no wind?

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   Do Whirlybirds work?

   • Limited Moisture Control: Whirlybirds have limited effectiveness in managing moisture levels in roof spaces. While they can facilitate some airflow, they are not specifically designed to address excess moisture concerns. Whirlybirds primarily focus on expelling hot air and promoting ventilation.

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   Do Whirlybirds need eave vents?

   • Unlike metal roofs, there isn’t as much need for eave vents. Whirlybirds are designed to spin in even in the lightest winds. Whirlybirds extract hot air via two ways; convection and creating a vacuum. The vacuum potential is driven by the wind speed and drawing heat out of the roof space. The stronger the wind, the more powerful the extraction.

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   How many Whirlybirds do I Need?

   • Whirlybirds typically have a low air extraction rate, meaning one or two units may not be sufficient for larger homes or roof spaces. To achieve proper ventilation, multiple whirlybirds may be needed, which can increase costs and clutter the roof. 3. Noise

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   Are Whirlybirds easy to install?

   • Easy Installation: They can be installed relatively quickly by most roof professionals, with minimal modifications to the roof. Low Maintenance: Whirlybirds usually require little upkeep, making them convenient for many homeowners.

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   Are Whirlybirds a good ventilation system?

   • Whirlybirds can provide basic roof space ventilation, but they may not be as effective as Solatube’s Solar Star. Without the correct temperatures, a whirlybird will still leave your attic full of warm, moist air. Also, whirlybirds always require a temperature differential to spin their turbines and extract the air from your space.

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   Jul 21, 2023 · Limited Moisture Control: Whirlybirds have limited effectiveness in managing moisture levels in roof spaces. While they can facilitate some airflow, they are not specifically designed to address excess moisture concerns. Whirlybirds primarily focus on expelling hot air and promoting ventilation.

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   • They Are Noisy. Everyone has complained about a noisy whirlybird at some point. A functioning wind driven whirlybird is quiet, so if it’s making noise, it’s most likely broken.
   • They Don’t Work. Whirlybirds are one of the smartest home improvements you can make. Think of them like lifting a lid of a boiling pot of water, or the extractor fan in your bathroom.
   • I Have A Tiled Roof So I Don’t Need Them. When you have a tiled roof construction, there is a misconception that you have air flow. Whilst tiles do enable a small amount of air to enter the roof space, they do not extract create air flow.
   • They Don’t Work When There Is No Wind. Whirlybirds are designed to spin in even in the lightest winds. Whirlybirds extract hot air via two ways; convection and creating a vacuum.

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   Are you looking for the best ways to improve your roof ventilation? Are you asking yourself, do whirlybirds really work? Is there a difference between residential and commercial whirlybirds? We all know that wherever you are in Australia, the weather can get pretty hot. And even during the winter months, the sunny days can cause the attic portion o...

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   Whirlybirds are completely passive, relying on a temperature differential to spin their turbines and draw air out of your home (or commercial space if you have commercial whirlybirds). Without that temperature difference, whirlybirds do nothing – and even a small dip in temperature can cause inconsistent results with even the best whirlybirds on th...

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   To move air – lots of it – you need a powered fan; that’s just all there is to it. Powered fans move more air at a more consistent rate over time, so you can enjoy cooler, drier air indoors. The Solar Starlets homeowners enjoy the advantages of a powerful fan-driven system – with the zero-cost advantage of whirlybirds. The Solatube Solar Star’s sli...

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   A whirlybird is a cylindrical dome that spins in the wind, creating a vacuum which extracts warm air from the roof cavity. Whirlybirds are popular because they’re cheap, easy to install, and require little to no maintenance once installed. But you get what you pay for.

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   Mar 9, 2021 · What Do You Need to Know about WhirlyBirds? Do WhirlyBirds Work? Yes, whirlybirds work because it removes hot air from roof voids. It effectively ventilates the roof or space below. However, whirlybirds are dependent on airflow to function properly.

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   Sep 16, 2021 · However, if there is a particular area of your roof space that needs ventilation then you can also install the whirlybird directly over this area of the roof. Do Whirlybirds work with no wind? Although whirlybirds work more efficiently when there is wind, they spin in the lightest of winds.

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   Jan 26, 2023 · The answer to the question “do whirlybirds work?” is yes. Whirlybirds work to remove hot air from roof voids, effectively ventilating the room or space below. However, whirlybirds are relatively dependant on airflow to function properly.