Metal roof vent

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Overview
A linear ventilation system for optimal ventilation of zinc roof coverings. The system consists of ventilated eaves strips and ventilated ridges designed to ensure uniform airflow beneath the zinc covering and to prevent condensation, thereby improving the durability and service life of the roof.

Why ventilate a zinc covering linearly?

• Air inlets and outlets are positioned across the full width of the roof for more uniform ventilation.
• No welding or perforation of the covering is required, reducing the risk of water ingress.
• Profiles integrate harmoniously on the roof without visual interruption.

System composition

• Ventilated eaves strip (air inlet)
• Ventilated ridge (air outlet): available in several variants (double-pitch ridge, single-slope ridge, single-slope against wall, batten ridge)

The RHEINZINK linear ventilation system
The system mainly comprises two coordinated families of profiles that meet the DTU 40-41 requirements for ventilation sections and address the most critical cases.

Ventilated eaves strip

• Ventilation section: 68 cm²/m
• Length: 2 m
• Developed width: 250 mm
• Available finishes: all RHEINZINK surface appearances

The ventilated eaves strip clips into a "2-in-1" fixing bracket providing optimal retention at both the lower and upper parts of the profile. The position and shape of the vents have been redesigned for improved interlocking at joints without impairing ventilation.

Double-pitch ventilated ridge

• Ventilation section: 68 cm²/m
• Length: 2 m
• Available finishes: all RHEINZINK surface appearances
• Supplied with coordinated UDS clipping profiles for joint sealing

The double-pitch ridge consists of a perforated galvanized steel body, fixing brackets, a RHEINZINK finishing cover and a UDS clipping profile. Designed to allow tray upstands and standing-seam finishes and to produce discreet, watertight joints.

Single-slope ventilated ridge

• Ventilation section: 68 cm²/m
• Length: 2 m
• Available finishes: all RHEINZINK surface appearances
• Supplied with coordinated UDS clipping profiles

Composed of a perforated galvanized steel body, fixing brackets, a RHEINZINK finishing cover and a UDS clipping profile. Design optimised to facilitate upstands and integration on various tray roofing types.

Single-slope ventilated ridge against wall

• Ventilation section: 53 cm²/m
• Length: 2 m
• Available finishes: all RHEINZINK surface appearances
• Supplied with coordinated UDS clipping profiles

Composed of a perforated galvanized steel body, a RHEINZINK finishing cover and a UDS clipping profile. Cover shapes are designed for harmonious integration on the roof and to facilitate watertight connections.

Batten ventilated ridge

• Ventilation section: 68 cm²/m
• Length: 2 m
• Available finishes: CLASSIC natural, prePATINA light, GRANUM EXTRA granite and other RHEINZINK surface appearances
• Supplied with coordinated UDS clipping profiles

This ridge is suitable for batten-mounted systems and allows a discreet, ventilated integration.

Installation
The profile and fixing bracket designs have been engineered for simple and fast on-site installation. Installation tutorials detail the procedures for fitting the ventilated eaves strip and the various ventilated ridge configurations.

Compliance
The ventilation sections of the profiles comply with the DTU 40-41 requirements.

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Brand: RHEINZINK
• Type: Linear ventilation system for zinc roof coverings (ventilated eaves strips and ventilated ridges)
• Ventilation sections: 68 cm²/m (eaves strip, double-pitch ridge, single-slope ridge, batten), 53 cm²/m (single-slope ridge against wall)
• Standard profile length: 2 m
• Eaves strip developed width: 250 mm
• Materials: RHEINZINK profiles (covers), perforated galvanized steel body for internal elements, metal fixing brackets
• Finishes: all RHEINZINK surface appearances (CLASSIC, prePATINA, GRANUM EXTRA, etc.)
• Accessories supplied: fixing brackets, finishing covers, coordinated UDS clipping profiles
• Advantages: installation without welding/perforation, uniform ventilation, aesthetic integration
• Compliance: compliant with DTU 40-41 requirements