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3.0 ROOF UNITS (Cont.)
Figure 3.5. - Prevailing winds
Mechanical roof ventilator units perform best if influence of prevailing wind is minimal.
Unit above ridge is exposed to crosswinds. Exhaust capacity
may be reduced due to back-pressure effects.
Roof unit relatively sheltered from prevailing winds suffers less
from back-pressure effects.
INSTALLATION DO’S AND DON’TS
INSTALLATION DO’S AND DON’TS
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