Negative Pressure Roofing System

Poor design of cool roofs in ashrae climate zones 4 and higher have resulted in the unintended consequence of condensation below the membrane a result of.

Negative pressure roofing system.

Loose laid air pressure equalization system. Protan s vacuum system is based on the principle of anchoring the membrane by creating negative pressure in the layer between the membrane and the airtight substrate when exposed to wind loading. Continuous self drying of wet roofs with wind vented negative pressure system. Even if no damage is visible the effect to a roofing system with long term exposure to positive pressure is unknown.

The negative pressure roofing system is referred to as a wind vented roof and is proven in thousands of roof installations. A very small amount of positive pressure is ideal for a building but too much can cause damage. Additionally designers should be aware of the possible negative impacts of using cool roofing that may result in unintended consequences. Negative pressure is then applied to the dome starting at an initial pressure of 15 pounds per square foot psf.

Upward migration of water vapor is vacuumed out of the roof assembly through one way valves placed in wind vortex intensity areas of a building perimeter. Water moisture damage within the roof turns to vapor in low pressures created by the wind vent system. The wv roof assembly creates a continual drying of the roof substrate. Relieving vents installed at the perimeters result in negative pressure within the system during storms which purportedly suck the membrane tighter to the substrate.

Constant daily pressure puts strain on hot air welds induction welds and adhesives. The negative pressure test utilizes a five foot by five foot dome that is placed over the roofing membrane surface. Water in this gaseous state can then exit the roof via the one way vortex valves. Apparently the negative pressure system is secured only at the perimeter the rest being loose laid i can t imagine how the mod bit versions of this idea work but the literature claims they do.

Air is allowed into the room through a gap under the door typically about one half inch high. Negative pressure is generated and maintained by a ventilation system that removes more air from the room than air is allowed into the room.