Thermal comfort, energy savings and well-being for employees are some of the benefits that aroof with lanternbrings to industries. In addition to enhancing the value of the work, making it more modern and sustainable, the installation ofindustrial lanterns is also advantageous in relation towork safety, demonstrating that the company cares about following the rules and prioritizing the health of its employees.
No wonder this is thesolution of natural ventilationmost used in both new works and industrial retrofits. In this post, we will explain how a louvered roof works, what the main results are and why it is worth the investment. Check it out!
How does a clerestory roof work?
The skylight is a structure installed at the highest point of the building: the ridge.Its strategic openings favor air renewal inside the factories, which is essential to guarantee the thermal comfort and well-being of employees. It is also possible for the roof ridge to be made from prismatic or alveolar polycarbonate, combiningventilation and natural lighting..
The operation of the lantern is based on differences in temperature and air density, from which thechimney and venturi effects. The first is the result of air displacement as a result of differences in temperature and pressure: cold (denser) air tends to descend. When displaced by the cold air, the hot (less dense) air rises and then escapes through the louver.
The Venturi effect is related to the speed of air circulation through a given cross section. When the area of this section decreases (in a pipe, for example), the velocity of the fluid increases, causing it to disperse more quickly through the narrow section.
This is what happens at the entrances and exits of the usher,contributing to the maintenance of a pleasant internal temperature. By promoting the exhaust effect, the chimney and Venturi phenomena also help to ensure that the warehouse is free of pollutants and toxic particles that could compromise the health of employees.
What are the results and benefits for the industry
Let’s look at the immediate advantages of a louvered roof for the day-to-day running of your factory.
Thermal comfort and energy savings
A constant air renewalensures thermal comfort inside the factory and, at the same time, helps tocontrol electricity costs. This is because, in a thermally comfortable location, it is possible to reduce or even eliminate the use of devices such as air conditioning, which is largely responsible for high energy costs.
Health and well-being for employees
Maintaining air quality inside the warehouse is another challenge for industries, especially those that work with toxic compounds. If the factory has a louvered roof, this will not be a problem, asthe solution acts as an efficient exhaust fan, eliminating pollutants from the site, improving air quality and reducing the risk ofrespiratory diseases.
Respect for technical safety standards
A maintenance of thermal comfortin the workplace is one of the main highlights ofNR-17. In addition to determining that the effective temperature index varies between 20°C and 23°C, the Standard provides for the control of humidity and air speed. Another point considered is noise levels, which must be within the expected limit.
In this sense, the louvered roof not only guarantees thethermal comfort and air quality, but alsohelps keep operations quieter, as there will be no noise coming from another air conditioning system.
Why it's worth the investment
The advantages we have listed so far show why it is worth investing in a roof with louvers. We know that your intention in modernizing the facilities isreduce operating costs and improve quality of life in the workplace, also enhancing the image of your company in the market.
Therefore, we need to emphasize the importance of relying on a quality supplier to fully exploit the benefits of the lantern and avoid having a headache with installation. YouMB Group lanterns They are manufactured with top quality materials and, in addition to the advantages already mentioned, they have differences that make the product worth the cost-benefit, such as:
- seal against infiltration;
- low specific weight;
- ease of installation;
- zero noise emissions;
- zero maintenance costs.
Furthermore, theMB Group offers optional attributes to make your louvered roof even more functional. They are:
- automated system to control air flow, used to balance climate variations within the environment;
- anti-insect/mosquito protection screen in stainless steel or PVC with fiberglass coating;
- Anti-bird/bird protection screen in welded and galvanized steel.
For over 15 years, the MB Group has been a reference in the installation ofnatural lighting and ventilation solutions in companies of all sizes and different segments. When implementing a louvered roof, the Group offers:
- sizing with calculation memory and optimization according to activity and building requirements;
- layout designs and development with display of the applied product;
- technical monitoring and delivery;
- installation and maintenance;
- specification advice;
- guarantee of tightness;
- technical assistance throughout Brazil.
If you want to invest in a natural ventilation project with guaranteed cost-benefit, contact us andrequest a quote. We will respond as soon as possible.
