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| | Treaded deck flange; can be PVC coated for proper weld of PVC membrane, contact cement coated for EPDM, or bituminous painted for proper adhesion of BUR or ModBit membrane. |
| | Material options and thicknesses; available in .064" (1.6 mm) mill finish 1100-0T Alloy aluminum, .032" (0.831 mm) 24 oz. copper or .031" (0.76 mm) 22 ga. Type 304 stainless steel. |
| | 20 year warranty; guranted against leaks and defects in materials and/or manufacture when installed in accordance with thaler "Installation Instructions". |
| | Specially shaped vent top; hood configuration facilitates draining of any condensation via the perimeter vent holes. Note: condensed or leaking water drops can pose a threat to built-up membranes, or to ceilings. |
| | Removable conical hood; permits inspection of vented spaces for determining plenum condition. |
| | Venting area calculations provided; to control condensation in winter and to limit heat built-up during summer, Thaler have provided guidance with regard to the amount and location of vents thereby enhancing building durability. |
| | Insect screen protection; ; Thaler vents employ screens with optimum mesh spacing to eliminate blocking by dust accumulation, which reduces air intake. |
| | Protects against bitumen leakage; T-8 bitumen protection cup accessory (optional) completely eliminates problems associated with bitumen drippage, a common occurrance with many other types of vent products. |
| | Virtually Maintenance-free; GAV models do not require any maintenance, however the vents have removable hood for checking vent space condition. |
| | Written Installation Instructions; provided with every Thaler product. |