Stef-Bud / Oborniki
Smoke Exhaust Vents
Roof-mounted vents that release smoke, heat and toxic gases in a fire and, beyond that, bring daylight in and air the interior.
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Smoke and heat release in the event of fire
A smoke vent is part of a building's fire protection system, mounted on the roof. In a fire it opens and lets heat, smoke and toxic gases out of the building, while outside an emergency it serves to air the room. Removing smoke from the interior translates directly into evacuation conditions: people get better visibility and a lower temperature inside the building, and the services taking part in the rescue operation can work more easily.
- covers with light-transmitting infill that act as a point rooflight
- polycarbonate and aluminium resistant to fire and extreme temperatures
- vents in various dimensions, matched to the character of the building and the roof type
- automatic triggering by smoke detector or a manual smoke vent button
- installation without rebuilding the entire roof structure
- periodic airing of the building outside a fire situation
Smoke vents are a basic item of equipment in residential buildings, business premises and public buildings. They are used in production halls, warehouses and shopping centres. Professional design of the vents and their appropriate distribution across the roof help remove smoke effectively and thus increase safety during a fire.
Vent covers can be filled with a light-transmitting material. This combines two functions in a single roof opening: the vent acts as a point rooflight and brings daylight into the building, while remaining ready to operate in the event of fire. Independently of the fire protection function, the vents let you air the building periodically.
The vents are triggered in two ways. Automatically — once the triggering device, that is, the smoke detector, responds — and manually, by pressing the smoke vent button. In both cases the signal starts the actuators that open the vent covers. The system can therefore work without human involvement, and a person who notices the danger can open the vents themselves without waiting for the detector.
We fulfil orders for vents in various dimensions and match them to the character of the building and to different roof types. We supply structures that meet strict safety standards, in line with the applicable regulations. In production we use materials with high resistance to fire and extreme temperatures — most often polycarbonate and aluminium. Installation usually does not require rebuilding the entire roof structure; in most cases it is enough to adapt the existing structure without complicated construction work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are smoke vents used?
In production halls, warehouses, shopping centres and public buildings.
How are smoke vents triggered?
Automatically, once the smoke detector responds, or manually with the smoke vent button. The signal starts the actuators that open the covers.
What materials are smoke vents made of?
Materials with high resistance to fire and extreme temperatures — most often polycarbonate and aluminium.
Does installing smoke vents require rebuilding the roof?
Usually not. In most cases it is enough to adapt the existing structure without complicated construction work.
How do smoke vents improve safety?
They remove smoke and toxic gases, which speeds up evacuation and helps the rescue services thanks to better visibility and a lower temperature inside.
How often should smoke vents be serviced?
Technical inspections are recommended at least once a year to confirm that all mechanisms work correctly.