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Westlake Royal Introduces Dryroll Ridge Vent and Weather Block

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Westlake Royal Building Products has introduced Dryroll^™, a universal ridge vent and weather block. Designed to safeguard the roof from the elements, the ridge vent solution also helps to exhaust heat and moisture from the roof. With rollable installation, the product blends smoothly with the roof and reduces unappealing field vents and roof penetrations.

“Dryroll ridge vent is a cutting-edge solution, which optimizes roof protection and attic ventilation,” says Steve Booz, vice president, marketing for Westlake Royal Building Products. “It safeguards a roof against the elements while enhancing energy efficiency and energy savings for the homeowner.”

During installation, Dryroll is unrolled and sealed to field tiles; no additional tools or fasteners are needed, and its aluminum sides may be stretched to conform seamlessly to the roof. Equipped with butyl strips, Dryroll effectively seals the ridge and hip areas of the roof, preventing wind-driven rain and snow from entering the peaks and corners of the roof. The product also provides superior airflow and attic ventilation, with 15.6 square inches of ventilation per linear foot, outperforming many other ridge vent options in keeping both the attic and home cooler during hot days and seasons.

“As a lightweight rollable solution, installation is also both simpler and quicker for contractors,” adds Booz.

Offered in two lightweight roll options of 11.6” wide 3.7-pound and 14.4” 4.6-pound rolls, the product is easy to handle and transport and meets the design specification set forth in IAPMO ER-2015.

Dryroll ridge vent is designed specifically for use with Newpoint^™ Concrete Roof Tile, the durable concrete line known for its superior strength and long-lasting beauty, and with US Tile^®Clay Roofing Products, the legacy line of clay tile manufactured to the highest standard of sustainability and craftsmanship. The product is also a key component of the Westlake Royal™ Cool Roof System, a roofing solution designed to reduce a home’s energy consumption. The system leverages five components to enhance ventilation and energy efficiency, enabling the home to achieve up to 22% in energy savings annually.^[i]

“When used as part of the Cool Roof System, Dryroll allows the roof to breathe so it stays cool in summer and dry in winter,” says Booz.

Learn more about Dryroll here. Explore the company’s full suite of concrete, composite, clay, steel, and components roofing options by visiting Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions.

^[i] Steep Slope Assembly Testing of Clay and Concrete tile with and without Cool Pigmented Colors, Oak Ridge Laboratory, 2005. Results vary based on profile of tile installed, location, weather and other factors.