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Assess the cavity
We look at roof size, pitch and existing airflow to work out how many vents you actually need — no over-selling.
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Whirlybird Installation · St Kilda
Why St Kilda roof cavities overheat
Whirlybirds (turbine roof vents) clear the hot, moisture-laden air that builds up in a roof cavity. In summer that trapped heat radiates down into the rooms below; in winter, warm damp air condenses in the cavity and feeds mould. A few correctly placed vents let that air escape, easing the load on your cooling and protecting the roof structure.
Local roof weather
Roof weather in St Kilda
St Kilda sees around ~6 days above 35°C a year, and on those days an unventilated roof cavity turns into a heat store right above your ceilings.
~125
rain days a year
days with measurable rain
November
wettest month
when leaks show up most
~6
days over 35°C
thermal stress on coatings
Extreme (11–13)
summer UV
fades tile coatings
Melbourne UV now:
Now in St Kilda: °C,
Annual rainfall: 750–800 mmest.
Climate normals (2015–2024) from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis — gridded reanalysis, so rainfall is an estimate that runs a little high versus long-term gauge averages. Live UV from ARPANSA, live conditions from Open-Meteo.
The process
How we install a whirlybird
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Position for airflow
Vents go high on the roof where the hottest air collects, balanced with the eave intake so air can actually move through.
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Cut & flash
On a tiled roof we lift the tiles, cut a neat penetration, and bed the flashing so it is fully weatherproof.
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Seat & seal
The turbine is seated in the flashing collar and the tiles are reinstated over the apron, leaving a clean, leak-free finish.
Roof types in St Kilda
Installation differs by roof: on tiled roofs we cut and flash the penetration under the tile course, while on metal roofs the vent is flashed directly into the sheeting. Both need the flashing done properly — a rushed vent install is a classic future leak.
Our standard
Installations are carried out by an insured team and the workmanship is backed by a 7-Year Workmanship Guarantee and a 10-Year Dulux Acratex Material Warranty.
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St Kilda whirlybird installation — your questions
It depends on roof area and pitch, but most homes need two to four turbines placed high on the roof to move air effectively. We assess your roof and recommend the right number rather than overselling.
They reduce the heat that builds up in the roof cavity and radiates down into your rooms, which eases the load on cooling. They are not an air conditioner, but on hot days the difference upstairs is noticeable.
Not when it is flashed correctly. The failure point on cheap installs is the flashing, which is why we bed and seal it properly under the tile course so the finish is fully weatherproof.
Yes. In winter warm, moist air rises into the roof and condenses, feeding mould and dampness. Venting that air out protects the roof structure and insulation year-round.
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