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Glidevale trickle ventilators (Tricklevents)

Building ventilation Indoor house ventilation

The Glidevale range of trickle ventilators (tricklevents) can be used to provide background ventilation in all types of building. The comprehensive range of window ventilators provide solutions for all types of application and window type.

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Features & Benefits

  • Suitable for plastic, metal or timber windows.
  • The vents are available in their standard colour, but can be colour-matched to order.
  • All Glidevale Trickle Ventilators have been tested to meet the building regulations.

Range includes:

Standard through frame

  • Ultra Vent and Grille
  • Energy saver humidity sensitive vent

Acoustic through frame

  • Acoustic energy saver humidity sensitive vent
  • Acoustic low profile vent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a trickle ventilator and where is it used?

A trickle ventilator allows outside air to trickle through the head of a window frame, without draughts, bringing fresh air into the living space to help prevent mould and damp growth.

Which trickle vent should I choose from the Glidevale range?

Click here to see the full range. However, if you are unsure which is the most suitable product, please call our helpful Technical team on 0161 905 5700 to discuss projects and for advice on the best ventilation solution. Alternatively, e-mail the technical team with your enquiry and drawings at technical@glidevaleprotect.com.

Do Glidevale trickle vents require an electrical supply?

No, Glidevale trickle vents have either a manual or automatic humidity sensitive operation. Our Energy Saver Humidity Sensitive trickle vents open and close when its humidity sensitive strands expand and contract depending on humidity levels within the living space.

Can your vents be retrofitted?

Yes, Glidevale trickle vents can be retrofitted. However, it is dependent on the cut slots fitting in the window frame where the vent is to be positioned. For further information please contact our Technical Department on 0161 905 5700.

I live next to a noisy road, will the vents let noise in?

The Acoustic Vent range is perfect for installations in areas where there are high levels of noise. The Acoustic Energy Saver Humidity Sensitive (TVES4dB) and the Acoustic Low Profile (TVALdB450 and (TVALdB800) reduce sound travelling through the vent, whilst allowing ventilation into the property. Our largest vent, the TVALdB800, is capable of sound reduction up to 42dB Dn,e,w.

Are the trickle vents available in various colours?

Glidevale Energy Saver Humidity Sensitive internal vents are available in white, brown or black as standard. The Glidevale Ultra Vent range are bright white as standard. The Acoustic Low Profile internal vent is available in white or grey as standard. The external canopy Ultra Grilles, designed for use with all internal vents, are available as standard in bright white. Vents can be also be colour matched to a specific RAL number on request. Please be aware there is an additional charge to spray the vents and the lead time would be slightly longer than standard.

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