Warm moist air must be exhausted from the dairy barn. This is effectively accomplished by using the buoyancy of warmer air to rise and exit at the highest point—usually the ridge. This simple concept of fixed open ridge is still widely employed.

Disadvantages of open ridge designs has been addressed by several Faromor innovations and adaptations over the years. These products utilize the buoyancy of warm air and external wind effects on the structure to optimize air exchange to maintain uniform environmental temperature.

Faromor FRP Chimney

Faromor FRP Chimney

Dairy producers increasingly embrace the Faromor FRP Chimney as a superior ridge exhaust aperture. Higher air exit velocity of the chimney is achieved with less ridge opening resulting in a more equal exchange throughout the structure and elimination of down-drafts, precipitation & dripping over feed alley & excessive summer sunlight that can discourage cows from the feed manger.

In colder geographical regions (Canada & the Northeast USA ) the Faromor FRP Chimney is a good choice for free stall barns. In all geographical regions the advantage of the FRP chimney for optimal environmental control suggests it as the better product choice for parlor and holding areas. Dig deeper »

Solar Mechanical
“Sun Ridge”

Mechanical “Sun Ridge”

Faromor recognizes the advantage of an non-restricted open ridge for maximum air exchange. To retain this advantage, permit light entry, and yet exclude unwanted entry of rain or snow, Faromor has developed its ‘Sun Ridge’ design.

This ridge can be restricted from fully closed to 2-3 ft of opening with the touch of a button. In more restricted positions, rain and snow entry is minimized yet in a fully open position maximum air exchange of an unrestricted ridge is assured.
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Solar Dome

Solar Dome

Faromor fabricates a ridge dome cover to keep out the elements, permit the entry of natural light and provide ridge exhaust.

The Faromor Solar Dome maintains the simplicity of an open ridge but minimizes negative effects of downdrafts and rain/snow entry.
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Over-Shot Roof

Over-Shot Roof

This concept of an open ridge has proven to be effective and is traditionally used in the Northeastern, USA . An effective performance is dependent upon a prevailing wind direction. Sudden change in wind direction (such as easterly storms) can permit excessive ventilation and objectionable snow entry.

Faromor has designed and adapted small ridge curtains and baffle systems to exclude negative effects due to adverse wind direction. Faromor does not promote this design but is prepared to offer customer solutions to improve the performance of these designs upon request. Dig deeper »