As in the dairy barn warm moist air must be exhausted and this is most effectively accomplished by using the buoyancy of warm air to rise and exit at the highest point--usually the ridge.

Disadvantage of an open ridge in the parlor include the entry of unwanted precipitation both snow and rain and the adverse heat gain on operator and cow alike on hot summer days.

Faromor FRP Chimney

Faromor FRP Chimneys

The Faromor FRP Chimney is a superior product for the milking parlor. Higher exit air velocity of the chimney counteracts the tendency of down-drafts common in open ridge designs but doesn't limit the amount of ventilation in the manner that a covered open ridge does.

The elimination of precipitation, dripping and direct sunlight from the heads of milkers is a welcome improvement. Dig deeper »

Mechanical
“Solar Ridge”

Mechanical “Solar Ridge”

This Faromor product permits the advantage of a large non-restricted open ridge during periods when it is acceptable and yet the means to reduce this opening size when required. The Solar Ridge can permit light entry and exclude rain or snow by simple  adjustment with an electric actuator operated by a toggle switch within easy reach of the operator. Glazing can be supplied tinted to reduce solar heat gain without the loss of light.

The ability to adjust this ridge opening from "closed" (between milkings) to increasing amounts of "open" dependent on the weather makes it a preferred choice for the holding area. Dig deeper »

Solar Dome

Solar Dome

Faromor fabricates an economical ridge dome cover that will keep out the rain and most snow, reduce downdrafts while permitting the entry of light.

It also can be glazed with materials that shade from the effects of solar heat. Dig deeper »