What is the difference between upblast and downblast roof fans?

Upblast fans discharge air vertically upward and are commonly used for kitchen grease exhaust and hot exhaust air. Downblast fans discharge downward under a weather hood and are more common for general building exhaust, toilets, stores, and non-grease ventilation.

What information is needed for a roof fan quotation?

Send the application, airflow in CFM or m3/h, static pressure if available, roof opening or roof curb size, voltage, phase, frequency, quantity, project city, drawings, and required accessories.

Can you help select a model before quotation?

Yes. Share the project schedule, drawing, room type, hood size, duct layout, or site photos. The technical sales team can recommend the nearest roof fan type and model before preparing quotation details.

Can you provide documents for consultant approval?

Available datasheets, catalogs, technical submittals, quotation files, and applicable company documents can be prepared for procurement or consultant review after the product requirement is confirmed.

How much does a roof exhaust fan cost in Saudi Arabia?

Roof exhaust fan price depends on the fan type (upblast, downblast, centrifugal, or axial), size, airflow in CFM or m3/h, static pressure, motor voltage and phase, construction material, accessories such as roof curb or backdraft damper, brand, quantity, and delivery city. Because these factors change per project, pricing is issued by quotation. Send your application and technical details to receive an accurate roof exhaust fan price for your site in Saudi Arabia.

Which is better: a roof exhaust fan or a wall mounted exhaust fan?

Neither is universally better; the right choice depends on the building. A wall mounted exhaust fan discharges directly through a wall opening and is usually simpler and lower cost for ground-level rooms and light duties. A roof exhaust fan is preferred when air must discharge above the roofline, when duct routes are long or wall openings are not permitted, or for commercial kitchen grease exhaust where vertical upblast discharge is required. Compare available openings, duct length, discharge rules, and maintenance access before deciding.

How often should a roof exhaust fan be cleaned or maintained?

It depends on the duty. General exhaust fans for toilets, stores, and warehouses can follow a routine inspection schedule, while kitchen grease exhaust fans need more frequent cleaning because grease buildup on blades and housings unbalances the fan and creates a fire risk. Many commercial kitchens inspect their roof fans every few months and clean according to cooking load. Always isolate electrical power before cleaning and use a qualified technician; heavy grease service should include accessible hinges, grease drains, and regular duct cleaning.

Roof Mounted Exhaust Fans

Roof Exhaust Fan Supplier in Saudi Arabia

Q: Do you supply roof exhaust fans across Saudi Arabia?

Yes. We support Saudi Arabia roof fan inquiries, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Khobar, Makkah, Madinah, Jubail, Yanbu, Qassim, and other cities based on project requirements.

Roof exhaust fans for commercial kitchen exhaust, grease and smoke removal, warehouse ventilation, factory roof exhaust, mechanical rooms, and MEP projects across Saudi Arabia.

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Roof exhaust fans installed on an industrial facility in Saudi Arabia

Quick Selection Answer

Match the roof fan to the exhaust duty

Upblast roof fans are generally used for kitchen grease exhaust, downblast fans for weather-protected general exhaust, centrifugal fans for higher system resistance, and axial roof fans for high airflow at lower pressure. Final selection should confirm CFM, static pressure, roof opening, voltage, and duty.

Roof Exhaust Ventilation

Roof mounted exhaust fan supply for Saudi Arabia projects

A roof exhaust fan removes contaminated, warm, stale, or grease-laden air through a roof opening, curb, or duct system. Contractors, MEP engineers, restaurants, factories, warehouses, and procurement teams can compare the main options here before requesting a Saudi Arabia project quotation.

What is a roof exhaust fan?

A roof exhaust fan is a roof-mounted ventilation fan that removes air from a building through ductwork, roof openings, or roof curbs. It is commonly used where exhaust air should leave the building from the rooftop instead of a wall opening.

Where is it used?

Common Saudi Arabia applications include commercial kitchens, restaurants, factories, warehouses, workshops, mechanical rooms, toilets, stores, and commercial buildings that need reliable roof ventilation.

How is it selected?

Selection depends on airflow, static pressure, roof curb or opening size, voltage, phase, discharge direction, air temperature, grease content, accessories, quantity, and project city.

Product Range

Roof fan products for KSA projects

Choose the nearest roof fan type, then send CFM or m3/h, static pressure, roof opening, voltage, quantity, and project city for selection support.

RCU Series1,240–19,200 CFM

RCU Upblast Roof Fan

RCU centrifugal upblast roof fan for commercial restaurant kitchen grease exhaust and clean-air vertical rooftop ventilation.

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RC-A Series512–6,993 CFM (60Hz)

Centrifugal Roof Fan

RC-A downblast centrifugal roof exhaust fan with backward-curved aluminum impeller for ducted rooftop ventilation.

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RCD Series2,500–30,000 CFM (60Hz)

Downblast Roof Fan

RCD downblast centrifugal roof fan with direct & belt drive 60Hz options for factory and commercial clean-air exhaust.

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DWT Series941–17,647 CFM

Axial Roof Fan

DWT direct-drive axial roof fan for high-volume, low-pressure general building air relief and warehouse ventilation.

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RMD Series500–2,400 CFM

RMD Direct Drive Axial Roof Fan

Low-cost direct-drive axial fan for roof or wall exhaust with little or no ductwork in mechanical and utility rooms.

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DV & DVW Series347–5,115 CFM

Saudi Fan DV Upblast Roof Fan

Saudi Fan DV/DVW direct-drive centrifugal vertical upblast roof fan with external rotor motor and 100% speed control for clean-air discharge.

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DH & DHW Series357–5,107 CFM

Saudi Fan DH Downblast Roof Fan

Saudi Fan DH/DHW direct-drive centrifugal downblast roof fan with external rotor motor and 100% speed control for clean-air exhaust.

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Saudi FanRTC

Saudi Fan RTC Roof Top Centrifugal Fan

Saudi Fan RTC roof top centrifugal fan for general clean air exhaust from commercial and industrial buildings.

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Brand names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Product availability, model data, warranty, and supply-channel status are confirmed during quotation.

Selection Logic

Which roof exhaust fan should you choose?

Compare the main roof fan types before sending an inquiry. This helps contractors, MEP engineers, and procurement teams match the fan type with the actual exhaust duty.

Upblast Roof Fan

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Commercial kitchen exhaust, restaurant hood exhaust, and grease exhaust

RemovesGrease, smoke, heat, and odorSelectionVertical discharge with roof curb and grease drain or cup options

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Downblast Roof Fan

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General building exhaust, toilets, stores, and mechanical rooms

RemovesStale air, odor, and warm airSelectionWeather-protected downward discharge for non-grease exhaust

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Centrifugal Roof Fan

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Commercial and industrial exhaust with higher resistance

RemovesHeat, fumes, process air, and general exhaustSelectionUseful when ductwork or system resistance is higher than free discharge

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Axial Roof Fan

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High-airflow, lower-pressure roof ventilation

RemovesWarm air, warehouse air, and general exhaustSelectionUseful for factories, warehouses, and large ventilation openings

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RMD Direct Drive Roof Fan

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Compact roof or wall exhaust points

RemovesStale air, heat, and light fumesSelectionDirect-drive selection for smaller to medium roof exhaust duties

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Comparison of roof exhaust fan types by application, exhaust duty, and selection notes
Roof Fan Type	Best For	Removes	Selection Note
Upblast Roof Fan	Commercial kitchen exhaust, restaurant hood exhaust, and grease exhaust	Grease, smoke, heat, and odor	Vertical discharge with roof curb and grease drain or cup options
Downblast Roof Fan	General building exhaust, toilets, stores, and mechanical rooms	Stale air, odor, and warm air	Weather-protected downward discharge for non-grease exhaust
Centrifugal Roof Fan	Commercial and industrial exhaust with higher resistance	Heat, fumes, process air, and general exhaust	Useful when ductwork or system resistance is higher than free discharge
Axial Roof Fan	High-airflow, lower-pressure roof ventilation	Warm air, warehouse air, and general exhaust	Useful for factories, warehouses, and large ventilation openings
RMD Direct Drive Roof Fan	Compact roof or wall exhaust points	Stale air, heat, and light fumes	Direct-drive selection for smaller to medium roof exhaust duties

Commercial Kitchen Exhaust

Roof fan for kitchen grease, smoke, heat, and odor removal

Commercial kitchens need a roof exhaust fan that can move grease-laden air, smoke, heat, and odor from the hood through the duct system to a safe roof discharge point. Upblast roof fans are commonly selected when vertical discharge and grease exhaust handling are required.

For restaurants and central kitchens, the quotation should not be based on fan size alone. The hood airflow, duct routing, static pressure, roof curb size, discharge direction, grease drain requirement, voltage, and approval documents should be reviewed before selection.

Grease exhaust

Smoke removal

Heat extraction

Odor control

Roof fan for kitchen exhaust

For restaurants, central kitchens, cloud kitchens, hotels, and food production areas that need roof discharge for grease, smoke, heat, and odor removal.

Roof exhaust fan for warehouses

For stale air removal, heat relief, and ventilation support in storage, logistics, and industrial buildings.

Factory roof exhaust ventilation

For production areas, workshops, process rooms, and facilities that need roof-mounted extraction for warm air or fumes.

Commercial building roof fans

For toilets, service rooms, basements, equipment rooms, and general building exhaust systems.

Before Quotation

What to send for correct roof fan selection

Correct selection helps avoid weak airflow, wrong motor voltage, noise issues, and quotation delays. Share these details before model selection so the fan can be matched to the site condition.

Application

Kitchen exhaust, warehouse exhaust, factory ventilation, toilet exhaust, or mechanical room.

Airflow and pressure

Send required CFM or m3/h and static pressure. Duct length, bends, filters, and louvers affect selection.

Roof opening

Send the roof opening, curb size, or available slab opening before quotation.

Electrical supply

Confirm 220V or 380V, single or three phase, and the required 60 Hz supply.

Accessories

Confirm roof curb, backdraft damper, bird screen, controller, weather hood, or grease cup.

Project and approvals

Send quantity, Saudi project city, drawings, and the datasheet or approval documents required.

Buying Process

How roof fan quotation support works

Roof exhaust fan inquiries often come from drawings, BOQs, site photos, or urgent replacement requirements. A simple step-by-step process keeps the buying path clear for contractors and procurement teams.

Share requirement

Send application, airflow, roof opening, voltage, phase, quantity, and project city.

Review fan type

We check whether an upblast, downblast, centrifugal, axial, or another roof fan type is suitable.

Prepare quote

The quotation can include fan details, motor information, accessories, delivery notes, and available documents.

Support approval

Available datasheets, catalog references, and company documents can support procurement or consultant review.

Saudi Arabia Supply

Roof exhaust fan supplier for KSA cities

We support roof fan inquiries for contractors, restaurants, factories, warehouses, facility teams, procurement departments, and MEP engineers across Saudi Arabia.

Voltage review

220V / 380V, phase, and 60 Hz requirement

Site review

Roof opening, curb size, and duct connection

Documents

Datasheets, catalogs, submittals, and company files

Quotation

Product, accessories, quantity, and city details

Common service cities

Saudi Arabia roof fan inquiries and project supply support.

Riyadh

Jeddah

Dammam

Khobar

Makkah

Madinah

Jubail

Yanbu

Qassim

Taif

Tabuk

Abha

Installation Photos

Roof exhaust fan installation photos

Representative roof fan installations and arrangements. Project-specific models, curbs, and accessories are confirmed during quotation.

Upblast roof exhaust fan installed on a roof curb — Upblast roof fan on a roof curb

Roof top centrifugal exhaust fan installed on a building roof — Roof-top centrifugal fan installation

Upblast roof fan with grease drain accessories — Upblast fan with grease accessories

Procurement Support

Documents and accessories available on request

For procurement and consultant approval, we can help prepare fan details, accessory requirements, catalog files, technical submittals, and company documents before quotation.

Roof curb

Backdraft damper

Bird screen

Speed controller

Grease cup

Weather hood

Datasheet

Product size, airflow, motor, voltage, and accessory details.

Technical Submittal

For contractor, consultant, and procurement approval workflow.

Performance Reference

Model schedule, airflow range, pressure reference, and curve files where available.

Company Documents

Applicable CR, VAT, certificate, catalog, and quotation files can be shared on request.

Selection References

Standards and references behind our roof fan selection

Roof fan selection for Saudi Arabia projects is reviewed against recognized ventilation, fire-safety, and fan-testing references, so contractors, MEP engineers, and consultants receive technical justification instead of a fan size guess.

ASHRAE Standard 62.1

Ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality. Referenced when reviewing exhaust airflow and makeup air quantities for commercial buildings.

NFPA 96

Ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations, including hood exhaust, grease ducts, and roof discharge practice.

AMCA / ISO 5801 Test References

International fan performance testing references used when reviewing airflow and static pressure curves for roof fan models.

Saudi Building Code (SBC)

Mechanical and ventilation provisions applied by consultants and authorities on building projects across Saudi Arabia.

SASO / Saber Conformity

Electrical products supplied into Saudi Arabia are expected to follow applicable SASO requirements and Saber platform conformity at import.

Manufacturer Catalogs & Submittals

Selection is backed by brand datasheets, performance curves, dimension drawings, and technical submittals prepared for consultant review.

These references support technical discussion during selection. Final compliance must be verified against project specifications, consultant requirements, and the authority having jurisdiction.

Roof Fan FAQ

Answers for Saudi Arabia roof fan buyers

Quick answers for roof fan selection, price factors, roof vs wall mounting, maintenance, Saudi city supply, and approval documents.

For kitchen exhaust, an upblast roof fan is usually the first option because it discharges vertically and is better suited for grease, smoke, heat, and odor removal from hood exhaust systems. Final selection depends on CFM, static pressure, roof curb size, voltage, and local project requirements.

Saudi Arabia Quotation Support

Request roof exhaust fan quotation

Send your application, airflow, static pressure, roof opening or curb size, voltage, quantity, and project city. The technical sales team can guide the nearest roof fan type before quotation.

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Roof Exhaust Fan Supplier in Saudi Arabia

Match the roof fan to the exhaust duty

Roof mounted exhaust fan supply for Saudi Arabia projects

Roof fan products for KSA projects

RCU Upblast Roof Fan

Centrifugal Roof Fan

Downblast Roof Fan

Axial Roof Fan

RMD Direct Drive Axial Roof Fan

Saudi Fan DV Upblast Roof Fan

Saudi Fan DH Downblast Roof Fan

Saudi Fan RTC Roof Top Centrifugal Fan

Which roof exhaust fan should you choose?

Roof fan for kitchen grease, smoke, heat, and odor removal

What to send for correct roof fan selection

How roof fan quotation support works

Roof exhaust fan supplier for KSA cities

Roof exhaust fan installation photos

Documents and accessories available on request

Standards and references behind our roof fan selection

Answers for Saudi Arabia roof fan buyers

Which roof exhaust fan is best for commercial kitchen exhaust?

What is the difference between upblast and downblast roof fans?

Do you supply roof exhaust fans across Saudi Arabia?

What information is needed for a roof fan quotation?

Can you help select a model before quotation?

Can you provide documents for consultant approval?

How much does a roof exhaust fan cost in Saudi Arabia?

Which is better: a roof exhaust fan or a wall mounted exhaust fan?

How often should a roof exhaust fan be cleaned or maintained?

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