tetto piatto ventilato

/ˈtetːo ˈpjatːo venˈtiːlato/

ventilated flat roof

Il tetto piatto ventilato è ideale per edifici in climi caldi perché riduce il surriscaldamento.

The ventilated flat roof is ideal for buildings in hot climates because it reduces overheating.

Engineering

technical

A flat roof designed with a ventilation layer to improve thermal insulation and prevent moisture buildup.

I tetti piatti ventilati sono spesso utilizzati in edifici commerciali per ottimizzare l'efficienza energetica.

Ventilated flat roofs are often used in commercial buildings to optimize energy efficiency.

The ventilation layer is typically created by leaving an air gap between the roof deck and the insulation.

Collocations

realizzare un tetto piatto ventilatoto install a ventilated flat roofisolamento di un tetto piatto ventilatoinsulation of a ventilated flat roof

Synonyms

tetto piano ventilato

Antonyms

tetto a falde tetto inclinato

Pro Tip

Installation Tip

Ensure the ventilation layer is at least 5 cm thick to allow proper airflow and prevent moisture accumulation.

Gold Rule

Design Rule

A ventilated flat roof should always include a vapor barrier on the warm side of the insulation to prevent condensation.

Word Origin

Composed of 'tetto' (roof), 'piatto' (flat), and 'ventilato' (ventilated). 'Tetto' derives from Latin 'tectum' (covered, roofed), 'piatto' from Latin 'plattus' (flat), and 'ventilato' from Latin 'ventilare' (to fan, ventilate).

Usage Notes

Common in modern architecture, especially in Mediterranean and warm climates, to improve energy efficiency and reduce heat transfer. Requires proper installation to avoid condensation issues.

Word Breakdown

tetto

roof

root

piatto

flat

adjective

ventilato

ventilated

past participle

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese