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Vent (Blue Building Solutions Ltd), founded in 2010, supplies BRANZ-appraised passive roof and wall cavity ventilation products in New Zealand to architects, residential builders, and government clients, distributed through major hardware chains and national wholesalers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersNew Zealand, New Zealand
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What vent does
Vent, trading name of Blue Building Solutions Ltd, is a New Zealand-based specialist founded in 2010 that designs and supplies passive ventilation systems for roof and wall cavities in residential and commercial buildings. The company was established in direct response to New Zealand's "Leaky Homes" crisis and the recognition that increasingly airtight, energy-efficient homes built to H1 standards require managed airflow to prevent internal condensation, mould, and structural decay — problems that typically manifest within one to three years of construction.
Its product portfolio is structured as a complementary system: over fascia vents (G1200N and G2500N) admit air at the eaves; polypropylene ventilation and drainage battens (VB10 and VB20) create calculated airflow pathways (8,000–25,000mm² per linear metre); ridge vents (RV10P, RV10DT) and apron vents (RV10P-Half, RV10DT-Half) exhaust warm air via natural convection and wind-induced negative pressure; the G502 roll panel maintains the insulation-to-membrane air gap; and the G1275 eaves comb filler prevents ingress of birds and insects. The VB20 also functions as a wall cavity batten, and insulated loft doors (GL250, GL260) round out the system. Core products carry BRANZ Appraisals (No. 979 and No. 1099) and are specified to comply with NZ building code E2/AS1 (3.5, 3.6) and NZS 4246:2016.
Vent monetizes through hardware sales via a multi-channel distribution model in New Zealand: exclusive national distribution through DriSpace and TCL Hunt, broad retail coverage through Bunnings, Mitre 10, Placemakers, ITM, Carters, Steel & Tube, and specialized roofing suppliers (Dimond, Metalcraft, Freeman Roofing, The Roofing Store, Roofing Industries), plus direct e-commerce at shop.vent.nz. Pricing starts at approximately NZ$1,500+gst for a complete system. Go-to-market is specification-led — targeting architects and builders at the planning stage — supported by technical documentation, installation videos, case studies, and BRANZ appraisal credentials. Named reference customers include the Ministry of Education, Jennian Homes Franklin, and residential developments across New Zealand; the company has also extended into Australia via the affiliated "Vent Systems AU" brand.
vent firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- vent
- Legal name
- Blue Building Solutions Ltd t/a VENT
- Website
- https://vent.nz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Vent (Blue Building Solutions Ltd), founded in 2010, supplies BRANZ-appraised passive roof and wall cavity ventilation products in New Zealand to architects, residential builders, and government clients, distributed through major hardware chains and national wholesalers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
vent industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Envelope Ventilation Products
- NAICS
- Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles (IMADAIAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Roof Ventilation & Attic Venting Upgrades (HSAPAKAI), Ductwork, Duct Fittings & Air Distribution (Diffusers/Grilles/Registers) (IMADANAC)
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Where vent is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New Zealand
- HQ country
- New Zealand
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
vent business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Ventilation Products and Systems: Sale of hardware products including over fascia vents, vented battens, ridge vents, apron vents, eaves comb fillers, and roll panel vents. Products sold individually or as complete ventilation systems for various roof types.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Complete ventilation system for standard truss roof |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual products available through distributors and retailers |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels5 records
vent product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vent manufactures and supplies passive ventilation hardware systems for roof and wall cavities in New Zealand buildings. The product range includes over fascia vents, vented battens, ridge and apron vents, eaves comb fillers, roll panel baffles, and insulated loft doors, sold individually or as complete ventilation systems. Products are BRANZ Appraised and designed to provide continuous natural-convection airflow that prevents condensation and mould in airtight, energy-efficient homes.
Product overview
Vent is a New Zealand specialist in passive ventilation systems for buildings. The product portfolio consists of roof ventilation products (over fascia vents, ridge vents, vented battens, eaves comb fillers, roll panel baffles, apron vents) designed to create continuous, calculated, unimpeded airflow through roof and wall cavities to prevent condensation and mould. The products work as a system—over fascia vents (G1200N, G2500N) allow air entry at eaves, vented battens (VB10, VB20) create airflow pathways, ridge/apron vents (RV10P, RV10DT) allow air exit, and the G502 roll panel maintains insulation gaps. VB20 also serves as a wall cavity batten. Loft doors (GL250, GL260) are complementary products that prevent air leakage through ceiling access points. Products are BRANZ appraised and compliant with NZ building codes E2/AS1 and NZS 4246:2016.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Over Fascia Vent – G1200N
- Over Fascia Vent – G2500N
- Eaves Comb Filler – G1275
- Roll Panel Vent – G502 (Eaves Baffle)
- Ventilation & Drainage Batten 10mm – VB10
- Ventilation & Drainage Batten 20mm – VB20
- Ridge Vent – RV10P
- Ridge Vent – RV10DT (Deep Trough)
- Apron Vent – RV10P-Half
- Apron Vent – RV10DT-Half (Deep Trough)
- VB20 Wall Cavity Batten
- Drop Down Loft Access Door – GL250
- Push Up Loft Access Door – GL260
Quantifiable outcome
- Mould can develop in new homes without ventilation within 1-3 years
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use vent
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
vent technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
vent partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Roofing IndustriesminorNew Zealand roofing products manufacturer and logo partner.
- Mitre 10coreMajor New Zealand hardware chain and logo partner stocking Vent products in-store and online.
- PlacemakerscoreNew Zealand building supplies retailer and logo partner distributing Vent products.
- The Roofing StoreminorNew Zealand roofing supplies retailer and logo partner.
- Steel & TubeminorNew Zealand steel and building products supplier and logo partner.
- DriSpacecoreExclusive national brand partner and distributor for Vent products. Distributed by DriSpace with products conveniently stocked all over New Zealand. Contact: 0800 374 7883.
- TCL HuntcoreNational distributor for Vent products handling sales and ordering enquiries. Contact: 0800 374 7883.
- Bunnings WarehousecoreMajor national hardware retailer and logo partner distributing Vent products through New Zealand stores.
- ITMcoreNew Zealand building supply cooperative and logo partner stocking Vent products.
- CarterscoreNew Zealand building materials supplier and logo partner distributing Vent products.
- Dimond RoofingminorNew Zealand roofing specialist and logo partner.
- Metalcraft RoofingminorNew Zealand roofing products manufacturer and logo partner.
- Freeman RoofingminorNew Zealand roofing contractor and logo partner.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
vent competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Boral: Major Australian building materials and construction products group with roofing, masonry, and building envelope offerings. While primarily a broad incumbent, Boral competes tangentially in NZ through roofing products where Vent's ventilation hardware is often co-installed.
- Bradford (CSR Bradford): Leading Australian/NZ insulation and building envelope products brand under CSR. Overlaps with Vent on building envelope solutions for airtight homes, particularly around vapour control and roof cavity management.
- CSR (Edmonds): Major Australian/NZ building products group (CSR Limited) that includes Edmonds ventilation products. Competes in the same ventilation category but as part of a much broader building products portfolio, giving it scale advantages across distribution channels.
Direct peers
- Vent Systems AU: Australian affiliate/sister brand of Vent NZ (linked from vent.nz website). Sells the same passive roof ventilation product family into the Australian market, making it the most direct regional peer with overlapping product lines and customer base.
Emerging players
- Cor-A-Vent: US-based manufacturer specializing in passive roof ventilation products (ridge vents, soffit vents, baffles) for residential construction. Highly comparable product portfolio but operating in a different geographic market with no direct NZ presence.
- Proctor Group: UK-based building envelope solutions provider offering vapour-permeable membranes, ventilation battens, and roof ventilation products. Comparable product category focused on passive airflow and moisture management in roof/wall cavities.
- Benjamin Obdyke: US manufacturer of roof and wall ventilation, moisture management, and building envelope products. Directly comparable in product category (passive ventilation baffles, ridge ventilation) and target customer (residential builders/architects).
- Air Vent Inc: US attic and roof ventilation manufacturer producing ridge vents, soffit vents, gable vents, and roof exhaust products. Closely comparable in product category to Vent's NZ passive ventilation hardware portfolio.
Regional players
- Air Change NZ: New Zealand ventilation specialist focused on heat transfer, passive ventilation, and ductwork products for residential and commercial buildings. Comparable product range and target customer (NZ builders and architects).
- DriSpace: New Zealand building moisture management products company, and Vent's exclusive national distribution partner. Offers overlapping passive ventilation and moisture management products, making it both a channel and a partial competitor in NZ.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
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vent leadership team
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Profiles1 record
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Frequently asked questions about vent
What does vent do?
Vent manufactures and supplies passive ventilation hardware systems for roof and wall cavities in New Zealand buildings. The product range includes over fascia vents, vented battens, ridge and apron vents, eaves comb fillers, roll panel baffles, and insulated loft doors, sold individually or as complete ventilation systems. Products are BRANZ Appraised and designed to provide continuous natural-convection airflow that prevents condensation and mould in airtight, energy-efficient homes.
Is vent a public or private company?
vent is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was vent founded?
vent was founded in 2010.
Where is vent based?
vent is headquartered in New Zealand, New Zealand, in the Oceania region.
How does vent make money?
One revenue line is on record: ventilation Products and Systems.
Who are vent's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Boral, Bradford (CSR Bradford) and CSR (Edmonds). Vent Systems AU is listed as a direct peer. Emerging players are Cor-A-Vent, Proctor Group, Benjamin Obdyke and Air Vent Inc. Regional players are Air Change NZ and DriSpace.
Does vent have an API?
No public API is recorded for vent.
What industry is vent in?
vent's product category is Building Envelope Ventilation Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAIAM, Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles, with a secondary code of HSAPAKAI, Roof Ventilation & Attic Venting Upgrades. Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3564.