Abstract: A section of brattice is mounted on a centrally-wheeled cart. This brattice has a frame that permits the curtain section to be extended and retracted vertically, in order to reduce its height for movement and to adjust its height for engagement of the mine roof. Hydraulic jacks are used for vertical height adjustment. The upper curtain rod rail of the curtain incorporates a spring that is mounted between some spring-mounted posts. When the curtain is raised against the ceiling, the springs allow the top of the curtain to conform to unevenness in the ceiling level. By preference, the wheels are mounted on a yoke so they can be put down for moving the brattice section, and retracted when the brattice section is in place. Two jacks are additionally provided at the ends of the apparatus for extension against the roof when the cart is in place to act as anti-tipping braces for when the brattice section is extended up against the mine roof.