U.S. patent application number 09/965879 was filed with the patent office on 2005-09-15 for tile roof ridge vent with filtration media.
Invention is credited to Smith, Richard D..
Application Number | 20050202779 09/965879 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34920902 |
Filed Date | 2005-09-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050202779 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Smith, Richard D. |
September 15, 2005 |
Tile roof ridge vent with filtration media
Abstract
A tile roof ridge row vent and the method of its use and
construction are disclosed. The ridge row vent is designed for use
with either barrel tile or flat tile. The tile roof ridge row vent
includes an elongate member having a vertical section and a side
section connected to allow air flow therebetween. The vertical
section has a lower sealing skirt that extends under the top row of
roof tiles and the side section includes plurality of ventilation
openings angled downwardly and outwardly to allow air to exit the
vent while a filtration media aids in preventing rain or other
inclement weather from entering the vent. A second embodiment is
shown for use with a single sided or mansard type roof. A third
embodiment is shown for use in high wind and hurricane prone areas
with an angled roof and includes an external baffle added to the
ridge row vent. A fourth embodiment utilizing the ridge row vent
with the external baffle is shown for use with a mansard type
roof.
Inventors: |
Smith, Richard D.; (Houston,
TX) |
Correspondence
Address: |
KENNETH L. NASH
P.O. BOX 680106
HOUSTON
TX
77268-0106
US
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Family ID: |
34920902 |
Appl. No.: |
09/965879 |
Filed: |
September 28, 2001 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
454/365 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04D 13/174 20130101;
F24F 2221/52 20130101; F24F 7/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
454/365 |
International
Class: |
F24F 007/02 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, comprising: a first plurality of
roofing tiles arranged in overlapping courses located on at least
one side of an angled roof; a second plurality of roofing tiles
arranged in overlapping courses located on an adjacent side of an
angled roof; a ridge row header disposed between said first
plurality of roofing tiles and said second plurality of roofing
tiles; first and second ventilation slots adjacent said ridge row
header; first and second ridge row vents disposed on either side of
said ridge row header, said first and said second ridge row vents
disposed over said first and said second ventilation slots to
facilitate air flow from the interior space under the roof to the
exterior; a plurality of ridge row cap tiles secured to said ridge
row header to prevent ingress of weather elements, and; a sealing
mortar applied between said first and said second ridge row vents
and said first and said second plurality of roofing tiles.
2. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 1, wherein: said
ridge row vent includes an elongate member having a vertical
section and a side section; said vertical section and said side
section connected to allow air flow therebetween; said vertical
section having a lower sealing skirt; said side section including a
plurality of ventilation openings, and; said plurality of
ventilation openings has a filtration material positioned therein
to prevent ingress of weather elements.
3. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 2, wherein: said
plurality of ventilation openings are oriented to minimize the
ingress of weather elements.
4. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 3, wherein: said
vertical section of said elongate includes a channel allowing air
flow from the interior space under the tile roof adjacent said
ventilation apparatus to said ventilation openings of said side
section.
5. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 4, wherein: said
vertical section of said elongate member includes securing points
for securing said ventilation apparatus to an adjacent ridge row
header.
6. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 5, wherein: said
lower sealing skirt of said vertical section adapted to receive
said sealing mortar for sealing said sealing skirt to adjacent
roofing tiles, and; said lower sealing skirt adjustable to
accommodate different roof angles.
7. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 6, wherein: said
ventilation openings includes a plurality of secondary baffles;
and, said secondary baffles oriented to minimize the ingress of
weather elements.
8. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 7, wherein: said
side section further includes an external baffle positioned
adjacent said ventilation openings; and, said external baffle is
oriented to minimize the ingress of weather elements.
9. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 8, wherein: said
external baffle includes a plurality of drain slots.
10. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, comprising: a first plurality of
roofing tiles arranged in overlapping courses located on at least
one side of an angled roof; a ridge row header disposed adjacent
said first plurality of roofing tiles; a ventilation slot adjacent
said ridge row header; a ridge row vent disposed adjacent said
ridge row header, said ridge row vent disposed over said
ventilation slot to facilitate air flow from the interior space
under the roof to the exterior; a plurality of ridge row cap tiles
secured to said ridge row header to prevent ingress of weather
elements, and; a sealing mortar applied between said ridge row vent
and said first plurality of roofing tiles.
11. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 10, wherein:
said ridge row vent includes an elongate member having a vertical
section and a side section; said vertical section and said side
section connected to allow air flow therebetween; said vertical
section having a lower sealing skirt; said side section including a
plurality of ventilation openings, and; said plurality of
ventilation openings has a filtration material positioned therein
to prevent ingress of weather elements.
12. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 11, wherein:
said plurality of ventilation openings are oriented to minimize the
ingress of weather elements.
13. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 12, wherein:
said vertical section of said elongate includes a channel allowing
air flow from the interior space under the tile roof adjacent said
ridge row vent to said ventilation openings of said side
section.
14. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 13, wherein:
said vertical section of said elongate member includes securing
points for securing said ridge row vent to an adjacent ridge row
header.
15. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 14, wherein:
said lower sealing skirt of said vertical section adapted to
receive said sealing mortar for sealing said sealing skirt to
adjacent roofing tiles, and; said lower sealing skirt adjustable to
accommodate different roof angles.
16. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 15, wherein:
said ventilation openings includes a plurality of secondary
baffles; and, said plurality of secondary baffles oriented to
minimize the ingress of weather elements.
17. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 16, wherein:
said side section further includes an external baffle positioned
adjacent said ventilation openings; and, said external baffle
oriented to minimize the ingress of weather elements.
18. A tile roof ventilation system to ventilate the interior space
under the roof to the exterior, according to claim 17, wherein:
said external baffle includes a plurality of drain slots.
19. A ventilation apparatus for a tile roof, comprising: an
elongate member having a vertical section and a side section; said
vertical section and said side section connected to allow air flow
therebetween; said vertical section having a lower sealing skirt;
said side section including a plurality of ventilation openings,
and; said plurality of ventilation openings has a filtration
material positioned therein to prevent ingress of weather
elements.
20. A ventilation apparatus for a tile roof, according to claim 19,
wherein: said plurality of ventilation openings are oriented to
minimize the ingress of weather elements.
21. A ventilation apparatus for a tile roof, according to claim 20,
wherein: said vertical section of said elongate includes a channel
allowing air flow from the interior space under the tile roof
adjacent said ventilation apparatus to said ventilation openings of
said side section.
22. A ventilation apparatus for a tile roof, according to claim 21,
wherein: said vertical section of said elongate member includes
securing points for securing said ventilation apparatus to an
adjacent ridge row header.
23. A ventilation apparatus for a tile roof, according to claim 22,
wherein: said lower sealing skirt of said vertical section adapted
to receive a sealing mortar for sealing said sealing skirt to
adjacent roofing tiles.
24. A ventilation apparatus for a tile roof, according to claim 23,
wherein: said side section further includes an external baffle
positioned adjacent said ventilation openings; and, said external
baffle oriented to minimize the ingress of weather elements.
25. A ventilation apparatus for a tile roof, according to claim 24,
wherein: said external baffle includes a plurality of drain slots.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention relates to a ridge row ventilation system for
angled tile roofs to facilitate the exhausting of hot air from the
attic space beneath the angled tile roof. The ridge row vent of the
current invention is equally suitable for roof tiles with a
semi-circular cross section, commonly referred to as barrel tile,
or flat tiles.
[0003] Typically, tile roofs have been constructed with the tiles
laid in rows called courses. Adjacent courses overlap each other to
allow rain to run off the roof. Such roofs are known for their
durability. The primary problem with such roofs is the venting of
hot air from the attic space under the tile roof. Previous
construction techniques had the last or top row terminate at the
ridge row or header board so there is no ventilation slot. A curved
tile or cap tile is then secured to the ridge row header board.
This cap tile curves downwardly to within a few inches of the top
row of roof tiles on either side of the ridge row header board.
Just prior to the cap tile being nailed to the header board, the
space between the edge of the cap tile and the top row of roof
tiles is filled with mortar to act as a sealer to prevent rain or
other inclement weather from blowing under the edge of the cap
tile.
[0004] This system works reasonably well in providing a weather
tight roof but leaves much to be desired in allowing venting of the
hot air in the attic space under the roof. With this system, hot
air cannot be vented from the attic space beneath the roof.
Therefore, there exists a need for a tile roof ridge vent that is
economical, easy to install and efficiently vents the hot air from
the attic space under the tile roof. Additionally, such a tile roof
ridge vent with an external baffle would be desirable in high wind
or hurricane prone areas to ensure wind driven water does not enter
the ridge vent. It is the construction and method of use of such
tile roof ridge vents to which the present invention is
directed.
[0005] 2. Description of Related Art
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 4,558,637 to R. E. Mason discloses a roof
ridge ventilator that uses a preformed metal louver that is
installed under a roof ridge. Other types of roof ridge ventilators
using a preformed louver installed under a roof ridge are shown in
U.S. Pat. No. 4,685,285 to C. A. Cooper and U.S. Pat. No. 4,903,445
to J. P. Mankowski.
[0007] A system using a filter in combination with a ventilator is
shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,326,318 to M. J. Rotter.
[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 5,697,842 to M. P. Donnelly discloses a
ventilator system using a system of interlocking blocks to elevate
the ridge row and improve ventilation.
[0009] A venturi system specifically directed to tile roofs is
disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,766,071 to H. G. Kirkwood.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] The tile roof ridge row vent of the present invention and
the method of its use and construction is designed for use with a
tile roof using either barrel tile or flat tile. The tile roof
ridge row vent is designed to ventilate the interior space under a
tile roof to the exterior. It includes an elongate member having a
vertical section and a side section. The vertical section and side
section are connected to allow air flow therebetween. The vertical
section has a lower sealing skirt that extends under the top row of
roof tiles and the side section includes plurality of ventilation
openings angled downwardly and outwardly to allow air to exit the
vent while preventing rain or other inclement weather from entering
the vent. Additionally, a filtration material is added to the
ventilation openings to further prevent the ingress of inclement
weather and insects.
[0011] The tile roof ridge row vents are designed for use with an
angled roof having a first plurality of roofing tiles arranged in
overlapping courses located on one side of the angled roof and a
second plurality of roofing tiles arranged in overlapping courses
located on an adjacent side of an angled roof. The roof terminates
in a ridge row header board disposed between the first plurality of
roofing tiles and the second plurality of roofing tiles. The
roofing tiles terminate just short of the ridge row to form
ventilation slots adjacent the ridge row header on each side. The
ridge row vents are attached to the ridge row header board with the
ridge row vents disposed over the ventilation slots to facilitate
air flow from the interior space under the roof to the exterior. A
plurality of ridge row cap tiles are secured to the ridge row
header to prevent ingress of inclement weather and a sealing mortar
is applied between the ridge row vents and the roofing tiles. The
ridge row vents are formed of an injection molded plastic and
typically are four feet in length. Additional ridge row vents are
laid end to end along the length of the ridge row to allow full
venting of the hot air in the attic space under the roof.
[0012] A second embodiment is shown for use with a single sided or
mansard type roof. A third embodiment is shown for use with an
angled roof and includes an external baffle added to the ridge row
vent. This external baffle angles upwardly and outwardly away from
the ridge row vent and ensures wind driven rain will not enter the
ridge row vent. It is particularly suited for high wind or
hurricane prone areas. A fourth embodiment utilizing the ridge row
vent with the external baffle is shown for use with a mansard type
roof.
[0013] One object of the present invention is to provide a ridge
row vent particularly suited for use with tile roofs that is
economical and allows full venting of the attic space under the
tile roof.
[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
ventilation system for a tile roof that works with curved or flat
tiles.
[0015] A further object of the present invention is to provide a
ridge row vent particularly suited for use with tile roofs that is
easy to install.
[0016] A still further object of the present invention is to
provide a ridge row vent with an external baffle for use in high
wind or hurricane prone areas.
[0017] An additional object of the present invention is to provide
a ridge row vent with a filtration material added to the
ventilation openings to further prevent the ingress of inclement
weather and insects.
[0018] Other objects and advantages of the present invention are
pointed out in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of this
disclosure. A full and complete understanding of the invention may
be had by reference to the accompanying drawings and description of
the preferred embodiments.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] These and other objects and advantages of the present
invention are set forth below and further made clear by reference
to the drawings, wherein:
[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the tile roof ridge vent
installed on a typical angled roof.
[0021] FIG. 2 is a section view of the tile roof ridge vent of FIG.
1, taken along lines 2-2.
[0022] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the tile roof ridge vent,
partly in section.
[0023] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the tile roof ridge vent
installed on a single side or mansard style roof with flat
tiles.
[0024] FIG. 5 is a section end view of the tile roof ridge vent of
FIG. 4, taken along lines 5-5.
[0025] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the tile roof ridge vent
installed on a typical angled roof.
[0026] FIG. 7 is a section view of the tile roof ridge vent of FIG.
6, taken along lines 7-7.
[0027] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the tile roof ridge vent,
partly in section.
[0028] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the tile roof ridge vent
installed on a single side or mansard style roof with flat
tiles.
[0029] FIG. 10 is a section end view of the tile roof ridge vent of
FIG. 9, taken along lines 10-10.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0030] With reference to the drawings, and particularly to FIG. 1,
a perspective view of a typical angled roof is shown. Ridge row
vent of the present invention is denoted generally by numeral 10.
Ridge row vents 10 are disposed on each side of ridge row header 12
of angled roof 14. Ridge row header 12 sits atop ridge board 16.
Roof rafters 18 abut and are secured to ridge board 16 by nailing
or suitable means as is well known by those of ordinary skill in
the art and define the angle of the roof 20. Decking or sheathing
22 is secured to rafters 18 by suitable means as nailing. Each side
24 of roof 20 is covered by a plurality of roofing tiles 26 laid in
overlapping rows or courses 28 and secured to decking or sheathing
22 by suitable means such as nailing. Although roofing tiles 26 are
shown as being semicircular in cross section, tiles 26 could be
flat and work equally well. Ridge row cap tiles 30 are secured to
ridge row header 12 by suitable means as nailing.
[0031] As best seen in FIG. 2, the upper end of roofing tiles 26
are sealed to ridge row vent 10 by mortar 32. Decking or sheathing
22 terminates a short distance, typically 3/4" to 1", from ridge
row header 12 and ridge board 16 to form ventilation slot 34. Hot
air within the attic space below roof 20 can then flow upward
through ventilation slots 34 and out through ridge row vents 10.
The height of ridge row header 12 and the size of ridge row cap
tiles 30 are chosen so that air gap 36 is left to allow the
aforementioned hot air to vent to the outside air.
[0032] Details of ridge row vent 10 are best seen in FIG. 3. Ridge
row vent 10 is composed of vertical section 38 and side section 40
molded as a unitary structure of a suitable thermal set plastic.
Vertical section 38 and side section 40 are connected by air
channel 42 allows the free flow of air upwardly and outwardly
through ventilation openings 44. Side section 40 with ventilation
openings 44 is angled downwardly to minimize the ingress of weather
elements such as blowing rain or snow. Primary baffle supports 45
are positioned periodically within ventilation openings 44.
Positioned between primary baffle supports 45 are secondary baffles
45a. Secondary baffles 45a help to prevent the ingress of inclement
weather, such as blowing rain or snow. Any inclement weather
entering through secondary baffles 45a, is stopped by the downward
slope of ventilation openings 44 and can then run back out
ventilation opening 44. Additionally, filtration material 47 is
positioned in ventilation openings 44 adjacent baffles 45 and 45a
to further aid in preventing the ingress of inclement weather and
insects.
[0033] Vertical section 38 includes securing points or buttons 46
integrally formed on the rear of vertical section 38. Securing
points or buttons 46 allow proper spacing of ridge row vent 10 with
respect to ridge row header 12 and ensure air channel 42 is
positioned over ventilation slots 34. Sealing skirt 48 is also
integrally formed on the lower portion of vertical section 38.
Sealing skirt 48 can be bent to accommodate varying roof angles. At
one end of ridge row vent 10 and formed on sealing skirt 48 is lip
seal 49. Lip seal 49 is designed to overlap sealing skirt 48 when
ridge row vents 10 are laid end to end and prevent any leakage
between adjacent ridge row vents 10. Sealing skirt 48 is nailed to
decking or sheathing 22 underneath roofing tiles 26. As noted
above, mortar 32 is applied between sealing skirt 48 and the upper
end of roofing tiles 26 to ensure blowing rain or other inclement
weather does not get underneath roofing tiles 26 to decking 22.
[0034] A second embodiment showing roof ridge vent 10 in
conjunction with a single sided or mansard style roof 50 is shown
in FIG. 4. Those items which are the same as in the first
embodiment retain their numerical designations. Ridge row vents 10
are disposed on the side of ridge row header 12 of mansard roof 50.
Ridge row header 12 sits atop header board 52. Roof rafters 18 abut
and are secured to header board 52 by nailing or suitable means as
is well known by those of ordinary skill in the art and define the
angle of mansard roof 50. Decking or sheathing 22 is secured to
rafters 18 by suitable means as nailing. Side 54 of mansard roof 50
is covered by a plurality of roofing tiles 56 laid in overlapping
rows or courses 58 and secured to decking or sheathing 22 by
suitable means such as nailing. Although roofing tiles 56 are shown
as being flat, tiles 56 could be of a semicircular cross section
and work equally well. Ridge row cap tiles 30 are secured to ridge
row header 12 by suitable means as nailing.
[0035] As best seen in FIG. 5, the upper end of roofing tiles 26
are sealed to ridge row vent 10 by mortar 32. Decking or sheathing
22 terminates a short distance, typically 3/4" to 1", from ridge
row header 12 and header board 52 to form ventilation slot 34. Hot
air within the attic space below roof 50 can then flow upward
through ventilation slot 34 and out through ridge row vents 10. The
height of ridge row header 12 and the size of ridge row cap tiles
30 are chosen so that air gap 36 is left to allow the
aforementioned hot air to vent to the outside air. The opposite
side of roof 50 is closed off by suitable sealing means as flashing
60, well known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
[0036] A third embodiment showing high wind area ridge row vent 100
in conjunction with a typical angled roof is shown in FIG. 6. Those
items which are the same as in the previous embodiments retain
their numerical designations. High wind area ridge row vents 100
are disposed on each side of ridge row header 12 of angled roof 14.
Ridge row header 12 sits atop ridge board 16. Roof rafters 18 abut
and are secured to ridge board 16 by nailing or suitable means as
is well known by those of ordinary skill in the art and define the
angle of the roof 20. Decking or sheathing 22 is secured to rafters
18 by suitable means as nailing. Each side 24 of roof 20 is covered
by a plurality of roofing tiles 26 laid in overlapping rows or
courses 28 and secured to decking or sheathing 22 by suitable means
such as nailing. Although roofing tiles 26 are shown as being
semicircular in cross section, tiles 26 could be flat and work
equally well. Ridge row cap tiles 30 are secured to ridge row
header 12 by suitable means as nailing.
[0037] As best seen in FIG. 7, the upper end of roofing tiles 26
are sealed to high wind area ridge row vents 100 by mortar 32.
Decking or sheathing 22 terminates a short distance, typically 3/4"
to 1", from ridge row header 12 and ridge board 16 to form
ventilation slot 34. Hot air within the attic space below roof 20
can then flow upward through ventilation slots 34 and out through
high wind area ridge row vents 100. The height of ridge row header
12 and the size of ridge row cap tiles 30 are chosen so that air
gap 36 is left to allow the aforementioned hot air to vent to the
outside air.
[0038] Details of high wind area ridge row vent 100 are best seen
in FIG. 8. High wind area ridge row vent 100 is composed of
vertical section 102 and side section 104 molded as a unitary
structure of a suitable thermal set plastic. Vertical section 102
and side section 104 are connected by air channel 106 that allows
the free flow of air upwardly and outwardly through ventilation
openings 108. Side section 104 with ventilation openings 108 is
angled downwardly to minimize the ingress of weather elements such
as blowing rain or snow. Primary baffle supports 110 are positioned
periodically within ventilation openings 108. Positioned between
primary baffle supports 110 are secondary baffles 112. Secondary
baffles 112 help to prevent the ingress of inclement weather, such
as blowing rain or snow. Additionally, filtration material 47 is
positioned in ventilation openings 108 adjacent baffles 110 and 112
to further aid in preventing the ingress of inclement weather and
insects.
[0039] High wind area ridge row vents 100 also include external
baffle 114 positioned adjacent ventilation openings 108. External
baffle 114 is molded integrally as part of high wind area ridge row
vent 100. External baffle 114 includes bottom channel 116, side lip
118 and upper lip 120. Side lip 118 and upper lip 120 are angled
upwardly and outwardly from channel 116 to direct wind and wind
driven water away from secondary baffles 112. Drain slots 122 are
molded into external baffle 114 at the juncture of bottom channel
116 and side lip 118 to ensure drainage of any water away from
secondary baffles 112. Any inclement weather entering through
secondary baffles 112, is stopped by the downward slope of
ventilation openings 108 and filtration material 47 and can then
run back out ventilation opening 108 and drain slots 122.
[0040] Vertical section 102 includes securing points or buttons 124
integrally formed on the rear of vertical section 102. Securing
points or buttons 124 allow proper spacing of high wind area ridge
row vents 100 with respect to ridge row header 12 and ensure air
channel 106 is positioned over ventilation slots 34. Sealing skirt
126 is also integrally formed on the lower portion of vertical
section 102. Sealing skirt 126 can be bent to accommodate varying
roof angles. At one end of high wind area ridge row vents 100 and
formed on sealing skirt 102 is lip seal 128. Lip seal 128 is
designed to overlap sealing skirt 126 when high wind area ridge row
vents 100 are laid end to end and prevent any leakage between
adjacent high wind area ridge row vents 100. Sealing skirt 126 is
nailed to decking or sheathing 22 underneath roofing tiles 26. As
noted above, mortar 32 is applied between sealing skirt 126 and the
upper end of roofing tiles 26 to ensure blowing rain or other
inclement weather does not get underneath roofing tiles 26 to
decking 22.
[0041] A fourth embodiment showing high wind area ridge row vent
100 in conjunction with a single sided or mansard style roof 50 is
shown in FIG. 9. Those items which are the same as in the previous
embodiments retain their numerical designations. High wind area
ridge row vents 100 are disposed on the side of ridge row header 12
of mansard roof 50. Ridge row header 12 sits atop header board 52.
Roof rafters 18 abut and are secured to header board 52 by nailing
or suitable means as is well known by those of ordinary skill in
the art and define the angle of mansard roof 50. Decking or
sheathing 22 is secured to rafters 18 by suitable means as nailing.
Side 54 of mansard roof 50 is covered by a plurality of roofing
tiles 56 laid in overlapping rows or courses 58 and secured to
decking or sheathing 22 by suitable means such as nailing. Although
roofing tiles 56 are shown as being flat, tiles 56 could be of a
semicircular cross section and work equally well. Ridge row cap
tiles 30 are secured to ridge row header 12 by suitable means as
nailing.
[0042] As best seen in FIG. 10, the upper end of roofing tiles 26
are sealed to ridge high wind area ridge row vent 100 by mortar 32.
Decking or sheathing 22 terminates a short distance, typically 3/4"
to 1", from ridge row header 12 and header board 52 to form
ventilation slot 34. Hot air within the attic space below roof 50
can then flow upward through ventilation slot 34 and out through
high wind area ridge row vents 100. The height of ridge row header
12 and the size of ridge row cap tiles 30 are chosen so that air
gap 36 is left to allow the aforementioned hot air to vent to the
outside air. The opposite side of roof 50 is closed off by suitable
sealing means as flashing 60, well known to those of ordinary skill
in the art.
[0043] The novel method of use and construction of my tile roof
ridge row vent will be readily understood from the foregoing
description and it will be seen that I have provided a novel ridge
row vent for use with tile roofs of various types. Furthermore,
while the invention has been shown and described with respect to
certain preferred embodiments, it is obvious that equivalent
alterations and modifications will occur to others skilled in the
art upon the reading and understanding of the specification. The
present invention includes all such equivalent alterations and
modifications, and is limited only by the scope of the appended
claims.
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