Abstract: A building includes a tile roof including a plurality of courses of tiles and a roof-cover above which the tiles are positioned, a ceiling below the roof, and a skylight apparatus. Each tile engages adjacent tiles according to a repeating engagement structure. The skylight apparatus includes a main body in place of one or more of the tiles of the tile roof and engages adjacent tiles substantially according to the repeating engagement structure, at least one window, a tubular body below the main body and extending through an aperture in the roof-cover, a light conduit extending downward from below the tubular body and defining an inner passage, and a bottom translucent member at an opening in the ceiling and below a bottom end of the light conduit. Light is able to shine through the window, the inner passage, and the bottom translucent member into a room below the ceiling.

Abstract: A vent for a tile roof is disclosed. The vent includes a first member preferably substantially formed of a metal, a second member preferably substantially formed of a plastic material, and a connector attached to the underside of the second member. The second member is positioned below and spaced apart from the first member. The first and second members together define a ventilation gap therebetween. The first member and second member are preferably releasably connected to each other. The connector is configured to connect with an air conduit. The connector is further configured to be compatible with a plurality of sizes and types of air conduits. The ventilating access and the connector are together configured to permit airflow between above the roof and the air conduit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solar-powered ventilation system for an attic or rafter space that mimics the appearance of the roofing material and thus has little effect on the appearance of the building. The vent has two pieces, a primary vent and a secondary vent. The primary vent is installed on a roof deck over a ventilation opening cut through the deck. The secondary vent is constructed to look like the surrounding field tiles and is installed over the primary vent. The secondary vent includes a solar panel preferably attached to the top surface of the secondary vent. One or more vent openings in the secondary vent and an opening in the primary vent conduct air between the attic or rafter space and the outside. In certain preferred embodiments, a solar-powered fan is also preferably located underneath the secondary vent.

Abstract: A roof vent comprises a base defining an air outlet/inlet portion, a cover having at least one exterior louvre for air flow, a side wall connecting the base and cover, and an interior louver between the exterior louvre and the air inlet/outlet portion with at least one and preferably two strips having slats configured such that matter passing through the vent must substantially traverse the interior louvre. The interior louvre is preferably perpendicular to the exterior louvre. The interior louvre contacts the base and the cover to provide support along with the side wall. A supporting rib may be added for additional support. The cover preferably has a second exterior louvre. A second interior louvre is located between the second exterior louvre and the air inlet/outlet portion such that matter must substantially traverse the second interior louvre if it is to pass through the vent via the second exterior louvre.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ventilation system for an attic or rafter space that mimics the appearance of the roofing material and thus has little effect on the appearance of the building. The vent has two pieces, a primary vent and a secondary vent and they may be made of aluminum, galvanized steel or copper. The primary vent is installed on a roof deck over a ventilation opening cut through the deck. The secondary vent is constructed to look like the surrounding field tiles and is installed over the primary vent. One or more vent openings in the secondary vent and an opening in the primary vent conduct air between the attic or rafter space and the outside. The secondary vent has a skeleton with one or more vent openings and a cap covering each opening shielding the ventilating space. Skeletons are formed in one piece and are made to fit each different size and type of roofing tile. The caps and the skeleton are ribbed for rigidity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ventilation system for an attic or rafter space that mimics the appearance of the roofing material and thus has little effect on the appearance of the building. The vent has two pieces, a primary vent and a secondary vent and they may be made of aluminum, galvanized steel or copper. The primary vent is installed on a roof deck over a ventilation opening cut through the deck. The secondary vent is constructed to look like the surrounding field tiles and is installed over the primary vent. One or more vent openings in the secondary vent and an opening in the primary vent conduct air between the attic or rafter space and the outside. The secondary vent has a skeleton with one or more vent openings and a cap covering each opening shielding the ventilating space. Skeletons are formed in one piece and are made to fit each different size and type of roofing tile. The caps and the skeleton are ribbed for rigidity.

Abstract: A roof vent comprises a base defining an air outlet/inlet portion, a cover having at least one exterior louvre for air flow, a side wall connecting the base and cover, and an interior louver between the exterior louvre and the air inlet/outlet portion with at least one and preferably two strips having slats configured such that matter passing through the vent must substantially traverse the interior louvre. The interior louvre is preferably perpendicular to the exterior louvre. The interior louvre contacts the base and the cover to provide support along with the side wall. A supporting rib may be added for additional support. The cover preferably has a second exterior louvre. A second interior louvre is located between the second exterior louvre and the air inlet/outlet portion such that matter must substantially traverse the second interior louvre if it is to pass through the vent via the second exterior louvre.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ventilation system for an attic or rafter space that mimics the appearance of the roofing material and thus has little effect on the appearance of the building. The vent has two pieces, a primary vent and a secondary vent and they may be made of aluminum, galvanized steel or copper. The primary vent is installed on a roof deck over a ventilation opening cut through the deck. The secondary vent is constructed to look like the surrounding field tiles and is installed over the primary vent. One or more vent openings in the secondary vent and an opening in the primary vent conduct air between the attic or rafter space and the outside. The secondary vent has a skeleton with one or more vent openings and a cap covering each opening shielding the ventilating space. Skeletons are formed in one piece and are made to fit each different size and type of roofing tile. The caps and the skeleton are ribbed for rigidity.