TILE ROOF RIDGE VENT
A tile roof ridge vent and the method of its use and construction are disclosed. The ridge vent may include an elongated vent body including a flange extending from a side of the body and configured to engage a roof deck, and one or more vent openings defined in the vent body. The ridge vent may further include a first barrier to intrusion of a first element to the vent openings and a second barrier to intrusion of a second element to the vent openings. The ridge vent may further include a perforated closure and an end cap pitch gauge. Additional systems and methods are also provided.
This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/357,570 filed Jun. 30, 2022, and entitled “TILE ROOF RIDGE VENT,” which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
FIELDThis application relates to a tile roof ridge vent and the method of its use and construction.
BACKGROUNDVentilation of a tile roof ridge is known. Current solutions often require mortar for installing separate injection molded pieces and/or installing individual brackets to separately secure the ridge board above the ridge slot. To address these and other issues, an improved tile roof ridge vent is provided.
SUMMARYVarious embodiments of the disclosure provide a ventilation system for a tile roof. In embodiments, the system includes an elongated vent body including a flange extending from each side of the vent body and configured to engage a roof deck, and one or more vent openings defined in the vent body. The system also includes a first barrier to intrusion of a first element to the vent openings and a second barrier to intrusion of a second element the vent openings. Optionally, the system may also include a perforated tile closure. Optionally, the system may also include an end cap pitch gauge.
Various embodiments of the disclosure provide a ridge vent for a tile roof. In embodiments, the ridge vent includes a vent body including a flange extending from a side of the vent body to engage a roof deck, and one or more vent openings defined in the vent body. The ridge vent further includes a first panel coupled to the vent body to limit a first intrusion of a first element to the vent openings. The ridge vent further includes a second panel coupled to the vent body to limit a second intrusion of a second element to the vent openings. Optionally, the ridge vent may include a third panel coupled to the vent body to conceal an opening between a ridge cap tile and a field of roof tiles. Optionally, the ridge vent may include an end cap pitch gauge to identify a roof angle of the roof deck.
Additional embodiments and features are set forth in part in the description that follows and will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the specification and may be learned by the practice of the disclosed subject matter. A further understanding of the nature and advantages of the present disclosure may be realized by reference to the remaining portions of the specification and the drawings, which form a part of this disclosure. One of skill in the art will understand that each of the various aspects and features of the disclosure may advantageously be used separately in some instances, or in combination with other aspects and features of the disclosure in other instances.
A tile roof ridge vent and the method of its use and construction are disclosed. The vent is designed for use with either barrel tile or flat tile. The vent may be used with clay, concrete, metal or synthetic tile roofs. In one embodiment, the vent has a minimum 25 sq. feet per lineal foot of net free area (NFA).
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In some embodiments, the first panel 30 is applied to or over the vent openings 25 in a slope shape to form a triangle shape, as shown, for example, in
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The second panel 35 may serve multiple functions, such as two principal functions. For example, the second panel 35 may act as a redundant barrier to wind driven rain or snow intrusion, making the ridge vent 5 well over 99% leak proof, in some embodiments. Additionally, or alternatively, the second panel 35 may act as a stand-off guard to limit or prevent mortar, foam or other construction material from blocking the vent openings 25. As such, the ridge vent 5 may be forgiving to install when using mortar or foam to attach to the ridge cap tile 12 while keeping the vent openings 25 from becoming clogged or blocked.
In this manner, the second panel 35 may define a second barrier to intrusion of a second element to the vent openings 25. In embodiments, the second panel 35 may be a perforated deflector panel to deflect objects or debris away from the vent openings 25, such as downwardly away from the vent openings 25, while also allowing sufficient air flow for ventilation, although other configurations are contemplated. As a result, the term “perforated deflector panel” is used for convenience only, without intent to limit. Although described as limiting or preventing intrusion of rain, snow, mortar or foam into the attic, the second panel 35 may limit intrusion of other elements or debris into the vent openings 25.
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Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide, for example, concealment of the ridge vent 5, multiple and forgiving installation methods, outstanding and superior net free area (NFA) air flow, simplified and easy to install ventilation and applicability to both curved and flat field tiles installed into a variety of roof pitches. For example, the ridge vent 5 is optionally partially or completely concealed from the outside, which may provide an important benefit and value for certain types of expensive and aesthetic roofs, such as clay or concrete tile roofs. Additionally, or alternatively, the ridge vent 5 may be installed over an existing ridge board or may be used in lieu of installing a ridge board that requires separate and multiple brackets. As such, the ridge vent 5 may provide universal applicability to the installation of the ridge vent 5 with various roof conditions and options for contractor installation preferences.
The description of certain embodiments included herein is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the scope of the disclosure or its applications or uses. In the included detailed description of embodiments of the present systems and methods, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and which are shown by way of illustration specific to embodiments in which the described systems and methods may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice presently disclosed systems and methods, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized, and that structural and logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Moreover, for the purpose of clarity, detailed descriptions of certain features will not be discussed when they would be apparent to those with skill in the art so as not to obscure the description of embodiments of the disclosure. The included detailed description is therefore not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the disclosure is defined only by the appended claims.
From the foregoing it will be appreciated that, although specific embodiments of the invention have been described herein for purposes of illustration, various modifications may be made without deviating from the spirit and scope of the invention. Of course, it is to be appreciated that any one of the examples, embodiments or processes described herein may be combined with one or more other examples, embodiments and/or processes or be separated and/or performed amongst separate devices or device portions in accordance with the present systems and methods.
Claims
1. A ventilation system for a tile roof, the system comprising:
- an elongated vent body comprising: a flange extending from each side of the vent body and configured to engage a roof deck, and one or more vent openings defined in the vent body;
- a first barrier to intrusion of a first element to the vent openings; and
- a second barrier to intrusion of a second element to the vent openings.
2. The ventilation system of claim 1 further comprising a perforated closure.
3. The ventilation system of claim 2, wherein the perforated closure comprises perforated or expanded metal.
4. The ventilation system of claim 1, further comprising an end cap pitch gauge.
5. The ventilation system of claim 1, wherein the elongated vent body is a single piece construction.
6. The ventilation system of claim 1, wherein the elongated vent body comprises 26-gauge steel.
7. The ventilation system of claim 1, wherein the first barrier is an ember stop panel comprising a wire mesh.
8. The ventilation system of claim 1, wherein the second barrier is a perforated deflector panel comprising perforated or expanded metal.
9. The ventilation system of claim 1, wherein the first element comprises at least one of fire embers, rain, wind, snow or insects.
10. The ventilation system of claim 1, wherein the second element comprises at least one of rain, wind, snow or insects.
11. The ventilation system of claim 1, wherein the system is at least partially concealed by a roof tile and a ridge cap tile.
12. The ventilation system of claim 1, wherein the system is completely concealed by a roof tile and a ridge cap tile.
13. A ridge vent for a tile roof, the ridge vent comprising:
- a vent body comprising: a flange extending from a side of the vent body to engage a roof deck, and one or more vent openings defined in the vent body;
- a first panel coupled to the vent body to limit a first intrusion of a first element to the vent openings; and
- a second panel coupled to the vent body to limit a second intrusion of a second element to the vent openings.
14. The ridge vent of claim 13, wherein the second panel is coupled to the first panel and to the flange.
15. The ridge vent of claim 13, further comprising a third panel coupled to the vent body to conceal an opening between a ridge cap tile and a field of roof tiles.
16. The ridge vent of claim 15, wherein the third panel comprises a perforated closure coupled to one of the first panel or the second panel.
17. The ridge vent of claim 13, wherein the first panel comprises a wire mesh configured to limit intrusion of fire embers to the vent openings.
18. The ridge vent of claim 13, further comprising an end cap pitch gauge to identify a roof angle of the roof deck.
19. The ridge vent of claim 13, wherein at least one of the first element or the second element comprises at least one of fire embers, rain, wind, snow or insects.
20. The ridge vent of claim 13, wherein the ridge vent is at least partially concealed by a roof tile and a ridge cap tile.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 30, 2023
Publication Date: Jan 4, 2024
Inventors: George ALLASTER (Tulsa, OK), Albert ROBIDA (Apopka, FL), Neil WESTGARTH (Tulsa, OK), Robert P. HARRIS (Tulsa, OK)
Application Number: 18/345,234