Abstract: A method of forming a polymeric building product having a color variation simulating natural building material includes introducing base color pellets having a base color into the barrel and providing a plurality of first colorant shots and second colorant shots. The first and second colorant shots are repeatedly introduced to the base color pellets in an alternating pattern. By repeatedly introducing at least one first colorant shot and at least one second colorant shot to the base color pellets in an alternating pattern, the barrel is in a constant state of purging. As one melted colorant shot is purged and replaced by another melted colorant shot, the melted composition includes streaks in the shape of swirls, wisps, etc., which advantageously creates color variations that simulate natural building material.

Abstract: A ventilation assembly for ventilating an attic of a building through an opening in the roof or wall of the building. The ventilation assembly includes a vent structure having a mounting portion securing the vent structure to the building over the opening. The vent structure further includes a vent portion having a series of walls defining a series of unimpeded fluid passageways for providing unobstructed fluid flow through the vent portion over the opening. The ventilation assembly includes a partially porous membrane mounted to the roof or wall over the opening and spaced from the fluid passageway to maintain the unobstructed fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The membrane also creates a barrier for preventing the intrusion of particles, debris, insects and the like into the opening while allowing the ventilating to occur.

Abstract: A ventilation assembly for ventilating an attic of a building through an opening in the roof or wall of the building. The ventilation assembly includes a vent structure having a mounting portion securing the vent structure to the building over the opening. The vent structure further includes a vent portion having a series of walls defining a series of unimpeded fluid passageways for providing unobstructed fluid flow through the vent portion over the opening. The ventilation assembly includes a partially porous membrane mounted to the roof or wall over the opening and spaced from the fluid passageway to maintain the unobstructed fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The membrane also creates a barrier for preventing the intrusion of particles, debris, insects and the like into the opening while allowing the ventilating to occur.

Abstract: A ventilation assembly for ventilating an attic of a building through an opening in the roof or wall of the building. The ventilation assembly includes a vent structure having a mounting portion securing the vent structure to the building over the opening. The vent structure further includes a vent portion having a series of walls defining a series of unimpeded fluid passageways for providing unobstructed fluid flow through the vent portion over the opening. The ventilation assembly includes a partially porous membrane mounted to the roof or wall over the opening and spaced from the fluid passageway to maintain the unobstructed fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The membrane also creates a barrier for preventing the intrusion of particles, debris, insects and the like into the opening while allowing the ventilating to occur.