Abstract: A Z-closure member for raised seam roofs is formed through bending techniques into a shape having a ventilated central vertical member, an upper mounting flange having a return upper retainer member terminating rearwardly of the central member, and a lower flange extending from said central member and terminating rearwardly thereof to define a cavity for the insertion of a filter against the central member. A plurality of filter retention devices are disclosed for restraining movement of the filter, including adhesive placed on said central opening, an upper tab integrally formed with said upper retainer member and extending downwardly therefrom, a flexible locking tab formed as a return from said lower flange and terminating at said cavity, and a raised retention dimple formed in the lower flange adjacent the cavity. An optional rearwardly and upwardly extending deflector member extends from said lower flange to deflect rain passing through the filter.

Abstract: A Z-closure member for raised seam roofs is formed through bending techniques into a shape having a ventilated central vertical member, an upper mounting flange having a return upper retainer member terminating rearwardly of the central member, and a lower flange extending from said central member and terminating rearwardly thereof to define a cavity for the insertion of a filter against the central member. A plurality of filter retention devices are disclosed for restraining movement of the filter, including adhesive placed on said central opening, an upper tab integrally formed with said upper retainer member and extending downwardly therefrom, a flexible locking tab formed as a return from said lower flange and terminating at said cavity, and a raised retention dimple formed in the lower flange adjacent the cavity. An optional rearwardly and upwardly extending deflector member extends from said lower flange to deflect rain passing through the filter.

Abstract: A Z-closure member for raised seam roofs is formed through bending techniques into a shape having a ventilated central vertical member, an upper mounting flange terminating in an upper tab member, and a lower flange member extending in an opposing direction from the upper mounting flange member and terminating in a flexible locking tab. The lower flange is secured to a raised seam roofing panel with fasteners, while the vent cap formed with a return lip is engaged with the upper flange by capturing the upper flange within the return lip. A fastener can be inserted through the vent cap return lip and the upper flange to secure the vent cap to the Z-closure member. A mesh filter is trapped against the vertical member by the upper tab member and the lower flexible locking tab. A seal can be added to the lower flange to seal against the roofing panel.

Abstract: A Z-closure member for raised seam roofs is formed through bending techniques into a shape having a ventilated central vertical member, an upper mounting flange terminating in an upper tab member, and a lower flange member extending in an opposing direction from the upper mounting flange member and terminating in a flexible locking tab. The lower flange is secured to a raised seam roofing panel with fasteners, while the vent cap formed with a return lip is engaged with the upper flange by capturing the upper flange within the return lip. A fastener can be inserted through the vent cap return lip and the upper flange to secure the vent cap to the Z-closure member. A mesh filter is trapped against the vertical member by the upper tab member and the lower flexible locking tab. A seal can be added to the lower flange to seal against the roofing panel.