Attic corner ventilation system
A ventilation system useful for venting an attic space of an eaveless roof as well as any other types of roofs includes at least one sloping wall and at least one end wall which is transverse to the sloping wall. An attic corner ventilation apparatus is at least partially exposed exteriorly from at least one of the sloping wall and the end wall. The ventilation system includes a plurality of roof vents which work in conjunction with the attic corner ventilation apparatus to properly ventilate the attic space. The attic corner ventilation apparatus generally include a conduit having at least one open end, an end cap at least partially received within the open end, and a plurality of vents supported on the surface area of the conduit.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/659,532, filed Mar. 8, 2005.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to ventilation of building structures, and more particularly to an attic corner ventilation system.
Ventilation of an attic in a home or other building structure is typically accomplished by use of roof vents, gable vents, soffet vents, ridge vents or the like. These types of ventilation systems are often used in combination with one another to draw air into the attic and then exhaust the air through the ridge vents or the roof vents. By venting air through the attic, heat is prevented from building up. As a result, shingle life is increased and air conditioning usage is decreased during the summer. Additionally, proper ventilation aids in the prevention of ice dams that may cause roof damage during the winter.
Many homes are built with a roof that includes an eave or an overhang. Homes of this type typically utilize soffet vents to effectively circulate air throughout the attic space. Disadvantageously, however, soffet vents are not adapted for use in homes without a roof eave or overhang. As a result, proper ventilation of the attic space may be seriously undermined.
Accordingly, it is desirable to provide an attic ventilation system for an eaveless roof which is readily installed and that provides proper ventilation of the entire attic space.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONAn exemplary ventilation system useful for venting an attic space of an eaveless roof as well as any other types of roofs includes at least one sloping wall and at least one end wall which is transverse to the sloping wall. An attic corner ventilation apparatus is at least partially exposed exteriorly from at least one of the sloping wall and the end wall. In one example, the ventilation system includes a plurality of roof vents which work in conjunction with the attic corner ventilation apparatus to properly ventilate the attic space. One example ventilation system includes a plurality of attic corner ventilation apparatus disposed within the attic space.
In one example, an attic corner ventilation apparatus includes a conduit having at least one open end, an end cover at least partially received within the open end of the conduit, and a plurality of vents supported on the surface area of the conduit. One example end cover includes a cylindrical section and a cap section. The cylindrical section defines an open end and includes a screen positioned around the open end. The cap section is preferably sloped and opens downwardly to at least partially house the cylindrical section of the end cover.
The ventilation apparatus of the present invention adequately provides for the ventilation of the entire attic space of an eaveless roof.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSThe various features and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the currently preferred embodiment. The drawings that accompany the detailed description can be briefly described as follows:
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Attic corner ventilation apparatuses 26 are supported within the attic space 12 and preferably extend between the first end wall 21 and the second end wall 23. In this embodiment, two attic corner ventilation apparatuses 26 are included within the attic space 12. It should be understood that certain requirements, such as dimension, quantity, and location, of the attic corner ventilation apparatuses 26 will vary depending upon the structure of the roof 14. A plurality of roof vents 28 are mounted on the first sloping wall 16 and the second sloping wall 18 of the roof 14. The roof vents 28 are employed in combination with the attic corner ventilation apparatuses 26 to properly ventilate the attic space 12. In addition, the attic corner ventilation apparatuses 26 may be adapted to communicate with gable vents (not shown) to properly ventilate the attic space 12.
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An alternate embodiment of the ventilation system 10 is shown in
Preferably, four attic corner ventilation apparatuses 43, 45, 47 and 49 are included within the attic space 56 in this embodiment such that one attic corner ventilation apparatus 43, 45, 47 and 49, respectively, is mounted parallel to each wall 46, 48, 50 and 52, respectively. The attic corner ventilation apparatuses 43, 45, 47, and 49 are interconnected to provide a ventilation system 51. The attic corner ventilation apparatuses 43, 45, 47 and 49 are comprised of a conduit 30 which is identical to the conduit 30 as shown in
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Air 42 enters the ventilation system 51 through the intake vent 60. The air 42 is then communicated through the elbow 62 to the conduit 30 of the attic corner ventilation apparatuses 43 and 47 where it is exhausted through the plurality of vents 41. Upon entering the attic space 56, the air 42 is further exhausted through the plurality of roof vents 28 to effectively ventilate the attic space 56.
That the foregoing description shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense is thus made apparent. A worker of ordinary skill in the art would recognize that certain modification would come within the scope of this invention. For that reason, the following claim should be studied to determine the true scope and content of this invention.
Claims
1. A ventilation system, comprising:
- a conduit disposed within a defined interior space; and
- a plurality of vents supported on the conduit, wherein at least a portion of the conduit communicates exterior air into the defined interior space.
2. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein said defined interior space comprises a first sloping wall and a second sloping wall, wherein said conduit extends between said first sloping wall and said second sloping wall.
3. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein said defined interior space comprises a first end wall and a second end wall, wherein said conduit extends between said first end wall and said second end wall.
4. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein a plurality of conduits are disposed within said defined interior space.
5. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein said conduit further comprises an end cover, said end cover being at least partially exposed exteriorly from the defined interior space.
6. The system as recited in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of roof vents that communicate with said conduit to exhaust air exteriorly from said defined interior space.
7. An attic ventilation apparatus, comprising:
- a conduit having at least one open end;
- an end cover at least partially received within said open end of said conduit; and
- a plurality of vents supported on the surface area of said conduit.
8. The apparatus as recited in claim 7, wherein said conduit comprises PVC.
9. The apparatus as recited in claim 7, wherein said conduit is cylindrical and hollow.
10. The apparatus as recited in claim 7, wherein said end cover comprises a cylindrical section and a cap section.
11. The apparatus as recited in claim 10, wherein said cylindrical section defines an open end opposite said open end of said conduit, wherein a screen is positioned around said open end of said cylindrical section.
12. The apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein said cap section is at least partially sloped and opens downwardly to at least partially house said open end of said cylindrical section.
13. The apparatus as recited in claim 7, wherein said plurality of vents comprise louvered vents.
14. The apparatus as recited in claim 7, further comprising a plurality of roof vents that communicate with said conduit to exhaust air from a defined interior space of an attic.
15. A method of venting an attic space, comprising the steps of:
- (a) supporting a conduit having a plurality of vents supported on a surface area of the conduit near at least one corner of the attic space;
- (b) communicating at least a portion of the conduit exteriorly from the attic space; and
- (c) communicating exterior air through the conduit and into the interior of the attic space.
16. The method as recited in claim 15, wherein said step (a) comprises:
- extending the conduit between a first end wall and a second end wall of the attic space.
17. The method as recited in claim 15, further comprising the step of:
- exhausting the air exteriorly from the attic space through a plurality of roof vents.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 8, 2006
Publication Date: Sep 14, 2006
Inventor: Glenn Mattox (Royal Oak, MI)
Application Number: 11/370,962
International Classification: F24F 7/00 (20060101);