Abstract: A panel for forming on-site a multi-function channel. The panel is a sheet of material that is rectangular-shaped, slightly compressible, thermally insulating, and has a pair of pre-printed channel flange fold lines that extend the entire length thereof and which form a pair of channel flanges when the sheet of material is folded perpendicularly upwardly thereon, and a trio of pre-printed soffit vent baffle panel fold lines that extend the entire width thereof and have a selected one thereof forming a soffit vent baffle panel when the sheet of material is folded perpendicularly downwardly thereon. When the pair of channel flanges are intimately abutted against a pair of parallel, adjacent, and spaced-apart framing members, the sheet of material compresses enough to provide an outward force sufficient to allow the multi-function channel to be self-restraining between, and by, the pair of parallel, adjacent, and spaced-apart framing members without a need for fasteners.

Abstract: A roof transition assembly for a roof deck having a corrugated sheet and a rigid sheet wherein a base component is positioned at the perimeter of the roof deck and has two legs. The first leg secures the base component to the corrugated sheet, and the second leg extends from the first leg, generally parallel to a free edge of the roof deck. The second leg includes an anchoring surface. An upper component positioned at the perimeter of the roof deck has a connector portion and an anchor portion. The anchor portion is secured to the roof deck, and the connector portion extends from the anchor portion and overlays and is secured to the anchoring surface of the base component, thus anchoring the base component and upper component to the roof deck.

Abstract: An improved ventilation strip for providing a soffit vent on a building. The ventilation strip includes an elongated perforated panel having a substantially planar upper surface and flanges extending laterally there from. A lip is provided on the lower surface of the panel at each edge of the panel running longitudinally thereon. The flanges are of non-uniform cross section and include an upper and a lower surface. The flanges are thickest at the juncture with the panel and thinnest at their outer ends with the lower surface tapering upward from the juncture to the end. Apertures may be provided in the flanges. The ventilation strip is operated by cutting a channel in the soffit of a structure, aligning the strip with the channel, and driving fasteners through the flanges to secure the strip to the soffit. Stucco reinforcement mesh may be secured across the flanges and the soffit and stucco spread thereon to complete the installation.

Abstract: A soffit vent comprising a base having opposing elongated edges, a pair of parallel flanges extending upwardly from the base intermediate the elongated edges and defining: 1) a vent zone in the base characterized by the presence of vent holes in the base; and 2) attachment flanges formed by portions of the base extending beyond the location of the parallel upwardly extending flanges, the attachment flanges including holes therein for the insertion of attachment devices. A method for installing the soffit vent of the present invention in an EIFS or DEFS structure comprising locating the soffit vent in the appropriate location between a pair of insulating members in the EIFS or DEFS structure, attaching the soffit vent to the structure by the insertion of a suitable fastener through the apertures in the attachment flanges and into the foam insulation.

Abstract: There is provided an overhanging member which is capable of improving the external design, and also capable of effectively performing the ventilation and drainage of the overhanging portion of building. This overhanging member comprises a flat vertical mounting portion; an rear mounting portion which is extended from the lower end of the flat vertical mounting portion to the backside; and a trough portion extended from the bottom portion of the rear mounting portion to the fore side of the flat vertical mounting portion; the trough portion being provided at the bottom thereof with at least one hole. Any condensation water accumulated at the overhanging portion is permitted to be drained through the hole of the trough portion.

Abstract: A ridge vent for tile roofs. The vent includes first and second sub-flashing portions for spanning air gaps provided between the upper reaches of a roof deck and below a centrally located ridge beam. A plurality of ventilation apertures are provided in each of the sub-flashing portions. A top cap flashing is provided for attachment above the ridge beam. Included in the top cap flashing are a plurality of ventilation apertures defined by edge wall portions. A tile roof is provided, of the flat, low profile undulating, or of the S-tile (undulating) type. Tiles are provided in rows up to the edge of the sub-flashing. The gap between the top of the tiles and the bottom of the top cap flashing is preferably provided with a weathertight seal. Ridge cap tiles are provided in conventional stacked fashion running along above the top cap flashing.

Abstract: A moisture-adaptive vapour-barrier film consisting of polyethylene and acrylic ester is proposed for the full insulation of buildings, which adapts its diffusion resistance to environmental conditions in such a way that it blocks its pores in the winter and opens its pores in the summer and the vapour-diffusion resistance of which can be changed and adjusted as a function of the proportion of the acrylic ester so as to correspond to a diffusion equivalence from 0.5 m to 100 m air-layer thickness.

Abstract: A method for trimming the eaves of a building consists of enclosing the eaves with a plurality of prefabricated eave trimming elements, each of which can be made from a lightweight thermoplastic material formed in an extrusion process. Each eave trimming element is a panel having a generally trapezoid shape, typically a rectangular shape. The upper portion of the rearward side of the panel can have a notch with a generally vertical surface and a generally horizontal surface. The bottom portion of the rearward side of the panel is typically flat and is disposed substantially parallel to the notch vertical surface.

Abstract: A roofing ventilation system for a metal building. The system includes a compressible seal between a corrugated sheet metal roof and a roof vent of the system. Further, the present invention utilizes an insulating block having venting capability in order to allow moisture and hot air in the roofing system to escape, thereby reducing corrosion of the metal roof and deterioration of the insulating ability of the insulation material. In one embodiment, the system includes a shield between the insulating vent block and insulation material, such that insulation adjacent a compressed area of material does not obstruct the air passages of the insulating block. In one embodiment of the present invention, the compressible seal is a sealing strip that conforms to the profile and shape of the corrugated roof. The sealing strip is formed from an open-celled foam material and has a plurality of slits to provide an environmental barrier across the length of the corrugated roof.

Abstract: A decking assembly is mounted to a building roof or wall to thermally insulate the buildingt. The decking assembly has a first panel with an outside surface and a foil covered inside surface and a second panel having an outside surface and a foil covered inside surface. The foil covered inside surface of the second panel faces the foil covered inside surface of the first panel. At least one spacer is positioned between the panel so as to create an air space defined by the foil covered inside surfaces. The air space has an open inlet and outlet to create a continuous conduit for the flow of air from an entrance side to an exhaust side. The air space can be divided into two separate compartments by a barrier panel that has foil on opposite sides.

Abstract: A building construction having a ventilated wall drainage system. The building includes a roof with a plurality of roof vents therein, a soffit, an attic space and an exterior wall construction. The wall construction includes an exterior wall covered with sheathing. The sheathing is in turn covered by insulation having a plurality of generally vertical channels therein which permit air to flow through the channels between the insulation and the sheathing of the exterior wall. The soffit is provided with a passage which is in communication with the channels in the insulation. Air is continually drawn through the channels in the wall construction, through the passage in the soffit and into the attic space to provide constant ventilation for the wall construction.

Abstract: A cornice device for building structures including a crown member and a connector member. The crown member has a first end configured to attach to the roof portion of the building structure and a second end. The crown member may include an optional fascia board and an optional roof nailer member attached to the fascia board. The connector member comprises a first leg configured to cooperate with the second end of the crown member. The second leg of the connector member is configured to couple to the outer wall of the building structure. The crown member and the connector member are configured to flex during installation to accommodate for various framing variances. The cornice device also includes means for discharging water from the cornice device which is spaced apart the outer wall of the building structure so as to keep the water discharged from and off the cornice device from damaging the outer wall.

Abstract: A method is provided for installing a ventilated eaves closure and tile support apparatus along the eaves of a roof. A vented eaves closure apparatus is disposed along the eaves to support the first course of roof tiles at a desired pitch. The apparatus provides support, ventilation, and drainage, while also providing a barrier to wind-driven precipitation, bird nesting, and animal invasion. The apparatus includes an array of openings configured to allow drainage and facilitate the flow of air beneath the tiles and throughout the air space between the roof deck and the tiles. The method and apparatus can be adapted to fit a variety of roof types and roof tiles having different sizes, shapes, and profiles.

Abstract: A roof transition system is provided for supporting and ventilating roof tiles near a roof transition such as a valley or a side wall. The system includes a corrugated flashing and an eave riser extension containing one or more openings for ventilation and drainage. The eave riser extension supports the lowermost row of roof tiles along the eaves at the pitch desired for the roof transition. The eave riser extension completes the closure of the entire eaves' and provides support, ventilation, and drainage, while also providing a barrier to wind-driven precipitation, bird nesting, and animal invasion.

Abstract: An access cover assembly for use in removably covering an access opening of a utility pole, the access opening defined in part by opposing side edges. The cover assembly includes a cover having peripheral edges configured to engage the pole, a threaded fastener and a gripping apparatus. Two interlocking portions make up the gripping apparatus, a first portion is configured to engage a second portion with at least one of the side edges of the pole sandwiched therebetween. At least one of the first interlocking portion and the second interlocking portion have locking formations for creating the interlocking relationship. Each of the cover and both portions of the gripping apparatus have a throughbore for accommodating the fastener, so that upon assembly of the gripping apparatus in the access opening, as the fastener is rotated axially, the cover is pulled toward the apparatus and simultaneously tightened against the pole, and the first and second interlocking portions are drawn more tightly together.

Abstract: A ventilation system and material therefor includes a passage beneath the shingle layer of the roof of a building. The passage leads from the exterior of the building to the interior of the attic of the building. The passage is plugged with an air permeable polymeric material to allow passage of air from the exterior of the building to the interior of the building, and vice versa. The polymeric material is preferably shaped with a tapered cross section.

Abstract: A composite gutter guard is adapted for being positioned at an opening of a longitudinally extending, generally U-shaped gutter used for collecting and distributing rainwater runoff from the roofs of residential homes and other buildings. The gutter guard includes an elongate polymer guard panel defining a plurality of spaced filter openings. The guard panel is adapted to extend laterally across the opening of the gutter and longitudinally along the length of the gutter. A polymer-coated mesh layer overlies the guard panel in an area of the filter openings and cooperates with the guard panel to capture and separate debris from rainwater runoff entering the gutter. A heat weld connects the mesh layer to the guard panel.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved method of making cornice assemblies and other trim members utilizing the process of pultrusion. The cornice assemblies and the other trim members made by the method of the present invention exhibit superior strength to weight ratios, low expansion and contraction due to changes in temperature and humidity, as well being less labor intensive to install.

Abstract: An elongate continuous soffit panel having an adjustable width comprises a first member having a soffit portion including a proximal periphery and a generally parallel and spaced apart distal periphery extending along a lengthwise dimension of the soffit panel, and having a fascia portion coextensive with the soffit portion along the distal periphery and extending generally upwardly therefrom for fastening the soffit panel to roof fascia of a building. The continuous soffit panel also comprises a second member connected to the first member and having a flange portion extending generally at an angle from the soffit portion of the first member for fastening the soffit panel to a side of a building, the second member being adjustably connected to the first member so that the width of the soffit panel is adjustable responsive to variations in distance between the side of the building and the roof fascia.

Abstract: An integral, pre-formed edge closure fabricated from a non-corrosive, durable material includes an anchoring flange for attachment to a roof structure, an upper flange, an intermediate panel spanning between the anchoring flange and the upper flange, a cant panel positioned at an acute angle relative to the upper flange to define a cant strip along a length of the edge closure, and a mounting strip above the cant panel for securing the edge closure to a concrete parapet or other adjoining vertical wall on a roof structure. The anchoring flange and upper flange are spaced apart for receiving a thickness of insulation of lightweight concrete therebetween. The intermediate panel is provided with vent holes for venting gasses and moisture which accumulate within the roof structure, thereby reducing the likelihood of premature roof failure.

Abstract: An eave closure for tile roofing has a nailing flange having a surface extending along a length of the closure, a planar riser potion contiguous with the nailing flange at an angle to the surface of the nailing flange, the riser portion conforming on an upper edge to the shape of the underside of adjacent installed tiles, and a lip reinforcement along the shaped upper edge of the riser portion, the lip extending substantially at a right angle to the plane of the riser portion. In some embodiments the nailing flange has weep passages formed along a width of the flange, such that air may circulate between inside and outside an installed closure. In some of these embodiments the weep passages are grooves formed in the width of the nailing flange and following a center line, with at least one change in direction across the width of the nailing flange. In preferred embodiments the material for molding is a UV-resistance polymer material.

Abstract: An insulated roof panel comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending spaced parallel web trusses secured to an inner sheathing and an outer sheathing. Each of the web trusses comprises at least one top cord, a bottom cord and a plurality of webs joining the cords together. A vapor barrier is sandwiched between the bottom cords of the web trusses and the inner sheathing. Insulation extends upwardly from the vapor barrier to a height less than the height of the insulated roof panel in order to allow air to flow over the insulation.

Abstract: A building construction having a ventilated wall drainage system is provided. The building includes a roof with a plurality of roof vents therein, a soffit, an attic space and an exterior wall construction. The wall construction includes an exterior wall covered with sheathing. The sheathing is in turn covered by insulation having a plurality of generally vertical channels therein which permit air to flow through the channels between the insulation and the sheathing of the exterior wall. The soffit is provided with a passage which is in communication with the channels in the insulation. Air is continually drawn through the channels in the wall construction, through the passage in the soffit and into the attic space to provide constant ventilation for the wall construction.

Abstract: A corner piece is provided for an external corner of a wall structure for use with baseboard channel members adapted to have carpet strips mounted thereon. The corner piece has an external cylindrical configuration extending between two side walls perpendicular to each other. An inner surface of the corner piece is formed by a notch defining two walls perpendicular to each other and perpendicular to the side walls, respectively. A pair of flanges are integrally molded with the corner piece and extend outwardly perpendicular to the side walls of the corner piece for engagement in complementary cut-out portions of a carpet channel member.

Abstract: An apparatus secured to extend upwardly from a rooftop for redirecting free oncoming flow of a gas passing over an edge of the rooftop. The apparatus has an elongated member having at least a lower flow-surface, and a leading edge portion having a leading-rim extending therealong. A plurality of supports is spaced along the elongated member. An upper-end of each support is secured to, integrated-with, or otherwise extends from the lower flow-surface of the elongated member. There may be several such elongated members that may be joined. The lower-end of each support extends from the rooftop or sidewall structure to provide a spaced relationship between the lower flow-surface and the rooftop. The leading-rim of the leading edge portion extends into the oncoming flow to redirect of at least a portion thereof so that it flows under the leading edge portion and along the lower flow-surface and, preferably, on into a re-circulation region above the rooftop.

Abstract: A rafter air infiltration block for use in house construction to prevent loss of blown-in insulation and to prevent air infiltration between the outside and the trusses. A generally rectangular piece of stiff, waterproof material has a plurality of fold lines to allow the block to be readily placed where desired in a variety of different settings and to conform to a roof vent.

Abstract: A system for roofing a substructure has a plurality of roof panels, a plurality of support members and a plurality of cap members. The roof panels each have a horizontal channel section bounded on a pair of opposing side edges by side flanges, with an upper end of each side flange bent to provide a groove opening outwardly laterally from the panel. The support members each have a pair of oppositely extending base flanges and a pair of oppositely extending top flanges, the base flanges and top flanges being positioned along a vertical web member. The top flanges are adapted to be received in the groove of one of a pair of adjacent roof panels and one of the base flanges of each support member is adapted to fasten the support member to the substructure. The cap members have side walls to retain the top flanges in the grooves without fastening the roof panel to the support member, thereby allowing some relative movement upon deflection of the roof panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for fine recording of video frames at the contiguous recording portion on the video tape. The fine recording is accomplished by inserting a position identification code, which is generated in a serial order, into every frame of a video signal, recording the resultant video signal on a video tape, memorizing the position identification code of the last frame recorded on the tape when the recording is stopped temporarily, and locating the starting track of the subsequent recording correctly by using the memorized position identification codes when the temporary stop mode is canceled. Thus, the method avoids overlap and eliminates a blank section between the last track of the preceding recorded video signal and the beginning track of the subsequent recorded video signal, which often occur at the recording joint portion on the video tape when the tape is abruptly driven at an initial transient movement due to mode transition between the recording and pause modes.

Abstract: An improved waterproofing system for concrete slab of a flat roof on a building is disclosed. The invention concerns a construction method for installing on the concrete substrate a waterproofing layer comprising hollow plastic panels of designed size, different thickness, and the groove and the tongue joint, and installing a supplementary waterproofing layer using sheet membrane materials such as asphalt sheet, metal sheet and other sheets on the vertical surface, especially the parapet of roof. The invention further concerns a construction method for applying fluid-applied materials after reinforcement with fiber mesh on their joint line to connect plastic panels on substrate with sheet membrane layer on the vertical surface. The waterproofing layer of sloped step type, hollow plastic panels of different thickness permits fast drainage of stagnant water, which inhibits weather damage to the waterproofing layer.

Abstract: A roof louver filter system for preventing snow from entering an attic of a building structure through a roof louver vent during inclimate weather conditions. The inventive device is comprised of an air permeable material that is formed into a U-shaped structure for being positioned within a roof louver. The U-shaped structure includes a front portion, a first side portion and a second side portion. The first side portion includes a first slanted edge and the second side portion includes a second slanted edge for conforming to the rear rim of the roof louver when installed. The inventive device is preferably constructed of a polyester fiber material thereby preventing water and insects from entering into the roof louver. The inventive device prevents snow from directly blowing into the attic of the building through the roof louver during inclimate weather conditions.

Abstract: A connecting piece is provided to be fitted where fascia boards are intended to meet, especially at corners of conservatory roofs. The connecting piece has a front face and a rear face, edges of the rear face being shaped to correspond to the outer profile of the fascia boards and means for retaining the connecting piece between adjacent ends of the fascia boards.

Abstract: An insulated roof panel comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending spaced parallel web trusses secured to an inner sheathing and an outer sheathing. Each of the web trusses comprises at least one top cord, a bottom cord and a plurality of webs joining the cords together. A vapor barrier is sandwiched between the bottom cords of the web trusses and the inner sheathing. A layer of insulation extends upwardly from the vapor barrier a height less than the height of the insulated roof panel in order to allow air to flow over the insulation. Sleeves built in to the web trusses allow fasteners of a length less than the height of the panel to secure the roof panel to timber frame members.

Abstract: A novel metal roof is described for passive ventilation of building structures. A ridge vent is described that provides enhanced ventilation of the roof, and provides for safer and economical installation of the metal roof ventilation system.

Abstract: A decorative barge board system 1 comprising at least two discrete decorative members 3,3' of different patterns which are secured to a gable end ladder 2 by fixing means 5,5' which comprise screws 8,8' passing through apertures 7,7' provided in extensions 6,6' of the decorative members 3,3'. The extension 6 of member 3 is of identical outline to the rear face of the adjacent decorative member 3' which is secured over the extension 6 to conceal the fixing means 5. The decorative members 3,3' are jointed one to another by joining means which comprises a male clip attachment located on one end of the decorative member and a female clip attachment located on the opposite end of the decorative member whereby the female clip attachment of one decorative member receives the male clip attachment of an adjacent decorative member.

Abstract: The present invention discloses in certain aspects a gutter system for connection to a structure, the structure having a top, the gutter system for receiving water flowing from the top of the structure, the gutter system having a hollow body member having a length, the hollow body member having a rear member having an upper end and a lower end, at least one step member projecting out and away from the rear member, the at least one step member extending along the length of the hollow body member, the at least one step member having an outer edge and a top surface, a front side connected at a top thereof to the outer edge of the at least one step member and at a bottom thereof to the lower end of the rear member, at least one drain hole through the front side for exit of water from within the hollow body member, and a plurality of fluid flow slots through the hollow body to permit fluid to flow into the hollow body at a lower end of the at least one step member.

Abstract: Soffit ventilation system in a building having a horizontal soffit with a plurality of vents and a strip of mat of randomly oriented synthetic fibers covering the attic-facing side of the soffit. An alternative embodiment has a panel of air-impermeable material having upper and lower sections. The strip of mat of randomly oriented synthetic fibers is sandwiched between the lower section and the vertical side of the walls allowing the passage of air into the attic through an opening between the lower section and the upper section of the air-impermeable panel.

Abstract: A fascia board includes locking structure on an exposed surface for receiving complementary locking structure from an extruded soffit retainer which snaps into the locking structure of the fascia board. The retainer includes a leg for holding a soffit between the fascia board and the leg.

Abstract: An insulation confining shield and application method, the shield mountable between elongated structural framing members in an unfinished wall or ceiling for insulation dispensed as curable liquid having a blowing agent or an insulation material with a curable adhesive, comprising: a sheet of elongated semi-rigid or rigid material having a center web section and a pair of opposed flanges extending substantially perpendicular from the center web section defining an insulation confining volume, the web section and the flanges being constructed and arranged to fit between the structural framing members in the wall or ceiling to retain the insulation when cured after being applied against the web section and the flanges, in one embodiment, the flanges having a plurality of vent apertures defined therethrough to enable a quantity of the insulation, when applied, to migrate from the insulation confining volume to an area outside of the confining volume and adhere to a portion of the structural framing members to mi

Abstract: A panel system for use on walls and roofs with alternating upper and lower panels, side by side, in a generally vertical orientation, the upper panels being mounted on a filler board with a notch formed at the base of the filler board on both vertical edges, the lower panel being locked into the notch and the vertical edges of the upper panels being folded over the edges of the lower panels to form a sealed joint and retain both panels in place.

Abstract: A soffit for a building having an exterior wall covered by siding and further having a fascia strip spaced outwardly from the wall includes an elongated soffit strip having a channel formed therein adapted to receive the siding, and a folded portion laterally spaced apart from the channel; the folded portion having a folded back portion extending toward the channel, a folded forward portion extending away from the channel, and a transition portion connecting the folded back portion and the folded forward portion so as to define an opening therebetween for receiving an adjacent member; and at least one interlocking member on the soffit strip for detachably mounting the soffit strip to the adjacent member without the use of tools.

Abstract: Eave cladding which overlies the eave of a building, without overlying the roof of the building. A vertical portion, having a top, bottom, interior face, and exterior face overlies a sub-fascia, with a top and bottom. The interior face of the vertical portion is disposed adjacent the sub-fascia. The top of the vertical portion extends at most to the top of the sub-fascia, and the bottom of the vertical portion extends past the bottom of the sub-fascia. A horizontal lip is disposed at the top of the vertical portion, and forms a ninety degree angle with the vertical portion. The horizontal lip extends outwards from the exterior face of the vertical portion. An underlying portion is disposed at the bottom of the vertical portion, and forms a ninety degree angle with the vertical portion. The underlying portion extends inwards from the interior face of the vertical portion.

Abstract: Soffit ventilation system in a building having a horizontal soffit with a plurality of vents and a strip of mat of randomly oriented synthetic fibers covering the attic-facing side of the soffit. An alternative embodiment has a panel of air-impermeable material having upper and lower sections. The strip of mat of randomly oriented synthetic fibers is sandwiched between the lower section and the vertical side of the walls allowing the passage of air into the attic through an opening between the lower section and the upper section of the air-impermeable panel.

Abstract: An improved roof edge ventilation strip serving as a starter strip to underlay the first course of shingling along a roof line. The roof edge ventilation strip comprises a roofing panel which is, in use, at substantially the same angle to the vertical as the roof to which it is attached. The material of the ventilation strip is wavy or corrugated for providing added strength. A horizontal soffit section of the ventilation strip has louvers which add strength to the ventilation strip and permit a ladder to be leaned against the strip outer edge. A vertical fascia section provides for fastening the ventilation strip in abutment to a vertical side of a house or a building. An alternate embodiment comprises a protruding drip edge to insure water run-off away from the house.

Abstract: A soffit construction is set forth for use under the eave of a roof overhang on a building. A lengthwise soffit board (one or more serially arranged) are placed parallel to and at the top end of the outside wall under the cave. There is a first outside soffit board which is parallel to an inside soffit board. The two boards in series are arranged to define a gap. The two soffit boards define parallel edges to enable a vent strip to be snapped between the two edges. The vent strip engages the board's edges to position a covering in the gap with a set of perforations there to enable air flow up into the roof for ventilation purposes.

Abstract: Water is prevented from entering the wall interior of a building from in and around a wall component, such as a window, mounted in the building wall, by positioning a diverter directly beneath the wall component. The diverter includes an upper surface that slopes toward the wall exterior, a plurality of spaced, parallel ribs extending upwardly from the upper surface and beyond the exterior wall to form a plurality of downwardly sloping channels, a cover over the outer ends of the ribs to form drainage openings at the ends of the channels. A downwardly extending non-linear pathway from the drainage openings to the exterior of the diverter prevents water from entering the wall interior through the channels.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an article and a method of preventing undesired wind and moisture encroachment into the space between adjacent joists and rafters of a building. The method includes the steps of: providing an elongated flexible web article having a foraminous elongated first side edge portion and a pair of elongated, wind-impermeable, second sides co-extensive and co-attached with said first side portion; attaching the first foraminous long side to the rafters; cutting a portion of the wind-permeable material and the second wind impermeable sides on the rafters; draping the flaps now defining the cut first and second sides of the elongated web down between the joists; and securing the lower end of one flap to the vertical outside wall, and pulling the remaining second side flap back over the insulation between the rafters, to provide an eave block, vent and channel arrangement between the joists and to permit controlled ventilation between the rafters.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a vent strip for a soffit made of two or more serially arranged boards. When assembled, the soffit boards define a central gap closed by this vent strip having perforations therealong to enable breathing through said vent strip; the vent strip also includes an edge located U-shaped receptacle to enable the vent strip to grip or clasp the adjacent serial soffit board(s). The second edge supports an L-shaped bracket to enable the vent strip to be latched over the wall veneer.

Abstract: An eve air vent includes upper and lower panels joined at their upper edges, and spaced apart at their lower edges to form a wedge shape. Longitudinal ribs are sandwiched between the upper and lower panels to form inlets at the lower edge, and air passages between the panels. Large outlet holes are provided on the lower panel. The vent is installed between the shingles and plywood sheathing of a roof, with its lower edge flush with the eve. A strip of plywood sheathing is removed, or left out during roof construction, to create a hole aligned with the outlets on the bottom of the vent. Air is thus able to enter from the outside environment through the inlets at the lower edge of the vent, and pass through the holes in the plywood sheathing into the attic. The vent is installed without modification to the eve, and it does not protrude beyond the eve, so that it does not mar the appearance of the eve.

Abstract: A roof ventilation system of the type for venting air from under a roof and preventing water, debris and pests from penetrating the ventilation system and entering the interior of the structure is provided. The roof closure vent system includes: a structure having a sloped metal roof having a ridge slot formed along substantially the length of a roof ridge permitting ventilation from the interior under said roof to the exterior; and a ridge closure vent positioned adjacent each longitudinal side of said ridge slot extending substantially along the length thereof fastened between said roof and a ridge panel, in place of the ridge closure vent or in combination therewith is a eave closure vent connected beneath said roof substantially along the length of an eave of said roof.

Abstract: Water is prevented from entering the wall interior of a building from in and around a wall component, such as a window, mounted in the building wall, by positioning a diverter directly beneath the wall component. The diverter includes an upper surface that slopes toward the wall exterior, a plurality of spaced, parallel ribs extending upwardly from the upper surface and beyond the exterior wall to form a plurality of downwardly sloping channels, a cover over the outer ends of the ribs to form drainage openings at the ends of the channels, and filters in the channels to prevent water from entering the wall interior through the channels.