Tile roof batten spacer
a technology for roofs and battens, applied in roof coverings, roofs, roofs, etc., can solve problems such as problems such as water collecting on the roof surface of battens, serious and expensive problems, and problems such as the use of wooden battens
Inactive Publication Date: 2012-01-12
CARRANZA LEVI F
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[0009]The tile roof batten spacer is positioned on sheathing of a concrete tile roof prior to the fastening of wooden battens to the sheathing. The tile roof spacer creates a space between the sheathing and battens for air ventilation and water drainage. The tile roof batten spacer is made from polypropylene plastic and has a rectangular center section with a closed bottom for placement on the sheathing and a spaced top for receiving the battens. Polypropylene plastic is ideal as a material because it is lightweight and repels water and oils. In use, the tile roof batten spacer forms a centimeter or 0.375 inch space between the battens and the sheathing. Thus, the tile roof batten spacer lifts, raises or elevates the battens off the sheathing for air ventilation around the battens and water drainage under the battens.
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Drainage is critical because accumulation of water behind and under roof tiles can lead to serious and expensive problems, such as standing water, ice dams in cold climates, wood rot, roof leakage, and structural failure.
However, there are problems using wooden battens.
Among these problems is the tendency of such battens to collect water on the roof surface underneath the tiles, because the battens lie flat on the sheathing.
This pooling can set up damage to a large portion of the sheathing.
When water collects or stands in this manner, it will often infiltrate the sheathing and into the underlying structure of the roof, leading to roof deterioration, interior mold, and permanent damage.
Batten designs that elevate the attachment layer over an open structure underneath, such as a double batted system, are complicated to produce and increase the cost of the roofing, in many cases requiring special tiles for use with the roofing system.
Single layer battens with grooves, chambers or other openings provided for drainage and ventilation are susceptible to clogging from dirt and debris that collects between battens and the roof surface.
Providing more frequent holes runs the risk of weakening the batten by increasing the non-supporting regions of the batten.
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[0018]With reference to FIG. 1, there is shown a fragmentary, environmental, perspective view of a roof to be tiled, generally indicated with numeral 10. On the roof 10 are roof sheathing 12, wooden battens or batts 14, concrete S-shaped roof tiles 16, nails or fasteners 19, and tile roof batten spacers 20. The roof sheathing 12 is placed over a roof surface so that the entire roof surface is covered with the roof sheathing 12. The roof sheathing 12 is preferably comprised of felt paper or any other similar type of durable, single-ply sheet material or sheathing.
[0019]The batts or battens 14 are positioned on top of the roof sheathing 12 so that the battens 14 extend across the roof 10. The battens 14 are generally evenly spaced and aligned over the entire area of the roof sheathing 12.
[0020]The tile roof batten spacers 20 are identical and are formed one hundred percent recyclable polypropylene. The spacer 20 is installed under the 2.54×5.1×121.9 cm (1×2 in×4 ft) wood batten 14. Th...
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The tile roof batten spacer has a rectangular base with rounded ends for preventing water from pooling. The rounded ends extend upwardly above the base, and on an inner part of rounded ends there are gripping members that receive wooden battens for mounting concrete tiles thereon. The tile roof batten spacer is made from polypropylene plastic and saves energy on new residential houses by elevating the batten and the concrete tile by about one additional centimeter, or ⅜ of an inch, from the sheathing. This provides ample room for the air to flow for better ventilation on the roof, as well as providing a greater area for drainage when water seeps through on to the sheathing. Thus, less energy is used to cool the home, and the roof lasts longer, since water will drain off the sheathing.
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1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to roofs for buildings, and more particularly to a tile roof batten spacer that is used to create a space between the batten and the sheathing on the roof.2. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART[0002]Adequate drainage and ventilation is critical to proper installation of a tiled roof. Drainage is critical because accumulation of water behind and under roof tiles can lead to serious and expensive problems, such as standing water, ice dams in cold climates, wood rot, roof leakage, and structural failure. Ventilation is critical to reduce heat transfer through an attic space and into any occupied living space. The tile roof creates an air space between the tile and roof sheathing that acts as thermal barrier. Creating a flow of air through this air space can help dissipate accumulated heat. Thus, the air space between the roof sheathing and the installed tile forms a highly effective thermal barrier that ventilates and co...
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CPCE04D12/006
InventorCARRANZA, LEVI F.
OwnerCARRANZA LEVI F