Ridge vent

Abstract

The disclosed ridge vent generally includes a central structure disposed on the ridge of a roof with adjacent arm sections emanating from the central section. In embodiments, the arm sections may run more or less parallel with the roof line although this is not required. The central section and adjacent arm sections contain airspace allowing warm air to rise up the central section and then to flow into the adjacent arm sections and escape out of vents located on the underside of the arm sections (facing the roof). A feature of the disclosed ridge vents is that the vents are disposed facing downward facing the roof. There may be filters, for example, mesh filters, covering the vents to prevent animals, birds, insects, etc. from entering the structure.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSUREField of the Invention[0001]This disclosure is generally directed to roof vents including ridge vents for buildings including residential structures.Description of the Related Art[0002]In many geographical areas, wind driven rain is a common source of damage to a building or a home. Wind driven rain damage is difficult to repair and preventing such damage in the first place is highly preferred.[0003]The present state of the art provides ridge vents that are typically made of a lightweight material which is easily damaged by wind and hail. Furthermore, present ridge vents allow insect entry into the home. In addition, many ridge vent designs can be damaged by birds that tend to use ridge vents to perch. Present ridge vents are also typically mounted directly on a roof surface permitting wind driven rain to enter and damage a home. Such damage is also typically not covered in homeowner insurance policies.[0004]Accordingly, there is a need for ridge vent des...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]The present disclosure provides ridge vents that are highly resilient to damage caused by wind driven rain. The disclosed ridge vents may be installed on the ridge of a roof and permit proper ventilation into an attic, while preventing wind driven rain from entering an attic and causing damage to the insulation and drywall ceiling. The disclosed ridge vents may also provide a barrier up from the roofing material.

[0006]Thus, the disclosed ridge vent may be disposed with a barrier above the roof. In embodiments, the barrier may be about 1 / 12 of an inch to about 2 inches above the roof. The vents may be on an underside which prevents water entry into the building. An attached flashing may also prevent water from entering the structure at the roofline, for example, from wind driven rain.

Problems solved by technology

In many geographical areas, wind driven rain is a common source of damage to a building or a home.

In addition, many ridge vent designs can be damaged by birds that tend to use ridge vents to perch.

Such damage is also typically not covered in homeowner insurance policies.

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