![]() If incorporated, the cover 17 would preferably extend along the entire length of the ridge vent 10. 1, a cover 17 having a plurality of openings 17 a could be secured to the main body portion 17 to ensure that the slots 20 are blocked from view. ![]() While eight slots 20 are shown formed in each eave 18, it will be appreciated that the number of slots could vary significantly depending upon the overall dimensions of the ridge vent 10 or the desired degree of airflow therethrough. 2 and 3, the main body portion 12 includes a pair of eaves 18 each having a plurality of slots 20 formed therein. The weather blocking panels may be formed with finger-like projections or arcuate shaped cutouts, depending on the specific contour of the roof tiles used on the roof to which the ridge vent is attached. The upwardly extending edge portion creates a venturi effect over the slots to help draw air out therethrough when wind is blowing over the upwardly extending edge portions. Each weather blocking panel includes a laterally extending portion with a plurality of slots and an upwardly extending edge portion. from entering though openings in the eaves. A pair of weather blocking panels are secured to the nailer boards to help block rain, snow, etc. The neck portion includes a plurality of projections on opposing inner walls thereof to maintain a minimum predetermined spacing between the inner walls and the nailer board, to thereby create airflow paths around opposing sides of the nailer board. The ridge vent includes a main body portion having a pair of eaves and a neck portion. E04D13/174- Ventilation of roof coverings not otherwise provided for on the ridge of the roofĪ ridge vent adapted specifically for use with tile roofs having a nailer board installed at a ridge of a roof.E04D13/17- Ventilation of roof coverings not otherwise provided for.E04D13/00- Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings Protection against birds Roof drainage Sky-lights.E04D- ROOF COVERINGS SKY-LIGHTS GUTTERS ROOF-WORKING TOOLS.F24F- AIR-CONDITIONING AIR-HUMIDIFICATION VENTILATION USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING.F- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LIGHTING HEATING WEAPONS BLASTING. ![]() Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.) Filing date Publication date Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual Priority to US10/389,108 priority Critical patent/US6966156B2/en Publication of US20040000101A1 publication Critical patent/US20040000101A1/en Application granted granted Critical Publication of US6966156B2 publication Critical patent/US6966156B2/en Adjusted expiration legal-status Critical Status Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current Links Original Assignee Individual Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. ![]() Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.) Dixon Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.) Expired - Fee Related, expires Application number US10/389,108 Other versions US20040000101A1 Google Patents Ridge vent for tile roofsÄownload PDF Info Publication number US6966156B2 US6966156B2 US10/389,108 US38910803A US6966156B2 US 6966156 B2 US6966156 B2 US 6966156B2 US 38910803 A US38910803 A US 38910803A US 6966156 B2 US6966156 B2 US 6966156B2 Authority US United States Prior art keywords ridge vent roof ridge neck portion main body Prior art date Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google Patents US6966156B2 - Ridge vent for tile roofs ![]()
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