The present disclosure relates to roof ventilating devices and, in particular, to roof ventilating devices with new, functional edge profiles.
An illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure provides a ridge vent that includes a side or leading edge design that promotes better ventilation by drawing air out of both sides of the vent. The design of this leading edge is believed not to cause a back draw of materials such as rain or snow. In addition to the leading edge design, louvers may be located on the top of the ridge vent adjacent the leading edge to help keep material from getting trapped in the vent area. Weep holes at the lower end of the sides of the ridge vent promote faster water drainage out of the ridge vent. Other side profiles and leading edge designs are also disclosed herein.
An illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure provides a ridge vent. The ridge vent comprises a longitudinally-extending top panel, a longitudinally-extending first side, a longitudinally-extending second side, a first end, a first plurality of openings, a second plurality of openings, a first plurality of depending tabs, and a second plurality of depending tabs. The longitudinally-extending top panel is bendable along a longitudinally-extending axis. The longitudinally-extending first side depends from the top panel and is located substantially parallel to, and spaced apart from, the longitudinally-extending axis. The longitudinally-extending second side depends from the top panel and is located substantially parallel to, and spaced apart from, the longitudinally-extending axis. The longitudinally-extending first side is also located on an opposite side of the longitudinally-extending axis from the longitudinally-extending second side. The first end depends from the top panel and extends between the first and second sides. The top panel, first end, and first and second sides collectively form a ridge vent interior that is segregated from exterior of the ridge vent. The first plurality of openings are formed on the top panel, are positioned adjacent each other, and collectively longitudinally-extend along a first longitudinal extent that is substantially parallel to, and spaced apart from, the longitudinally-extending axis. The second plurality of openings are formed on the top panel and positioned adjacent each other. They also collectively longitudinally extend along a second longitudinal extent that is substantially parallel to, and spaced apart from, the longitudinally-extending axis. The first plurality of openings are located on an opposite side of the longitudinally-extending axis from the second plurality of openings. The top panel includes a first terminus that extends longitudinally along the first side and is curved downwardly with respect to the top panel to a first longitudinally extending edge. The longitudinally-extending first side is composed of a longitudinally-extending first arcuate side panel having a concave shape directed toward the ridge vent interior, wherein a first portion of the concave shape of the longitudinally-extending first arcuate side panel is located underneath the top panel, and a second portion of the longitudinally-extending concave shape of the longitudinally-extending first arcuate side panel is located away from underneath the top panel. The longitudinally-extending second side is composed of a longitudinally-extending second arcuate side panel having a concave shape directed toward the ridge vent interior, wherein a first portion of the concave shape of the longitudinally-extending second arcuate side panel is located underneath the top panel, and a second portion of the longitudinally-extending concave shape of the longitudinally-extending second arcuate side panel is located away from underneath the top panel. The first end depends from the top panel and extends between the first and second sides, and includes a first plurality of depending tabs. Each of the first plurality of depending tabs are spaced apart from each other. The second plurality of depending tabs are spaced apart from each other, and are positioned substantially parallel to the first plurality of depending tabs. Each of the second plurality of depending tabs faces a space located between each of the first plurality of depending tabs.
In the above and other embodiments, the ridge vent may further comprise: a second end depending from the top panel and extending between the first and second sides and spaced apart from the first end; the second end depending from the top panel and extending between the first and second sides, and includes a first plurality of depending tabs, wherein each of the first plurality of depending tabs is spaced apart from each other, and a second plurality of depending tabs, wherein each of the second plurality of depending tabs is spaced apart from each other, wherein the second plurality of depending tabs are positioned substantially parallel to first plurality of depending tabs, and wherein each of the second plurality of depending tabs faces a space located between each of the first plurality of depending tabs; the longitudinally-extending first side includes a plurality of weep holes located on the second portion of the longitudinally-extending concave shape of the longitudinally-extending first arcuate side panel; the longitudinally-extending second side includes a plurality of weep holes located on the second portion of the longitudinally-extending concave shape of the longitudinally-extending second arcuate side panel; a plurality of tabs, wherein one tab of the plurality of tabs is located on an underside portion of the longitudinally-extending first arcuate side panel of the longitudinally-extending first side adjacent one weep hole of the plurality of weep holes; a plurality of tabs, wherein one tab of the plurality of tabs is located on an underside portion of the longitudinally-extending second arcuate side panel of the longitudinally-extending second side adjacent one weep hole of the plurality of weep hole; the top panel including an underside surface facing the ridge vent interior, wherein the ridge vent further comprises a plurality of first row of downward-depending tabs and a second row of downward-depending tabs, the first row of downward-depending tabs collectively longitudinally-extend along a first longitudinal extent that is substantially parallel to, and spaced apart from, the longitudinally-extending axis; the second row of downward-depending tabs collectively longitudinally-extend along a second longitudinal extent that is substantially parallel to, and spaced apart from, the first row of downward-depending tabs and the longitudinally-extending axis; each tab from the first row of the plurality of tabs being located transverse to the longitudinally-extending axis of the top panel, and the second row of the plurality of tabs being located transverse to the longitudinally-extending axis of the top panel; each tab of the first row of the plurality of tabs being located parallel to and non-collinear to each tab of the second row of the plurality of tabs; each tab from the first row of tabs includes a pin formed thereon; and each tab from the second row of tabs includes a pin formed thereon.
Another illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure provides a ridge vent that comprises a longitudinally-extending top panel, a longitudinally-extending first side, a longitudinally-extending second side, and a first end. The longitudinally-extending top panel is bendable along a longitudinally-extending axis. The longitudinally-extending first side depends from the top panel and is located substantially parallel to, and spaced apart from, the longitudinally-extending axis. The longitudinally-extending second side depends from the top panel and is located substantially parallel to, and spaced apart from, the longitudinally-extending axis. The longitudinally-extending first side is located on an opposite side of the longitudinally-extending axis from the longitudinally-extending second side. The top panel, first end, and first and second sides collectively form a ridge vent interior that is segregated from exterior of the ridge vent. The first end depends from the top panel and extends between the first and second sides. The top panel includes a first terminus that extends longitudinally along the first side, wherein the first terminus is curved downwardly with respect to the top panel to a first longitudinally extending edge. The longitudinally-extending first side is composed of a longitudinally-extending first arcuate side panel having a concave shape directed toward the ridge vent interior, wherein a first portion of the concave shape of the longitudinally-extending first arcuate side panel is located underneath the top panel, and a second portion of the longitudinally-extending concave shape of the longitudinally-extending first arcuate side panel is located away from underneath the top panel. And lastly, the longitudinally-extending second side is composed of a longitudinally-extending second arcuate side panel having a concave shape directed toward the ridge vent interior, wherein a first portion of the concave shape of the longitudinally-extending second arcuate side panel is located underneath the top panel, and a second portion of the longitudinally-extending concave shape of the longitudinally-extending second arcuate side panel is located away from underneath the top panel.
In the above and other embodiments, the ridge vent may further comprise: a first plurality of openings formed on the top panel that are positioned adjacent each other, wherein first the plurality of openings collectively longitudinally-extend along a first longitudinal extent that is substantially parallel to, and spaced apart from, the longitudinally-extending axis; a second plurality of openings formed on the top panel that are positioned adjacent each other, wherein the second plurality of openings collectively longitudinally extend along a second longitudinal extent that is substantially parallel to, and spaced apart from, the longitudinally-extending axis; the first plurality of openings is located on an opposite side of the longitudinally-extending axis from the second plurality of openings, wherein the first end depending from the top panel and extending between the first and second sides includes a first plurality of depending tabs, wherein each of the first plurality of depending tabs are spaced apart from each other; a second plurality of depending tabs, wherein each of the second plurality of depending tabs are spaced apart from each other, wherein the second plurality of depending tabs are positioned substantially parallel to first plurality of depending tabs, wherein each of the second plurality of depending tabs faces a space located between each of the first plurality of depending tabs; and the longitudinally-extending top panel is rollable along its longitudinal-extending axis.
Additional features and advantages of the ridge vent will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed descriptions exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the ridge vent as presently perceived.
The present disclosure will be described hereinafter with reference to the attached drawings which are given as non-limiting examples only, in which:
A perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of ridge vent 2, according to the present disclosure, attached to a roof 4, is shown in
Vent openings or louvers 10 and 12 are located on the top of ridge vent 2 between shingle area 18 and leading edges 14 and 16 respectively. Vent openings 10 and 12 help keep material from getting trapped in ridge vent 2. Illustratively, a plurality of weep holes 20 may be formed on lower or bottom edge 22 of the sides of ridge vent 2 to promote fast drainage of any water that gets into ridge vent 2.
It is appreciated that ridge vent 2 is bendable to match the pitch of roof 4. A dual wall of alternating tabs 26 and 28 off end 30 of ridge vent 2 at its bend. It is further appreciated that ridge vent 2 may adjust, illustratively, between a 3/12 to a 16/12 pitch. It is also appreciated that vent 2 may be cut to any desired length. In an illustrative embodiment, ridge vent 2 may be made from a polypropylene, high density polypropylene or similar material suitable for a roof application.
Top perspective, end, and end cut away views of ridge vent 2 are shown in
Also shown in
An end cross-section view of ridge vent 2 attached to a roof 4 is shown in
An underside view of ridge vent 2 is shown in
The vent slot opening in the roof should be illustratively sized to provide the required air flow in addition to the protection. In an illustrative embodiment, the vent openings for this ridge vent are about 0.126 inches wide by about 1.25 inches long. In a typical 4 foot length, there may be illustratively about 464 louvers in rows 10 and 12 on the underside of top panel 13 of the vent. The total square inches of opening on the top surface of the vent is about 73.08 square inches. The area of opening for the vent is about 18.27 square inches per lineal foot. It is appreciated that such a balanced ventilation system may allow heat and moisture to escape from the attic. It also may help prevent ice from damaging and prematurely deteriorating shingles by keeping the added temperature closer to the outside temperature. Ridge vents and soffit vents may be sized to work with each other. This is why the net free ventilation area of the vent is useful information.
A perspective underside detail view of a portion of ridge vent 2 is shown in
Outside and inside perspective detailed views of the ends of ridge vent 2 are shown in
A detail underside perspective view of a corner portion of ridge vent 2 is shown in
An underside view of another illustrative embodiment of ridge vent 2 is shown in
It is appreciated that the vent as designed may adjust from a 3/12 to about a 16/12 pitch. It is further appreciated that ridge vent 2 may have different widths. For example an illustrative 11-inch wide ridge vent version may accommodate standard cap shingles; a 9-inch wide ridge vent may be used with dimensional cap shingles; and an illustrative 13-inch wide ridge vent may accommodate metric cap shingles. It is appreciated that the shingles do not cover the vent openings. Again, the louvers are located on top panel 13 and the shingles do not cover them when installed. It is further appreciated that these ridge vents have a particular leading edge design that promotes better ventilation by drawing air out of both sides of the vent for all three sizes shown.
Top perspective detail and cross-sectional detail views of portions of ridge vent 2 are shown in
The cross-sectional view of leading edge 14 shown in
It is still further appreciated that ridge vent 2, may include either a higher or lower profile embodiments. For example, ridge vent 2 may have about a 0.92-inch height or about a 0.69-inch height. Both heights provide similar leading edge configurations as previously discussed. A lower profile shown provides a unique appearance with an even darker shadow line and lower appearance perceived profile, making it less noticeable from the ground. It is appreciated that in the illustrative embodiment shown, the lower profile vent may have a decreased vent opening, totaling about 12.7 square inches per lineal foot. The lower profile may also be installed with a coil nail gun for faster installation.
Perspective partial cutaway and detailed sectional views of ridge vent 2 are shown in
Perspective and side views of a rollable version 90 of ridge vent 2 are shown in
Underside perspective and underside views of ridge vent 96 having a filter material 98 applied thereon are shown in
Perspective detail, bottom detail, and cutaway views of another illustrative embodiment of a ridge vent 110 are shown in
Perspective detail and cross-sectional views of another illustrative embodiment of a ridge vent 120 are shown in
A plurality of illustrative edge profile designs for use as part of ridge vents 130 through 146 are shown in
Another illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure provides a ridge vent 162 that includes additional support ribs periodically located along longitudal extent of the ridge vent 162. As shown in the underside view of ridge vent 162 of
The detail underside perspective view of ridge vent 162 further depicts ridge vents 164 tied into tabs 168 as illustratively shown in
Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, from the foregoing description, one skilled in the art can easily ascertain the essential characteristics of the disclosure, and various changes and modifications may be made to adapt the various uses and characteristics without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.
The present application relates to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application, Ser. No. 62/180,364, filed on Jun. 16, 2015 entitled “Ridge Vent.” The subject matter disclosed in the above-referenced applications is hereby expressly incorporated by reference into the present application.
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62180364 | Jun 2015 | US |