US20080034685A1 - Roof Ventilation Device - Google Patents
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- the present invention generally relates to roof ventilation. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to roof ventilation systems allowing a gas to circulate, between a building attic and ambient.
- Ventilating attics helps to prolong shingle life, reduce building cooling costs, and help reduce moisture buildup that can lead to mold, mildew, and rot.
- Current roof ventilation systems have shortcomings. For example, they suffer from inadequate compression resistance during installation or subsequent use, have poor resistance to intrusion by precipitation, insects, debris, and lack the capability to be rolled up for storage and transportation. Additionally, current roof ventilation systems often are not universal and cannot be effectively used on a broad range of roofing system, i.e., they cannot be used with differing roofing materials. For example, a shingle roof will require a different roof ventilation system than a slate or standing seam metal roof.
- a roof ventilation system that allows for universal application across a broad range of roofing systems. It is also desired that such a system provide compression resistance without substantially reducing airflow.
- a roof ventilation system that allows for substantially net free ventilation area optimization while still resisting wind-driven rain.
- a ridge vent solution that can be rolled-up to facilitate transportation, storage, and installation on roofs, while still having the ability to lie flat on the roof during installation.
- a roof ventilation system Consistent with embodiments of the present invention a roof ventilation system is disclosed.
- the preferred systems include a core, a filter, and a spanner.
- the core preferably conforms to roof surface irregularities.
- the filter may be configured to hinder rain and debris from entering into an attic while allowing air to flow from, the attic to ambient.
- the spanner may be configured to allow the roof ventilation system to adjust for varying roof slopes.
- methods for providing roof ventilation include providing a core, in which the core provides a space between a ridge cap and a ridge slot, the space allowing air to flow from an attic to ambient.
- the method may further include providing a barrier allowing air to pass from the attic to ambient yet hindering the passage of rain and debris from passing through the core.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective of a roof ventilation system consistent with embodiments of the invention
- FIG. 2 shows a roof ventilation system consistent with embodiments of the invention for installation on a metal roof
- FIG. 3 shows a roof ventilation system consistent with embodiments of the invention for installation on a shingle roof
- FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of the roof ventilation system of FIG. 3 taken along line 4 - 4 ;
- FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the invention having a cast monofilament structure
- FIG. 6 shows a side cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the invention having, a thermoformed structure
- FIG. 7 shows several core element shapes consistent with embodiments of the invention.
- FIG. 8 shows several placements of filter elements consistent with embodiments of the invention.
- Ridge venting is a method of forming a vent opening m a roof during construction (or later cut into the roof) that leaves a vent slot along the roof ridge.
- a core may be placed atop the vent slot to provide a space to allow air to flow from inside the structure by convection, and drawn from the structure by differential pressure.
- the core may be provided to elevate a ridge shingle or a ridge cap.
- a filter connected to the core can be used to hinder moisture, debris, and pests from entering the structure through the vent.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective of a roof ventilation system 100 consistent with embodiments of the invention.
- the roof ventilation system 100 has been inverted to show better the underside of a spanning element or spanner 102 , two core elements or cores 104 and 106 and filter elements or filters 108 and 110 .
- the spanner 102 may act as a base.
- the cores 104 and 106 may be attached to the spanner 102 .
- the filters 108 and 110 may be attached to either or both the spanner 102 or the cores 104 and 106 .
- the spanner 102 , the cores 104 and 106 , and the filters 108 and 110 may have separate materials or design characteristics to best achieve a desired result.
- the spanner 102 is intended to not only connect the cores 104 and 106 , but also stabilize the roof ventilation system 100 and improve the roof ventilation system's 100 compression resistance.
- the spanner 102 may he formed of a substantially planar, flexible, thermoplastic, non-woven material, such as COLBACK sold by Colbond Incorporated, Enka, N.C., REEMAY sold by Fiberweb, Old Hickory, Tenn. or Spunbond Polyester sold by Johns Manville, Spartanburg, S.C.
- the non-woven material may be densified by hot calendering. Hot calendering processes may involve passing the material through two rollers wherein at least one roller is heated. The temperature of the rollers may be above the glass transition temperature of the material and below the melting point of the material. Pressure may be applied to the material at a nip point between the rollers.
- the required pressure may vary with material characteristics, but generally ranges from 100 to 400 pounds per linear inch.
- the combination of heat and pressure may produce a thinner, denser material. Calendering of the non-woven not only increases the density by reducing the thickness, but may also increase the stiffness and reduce the material bending radius.
- the cores 104 and 106 preferably allow air flow through the roof ventilation system 100 with little or minimized obstruction, provide compression resistance, and enable the roof ventilation system 100 to be applied to a broad range of roofing system, profiles.
- the cores 104 and 106 are preferably flexible, which allows the roof ventilation system 100 to be rolled and unrolled prior to installation. A combination of stiffness and flexibility of the core material, however, is important to allow utilization across a broad range of roofing systems.
- the cores 104 and 106 are preferably formed of a thermoplastic material, such as COLBACK, sold by Colbond Incorporated, Enka, N.C. or Spunbond Polyester, sold by Johns Manville, Spartanburg, S.C.
- the cores 104 and 106 are formed by hot calendering the thermoplastic material.
- Hot calendering may improve the thermoplastic material's stiffness, and may also reduce its bending radius. Lowering the material's bending radius allows rolling and unrolling the material without developing cracks or creases to avoid creating permanent deformation. It is desired to avoid permanent deformation is so that the system that will lie substantially flat when unrolled and have improved installation efficiency.
- the cores 104 and 106 may be comprised of a shaped, thermoplastic, and non-woven material.
- the non-woven may be densified by hot calendering prior to forming cores 104 and 106 into shape. Calendering of the non-woven may increase the stiffness of the non-woven and may enhance the compression resistance. Calendering may also reduce the bending radius of the material allowing the cores 104 and 106 to be rolled and unrolled without permanent deformation.
- the cores 104 and 106 may be shaped by pleating the calendered or uncalendered material.
- the pleating techniques may include score pleating, blade pleating, and gear pleating.
- the shape of pleated cores 104 and 106 may allow air to escape from inside the building with little or no obstruction, provide enhanced compression resistance, allow the laminate to be tolled and unrolled, and allow the roof ventilation system 100 to be used on a broad range of roofing system profiles (e.g., shingles, metal, slate, etc.).
- the filters 108 and 110 may allow air How from inside the building (e.g., attic) yet hinder intrusion of precipitation, pests, or debris.
- the filters are preferably formed of Air Lay Nonwoven and sold by Kern-Wove Incorporated, Charlotte, N.C., Spunbond Polyester sold by Johns Manville, Spartanburg, S.C. and Berlin, Germany, REEMAY sold by Fiberweb, Old Hickory, Tenn. and COLBACK sold by Colbond, Incorporated, Enka, N.C.
- the filters 108 and 110 are preferably conformable to allow the roof ventilation system 100 to adapt to a broad range of roofing system profiles.
- the filters 108 and 110 may take several, forms, such as a creped pattern.
- the creping process may compact a substantially planar material and form a plurality of cross-directional folds, or crimps, in the material.
- the material may be a thermoplastic and may have been, softened by heating. The material may then be allowed to cool under low tension. During the cooling process, the folds may become relatively permanent and may create a stretchable (i.e. elastic) fabric from a formerly planar relatively inelastic fabric.
- the filters 108 and 110 may have a 50% to 200% compaction level. In another aspect of the invention, the compaction level may be 75% to 125%.
- the filters 108 and 110 may be formed of a creped or crimped thermoplastic non-woven material. Creping the material may crease an elastic (i.e., stretchable) structure from a formerly planar or inelastic (i.e., non-stretchable structure). The stretchability or extensibility of the creped material may allow it to conform to a broad range of rooting system profiles. Unlike unitary non-woven matting and open-cell foam filters, the filters 108 and 110 may conform to and around roof projections or uneven surfaces. In other words, because the filters 108 and 110 are flexible, they may bend and stretch as needed to conform to roof projections. The creped filters 108 and 110 are less likely to incur a loss of air permeability when installed as compared to other designs.
- the frequency and amplitude of the creped material may be altered by altering the frequency and amplitude of the creped material, it may be possible to increase the net free ventilation area by expanding the materials surface area. For example, by adjusting the frequency of a lightweight thermoplastic non-woven material, to 8-10 crimps per inch and the amplitude to approximately 3 millimeters, the air permeability and net free ventilation area may double. Conversely, increasing the frequency and reducing the amplitude of the creped non-woven material may increase wind-driven rain resistance.
- lower levels of compaction may be utilized by attaching the filters 108 and 110 only at selected locations.
- the filters 108 and 110 may not be bonded to every core section, that contacts the cores 104 and 106 .
- additional, material may be available from adjacent sections as needed and the filters 108 and 110 may expand and conform to a roofing system, contour or projection.
- the components (i.e., the spanner 102 , the cores 104 and 106 , and the filters 108 and 110 ) of the roof ventilation system 100 may he bonded to the other components using several different means including, but not limited to, ultrasonic welding, heat bonding, radio frequency welding, mechanical means, and adhesive means.
- ultrasonic welding involves converting electrical energy into ultra-high frequency sound waves, creating vibration and frictional beat, within the materials, so that they melt or fuse together. Attachment may also be accomplished by plunge welding or continuous welding the components together.
- Non-woven materials in various aspects of the invention may be broadly classified as bi-component non-woven materials.
- Bi-component non-woven materials may be formed of two different polymeric materials, in which one component has a substantially lower melting point than the other component.
- the Bi-component fibers in the non-woven can be formed as core-and-sheath filament, in which the core has the higher melting point component and the sheath has the lower point melting component.
- the bi-filament fibers may be made entirely of a higher melting point component and other fibers may be made entirely of a lower melting point component.
- Other bi-component forms are possible.
- the lower melting point polymer may serve as an adhesive to bond overlapping or adjacent filaments together while preserving the filament properties of the higher melting point component.
- the bi-component non-woven material is preferably formed of Spunbond Polyester and sold by Johns Manville, Spartanburg, S.C. and Berlin, Germany, REEMAY sold by Fiberweb, Old Hickory, Tenn. and COLBACK sold by Colbond, Incorporated, Enka, N.C.
- the roof ventilation system 100 cores 104 and 106 and the spanner 102 may have a basis weights between 100 and 550 grams per square meter or, more preferably, between 170 and 250 grams per square meter.
- the lifters 108 and 110 may have a basis weights between 10 and 150 grams per square meter or, more preferably, between 14 and 100 grams per square meter.
- the metal roof 204 may include a decking 202 which may be covered by a sheet 206 formed by a plurality of metal panels 208 .
- the metal roof 204 comes to a ridge 210 at the top of the rafters 212 and forms a slope defined by raters 212 .
- the opposed metal sheets do not extend to contact each other at the peak.
- the gap formed between the metal sheets forms a vent slot, and the vent slot is covered with the roof ventilation system 100 of the present invention.
- a ridge cap 214 is placed on top.
- the metal panels 208 typically extend up to within approximately 18 millimeters to 25 millimeters of the ridge 210 .
- the termination, of the metal panels 208 may define an open vent slot 216 .
- the juncture of the metal panels 208 at the ridge 210 and the vent slot 216 may be covered with a ridge cap 214 .
- the ridge cap 214 typically is formed of similar material as the metal panels 208 and may be installed in sections running along the ridge 210 .
- the metal panels 208 may have a plurality of projections 218 that project up from the decking 202 . Adjacent metal panels 208 may be joined together by overlapping lateral edges 220 .
- the projections 218 are typically comprised of larger stiffening ribs 224 and smaller squared stiffening ribs 218 .
- the larger stiffening ribs 224 near the lateral edges 220 of the metal panels 208 may be used to overlap the adjacent metal panel 208 .
- Roof ventilation system 100 may have a conformable lower surface comprised of cores 104 and 106 and a filters 108 and 110 that may readily adapt to the metal panels 208 contours, including any projections 218 .
- the transversely extending peaks and valleys of the cores 104 and 106 may fit over the projections 218 while the filters 108 and 110 may conform to the metal panels' 208 contours.
- the roof ventilation system 100 may he secured in proximity to an upper edge 228 of the metal panels 208 and may overlay the projections 218 .
- the spanner 102 may join spaced-apart cores 104 and 106 located on opposite sides of the vent slot 216 .
- the roof ventilation system 100 may be secured to the metal panels 208 by adhesive or mechanical means as necessary.
- the roof ventilation system 100 may he secured to the underside of the ridge cap 214 by adhesive or mechanical means, as necessary.
- the ridge cap may act as the spanner 102 .
- the cores 104 and 106 may be secured to the ridge cap 214 during, installation.
- the illustrated spanner 102 may be omitted and the ridge cap 214 may act as the spanner 102 instead.
- the cores 104 and 106 may he secured to the roof adjacent to the ridge 210 and then the ridge cap 214 may be secured to the roof covering the vent opening yet still allowing air flow from to attic to ambient.
- the ridge cap 214 may overlay the roof ventilation system 100 and may be secured to the metal panels 208 by fasteners 222 .
- the fasteners 222 may be secured into a plurality of large stiffening ribs.
- the cores 104 and 106 and filters 108 and 110 may be compressed and then may expand to fill an opening between the metal panels 208 and the ridge cap 214 .
- the filters 108 and 110 may suffer little or no air permeability loss. Air may flow from inside the building through the cores 104 and 106 and through the air filters 108 and 110 or vice versa.
- FIG. 3 shows the roof ventilation system 100 consistent with embodiments of the invention for installation, on a shingle roof 302 .
- the shingle roof 302 may include a decking 204 which, may be covered by a plurality of asphalt shingles 308 .
- the shingle roof 312 may comprise a ridge pole 320 placed between the upper ends of the rafters 212 and a collar beam 304 extending between rafters 212 . Roof construction methods may not require the ridge pole 320 (e.g., truss systems).
- the roof decking 204 overlies the roof rafters 212 .
- at least one layer of building paper or roofing felt 306 is laid onto the decking to provide at least temporary protection during construction. Since shingle roofs are water shedders and not water-proof, the felt 306 also provides some water resistance protection in later use.
- a vent slot 216 located at the ridge 210 of the roof may permit the upward and outward air flow, as indicated by arrows 310 , from the building interior by convection and differential pressure.
- a section of the roof ventilation system 100 is shown covering the vent slot 210 .
- the roof ventilation system 100 may have a conformable lower surface comprised of the cores 104 and 106 and the filters 108 and 110 that may adapt to the shingles 308 contours.
- the roof ventilation system 100 may be secured in proximity to an upper edge of the decking 204 near the vent slot 216 .
- the spanner 102 may join the cores 104 and 106 located on opposite sides of the vent slot 216 .
- the roof ventilation system 100 may be secured to the decking 204 by nails 314 , as necessary.
- the roof ventilation system 100 may be secured to the shingles 308 by adhesive.
- the cap shingles 312 may overlay the roof ventilation system 100 and may be secured to the decking 204 by nails 314 . Two nails 314 may be placed in each cap shingle 312 and covered by an adjacent cap shingle. As the cap shingles 312 are secured to the decking 204 , the cores 104 and 106 and filters 108 and 110 may expand to till the opening between the decking 204 and the cap shingle 312 thus hindering precipitation, pests, and debris intrusion into the attic. Air may flow flora, inside the building through the cores 104 and 106 and the filters 108 and 110 .
- FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of the roof ventilation system 100 of FIG. 3 taken along line 4 - 4 .
- the vent slot 216 allows air flow from inside the building space due to convection and differential pressure.
- the filters 108 and 110 may be bonded to the underside of the spanner 102 and selected valleys of the cores 104 and 106 .
- the cap shingle 312 may be secured to the roof ventilation system 100 and the decking by a nails 314 .
- FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the roof ventilation system 100 comprising a cast monofilament structure.
- an extruder develops sufficient pressure to force a molten plastic through a filter and spinnerette or die arrangement.
- the resulting hot monofilaments are collected, onto a moving die which is shaped in a mirror image of the device.
- the filaments may be caused to overlap by air currents or by sideways oscillation of the moving die.
- the shape of the cores 104 and 106 may be spaced apart transversely extending peaks and valleys with overlapping monofilament sidewalls.
- the spanner 102 may, in an embodiment, be integrated with the cores 104 and 106 and comprised of overlapping monofilaments.
- the filter 108 may be comprised of a high-loft non-woven.
- the high loft non-woven material may comprise heavy denier staple fibers such, as 200 to 300 denier per filament staple fiber.
- the filter 108 may be attached to a planar portion of a cast thermoplastic monofilament structure.
- FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of the roof ventilation system 100 composing a thermoformed structure.
- the thermoforming may be performed with a pair of matched dies.
- the thermoplastic material may be preheated before being presented to the dies.
- the two matched dies may close under pressure to form the spanner 102 and the cores 104 and 106 from a single layer non-woven material.
- the filter 108 may be comprised of open-cell foam.
- the filter 108 may be attached to a planar portion of the thermoformed structure.
- the thermoplastic material may be a calendered bi-component non-woven material as described earlier in this specification.
- the basis weight of the thermoplastic non-woven material may be between 100 grams per square meter and 600 grams per square meter. For example, the basis weight may be between 170 grams per square meter and 350 grams per square meter.
- the open-cell foam may comprise a polyurethane foam with a porosity of 10 pores per inch to 100 pores per luck. For example, the porosity may be between 20 pores per inch to 50 pores per inch.
- FIG. 7 shows several core shapes that may be used on the roof ventilation system. 100 . All may be shaped to allow the relatively unobstructed airflow from the building inferior, provide structural core compression resistance, allow for universal use on a broad variety of roofing system contours, accept a conformable filter, and allow the roof ventilation system 100 to be rolled and un-rolled, and lie flat prior to installation.
- the shapes indicated by reference numerals 702 , 714 , and 710 may be formed by pleating or thermoforming a thermoplastic non-woven material or by casting overlapping monofilaments onto a shaped mold.
- the shapes indicated by reference numerals 706 and 708 may be formed by thermoforming a thermoplastic non-woven material or by casting overlapping monofilaments onto a shaped mold.
- FIG. 8 shows several placements of the filters 108 and 110 consistent with embodiments of the invention.
- the filters 108 and 110 may prevent the intrusion of precipitation, pests, and debris into the building interior through the vent slot.
- the filters 108 and 110 may be attached to the cores 104 and 106 or the spanner 102 by heat bonding, ultrasonic welding, radio frequency welding, or adhesive means.
- the filters 108 and 110 may be attached to the underside of the spanner 102 and outboard of the cores 104 and 106 .
- the filter 108 may be attached to selected valleys of the cores 104 and 106 and may be intended to cross over the vent slot to permit air flow and prevent intrusion into the building interior.
- the filler 108 may have relatively high frequency and relatively high amplitude to enhance air flow and wind-driven rain resistance.
- FIG. 8 c shows the filters 108 and 110 attached to both the valleys of the cores 104 and 106 and the top side of the spanner 102 .
- the filters 108 and 110 may be flanked by two core segments 104 a and 104 b, The filters 108 and 110 and core segments 104 a, 104 b, 106 a, and 106 b may be attached to the spanner 102 .
- the spanner 102 affords installation efficiency as it covers both sides of the vent slot at one instance. Proper selection of the basis weight, crepe characteristics and air permeability of the filters 108 and 110 allow a superior combination of net free ventilation area and resistance to intrusion by precipitation, pests and debris.
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System and method for providing a roof ventilation system are disclosed. The roof ventilation system may include a core, a filter, and a spanner. The core may be configured to conform to a roof surface irregularity. The filter may be configured to hinder rain and debris from entering into an attic from ambient yet allow air to flow from the attic to ambient. The spanner may be configured to allow the roof ventilation system of adjust for roof slopes.
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- The present application is related and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application having Ser. No. 60/791,329 having a filing date of Apr. 12, 2006 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention generally relates to roof ventilation. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to roof ventilation systems allowing a gas to circulate, between a building attic and ambient.
- Ventilating attics helps to prolong shingle life, reduce building cooling costs, and help reduce moisture buildup that can lead to mold, mildew, and rot. Current roof ventilation systems, have shortcomings. For example, they suffer from inadequate compression resistance during installation or subsequent use, have poor resistance to intrusion by precipitation, insects, debris, and lack the capability to be rolled up for storage and transportation. Additionally, current roof ventilation systems often are not universal and cannot be effectively used on a broad range of roofing system, i.e., they cannot be used with differing roofing materials. For example, a shingle roof will require a different roof ventilation system than a slate or standing seam metal roof.
- There exists a need for a roof ventilation system that allows for universal application across a broad range of roofing systems. It is also desired that such a system provide compression resistance without substantially reducing airflow. In addition, there exists a need for a roof ventilation system that allows for substantially net free ventilation area optimization while still resisting wind-driven rain. Furthermore, there exists a need for a ridge vent solution that can be rolled-up to facilitate transportation, storage, and installation on roofs, while still having the ability to lie flat on the roof during installation.
- Consistent with embodiments of the present invention a roof ventilation system is disclosed. The preferred systems include a core, a filter, and a spanner. The core preferably conforms to roof surface irregularities. The filter may be configured to hinder rain and debris from entering into an attic while allowing air to flow from, the attic to ambient. The spanner may be configured to allow the roof ventilation system to adjust for varying roof slopes.
- Still consistent with embodiments of the present invention, methods for providing roof ventilation are also contemplated. The methods include providing a core, in which the core provides a space between a ridge cap and a ridge slot, the space allowing air to flow from an attic to ambient. The method may further include providing a barrier allowing air to pass from the attic to ambient yet hindering the passage of rain and debris from passing through the core.
- Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments are described with reference to the following figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various views unless otherwise specified.
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FIG. 1 shows a perspective of a roof ventilation system consistent with embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 2 shows a roof ventilation system consistent with embodiments of the invention for installation on a metal roof; -
FIG. 3 shows a roof ventilation system consistent with embodiments of the invention for installation on a shingle roof; -
FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of the roof ventilation system ofFIG. 3 taken along line 4-4; -
FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the invention having a cast monofilament structure; -
FIG. 6 shows a side cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the invention having, a thermoformed structure; -
FIG. 7 shows several core element shapes consistent with embodiments of the invention; and -
FIG. 8 shows several placements of filter elements consistent with embodiments of the invention. - Ridge venting is a method of forming a vent opening m a roof during construction (or later cut into the roof) that leaves a vent slot along the roof ridge. A core may be placed atop the vent slot to provide a space to allow air to flow from inside the structure by convection, and drawn from the structure by differential pressure. The core may be provided to elevate a ridge shingle or a ridge cap. A filter connected to the core can be used to hinder moisture, debris, and pests from entering the structure through the vent.
- Various embodiments are described more My below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form, a part hereof, and which show specific embodiments of the invention. However, embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. The following detailed description, accordingly, is not to be taken in a limiting sense.
- Reference may he made throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “embodiments,” “an aspect,” or “aspects” meaning that a particular described feature, structure, or characteristic may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Usage of such phrases may refer to more than, just one embodiment or aspect. In addition, the described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or aspects. Moreover, reference to a single item may mean a single item or a plurality of items, just as reference to a plurality of items may mean a single item.
- Referring now to the figures,
FIG. 1 shows a perspective of aroof ventilation system 100 consistent with embodiments of the invention. Theroof ventilation system 100 has been inverted to show better the underside of a spanning element orspanner 102, two core elements orcores filters roof ventilation system 100, thespanner 102 may act as a base. Thecores spanner 102. In addition, thefilters spanner 102 or thecores spanner 102, thecores filters spanner 102 is intended to not only connect thecores roof ventilation system 100 and improve the roof ventilation system's 100 compression resistance. - The
spanner 102 may he formed of a substantially planar, flexible, thermoplastic, non-woven material, such as COLBACK sold by Colbond Incorporated, Enka, N.C., REEMAY sold by Fiberweb, Old Hickory, Tenn. or Spunbond Polyester sold by Johns Manville, Spartanburg, S.C. The non-woven material may be densified by hot calendering. Hot calendering processes may involve passing the material through two rollers wherein at least one roller is heated. The temperature of the rollers may be above the glass transition temperature of the material and below the melting point of the material. Pressure may be applied to the material at a nip point between the rollers. The required pressure may vary with material characteristics, but generally ranges from 100 to 400 pounds per linear inch. The combination of heat and pressure may produce a thinner, denser material. Calendering of the non-woven not only increases the density by reducing the thickness, but may also increase the stiffness and reduce the material bending radius. - Connecting the
spanner 102 to thecores roof ventilations system 100 for transport prior to installation. - The
cores roof ventilation system 100 with little or minimized obstruction, provide compression resistance, and enable theroof ventilation system 100 to be applied to a broad range of roofing system, profiles. Thecores roof ventilation system 100 to be rolled and unrolled prior to installation. A combination of stiffness and flexibility of the core material, however, is important to allow utilization across a broad range of roofing systems. Thecores cores - The
cores cores cores cores pleated cores roof ventilation system 100 to be used on a broad range of roofing system profiles (e.g., shingles, metal, slate, etc.). - The
filters filters roof ventilation system 100 to adapt to a broad range of roofing system profiles. Thefilters filters - The
filters filters filters - In connecting the
filters cores filters filters cores filters filters - The components (i.e., the
spanner 102, thecores filters 108 and 110) of theroof ventilation system 100 may he bonded to the other components using several different means including, but not limited to, ultrasonic welding, heat bonding, radio frequency welding, mechanical means, and adhesive means. For example, ultrasonic welding, involves converting electrical energy into ultra-high frequency sound waves, creating vibration and frictional beat, within the materials, so that they melt or fuse together. Attachment may also be accomplished by plunge welding or continuous welding the components together. - Non-woven materials in various aspects of the invention may be broadly classified as bi-component non-woven materials. Bi-component non-woven materials may be formed of two different polymeric materials, in which one component has a substantially lower melting point than the other component. The Bi-component fibers in the non-woven can be formed as core-and-sheath filament, in which the core has the higher melting point component and the sheath has the lower point melting component. In other aspects of the invention, the bi-filament fibers may be made entirely of a higher melting point component and other fibers may be made entirely of a lower melting point component. Other bi-component forms are possible. The lower melting point polymer may serve as an adhesive to bond overlapping or adjacent filaments together while preserving the filament properties of the higher melting point component. The bi-component non-woven material is preferably formed of Spunbond Polyester and sold by Johns Manville, Spartanburg, S.C. and Berlin, Germany, REEMAY sold by Fiberweb, Old Hickory, Tenn. and COLBACK sold by Colbond, Incorporated, Enka, N.C.
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roof ventilation system 100cores spanner 102 may have a basis weights between 100 and 550 grams per square meter or, more preferably, between 170 and 250 grams per square meter. Thelifters - Turning now to
FIG. 2 , theroof ventilation system 100 is shown being installed on ametal roof 204. Themetal roof 204 may include adecking 202 which may be covered by a sheet 206 formed by a plurality ofmetal panels 208. Themetal roof 204 comes to aridge 210 at the top of therafters 212 and forms a slope defined byraters 212. - In vented metal roofing systems, the opposed metal sheets do not extend to contact each other at the peak. The gap formed between the metal sheets forms a vent slot, and the vent slot is covered with the
roof ventilation system 100 of the present invention. After theroof ventilation system 100 is installed, aridge cap 214 is placed on top. - The
metal panels 208 typically extend up to within approximately 18 millimeters to 25 millimeters of theridge 210. The termination, of themetal panels 208 may define anopen vent slot 216. The juncture of themetal panels 208 at theridge 210 and thevent slot 216 may be covered with aridge cap 214. Theridge cap 214 typically is formed of similar material as themetal panels 208 and may be installed in sections running along theridge 210. - The
metal panels 208 may have a plurality ofprojections 218 that project up from thedecking 202.Adjacent metal panels 208 may be joined together by overlapping lateral edges 220. Theprojections 218 are typically comprised oflarger stiffening ribs 224 and smaller squared stiffeningribs 218. Thelarger stiffening ribs 224 near thelateral edges 220 of themetal panels 208 may be used to overlap theadjacent metal panel 208. -
Roof ventilation system 100 may have a conformable lower surface comprised ofcores filters metal panels 208 contours, including anyprojections 218. The transversely extending peaks and valleys of thecores projections 218 while thefilters roof ventilation system 100 may he secured in proximity to anupper edge 228 of themetal panels 208 and may overlay theprojections 218. Thespanner 102 may join spaced-apartcores vent slot 216. Theroof ventilation system 100 may be secured to themetal panels 208 by adhesive or mechanical means as necessary. In addition, theroof ventilation system 100 may he secured to the underside of theridge cap 214 by adhesive or mechanical means, as necessary. - It is contemplated, that the ridge cap may act as the
spanner 102. In other words, thecores ridge cap 214 during, installation. For example, inFIG. 2 , the illustratedspanner 102 may be omitted and theridge cap 214 may act as thespanner 102 instead. In this configuration, thecores ridge 210 and then theridge cap 214 may be secured to the roof covering the vent opening yet still allowing air flow from to attic to ambient. - The
ridge cap 214 may overlay theroof ventilation system 100 and may be secured to themetal panels 208 byfasteners 222. Thefasteners 222 may be secured into a plurality of large stiffening ribs. As theridge cap 214 is secured to themetal panels 208, thecores filters metal panels 208 and theridge cap 214. Ultimately, thefilters cores air filters -
FIG. 3 shows theroof ventilation system 100 consistent with embodiments of the invention for installation, on ashingle roof 302. Theshingle roof 302 may include adecking 204 which, may be covered by a plurality ofasphalt shingles 308. Theshingle roof 312 may comprise aridge pole 320 placed between the upper ends of therafters 212 and acollar beam 304 extending betweenrafters 212. Roof construction methods may not require the ridge pole 320 (e.g., truss systems). - The
roof decking 204 overlies theroof rafters 212. Typically, at least one layer of building paper or roofing felt 306 is laid onto the decking to provide at least temporary protection during construction. Since shingle roofs are water shedders and not water-proof, the felt 306 also provides some water resistance protection in later use. Avent slot 216 located at theridge 210 of the roof may permit the upward and outward air flow, as indicated byarrows 310, from the building interior by convection and differential pressure. A section of theroof ventilation system 100 is shown covering thevent slot 210. - As discussed above, the
roof ventilation system 100 may have a conformable lower surface comprised of thecores filters shingles 308 contours. Theroof ventilation system 100 may be secured in proximity to an upper edge of thedecking 204 near thevent slot 216. Thespanner 102 may join thecores vent slot 216. Theroof ventilation system 100 may be secured to thedecking 204 bynails 314, as necessary. Alternatively, theroof ventilation system 100 may be secured to theshingles 308 by adhesive. - The
cap shingles 312 may overlay theroof ventilation system 100 and may be secured to thedecking 204 bynails 314. Twonails 314 may be placed in eachcap shingle 312 and covered by an adjacent cap shingle. As thecap shingles 312 are secured to thedecking 204, thecores filters decking 204 and thecap shingle 312 thus hindering precipitation, pests, and debris intrusion into the attic. Air may flow flora, inside the building through thecores filters -
FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of theroof ventilation system 100 ofFIG. 3 taken along line 4-4. Thevent slot 216 allows air flow from inside the building space due to convection and differential pressure. Thefilters spanner 102 and selected valleys of thecores cap shingle 312 may be secured to theroof ventilation system 100 and the decking by anails 314. -
FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of theroof ventilation system 100 comprising a cast monofilament structure. Once melted, an extruder develops sufficient pressure to force a molten plastic through a filter and spinnerette or die arrangement. The resulting hot monofilaments are collected, onto a moving die which is shaped in a mirror image of the device. The filaments may be caused to overlap by air currents or by sideways oscillation of the moving die. The shape of thecores spanner 102 may, in an embodiment, be integrated with thecores filter 108 may be comprised of a high-loft non-woven. The high loft non-woven material may comprise heavy denier staple fibers such, as 200 to 300 denier per filament staple fiber. Thefilter 108 may be attached to a planar portion of a cast thermoplastic monofilament structure. -
FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of theroof ventilation system 100 composing a thermoformed structure. The thermoforming may be performed with a pair of matched dies. The thermoplastic material may be preheated before being presented to the dies. The two matched dies may close under pressure to form thespanner 102 and thecores - The
filter 108 may be comprised of open-cell foam. Thefilter 108 may be attached to a planar portion of the thermoformed structure. The thermoplastic material may be a calendered bi-component non-woven material as described earlier in this specification. The basis weight of the thermoplastic non-woven material may be between 100 grams per square meter and 600 grams per square meter. For example, the basis weight may be between 170 grams per square meter and 350 grams per square meter. The open-cell foam may comprise a polyurethane foam with a porosity of 10 pores per inch to 100 pores per luck. For example, the porosity may be between 20 pores per inch to 50 pores per inch. -
FIG. 7 shows several core shapes that may be used on the roof ventilation system. 100. All may be shaped to allow the relatively unobstructed airflow from the building inferior, provide structural core compression resistance, allow for universal use on a broad variety of roofing system contours, accept a conformable filter, and allow theroof ventilation system 100 to be rolled and un-rolled, and lie flat prior to installation. The shapes indicated byreference numerals reference numerals 706 and 708 may be formed by thermoforming a thermoplastic non-woven material or by casting overlapping monofilaments onto a shaped mold. -
FIG. 8 shows several placements of thefilters filters filters cores spanner 102 by heat bonding, ultrasonic welding, radio frequency welding, or adhesive means. InFIG. 8 a, thefilters spanner 102 and outboard of thecores FIG. 8 b, thefilter 108 may be attached to selected valleys of thecores filler 108 may have relatively high frequency and relatively high amplitude to enhance air flow and wind-driven rain resistance.FIG. 8 c shows thefilters cores spanner 102. InFIG. 8 d, thefilters core segments filters core segments spanner 102. Thespanner 102 affords installation efficiency as it covers both sides of the vent slot at one instance. Proper selection of the basis weight, crepe characteristics and air permeability of thefilters - Reference has been made throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” or “embodiments” meaning that a particular described feature, structure, or characteristic is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, usage of such phrases may refer to more than, just one embodiment. Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
- One skilled in the relevant art may recognize, however, that the invention may be practiced without, one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, resources, materials, etc. In other instances, well known structures, resources, or operations have not been shown or described in detail merely to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention.
- While example embodiments and applications of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the precise configuration and resources described above. Various modifications, changes, and variations apparent to those skilled in the art may be made in the arrangement, operation, and details of the methods and systems of the present invention disclosed herein without departing from the scope of the claimed invention.
- The above specification, examples and data provide a complete description of the manufacture and use of the invention. Since many embodiments of the invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, the invention resides in the claims hereinafter appended.
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1. A system for providing roof ventilation, comprising:
a longitudinally extending spanner having opposed lateral edges;
it least one core attached proximal an edge of the spanner, each core having a plurality of peaks and valleys with, sidewalls extending therebetween; and
a filter operatively attached to at least one of the following: one respective core and the spanner.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the core comprises a non-woven thermoplastic material.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the spanner comprises a non-woven thermoplastic material.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the spanner is attached to the core at a plurality of the peaks.
5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the spanner is attached to the core at every other peak.
6. The system of claim 1 , whereto the filter comprises a non-woven thermoplastic material.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the filter is conformable to a rooting surface.
8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the core is pleated.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the filter is creped.
10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the filter the spanner, and the core are bonded together by ultrasonic welding.
11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the filter composes an open-cell foam.
12. The system of claim 1 wherein the spanner is a ridge cap of a roof.
13. A system for providing roof ventilation, the system, comprising:
means for providing a first space between a ridge cap and a ridge slot located on one longitudinally-extending side a roof ridge;
means for forming a second space between the ridge cap and the ridge slot located on an opposite side of the roof ridge than the providing means; and
means for filtering air passing from the ridge slot and through the providing means and the forming means.
14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the providing and the forming means comprise a non-woven thermoplastic material.
15. The system of claim 13 , further comprising means for connecting the providing means and forming means, wherein the connecting means comprises at least one of the following: a cap shingle, a ridge cap, a fabric located beneath the cap shingle, and a fabric located beneath the ridge cap.
16. The system of claim 13 , wherein the means for connecting the providing means and the forming means comprises the filtering means.
17. The system, of claim 13 , wherein the providing means and the filtering means are conformable to a roofing surface.
18. The system of claim 13 , wherein the filtering means is conformable to a roofing surface.
19. The system of claim 13 , wherein the filtering means hinders intrusion of at least one of rain, debris, insects, and rodents.
20. The system of claim 13 , wherein the filtering means comprises an open-cell foam.
21. A system for providing roof ventilation, the system comprising:
a spanner configured to allow the system to conform to a slope of a roof
a core connected to the spanner and configured to:
provide a space between a ridge cap and a ridge slot, and
conform to a roof surface irregularity;
a filter attached to the core, the filter configured to allow air flow from an attic to ambient.
22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the core comprises a non-woven thermoplastic material.
23. The system of claim 21 , wherein the spanner comprises a non-woven thermoplastic material.
24. The system of claim 21 , wherein the filter acts as the spanner.
25. The system of claim 21 , wherein the filter comprises a non-woven thermoplastic material.
26. The system of claim 21 , wherein the filter is conformable to a roof surface irregularity.
27. The system of claim 21 , wherein, the core is pleated.
28. The system of claim 21 , wherein the filter is creped.
29. The system of claim 21 , wherein the filter, the spanner, and the core are bonded together by ultrasonic welding.
30. The system of claim 21 , wherein the filter comprises an open-cell foam.
31. The system of claim 21 , wherein the core comprises an open-cell foam.
32. A method for providing roof ventilation comprising:
installing a core that establishes a space between a ridge cap and a ridge slot to air flow between an enclosure and ambient;
providing a barrier to hinder the passage of at least one of rain and debris from passing through the core; and
covering the core with the ridge cap.
33. The method of claim 32 , wherein providing a filter comprises attaching the filter to the core.
34. The method of claim 32 , wherein providing a core comprises conforming the core to at least one roofing irregularity.
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