Roof ridge vent
View Patent ↗A roof ridge vent system for roofs which includes a vent slot located through the roof structure along the roof ridge. A vent strip is provided that has a sufficient width to extend over the vent slot and partially over the shingles on each side of the vent slot. The vent strip has a longitudinal groove on an upper side located in a medial position that extends the length of the vent strip. The longitudinal groove forms a fold line to define a ridge line of the roof. Longitudinally extending glue strips are provided on a lower side of the vent strip adjacent to each of the longitudinal sides, which are adapted to contact the roofing on either side of the vent slot.
1. A roof ventilation system for roofs which includes a vent slot located through the roof structure along a roof ridge, comprising:
a vent strip consisting of a non-woven matting, the vent strip having a generally constant material thickness that has a sufficient width to extend over the vent slot and partially over the roof on each side of the vent slot, the vent strip has a longitudinal groove on an upper side located in a medial position that extends a length of the vent strip, the longitudinal groove forms a fold line to define a ridge line of the roof, the vent strip including cut fibers at the longitudinal groove, and the vent strip is provided in roll form, wherein the vent strip contacts the roof on both sides of the vent slot; and
longitudinally extending glue strips are located on a lower side of the vent strip adjacent to longitudinal edges of the vent strip, the glue strips contact the roof on both sides of the vent slot.
2. The roof ventilation system according to claim 1 , wherein peel strips are removably located on the glue strips and are removed prior to installation.
3. The roof ventilation system according to claim 1 , wherein the vent strip is provided in stick form, each of the sticks having a length of about 4 feet, and adjacent sticks are joined by a butt joint with a silicone sealant.
4. The roof ventilation system according to claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal groove has a depth that is about 25% of a thickness of the vent strip.
5. The roof ventilation system according to claim 1 , further comprising:
a first plurality of shingles arranged on each side of the vent slot, the vent strip engaging an upper surface of each one of the first plurality of shingles, and a ridge cap shingle that engages the upper side of the vent strip to hold the vent strip in place.
6. The roof ventilation system according to claim 5 , further comprising nails that secure the ridge cap shingle and the vent strip to the roof.
7. The roof ventilation system according to claim 1 , wherein the vent strip is ¾ inches thick, and the groove is ⅛ inch wide and 3/16 inches deep.