Universal tile ridge vent

Abstract

A universal tile roof ridge vent (UTRV) and the method of its use and construction are disclosed. The UTRV may include a vent body including one or more holes, a perforated barrier, such as coupled to the vent body, and a nonwoven polyester baffle to cover the one or more holes. The UTRV may include a hood coupled to the body, along with two mortar stops and two end braces. The multiple barrier system limits debris, such as wind driven rain, from entering the vent body and attic.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A ventilation system comprising:
 a vent body;   a perforated barrier; and   a nonwoven polyester baffle located above the perforated barrier, creating a multiple barrier system that limits the intrusion of water and debris into the vent body and also allows for adequate net free ventilation area for the egress of stale attic air.   
     
     
         2 . The ventilation system of  claim 1 , wherein the vent body comprises two flanges for attaching the ventilation system to a roof deck. 
     
     
         3 . The ventilation system of  claim 1 , further comprising a male body extension flange for overlapping a female end of an adjacent vent. 
     
     
         4 . The ventilation system of  claim 1 , further comprising two C-shaped end braces attached to an interior of the vent body. 
     
     
         5 . The ventilation system of  claim 1 , wherein a top of the vent body defines a V-shaped cavity. 
     
     
         6 . The ventilation system of  claim 1 , further comprising two mortar stops, allowing for the packing of mortar between the two mortar stops and field tiles to prevent the intrusion of water underneath the tiles. 
     
     
         7 . The ventilation system of  claim 1 , further comprising a hood defining a V-shape and allowing for the fixation of an outer edge of the perforated barrier. 
     
     
         8 . A universal tile ridge vent (UTRV) comprising:
 a vent body comprising multiple holes;   a perforated barrier to minimize water intrusion into the vent body; and   a nonwoven polyester baffle adjacent to the perforated barrier to further limit water intrusion into the vent body.   
     
     
         9 . The UTRV of  claim 8 , wherein the vent body comprises one or more flanges for attaching the UTRV to a roof deck. 
     
     
         10 . The UTRV of  claim 8 , further comprising a male flange for overlapping a female end of an adjacent UTRV. 
     
     
         11 . The UTRV of  claim 8 , further comprising an end brace attached to an interior of the vent body. 
     
     
         12 . The UTRV of  claim 8 , wherein a top of the vent body defines a V-shaped cavity. 
     
     
         13 . The UTRV of  claim 8 , further comprising a mortar stop for creating a seal to prevent water intrusion underneath the UTRV. 
     
     
         14 . The UTRV of  claim 8 , further comprising a hood defining a V-shape and allowing for the fixation of an outer edge of the perforated barrier.