Vented eaves closure
First Claim
1. An eaves closure system for a tile roof, the tile roof characterized by a roof decking, an eaves, and a first course of roof tiles along said eaves, said eaves closure system comprising:
- a vented eaves closure having a base adjacent said eaves and a riser faç
ade extending upwardly from said base and having sufficient height to support said first course at a desired pitch; and
an array of openings through said vented eaves closure configured to permit drainage and promote ventilation through said eaves closure system.
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Abstract
A method is provided for installing a ventilated eaves closure and tile support apparatus along the eaves of a roof. A vented eaves closure apparatus is disposed along the eaves to support the first course of roof tiles at a desired pitch. The apparatus provides support, ventilation, and drainage, while also providing a barrier to wind-driven precipitation, bird nesting, and animal invasion. The apparatus includes an array of openings configured to allow drainage and facilitate the flow of air beneath the tiles and throughout the air space between the roof deck and the tiles. The method and apparatus can be adapted to fit a variety of roof types and roof tiles having different sizes, shapes, and profiles.
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Citations
43 Claims
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1. An eaves closure system for a tile roof, the tile roof characterized by a roof decking, an eaves, and a first course of roof tiles along said eaves, said eaves closure system comprising:
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a vented eaves closure having a base adjacent said eaves and a riser faç
ade extending upwardly from said base and having sufficient height to support said first course at a desired pitch; and
an array of openings through said vented eaves closure configured to permit drainage and promote ventilation through said eaves closure system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A vented eaves closure for a first course of roof tiles along an eaves of a roof, comprising:
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a base adjacent said eaves;
a riser faç
ade extending upwardly from said base and having sufficient height to support said first course at a desired pitch; and
an array of openings configured to permit drainage and promote ventilation through said vented eaves closure. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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15. A method for providing ventilation and closure to a tile roof, the tile roof characterized by a roof decking, an eaves, and a first course of roof tiles along said eaves, said method comprising:
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providing a vented eaves closure having a base, a riser faç
ade extending upwardly from said base and having sufficient height to support said first course at a desired pitch, and an array of openings configured to permit drainage and promote ventilation through said vented eaves closure;
attaching said base to said roof decking adjacent said eaves; and
laying said first course atop said vented eaves closure.
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20. A tile roof ventilation system, the tile roof characterized by a roof decking, an eaves, and a peak, said ventilation system comprising:
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a plurality of partially overlapping roof tiles, each having a top surface and a bottom profile;
an eaves closure installed adjacent said eaves and having a base and a riser extending upwardly from said base to said bottom profile;
a cavity defined by said roof decking, said roof tiles, said eaves closure, and said peak; and
an array of openings through said eaves closure sized and shaped to promote a circulation of air within said cavity. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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24. A method of fabricating an eaves closure for a tile roof, the tile roof characterized by a roof decking, an eaves, and a first course of roof tiles along said eaves, said method comprising:
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selecting a sheet of material having sufficient strength to support said first course of roof tiles and sufficient ductility to withstand bending;
treating said sheet to improve its resistance to corrosion in the expected use environment;
cutting a portion from said sheet according to a pattern, said pattern sized and shaped to encompass said eaves closure; and
bending one or more segments of said portion according to said pattern.
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27. A eaves closure system for a first course of roof tiles along an eaves of a roof, the roof tiles characterized by a top surface and a bottom profile, said eaves closure system comprising:
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a vented eaves closure comprising a base and a riser faç
ade extending upwardly from said base to an upper edge;
a vented profiled filler comprising a tongue area configured to connect to said vented eaves closure and a profiled area sized and shaped to fill a space defined by said upper edge and said bottom profile; and
an array of openings to permit drainage and promote ventilation through said eaves closure system.
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37. A method for providing ventilation and closure to a tile roof, the tile roof characterized by a roof decking, an eaves, and a first course of roof tiles along said eaves, said method comprising:
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providing a vented eaves closure having a base, a riser faç
ade extending upwardly from said base to an upper edge, and an array of openings to permit drainage and promote ventilation through said vented eaves closure;
providing a vented profiled filler sized and shaped to fill a space defined by said upper edge and said bottom profile;
attaching said base to said roof decking adjacent said eaves;
connecting said vented profiled filler to said vented eaves closure; and
laying said first course atop said vented eaves closure.
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Specification