Low profile roof vent

A roof vent, comprising:

• a body removably mountable to a roof surface so that a substantial portion of the body is disposed in an area beneath the roof surface, the body having a base extending generally at an angle relative to the roof surface to direct a fluid that enters the body onto the roof surface;
• a cover removably attached to the body and defining a drain therebetween, the cover defining at least one opening therein, the cover oriented generally parallel to the roof surface;
• and
• means for substantially allowing airflow between an area beneath the roof surface outside the body and an area above the roof surface.

A method for venting a roof, comprising:

• cutting an opening of a desired size in a roof surface;
• providing a roof vent comprising a body defining a channel and having a flange and a base angled relative to the flange;
• attaching the roof vent to the roof surface so that the flange is adjacent the roof surface and the channel is in communication with the opening, where a substantial portion of the body is disposed in an area beneath the roof surface;
• positioning a vent cover over the flange, the cover and flange defining a drain therebetween;
• and
• fastening the vent cover to the flange.