Replacement flashing for exhaust gas vents beneath roof-mounted photovoltaic systems
AssigneeSolarCity Corporation
InventorsJack Raymond West, Brian Atchley, Johann Karkheck
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AssigneeSolarCity Corporation
InventorsJack Raymond West, Brian Atchley, Johann Karkheck
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Roof-mounted venting devices adapted for use with roof mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels are provided. Venting devices and assemblies can include a replacement flashing that fits over a cut-down roof pipe vent as well as venting assemblies that redirect airflow from a roof pipe vent. Such replacement flashing can include a substantially planar flashing portion having a raised portion for accommodating any residual flashing or roofing debris. Such replacement flashing may further include a hood portion with one or more vent openings to allow airflow into and out from the interior of the hood portion. Venting assemblies can include a coupling portion for mating with a vent-pipe, a section of hose or piping to redirect airflow, and a venting portion disposed outside or between roof-mounted solar panels.
An exhaust gas replacement flashing comprising:
An exhaust vent replacement flashing for use with a roof mounted photovoltaic system comprising:
An assembly comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.