Roll type roof ridge ventilator and associated method

A ridge vent structured to be mounted over an opening formed in a roof, the ridge vent comprising:

• an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and having a pair of opposed sides;
• the panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof;
• a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel;
• a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows;
• the first and second baffles each having an outwardly facing generally concave configuration;
• a plurality of third baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the third baffles being disposed between the pair of second rows;
• the panel being formed with a plurality of apertures adjacent the second baffles;
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• a pair of lips extending outwardly from the sides of the panels and being oriented at an angle of about 10° to 60° with respect to the upper surface.

A ridge vent structured to be mounted over an opening formed in a roof, the ridge vent comprising:

• an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and having a pair of opposed sides;
• the panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof;
• a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel;
• a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows;
• the first and second baffles each having an outwardly facing generally concave configuration;
• a plurality of third baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the third baffles being disposed between the pair of second rows;
• a generally triangular first dowel disposed at the first end and a first lug having a generally triangular first socket with a constricted throat disposed at the second end, the first dowel being structured to be receivable in a second socket of a second lug of a similar second ridge vent to provide secure inter-engagement with the second ridge vent;
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• a flap extending outwardly from the first end, and wherein the panel is formed with a recess adjacent the second end, the flap being structured to be overlappingly receivable in a second recess of a similar second ridge vent.

A ridge vent structured to be mounted over an opening formed in a roof, the ridge vent comprising:

• an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and having a pair of opposed sides;
• the panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof;
• a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel;
• a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows;
• the first and second baffles each having an outwardly facing generally concave configuration;
• a plurality of third baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the third baffles being disposed between the pair of second rows;
• a general triangular first dowel disposed at the first end and a first lug having a generally triangular first socket with a constricted throat disposed at the second end, the first dowel being structured to be receivable in a second socket of a second lug of a similar second ridge vent to provide secure inter-engagement with the second ridge vent;
• wherein the panel is resiliently deformable about a longitudinal axis between a relaxed position and an installed position, the panel in the installed position being structured to conform generally to the shape of the roof;
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• a pair of seal members depending from the lower surface of the panel at the ends of the panel, each seal member including at least a pair of seal plates that a least partially overlap one another when the panel is in the relaxed position, the first dowel being formed in one of the seal members, the first lug being formed in the other of the seal members.

A ridge vent structured to be mounted over an opening formed in a roof, the ridge vent comprising:

• an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and a pair of opposed sides;
• the panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof;
• a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel;
• a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows;
• the first and second baffles each having an outwardly facing generally concave configuration;
• a plurality of third baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the third baffles being disposed between the pair of second rows;
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• wherein at least some of the third baffles have a generally cylindrical fastener-receiving hole.

A ridge vent structured to be mounted over an opening formed in a roof, the ridge vent comprising:

• an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and a pair of opposed sides;
• the panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof;
• a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel;
• a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows;
• the first end including a first lug having a first socket with a constricted throat;
• the second end including a first dowel;
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• the first dowel being structured to be receivable in a second socket of a second lug of a similar second ridge vent to provide secure inter-engagement with the second ridge vent;
• a plurality of third baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the third baffles being disposed between the pair of second rows;
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• the panel being formed with a plurality of apertures, a portion of the apertures being disposed generally between one row of the pair of second rows and a portion of the third baffles, another portion of the apertures being disposed generally between the other row of the pair of second rows and another portion of the third baffles.

A ridge vent structured to be mounted over an opening formed in a roof, the ridge vent comprising:

• an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and a pair of opposed sides;
• the panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof;
• a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel;
• a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows;
• the first end including a first lug having a first socket with a constricted throat;
• the second end including a first dowel;
• the first dowel being structured to be receivable in a second socket of a second lug of a similar second ridge vent to provide secure inter-engagement with the second ridge vent;
• the panel being formed with a plurality of apertures adjacent the second baffles;
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• a pair of lips extending outwardly from the sides of the panels and being oriented at an angle of about 10° to 60° with respect to the upper surface.

A ridge vent structured to be mounted over an opening formed in a roof, the ridge vent comprising:

• an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and a pair of opposed sides;
• the panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof;
• a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel;
• a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows;
• the first end including a first lug having a first socket with a constricted throat;
• the second end including a first dowel;
• the first dowel being structured to be receivable in a second socket of a second lug of a similar second ridge vent to provide secure inter-engagement with the second ridge vent;
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• a flap extending outwardly from the first end, and wherein the panel is formed with a recess adjacent the second end, the flap being structured to be overlappingly receivable in a second recess of a similar second ridge vent.

A ridge vent structured to be mounted over an opening formed in a roof, the ridge vent comprising:

• an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and a pair of opposed sides;
• the panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof;
• a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel;
• a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows;
• the first end including a first lug having a first socket with a constricted throat;
• the second end including a first dowel;
• the first dowel being structured to be receivable in a second socket of a second lug of a similar second ridge vent to provide secure inter-engagement with the second ridge vent;
• wherein the panel is resiliently deformable about a longitudinal axis between a relaxed position and an installed position, the panel in the installed position being structured to conform to the shape of the roof;
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• a pair of seal members depending from the lower surface of the panel at the ends of the panel, each seal member including at least a pair of seal plates that at least partially overlap one another when the panel is in the relaxed position, the first dowel being formed in one of the seal members, the first socket being formed in the other of the seal members.

A ridge vent structured to be mounted over an opening formed in a roof, the ridge vent comprising:

• an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and having a pair of opposed sides;
• the panel including an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof;
• the panel being resiliently deformable about a longitudinal axis between a relaxed position and an installed position, the panel in the installed position being structured to conform to the shape of the roof;
• a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel;
• a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows;
• a pair of seal members depending from the lower surface of the panel at the opposed ends of the panel, each seal member including at least a pair of seal plates that at least partially overlap one another when the panel is in the relaxed position;
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• the ridge vent being structured to be lengthwise resiliently deformable to form a roll.

A ridge vent system mounted over an opening formed in a peak of a roof, the ridge vent system comprising:

• at least a first ridge vent member and a second ridge vent member connected with one another, the first and second ridge vent members each including:
• an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and a pair of opposed sides;
• the panel including an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface facing toward the roof;
• a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel;
• a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows;
• a plurality of third baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the third baffles being disposed between the pair of second rows;
• the panel being formed with a plurality of apertures, a portion of the apertures being disposed generally between one row of the pair of second rows and a portion of the third baffles, another portion of the apertures being disposed generally between the other row of the pair of second rows and another portion of the third baffles;
• the first end including a first lug having a generally triangular socket with a constricted throat;
• the second end including at least a first generally triangular dowel;
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• the first dowel of the first ridge vent member being received in the first socket of the second ridge vent member to securely inter-engage the first and second ridge vent members.

A ridge vent system mounted over an opening formed in a peak of a roof, the ridge vent system comprising:

• at least a first ridge vent member and a second ridge vent member connected with one another, the first and second ridge vent members each including:
• an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and a pair of opposed sides;
• the panel including an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface facing toward the roof;
• a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel;
• a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows;
• the first end including a first lug having a generally triangular socket with a constricted throat;
• the second end including at least a first generally triangular dowel;
• the first dowel of the first ridge vent member being received in the first socket of the second ridge vent member to securely inter-engage the first and second ridge vent members;
• each panel being formed with a plurality of apertures adjacent the second baffles;
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• wherein the first and second ridge vent members each further include a pair of lips extending outwardly from the sides of each panel and being oriented at an angle of about 10° to 60° with respect to the upper surface of the panel.

A ridge vent system mounted over an opening formed in a peak of a roof, the ridge vent system comprising:

• at least a first ridge vent member and a second ridge vent member connected with one another, the first and second ridge vent members each including:
• an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and a pair of opposed sides;
• the panel including an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface facing toward the roof;
• a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel;
• a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows;
• the first end including a first lug having a generally triangular socket with a constricted throat;
• the second end including at least a first generally triangular dowel;
• the first dowel of the first ridge vent member being received in the first socket of the second ridge vent member to securely inter-engage the first and second ridge vent members;
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• wherein each ridge vent member further includes a flap extending outwardly from the first end, each panel being formed with a recess adjacent the second end, the flap of the first ridge vent member being overlappingly received in the recess of the second ridge vent member.

A ridge vent system mounted over an opening formed in a peak of a roof;

• the ridge vent system comprising:
• at least a first ridge vent member and a second ridge vent member connected with one another, the first and second ridge vent members each including:
• an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and a pair of opposed sides;
• the panel including an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface toward the roof;
• a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel;
• a plurality of a second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows;
• the first end including a first lug having a generally triangular socket with a constricted throat;
• the second end including at least a first generally triangular dowel;
• the first dowel of the first ridge vent member being received in the first socket of the second ridge vent member to securely inter-engage the first and second ridge vent members;
• wherein each panel is resiliently deformable about a longitudinal axis between a relaxed position and an installed position, the panels in the installed position being structured to conform to the shape of the roof;
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• a pair of seal members depending from the lower surface of each panel at the ends of the panel, each seal member including at least a pair of seal plates that at least partially overlap one another when the panel is in the relaxed position, the first dowels of each of the first and second ridge vent members being formed in one of the seal members of each of the first and second ridge vent members, and the first sockets of each of the first and second ridge vent members being formed in the other of the seal members of each of the first and second ridge vent members.