Classifications

• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
  • E04D1/00—Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements
  • E04D1/36—Devices for sealing the spaces or joints between roof-covering elements
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
  • E04D13/00—Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage ; Sky-lights
  • E04D13/17—Ventilation of roof coverings not otherwise provided for
  • E04D13/174—Ventilation of roof coverings not otherwise provided for on the ridge of the roof
  • E04D13/176—Ventilation of roof coverings not otherwise provided for on the ridge of the roof formed by flexible material suitable to be rolled up

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a ridge and / or ridge ventilation element, the middle part of which can be fastened on a ridge or ridge slat, and whose side parts adjoining the middle part on both sides with their outer edge regions can be placed on roof coverings and are designed to be air-permeable between their edge regions and the middle part.
• Such a ridge and / or ridge ventilation element has become known from German utility model G 94 16 291.3.
• Ridge and / or ridge ventilation elements are used in the roof area to seal the gap remaining between the ridge or ridge slat and the roof coverings. This gap between the ridge or ridge batten and the roof covering runs to the right and left of the ridge or ridge batten in the longitudinal direction of the roof ridge.
• the ridge and / or ridge ventilation element prevents rainwater, snow, vermin or debris from entering the roof interior as far as possible.
• the ridge and / or ridge ventilation element should also enable sufficient ventilation of the roof interior to protect the roof structure against damage caused by rot.
• the well-known ridge and / or ridge ventilation element is made in one piece from a soft, open-cell foam. Due to its fixed geometric dimensions, the gap between the ridge batten and the roof covering is to be bridged. Then ridge tiles are arranged over the ridge ventilation element so that the edge areas of the ridge ventilation element are pressed onto the roof covering in a sealing manner. Problems now arise when that The ridge ventilation element cannot cover the gap between the ridge batten and the roof covering as intended. In these cases, sealing problems occur in the edge areas between the roof covering and the ridge tiles. Ventilation problems can also result from improper fastening of the ridge ventilation element, since the air-permeable area of the side part may come to rest on the ridge batten or on the roof covering. For this reason, the air-permeable area can no longer fulfill the function of ventilation of the roof interior.
• a ridge and / or ridge ventilation element is also known from DE 40 01 766 C2, which can be fastened in the ridge area in the manner mentioned above.
• the side parts of this ridge ventilation element consist of a nonwoven fabric or fabric, which specifies the shape and dimensions of the ridge ventilation element. Consequently, this ridge and / or ridge ventilation element is also not able to cover different distances between the ridge batten and the roof covering.
• a sealing strip described in the German utility model 295 01 242.0 a median strip merges into a side strip via two longitudinal beads which each have a predetermined length between them. Because of this design, the sealing strip has preformed bend edges, which can each be adapted to different ridge and / or ridge slat widths.
• Single or multiple bends which are formed on a ventilation element according to the teaching of DE 38 25 348 AI, enable the formation of flow separation edges.
• the present invention is based on the technical problem of presenting a ridge and / or ridge ventilation element, through the use of which differently sized spaces between the ridge and roof covering can be covered such that air circulation is possible between the ridge and roof covering and the area between ridge tiles and roof covering is easy is to be sealed.
• the side parts are provided in their air-permeable area and / or in their outer edge areas with longitudinal folds running in the longitudinal direction of the ridge and / or ridge ventilation element, which create a storage area, so that the ridge ventilation element in its lateral length is designed extendable.
• the ridge ventilation element can react variably to different distances between the ridge slat and the roof covering.
• the folds in the longitudinal direction of the ridge ventilation element ensure that the lateral extent of the ridge ventilation element can be adapted accordingly and the area of the side part necessary for ventilation is nevertheless provided.
• the edge area always lies sealingly on the roof covering, while the air-permeable area of the side part of the ridge ventilation element is fixed optimally aligned between the ridge batten.
• the longitudinal folds can be designed such that corresponding sections of the side part of the ridge and / or ridge ventilation elements are arranged one above the other towards the ridge tile or are erected next to one another so that the longitudinal folds point towards the ridge tile.
• the individual longitudinal folds do not have to be sharp-edged either, but can also be folded with curves. It is important that surface areas of the side part of a pleated skirt-like structure can be pushed together or pulled apart like an accordion. Therefore, according to the invention, with the formation of longitudinal folds stood that individual areas of the side parts of the ridge ventilation element form wave crests or wave troughs.
• This wave-like folding has the advantage that the ridge ventilation element can be variably adjusted transversely to its longitudinal direction. When pulling apart, the relative angle of adjacent folds or waves increases, and this section of the ridge ventilation element lengthens without material stresses occurring.
• the outer edge regions have a longitudinal fold which can be erected to a flow edge pointing away from the roof covering.
• a flow edge can be formed at any point with any size between the roof covering and the ridge tile.
• the flow edge can protrude upwards to the ridge tile with a slight extension, but it can also rest on the ridge tile.
• the flow edge prevents incoming air from carrying snow, moisture or debris inside.
• the air-permeable area of the ridge ventilation element therefore always remains dry and flowable, so that air can circulate through the air-permeable area.
• the side parts in their air-permeable area consist of individual filaments which are connected to one another to form a formable grid or fabric.
• the use of the individual filaments creates an area of the ridge ventilation element through which air can flow with a high degree of efficiency. Even if partial areas of the side parts with a grid If the structure is folded over each other, air can still flow outwards from the interior of the roof. In contrast to the prior art, the defined grille openings always ensure a defined possibility for the air flow.
• the outer edge regions of the side parts are formed by solidifying the grille regions.
• the entire ridge ventilation element, apart from the central part is made from a mesh or grid.
• the outer edge areas also consist of the deformable grid. This makes it possible to adapt the edge areas to the contour of the roof covering and to form a better seal.
• the strengthening of the lattice areas ensures that the openings between the individual filaments are eliminated, a sealing function can be carried out, but the deformability of the lattice is retained.
• the edge regions are solidified by coating and / or covering the grid regions with a thin-walled film.
• the thin-walled film fulfills the task of closing the lattice openings in the lattice areas and on the other hand increasing the stability of the edge areas. Therefore, the edge areas can adapt well to different roof contours and enable the effect of a seal.
• the film can be produced from a light metal.
• the two aluminum foils can be glued to one another, so that the formable grid or fabric is embedded in an aluminum casing. The formability due to the lattice structure is retained even if the aluminum foil is applied.
• foils made of other metal alloys can also be used.
• the film can be made of plastic.
• plastic has the advantage that the ridge ventilation element is made from a weather-resistant material in addition to its cost-effective production.
• the grid area of the ridge and / or ventilation element is preferably constructed from threads made of an elastic plastic or metal.
• Such threads (filaments) allow the side part of a ridge ventilation element to be further deformed, in addition to being able to be shaped by the longitudinal folds according to the invention, in order to form a three-dimensional structure which can adapt well to the roof area to be processed.
• the individual filaments can still be processed even after the ridge ventilation element has been attached. Similar to the covering of a tennis racket, the filaments can be shifted against one another in order, if necessary, to be able to correct that the air permeability is impaired.
• the ridge and / or ridge ventilation element can be rolled up.
• the ridge ventilation element according to the invention can also be folded into an endless ridge ventilation element by means of folds formed transversely to its longitudinal direction.
• the ready-to-transport ridge ventilation element is then not in a cylindrical roll shape, but has a cuboid geometry. It can then be stacked better.
• the ridge ventilation element can then be accommodated in a rectangular "dispenser box" and removed as strips in corresponding sections and separated as required.
• the ridge ventilation element can be attached particularly easily if the underside of the middle part and / or the outer edge regions of the side part are provided with an activatable adhesive layer.
• the ridge ventilation element can be glued by pulling off a protective film over the adhesive layer.
• Any adhesive techniques and adhesives are conceivable for gluing the ridge ventilation element, including the use of hot glue. Hot glue connects is inseparable from the plastic of the ridge ventilation element, so that a secure positive connection is permanently provided even in spite of the occurrence of high temperatures in the roof area.
• Figure 1 is a perspective view of a ridge with the ridge and / or ridge ventilation element according to the invention.
• FIG. 2 shows a role to which the ridge and / or ridge ventilation element according to FIG. 1 can be rolled up before being fastened;
• Fig. 3 is a front view of a further ridge and / or ridge ventilation element according to the invention.
• the ridge ventilation element 10 shows a ridge ventilation element 10, as is arranged, for example, in the ridge area of a roof structure.
• the ridge ventilation element 10 has a middle part 11 and adjoining side parts 12.
• the underside 13 of the middle part 11 lies on the top 14 of a ridge batten 15.
• the middle part 11 has an adhesive layer, so that the middle part 11 is permanently and securely fixed on the ridge batten 15.
• Air-permeable regions 16 of the side part 12 adjoin the middle part 11.
• the air-permeable regions 16 have two longitudinal folds 18 and 19 running in the longitudinal direction 17 of the ridge ventilation element 10. Due to the design of the longitudinal folds 18 and 19, the region 16 can be folded apart transversely to the longitudinal direction 17. The extent of the ridge ventilation element 10 transversely to the longitudinal direction 17 can therefore be changed. This function can be reinforced by the formation of further longitudinal folds 18 and 19. Different distances between the ridge bar 15 and a roof covering 20 can be bridged.
• the roof covering 20 is formed from individual roof covering plates and lies on roof battens 21 and 22.
• the roof battens 21 and 22 are attached to the rafters 23 and 24.
• the ridge batten 15 is arranged above the rafters 23 and 24 with the aid of a ridge batten holder 25.
• the middle part 11 of the ridge ventilation element 10 merges into the air-permeable region 16, which in turn is adjoined by a non-air-permeable edge region 26.
• the side part 12 is composed of the air-permeable area 16 and the non-air-permeable edge area 26.
• the edge region 26 can also be folded up, so that its length can also be varied in the direction of arrow 27.
• transverse folds are formed in the edge region 26, the fold edges of which extend in the direction of arrow 27.
• the edge region 26 can therefore be adapted well to undulating roof contours.
• longitudinal folds 28 to 30 of the edge region 26 are shown. As in the region 16, further longitudinal folds 28 could also be formed in the edge region. In such a case, both the region 16 and the edge region 26 can be expanded like an accordion.
• the areas formed by the longitudinal folds 28 to 30 can either be folded together in such a way that the edge area 26 is aligned as parallel as possible to the roof covering 20 or that the edge area 26 is formed with a flow edge 32 oriented toward the ridge tile 31.
• the flow edge 32 prevents snow or rain from the area of the roof covering 20 from penetrating below the ridge tile 31 to the air-permeable area 16.
• the air-permeable area 16 consists of a large number of individual filaments which are connected to form a grid.
• the filaments consist of elastic threads made of plastic, so that the area 16 can be additionally deformed in order to be adapted to the area between the ridge batten 15 and the roof covering 20.
• a free space 33 remaining between the ridge tiles 31 and the ridge ventilation element 10 forms a flow or air rise zone for the air rising from a roof interior and for the air flow flowing transversely to the roof ridge.
• the exhaust air rising from the interior of the roof through the areas 16 collects in this free space 33.
• the air flow arriving on a windward side of the roof flows partially into the free space 33 below the brick area 34. Below a brick area 35, the air flow can emerge again from the free space 33 and takes with it the exhaust air located in the free space 33. Other parts of the air flow are directed over the ridge tile 31 and generate a negative pressure on the leeward side in the brick area 35. Consequently, the air located in the free space 33 is extracted under the brick area 35, so that good ventilation of the roof interior is ensured.
• Fig. 2 shows how the ridge ventilation element can be transported before it is installed.
• the ridge ventilation element 10 consists of the middle part 11 and the side parts 12.
• the ridge ventilation element 10 is constructed symmetrically in order to be fastened with the middle part on a ridge slat (see FIG. 1). According to the invention, however, ridge ventilation elements are also conceivable which are constructed asymmetrically or only serve to seal and ventilate a single roof slope.
• the side parts 12 adjoin the middle part 11 on both sides.
• Each side part 12 is in turn composed of an air-permeable area 16 and a non-air-permeable area 26.
• the air-permeable area 16 consists of a large number of individual filaments that are connected to form a network or grid. The grid is only indicated in FIG. 2.
• the side parts 12 of the ridge ventilation element 10 have longitudinal folds 18, 19 and 28 to 30, so that the side parts 12 can be compressed as flat as possible.
• the time-limited ventilation element 10 is fastened, the side parts 12 can be expanded in order to bridge different distances and spaces between the ridge batten and the roof covering.
• sections of the side parts 12 are pressed flat together so that the ridge ventilation element 10 can be rolled up into a roll.
• the ridge ventilation element 10 is made of an elastic plastic. Therefore, the side parts 12 can be easily folded, pulled apart and, if necessary, folded again.
• the longitudinal folds 18, 19 and 28 to 30 can already be formed in the finished state of the ridge ventilation element 10, but they can also be molded into the material elsewhere on the side parts 12 due to the deformability of the material by the craftsman.
• a differently sized flow edge rising from the edge region 26 can be formed in the edge region 26, the height of which can be matched to the free space below the ridge tile.
• a ridge ventilation element 40 is in turn composed of a central part 41 and adjoining side parts 42.
• the middle part 41 is flat and made of a material that differs from the material of the side parts 42.
• the side parts 42 consist of two separate components, an air-permeable gene area 43 and a non-air-permeable edge area 44, together.
• the area 42 and the edge area 44 are made of different materials and glued together. The area 42 can therefore very well let air flows through, while the edge area 44 can perform a good sealing function.
• the area 42 is pushed together like a bellows with upstanding longitudinal folds in order to be able to vary the extent of the ridge ventilation element 40 in the direction of the arrow 45.
• the edge region 44 has transverse folds 46 for adaptation to undulating roof coverings (see FIG. 1).
• a flow edge 47 can prevent snow or rain from entering.
• a ridge and / or ridge ventilation element 10 has a central part 11, which can be fastened on a ridge or ridge batten 15, and a side part 12 are designed to be air-permeable between their edge regions 26 and the central part 11.
• the side parts 12 are provided in their air-permeable region 16 and / or in their outer edge regions 26 with longitudinal folds 18, 19, 28 to 30 running in the longitudinal direction 17 of the ridge and / or ridge ventilation element 15.

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