Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Wall – ceiling – floor – or roof designed for ventilation or... – Embedded flashing
Patent
1998-03-18
2000-04-25
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Wall, ceiling, floor, or roof designed for ventilation or...
Embedded flashing
521695, 523021, 523023, 52198, 52101, 52 97, 527321, 454287, 248 481, 248 482, E04D 13064, E04B 170
Patent
active
060529598
ABSTRACT:
A moisture vent (10) has an elongated back flashing (12), an elongated base side (14) extending from the back flashing, an elongated vent side (18) extending upwardly from the base side, an elongated stucco side (24) extending inwardly from the vent side, a front flashing (32) extending upwardly from the stucco side adjacent the back flashing, and a termite barrier (34) extending outwardly and downwardly from the intersection of the base and the vent sides. Upon installation, the back flashing is mounted to a foundation (6) of a structure (8) with the front flashing in contact with a foam backing (2) of an exterior insulation and finishing system (4) and the stucco side adjacent a bottom face (5) of the exterior insulation and finishing system. To provide air flow, the stucco side has slots (28), and the vent side has vents (22). In one embodiment the slots have fins, and in another embodiment, the vents have louvers. A cap (40) is provided for closing an open end (36) of the moisture vent.
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Friedman Carl D.
Thissell Jennifer I.
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