Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Roof finial or cresting
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-08
2011-10-18
Tran A, Phi Dieu (Department: 3633)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Roof finial or cresting
C052S042000, C052S711000, C052S701000, C248S237000, C182S045000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08037643
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for roof ridge construction are provided. Ridge risers are used to securely retain an attachment block above sheathing portions at an elevation sufficient to permit air venting through the ridge. The ridge risers have legs with one or more weakened regions (such as scores) that permit easy folding so that the legs can be attached to the sheathing and/or rafter portions. A set of attachment holes may be positioned below each of the weakened regions. The legs are joined to a cradle in which the attachment block rests. The attachment block is retained within the cradle via a mechanism such as fasteners, retention cleats, and retention assemblies with tabs designed to be driven into the attachment block. Roof covering elements, such as shingles, shakes, tiles, slate units, metal units, and synthetic ridge covering elements, are attached to the roofing block.
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A Phi Dieu Tran
Austin Rapp & Hardman
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