Blakely, Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Folded ridge cover and method of fabrication
An asphalt composition ridge cover and method of forming the same whereby a decorative appearance somewhat resembling that of a shake roof ridge cover is achieved. The ridge cover generally is a pair of flat, approximately rectangular pieces of asphalt composition roofing material, having a plurality of tabs at one end of each piece which are folded over one another thereby forming a region of increased thickness at that end. The two pieces are adhesively joined in a plurality of areas including an area disposed to both sides of the central fold that forms the ridge line of ridge cover when installed, thereby holding the ridge cover in a folded configuration. The adhesive may contain a solid filler to increase the thickness of the ridge cover. The adhesive joining in the vicinity of the central folding inhibits further bending along the central fold and thereby reduces cracking. When installed, the thickened portions give the ridge covers, and the ridge on which they are installed, the appearance of a shake shingle or tile roof while maintaining double coverage as required in many installations. The shape and construction of the folded ridge cover allows the folded covers to be economically packed for shipping. One particular shape of the unfolded cover pieces permits a very economical cutting of such covers from rectangles of asphalt composition material of industry standard dimensions.
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