Patent ID: 11885133
Assignee: nan
Field: Thermal processes and apparatus (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC E  F | IPC E  F

Claim 0:
1. A method for retrofitting a soffit of an exterior elevated assembly with a walking surface to provide the soffit with a soffit vent, the method comprising:
a) cutting the soffit to remove a portion thereof and provide an opening therein; and
b) covering the opening with a soffit vent panel having a reversible retention mechanism allowing the soffit vent to be removed from the opening, thereby permitting a visual inspection of a support structure for the walking surface and allowing subsequent replacement of the soffit vent to cover the opening, the soffit vent panel including a frame covering boundary edges of the opening, wherein the frame comprises a member configured to extend into and above the opening and to make contact with a portion of the support structure which is located directly above the opening and between the boundary edges of the opening.