Patent ID: 6052959
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
A moisture vent, comprising:an elongated back flashing for engaging a foundation of a structure;an elongated base side extending outwardly from the back flashing and terminating at a lower edge;an elongated vent side extending upwardly from the base side proximate the lower edge and terminating at an upper edge, the vent side having at least one vent;an elongated stucco side extending inwardly from the vent side proximate the upper edge and terminating at a back edge, the stucco side having at least one slot;a ventilation cavity defined by the back flashing and the base, vent and stucco sides;a front flashing extending upwardly from the stucco side proximate the back edge juxtaposed in an air flow relationship with the back flashing and is engaged with a back side of an exterior insulation and finishing system;a termite barrier of planar configuration extending outwardly and downwardly from the base side proximate the lower edge; andthe back flashing and the base, vent and stucco sides define a peripheral edge and further comprise a cap for closing the ventilation cavity at the peripheral edge, the cap having an insert and a lip, the insert is engaged with the back flashing and the base, vent and stucco sides within the ventilation cavity and the lip are engaged with the peripheral edge.