Patent ID: 8112945

Claim:
A method for using a tile roof ventilation system in conjunction with a roof having an eaves, said method comprising the steps of: A) providing a tile roof ventilation system comprising: 1) a plurality of partially overlapping roof tiles, said roof tiles each having a top surface and a bottom surface, said bottom surface defining a bottom profile of said roof tile layer undersurface; 2) an eaves closure comprising: i) a base configured to be attached to said roof at a location adjacent said eaves of said roof; and ii) a riser façade portion extending upwardly from said base to an upper edge, said upper edge configured to generally conform to said roof tile layer undersurface and to provide at least partial support for a portion of said plurality of said overlapping roof tiles, said riser façade portion having a regular and repeating pattern of openings therethrough, said openings sized and shaped to promote a circulation of air through said façade portion, 3) a cavity defined by a roof decking, said plurality of said overlapping roof tiles, said eaves closure, and a roof peak; and 4) an array of vents through said roof decking positioned at intervals to promote a circulation of air beneath said cavity; B) installing said eaves closure on said roof adjacent said eaves; and C) positioning said plurality of partially overlapping roof tiles atop said eaves closure.