Patent ID: 7757440

Claim:
A tile roof ventilation system for use in conjunction with a roof having an eaves, comprising: A) a plurality of partially overlapping roof tiles positioned atop said roof and combining to provide a roof tile layer including an undersurface, said roof tiles each having a top surface and a bottom surface defining a bottom profile being part of said roof tile layer undersurface; B) an eaves closure configured to be attached to said roof adjacent said eaves, said eaves closure itself comprising: 1) a base configured to be attached to said roof at a location adjacent said eaves of said roof; and 2) a riser façade portion extending upwardly from said base to an upper edge, said upper edge configured to generally conform to 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. C) a cavity defined by a roof decking, said plurality of roof tiles, said eaves closure, and a roof peak; and D) an array of vents through said roof decking positioned at intervals to promote a circulation of air beneath said cavity.