Ridge hood and ridge cover

Abstract

The present invention relates to a ridge hood ( 10 ) made of metal which comprises at least one arch ( 21, 22, 23 ) extending across the longitudinal direction. At least one arch ( 21, 22, 23 ) is provided with at least one hole ( 31, 32 ).

1 . Ridge hood ( 10 ) made of metal, characterized in that it comprises at least one arch ( 21 ,  22 ,  23 ) extending across the longitudinal direction and that at least one hole ( 31 ,  32 ) is provided in at least one arch ( 21 ,  22 ,  23 ).  
   
   
       2 . Ridge hood according to  claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least two, preferably three arches ( 21 ,  22 ,  23 ).  
   
   
       3 . Ridge hood according to  claim 1 , characterized in that two or more arches ( 21 ,  22 ,  23 ) are provided with at least one hole ( 31 ,  32 ) each.  
   
   
       4 . Ridge hood according to  claim 1 , characterized in that each arch ( 21 , 22 , 23 ) is provided with one hole ( 31 ,  32 ,  33 ) which is located in the middle of the highest point of the arch.  
   
   
       5 . Ridge hood according to  claim 1 , characterized in that one end ( 11 ) is provided with an end arch ( 13 ).  
   
   
       6 . Ridge hood according to  claim 1 , characterized in that one end ( 12 ) is provided with a bent-up collar ( 14 ).  
   
   
       7 . Ridge hood according to  claim 1 , characterized in that said ridge hood is made of copper.  
   
   
       8 . Ridge hood according to  claim 1 , characterized in that it is manufactured of a metal sheet ( 40 ), preferably a copper sheet.  
   
   
       9 . Ridge hood according to  claim 8 , characterized in that it is manufactured by pressing the metal sheet ( 40 ).  
   
   
       10 . Ridge cover for a roof construction, comprising two or more ridge hoods ( 10 ) according to one of the  claims 1  to  9 .  
   
   
       11 . Ridge cover according to  claim 10 , characterized in that the ridge hoods ( 10 ) are fixed in the roof construction, preferable in ridge tiles or hip tiles with fixing means, preferably plumber's screws, through the holes ( 31 ,  32 ).  
   
   
       12 . Ridge cover according to  claim 10 , characterized in that its longitudinal side is sealed with roll-ridge-band.  
   
   
       13 . Ridge cover according to  claim 10 , characterized in that the terminal ridge hoods ( 10 ) are provided with an end plate ( 35 ), preferably made of copper sheet.  
   
   
       14 . Ridge cover according to  claim 10 , characterized in that the end plate ( 35 ) comprises ( 35 ) a rim which projects beyond the collar ( 14 ) and is bent over the collar to form a seam ( 36 ).