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A ridge cap vent for enabling air exchange between an interior and an exterior portion of a roof and a method of installing the ridge cap vent are provided. The ridge cap vent is conformed to be disposed between an upper ridge cap member and a lower member. The ridge cap vent may be formed from a co

A ridge cap vent for enabling air exchange between an interior and an exterior portion of a roof and a method of installing the ridge cap vent are provided. The ridge cap vent is conformed to be disposed between an upper ridge cap member and a lower member. The ridge cap vent may be formed from a corrugated plastic material and includes a multiplicity of air passages extending generally transversely to a longitudinal axis of the ridge cap vent.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A roofing system disposable on a roof proximate an edge of a gap, the gap defined proximate a roof peak, the roofing system comprising:a rid g cap including first and second lateral lips;first and second vents, each vent comprising a plurality of hingably connected vent

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A roofing system disposable on a roof proximate an edge of a gap, the gap defined proximate a roof peak, the roofing system comprising:a rid g cap including first and second lateral lips;first and second vents, each vent comprising a plurality of hingably connected vent layers, each vent layer comprising:a generally planar first ply; anda second ply,the first and second plies joined to define a multiplicity of air passages enabling air exchange between interior and exterior portions of the roof,the first and second vents conformed to be disposed beneath respective first and second ridge cap lips; andfirst and second closure strips disposed between respective first and second vents and a lower roof member with nonplanar contours, each said closure strip with a strip thickness sufficient for the strip to sealingly accommodate both the lower roof member nonplanar contours and the vent generally planar first ply, each said closure strip displaying opposed first and second surfaces, said closure strip first and second surfaces contacting respective said vent generally planar first ply and said lower roof member nonplanar contours.