СПОСОБ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ВЛАГОСТОЙКОСТИ КОНСТРУКЦИЙ КРЫШИ (ВАРИАНТЫ) И КОНСТРУКЦИЯ КРЫШИ, ПОЛУЧЕННАЯ ЭТИМИ СПОСОБАМИ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Способ обеспечения влагостойкости конструкции крыши здания, при котором:(а) создают одну или более влагостойких панелей настила крыши, при этом каждая панель содержит деревянное листовое изделие и мат из нетканого материала, приклеенный к деревянному листовому изделию,причем каждую панель изготавливают путем воздействия на деревянное листовое изделие и мат из нетканого материала в состоянии стадии "В" теплотой и давлением, достаточными для отверждения связующего в мате и для приклеивания мата к деревянному листовому изделию, при этом мат в состоянии стадии "В" содержит волокна, связанные друг другом связующим на основе смолы, которое отверждено лишь частично;(b) устанавливают панель (панели) настила крыши на конструкцию крыши здания так, что нетканый мат каждой панели обращен наружу здания.2. Способ по п.1, в котором мат из нетканого материала выбирают из группы, содержащей нетканый мат из стекловолокна и нетканый мат из полиэфирного волокна.3. Способ по п.1, в котором мат из нетканого ...

Wärmedämmplatten für ein Unterdach

Wärmedämmung für geneigte Dächer

Roof with continuous eave strip underlying lowermost slates or tiles

There is described a method of constructing a pitched roof covered with slates, tiles or the like arranged in a plurality of overlapping horizontal courses. the lowermost course resting on a continuous elongate impermeable eave strip desirably having a width not greater than the width of a course of slates 8, 10, tiles or the like. The eave strip 20 is positioned so that its lower longitudinal edge is adjacent the lowermost edge of the lowermost course of slates, and is held in position by nails 9 or staples extending through the eave strip into a roofing batten 1. The eave strip may be configured or contoured to correspond to the undersides of tiles etc. to be laid thereon, and may be formed with ventilation channels or passages extending transversely of the strip. ...

A device for inhibiting water ingress in a roof

Improvements in, and relating to, the Roofs of Buildings.

... 16,371. Gates, W. July 16. Roofs. - A felt or similar lining arranged beneath a slate, tile, or galvanized iron roof covering 3 rests on an openwork support 2 composed, for example, of crossed laths or wires, or galvanized wire netting. The lining and support may be secured to the rafters under or above strips 4 which support the outer covering. In the case of slate roofing, the strips 4 are dispensed with, and the slates are laid directly over the lining which may be secured to the rafters with the support by means of spikes. In a modification, an openwork wire-supporting layer or wire netting is embedded in one side of the felt layer.

Molded cladding for building structures

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A SUB-CONSTRUCTION FOR PITCHED ROOFS

UNTERDACHPLATTE

UNTERSCHALUNG FUR OF ROOF STONES AND/OR ROOF SLABS

ZU- UND ABLUFTPANEEL FÜR GENEIGTE DACHFLÄCHEN

ZU- UND ABLUFTPANEEL FÜR GENEIGTE DACHFLÄCHEN

Gespundete formwork for roofs, suspended under-faces od. such.

WÄRMEDÄMMPLATTEN FOR A UNTERDACH

ROOF VALLEY IRON

Multi-layer thermal insulation system

Multi-layer thermal insulation system

BONDING ADHESIVE AND ADHERED ROOFING SYSTEMS PREPARED USING THE SAME

A method for forming an adhered membrane roof system, the method comprising (i) applying a bond adhesive to a substrate on a roof to form an adhesive layer, where the bond adhesive includes a polymer having a silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal group and a hydrocarbon resin devoid of phenolic resin; and (ii) applying a membrane directly to the adhesive layer.

Composite material

FIRE RESISTANT FIBROUS COMPOSITE ARTICLES

A fire resistant fibrous composite article includes fibers bound together into a consolidated fibrous article such as a fiberboard. A first fire reta rdant composition including a hydrated mineral is in the interior of the art icle. A second fire retardant composition including a boron-containing compo und is in the surface of the article. In another embodiment, a fire resistan t fibrous composite article includes fibers, a fire retardant hydrated miner al and a zeolite bound together into a consolidated fibrous article which is resistant to water absorption. Another embodiment provides a lignocellulosi c fibrous composite board for use in a roof system in which the board is exp osed to bonding energy when it is bonded to another roof system component du ring construction of the roof. Another embodiment relates to a roof system o f which a lignocellulosic fibrous composite board is part. The board or the roof system is in compliance with one or more fire resistance or flame and s moke standards ...

RADIANT BARRIER PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME

The method of this invention adheres a low emissivity radiant barrier material to an underlying lignocellulosic substrate within the primary manufacturing operation of the underlying lignocellulosic substrate. Thus, a - radiant barrier covered substrate is formed by integrally joining the radiant barrier covering to a mat of lignocellulosic material during consolidation thereof with a first adhesive bonding material to form an underlying substrate. The integral joining operation can, for example, be accomplished by bonding the radiant barrier covering to a lignocellulosic mat in a product formation press. This is typically accomplished using a second adhesive bonding material for adhesion of the radiant barrier material to the lignocellulosic mat, and a first adhesive bonding material for consolidating the lignocellulosic mat to form a lignocellulosic substrate. More specifically, this invention is directed to a method whereby a low emissivity radiant barrier material is joined in situ ...

COMPOSITE ROOFING BOARDS AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING A COMPOSITE ROOFING BOARD

Composite roofing boards and methods for installing a composite roofing board are presented herein. In one embodiment, the roofing board comprises at least nine layers: two outer polymeric layers; two adhesive layers disposed between the two outer polymeric layers; two inner polymeric layers disposed between the two adhesive layers; and a substrate layer disposed between the two inner polymeric layers. A polymeric adhesive, such as an acrylate-polymer adhesive, is preformed on an outer surface of the first and/or second outer polymeric layer. A removable release liner, such as a siliconized polyester film, covers the polymeric adhesive.

VENTILATED STRUCTURAL PANELS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION WITH VENTILATED STRUCTURAL PANELS

A multi-plenum structural panel comprising a top sheet, a middle sheet, and a bottom sheet, all three sheets being parallel in plane; a first plurality of spacing structural elements, fixedly attaching the top sheet to the middle sheet, and a second plurality of spacing structural elements fixedly attaching the middle sheet to the bottom sheet, such that the yield strength of the combined panel is greater than the combined individual yield strengths of the top, the middle, and the bottom sheets; an upper plenum defined by a spacing between the first sheet and the second sheet; a lower plenum defined by a spacing between the second sheet and the third sheet; a plurality of unobstructed pathways are created in each plenum for air to move from at least one edge of the panel to at least one of an opposite and an adjacent edge of the panel.

LOW EMISSIVITY PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME

This invention relates to a method for producing a product which exhibi ts (a) a low level of emissivity and (b) a high level of moisture vapor permeability, and which enables trapped excess moisture to be transported from the product to the surrounding atmosphere while maintaining its effective radiant barrier properties. The product is an underlying substrate, having a pair of outer major surfaces and a radiant barrier material adhered to at least one of the pair of outer major surfaces of the underlying substrate with an adhesive material to form a radiant barrier material covered substrate. A plurality of apertures are formed in the radiant barrier material covered substrate. These apertures extend substantially completely through both the radiant barrier material and the adhesive materi al thereby forming substantially completely open moisture vapor flow channels which create a high level of moisture vapor permeability through the radiant barrier material and the adhesive material.

Toiture imbriquée.

Dacheindeckung.

Tavaillon.

Ziegeldach.

Flachbedachung.

Flächentragwerk mit einer Vielzahl von Spanngliedern

Dach

Dach

Dach mit Unterdach

Dach.

Schindel für Ziegelbedachungen

Dach

Verfahren zum Abdichten von Flachziegeldächern und Unterzug zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

Procédé de fabrication d'une toiture comportant une armature de soutien et toiture obtenue par la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé

Dach mit einem Unterdach

Formkörper zum Abstützen von plattenförmigen Belägen an wasserdichten Bauwerksflächen

Ziegeldach

BOTTOM LINING ELEMENT FOR USE AS HOOKING TO THE TILES TO A BLANKET AND UNDER-BLANKET MADE WITH THIS ELEMENT.

Insulating element for a heat-insulating and sound-insulating roof substructure

The insulating element has a reinforcing profile support (6) which is made up of two layers (7, 8). One layer (7) consists of an insulating material, preferably rigid foam, which is, however, capable of supporting only to a limited extent. The other layer (8), on the other hand, consists of a material of higher compressive strength. It has the task of distributing the weight of the roof parts located above the covering slab, which weight is transferred from the counter-battens, running transversely to the reinforcing profile support (6), onto the latter, over a larger surface area and thus to lower the pressure loading of the first layer (7) to beneath the permissible maximum value. Since this layer consists of an insulating material, the formation of a cold bridge is avoided. ...

UNTERDACH FOR WITH ROOFING PLATES COVERED UP DAECHER.

Procedure for the production of a Unterdachs, Unterdach, manufactured after the procedure and screw for the execution of the procedure.

Procedure for moving a Unterdaches as well as spacer distance piece for the execution of the procedure.

Rectangular roof underside panel

The top side of the panel has an edge section in the roof inclination in mounted state, covered at least partly by an adjacent panel. The edge section contains of least one continuous groove for draining rainwater etc. Pref. the groove is located in a preset spacing from the panel edge. From the latter may extend oblique auxiliary grooves opening into the continuous one. The panel surface may be provided with a profile, such as a wafer pattern, for preventing slipping when walked over.

Roof construction with covering of plate-shaped components

The roof construction is located between spars, and is formed by corresponding cross and possibly horizontal spares. The spares comprise corrugated plates (11) with corrugations running parallel in the direction of the roof inclination. Underneath the seams of the roof covering, formed by plate-shaped components (12), an additional protective covering (14) is inserted between the components and two adjacent corrugations of the corrugated plates. The corrugated plates forming the under roof construction comprise fibre cement, metal plate or plastic.

Unterdachplatte.

DISPOSITIF ET PROCEDE DE CONSTRUCTION POUR LA REALISATION D'EDIFICES OU AUTRES, DEVANT AVOIR DE BONNES CARACTERISTIQUES DE DUCTILITE

SELON L'ADDITION, LES AGENCEMENTS MALES-FEMELLES COMPLEMENTAIRES POUR L'ASSEMBLAGE PAR IMBRICATION DES BLOCS 2 SONT CONSTITUES PAR LA COMBINAISON D'UNE QUEUE D'ARONDE VERTICALE EN CREUX OU EN RELIEF ET D'EMPREINTES VERTICALES EN CREUX OU EN RELIEF FORMEES SYMETRIQUEMENT DE PART ET D'AUTRE DE LADITE QUEUE D'ARONDE.

Under-tiles

Carrier-fastener for roofing materials buildings

Improvements with the covers of buildings

Composant de toiture à isolation intégrée

Le composant 10 comprend un caisson isolant 1 de forme générale parallélipipédique encastré entre deux poutres formant chevron 2. Utilisation notamment pour les réfections de toiture.

Roof of semi-circular section tiles - interlocking tiles engage between projections on plastic roofing sheet

Insulated roof with double asbestos cement sheets - has Z shaped hangers between sheets and insulation between them

Rail for collecting condensation water

시공성이 향상된 서까래 고정구조를 포함하는 정자의 중량 기와용 지붕 구조 및 그 시공방법

... 본 발명은 시공성이 향상된 서까래 고정구조를 포함하는 정자의 중량 기와용 지붕 구조와 그 시공방법에 관한 것으로서, 다수의 기둥에 의해 지지되고 기와지붕을 구비한 정자의 지붕 구조에 있어서, 다수의 기둥의 상단부에서 인접한 기둥끼리 연결시키는 처마도리; 처마 끝단으로부터 각 기둥의 상단부를 거쳐 지붕의 중심까지 연장되는 추녀; 지붕의 중심에서 추녀의 상단을 지지하는 용마루; 처마 끝단에서 인접한 추녀 사이를 가로질러 연결하도록 설치되는 평고대; 지붕의 중심으로부터 이격된 위치에서 인접한 추녀 사이를 연결하도록 설치되는 서까래받침; 상기 평고대와 상기 서까래받침에 각각 양단이 고정되며, 상기 인접한 추녀 사이에서 지붕의 중심을 향하는 방향으로 배향되는 4개 이상의 서까래; 상기 서까래 위에 설치되는 개판; 및 상기 처마 끝단에 설치되는 연함;을 포함하여 구성되며, 상기 추녀는 상기 용마루와 상기 서까래받침 사이에 위치되고 측방향 두께가 하부 추녀보다 더 작은 상부 추녀와 상기 서까래받침과 상기 처마 끝단 사이에 위치되고 측방향 두께가 상기 상부 추녀보다 더 큰 하부 추녀로 이루어지고, 측방향 두께가 더 작은 상기 상부 추녀와 측방향 두께가 더 큰 상기 하부 추녀가 만나는 상기 상부 추녀의 하단에 상기 서까래받침을 결합함으로써 상기 서까래받침이 상기 상부 추녀의 측면과 상기 하부 추녀의 상단에 의해 동시에 지지되도록 하며, 상기 서까래받침은 상기 서까래의 상단부와 대향하는 정면받침과 상기 서까래 상단부의 저면을 지지하는 저면받침을 포함하여 이루어지되, 상기 전면받침과 상기 저면받침은 하나의 일체형 부재로 이루어지고, 상기 서까래받침의 길이와 설치위치는 상기 인접한 추녀들 사이에 설치되는 서까래의 개수에 따라 달라지되, 상기 개판 위에 설치되는 기와의 하중이 무거울수록 설치되는 서까래 개수는 많아지고, 설치되는 서까래 개수가 많아질수록 상기 서까래받침은 상기 용마루에서 더 멀어진 위치에 설치되고 더 길게 형성되는, 정자의 지붕 구조와 그 시공방법을 제공한다.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL SMART FACADE MODULE AND BUILDING STRUCTURE APPLIED WITH SAME

The present invention relates to a multifunctional smart facade module and a building structure applied with the same. The multifunctional smart facade module is formed in a triple wall structure; thus obtaining an automatic ventilation and insulation function, generating power using sunlight. Also, a multifunctional partition includes an electric color changing element to perform a display panel function by applying power at night, performing a lighting function by blocking power during the daytime; and also, a fluid path in an insulation space is formed longitudinally such that cold air and hot air on the outside are prevented from directly being transferred to the indoor side. Moreover, the outer air of a low temperature is able to be heated by a solar radiation load in an insulation space on the outdoor side for ventilation during the winter such that loss of energy due to the outer air of the low temperature is able to be reduced. Also, a dehumidification unit is installed in the insulation ...

Roof decking with reduced radiation

A decking or sheathing material for roofing includes a sheet of plywood or OSB with a reflective layer of foil material adhered thereto, the foil material including a layer of metallic foil such as aluminum and a kraft paper backing. The roof decking is fastened to rafters in a typical roof structure with the foil facing downwardly and exposed to air. A machine for applying the foil material to sheets of plywood includes a conveyer belt table for conveying the plywood sheets in succession, an adhesive roller for uniformly applying a layer of adhesive to the upwardly facing surfaces of the plywood sheets and a roller for pressing the foil material onto the adhesive-coated surfaces of the plywood from a supply roll.

ROOFING COVER BOARD WITH COATING

A cover board for use in a roofing system includes a core formed from recycled material. The core has a first major surface and a second major surface. A foil coating including at least one layer of foil material overlies at least one of the first major surface and the second major surface. The foil coating is configured as a radiant barrier.

System and method of securing roofing components with one another

An angled bracket having first and second opposing, generally planar sections is positioned so that protrusions extending from the first planar section engage a portion of roof sheathing and the second planar section is positioned against a rafter. Mechanical fasteners may secure the second planar section to the rafter. Adhesive is disposed through fill apertures in the first planar section until a layer of adhesive is formed between the bracket and the sheathing. A second angular section may extend from the opposite side of the bracket, enabling the bracket to sandwich the rafter. Gussets may be used to brace the first and second planar sections. Indicator apertures allow a user to ensure the layer of adhesive substantially covers the first planar section.

Panel Retention Clip

A clip operable to secure panels of sheet material includes a generally H-shaped unit having pair of opposed arms separated by a central beam forming a pair of aligned receptacles, each operable to receive a panel therein. At least one of the arms includes biasing members operable to apply pressure to the panels inserted into the receptacles. The clip secures adjacent panels together in edge-to-edge orientation such that the panels are coplanar. Panels utilized with the clip include sheets of building material such as plywood, drywall, and roofing materials.

Roofing cover board, roofing panel composite, and method

A prefabricated cover board has a high-density polymer or predominantly polymer material core layer having a density between 6 lbs/ft³ and 25 lbs/ft³. A prefabricated roofing panel composite includes the cover board and an insulation board that has a low-density polymer or predominantly polymer material foam core layer having a density less than 6 lbs/ft³. The cover board may have a waterproofing membrane forming the top major surface of the cover board. When making the roofing panel composite, the low-density foam core layer of the insulation board may be formed with the high-density core layer of the cover board being currently or subsequently formed over and bonded to a top major surface of the low-density foam core layer in the same operation or preformed insulation boards may be fed into a production line with the high-density core layer of the cover board being formed over and bonded to top major surfaces of the low-density foam core layers of the ...

Panel for sheathing system and method

The panel includes a water resistant barrier layer secured atop its outward facing surface. The water resistant barrier layer includes a skid resistant surface. The panels are made of lignocellulosic material. The water resistant and skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners. A method for manufacturing the water resistant building panels is also disclosed and includes the steps of feeding paper onto a forming belt, depositing lignocellulosic material and the binding agent onto the forming belt so as to form a lignocellulosic mat, applying heat and pressure so as to impart the skid resistant surface on the paper, and cutting panels to predetermined sizes.

INSULATION ELEMENT FOR THERMAL AND/OR ACOUSTIC INSULATION OF A FLAT OR FLAT INCLINED ROOF AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INSULATION ELEMENT

УСТРОЙСТВО ПРОФИЛИРОВАНИЯ

Изобретение может быть использовано при получении профилированного материала из листов. Устройство содержит образующие волнообразный профиль элементы, закрепленные на установленной с возможностью движения бесконечной цепной передаче, и поддерживающие элементы для поддерживания перемещаемого профилируемого материала. Цепная передача имеет участок, расположенный напротив плоскости поддерживающих элементов. Образующие волнообразный профиль элементы выполнены в виде образующих волнообразный профиль рычагов, которые имеют возможность расположения между соответствующими поддерживающими элементами, выполненными в виде поддерживающих рычагов. Образующие волнообразный профиль рычаги могут перемещаться относительно бесконечной цепной передачи перпендикулярно плоскости поддерживающих рычагов при их расположении напротив упомянутой плоскости. В результате обеспечивается повышение прочности полученных профилированных материалов. 10 з.п.ф-лы, 5 ил.

ABDICHTUNG UND ISOLIERUNG FUER DACHZIEGEL

Abdeckplatte

DACHEINDECKUNG AUS MIT IHREN LAENGS- UND QUERRAENDERN EINANDER UEBERLAPPENDEN DACHEINDECKUNGSPLATTEN.

Roof structure made from recyclable materials

The roof structure is for a building. It is covered with plastics tiles (2,3) which are made of recyclable material and are fixed directly to the plastics foam layers (1) placed over the roof framework. The tiles are secured to the foam by plugs (4).The tiles fit over each other using a recessed joint (5) similar to that used with conventional clay tiles. The tiles can also be held on battens (13) which are secured to the foam by plugs.

Water-guiding system for a roof substructure

A roof substructure, which is made up of heat-insulating panels between roof battens and in the case of which the heat-insulating panels are laid in plastic troughs, has a special stepped-rebate configuration, in the case of which there is formed, in the under-engaging border of the stepped rebate, a channel, corresponding to the progression of which there is formed a water-guiding channel in the lateral stepped border of the adjacent plastic trough. Said water-guiding channel is continued over an eaves-side border portion of the plastic trough in order to ensure the continued channelling of penetrated water over the surfaces of the heat-insulating panels located therebeneath.

Abdichtung für ein Dach

Improvements in and relating to the Construction of Roofs, Walls, and the like.

... 117,317. Irwin. D. L., and Ruberoid Co. July 23, 1917. Roofing; roofing, sheet-metal; walls; partitions. -The spaces between the framing, such as rafters or posts of a roof, partition, or wall, are covered with rigid panels a made of metal or fibre and formed with ribs b, and a flexible sheet covering material g is nailed or cemented over the panels. When applied to wooden rafters, slots f may be made therein to receive the ribs b, or the panels may be, packed up with wooden blocks; the side edges of the panels may be cut back as shown. The panels are secured to steel framing by means of hooks k. Specification 104,228 is referred to.

Roofing system

ROOF CONSTRUCTION

Roofing Installations

Multi-layer thermal insulation system

Roof structure

ROOF STRUCTURE

PROCEDURE FOR MOVING A UNTERDACHES AS WELL AS UNTERDACH.

Flat roof covering

HEAT INSULATING, HUMIDITY, FLIGHT SNOW - AND DUST-REJECTING, PLATTENFOERMIGES ROOF ELEMENT FOR PITCHED ROOFS

UNTERSCHALUNG FUR DACHSTEINE BZW. DACHPLATTEN

VORRICHTUNG ZUM BEFESTIGEN VON DACHPLATTEN

The device (1) comprises one-piece clamp (4) with base (5) and retaining arms (6,7). The screw (8) is attached to passage openings of locking portion (10). The contact pressure is generated on the retaining arms when tightening the screw. A threaded bore (16) is provided for receiving the screw. The retaining leg is provided for fixing the roof panel (2). The clamp is made of metal, steel sheet, plastic, and weather-resistant material.

ISOLATION ELEMENT FOR WARM AND SOUND-ABSORBING UNTERDACH

DISCHARGE SYSTEM FOR A UNTERDACH

UNTERDACHPLATTE

DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CARDBOARDS

Ridgeboard ventilation system

Fire resistant spacer

METHODS OF PROVIDING WATER PROTECTION TO ROOF STRUCTURES AND ROOF STRUCTURES FORMED BY THE SAME

The present invention relates to methods of providing water protection to roof structures as well as the improved roof structures formed by the methods. The methods comprise providing one or more water resistant roof sheathing panels and installing the roof sheathing panel(s) on a roof structure of a building. Each of the roof sheathing panels comprises a wood sheet product and a nonwoven fabric mat adhered to at least one side of the wood sheet product.

ROOFING SYSTEMS

Roofing Systems A pitched roof includes weathering members 7 underlying the rows of tiles 1 which are effective to drain any water seeping between adjacent tiles in a particular row to the upper surfaces of tiles in the next row down. Each member 7 includes a transverse channel 8 which receives the tile nibs 11 and which defines on the underside of each member an abutment adapted to engage a supporting roof batten 2 of the system. The provision of the weathering members 1 enables plane tiles or slates, which do not interlock laterally, to be laid as shown with no overlapping of the tiles in their central regions.

ROOF COVER BOARD DERIVED FROM ENGINEERED RECYCLED CONTENT

ABSTRACT An improved cover board product with a panel comprised of three discrete layers: a top surface layer comprised of either paper or a fiberglass web, a bottom surface layer comprised of either paper or a fiberglass web, and a core layer comprised of discrete paper fragments and polypropylene fragments, which are connected by use of a thermoplastic bonding resin, including polyethylene. The bonding resin is generally attached in a random pattern to less than 100% of the paper fragment and polypropylene fragment surface area. The paper fragments are generally shaped as irregular plates. The polypropylene fragments can have multiple shape types. The two different fragment types are randomly distributed in the core layer relative to each other. The core layer includes small voids in and around the particles, which improves flexibility. The core layer is attached to the top and bottom surface layers by use of a thermoplastic adhesive, including polyethylene. Date Recue/Date Received 2020 ...

ROOF PANEL SPACER

Devices, methods, and systems are provided herein for spacing an outer skin of a roof from the supporting structure of the roof such that the roof shields against weather elements, admits light, and allows advantageous air circulation. In one embodiment, a wedge-shaped device for spacing panels on a roof includes a bottom surface, a top surface inclined at an angle relative to the bottom surface, and an integral support structure connecting the top surface and the bottom surface, the support structure including a plurality of ribs and a plurality of nail boxes.

TONGUE AND GROOVE PROFILE

A tongue and groove construction panel in which the tongue comprises a protruding extension formed on a first edge of the panel. The tongue has a head with chamfered sides that expand from a narrowed tip to a neck having essentially parallel sides. The neck merges into a shoulder portion having chamfered sides that expand to merge with the panel. The groove comprises a correspondingly shaped cavity formed on a second edge. The groove has a head with chamfered sides that expand from a base to a neck having parallel sides that merge into a shoulder portion having chamfered sides that expand to a groove opening. The tongue and groove have adjacent chamfered head and shoulder surfaces in an assembled joint. The chamfered surfaces of the tongue are disposed at a more acute angle than the chamfered surfaces of the groove to leave spaces therebetween in an assembled joint. The tongue tip is substantially smaller than the mouth of the groove opening to allow easy penetration of the tongue head ...

Mesh Roof Facing System

Moulded cladded panel for building structures and a tiled roof

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНОГО СЛОЯ ОБОЛОЧКИ ЗДАНИЯ, ОБОЛОЧКА ЗДАНИЯ И ФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНЫЙ СЛОЙ

Изобретение касается процесса изготовления функционального слоя оболочки здания (2), при этом оболочка здания (2) представляет собой обшивку с внутренней стороны здания (11) и множество балок (12) с предусмотренными между балками (12) и обшивкой (11) балочными пролетами (14). При этом согласно изобретению предусмотрено, что функциональный слой наносится, по меньшей мере, местами кистью и/или напылением на внешнюю сторону (15) обшивки (11) и после нанесения образуется воздухонепроницаемая и/или водонепроницаемая и, в частности, являющаяся пароизоляционной пленка (10).

Ventilated roof system with ridge vent

A roofing system in a building structure having a ridge vent includes strips of composite material having a base material adapted to form a hermetic seal with the top surface of a roofing section and recesses in a top surface in which an air permeable material can be positioned. A strip is applied to roof sections adjacent to each side of a ridge vent so that a ridge cap can overlay the strips in spaced relation from the underlying roof sections and be sealingly secured to the roof sections. The strip material establishes a barrier between the ridge cap and the roof sections through which air can pass, but through which the passage of rain and insects is inhibited.

Ventilated structural panels and method of construction with ventilated structural panels

A multi-plenum structural panel comprising a top sheet, a middle sheet, and a bottom sheet, all three sheets being parallel in plane; a first plurality of spacing structural elements, fixedly attaching the top sheet to the middle sheet, and a second plurality of spacing structural elements fixedly attaching the middle sheet to the bottom sheet, such that the yield strength of the combined panel is greater than the combined individual yield strengths of the top, the middle, and the bottom sheets; an upper plenum defined by a spacing between the first sheet and the second sheet; a lower plenum defined by a spacing between the second sheet and the third sheet; a plurality of unobstructed pathways are created in each plenum for air to move from at least one edge of the panel to at least one of an opposite and an adjacent edge of the panel.

ROOF BATTEN SYSTEM

A method of the production of a composite roof batten includes forming a substantially rigid low-density lower reinforcing element with cup-shaped depressions defining moisture-passing channels therebetween and providing an upper reinforcing element. The cup-shaped depressions of the lower reinforcing element have introduced therein a low density closed cell foam material and the upper reinforcing element is positioned in overlying relationship to the lower reinforcing element. The foam material is allowed to fill the space defined between the lower reinforcing element and the upper reinforcing element and bond the elements together to form a composite roof batten. 121-. (canceled)22. Apparatus for coupling roofing tiles to a roof structure , comprising:a roof batten constructed of a foam material and having an elongated bar-like shape with a longitudinal axis, a flat top surface and a contoured bottom surface; andthe contoured bottom surface including at least three axially spaced apart lower contact surfaces for contact with the roof structure and at least two transverse channels intermediate the lower contact surfaces, the transverse channels defined by the lower contact surfaces.23. Apparatus according to wherein the foam material is a closed cell foam material.24. Apparatus according to wherein each of the transverse channels is between 1 and 4 inches wide.25. Apparatus as claimed in wherein each of the transverse channels has a height of approximately ½ inch.26. A roof structure comprising:a water-resistant underlayment;a plurality of roof battens affixed to the underlayment, each roof batten constructed of a foam material and having an elongated bar-like shape with a longitudinal axis, a flat top surface and a contoured bottom surface, the contoured bottom surface including at least three axially spaced apart lower contact surfaces in contact with the roof structure and at least two transverse channels intermediate the lower contact surfaces, the transverse ...

TPO Batten System

Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a batten system comprising thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membranes. In an embodiment, a batten may comprise a plurality of TPO membranes heat sealed together. The heat sealed TPO membranes may include a plurality of unsealed areas between the membranes for engaging one or more coupling devices. Slate shingles may be hung from the one or more coupling devices. 1. A roofing batten system comprising:a first thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membrane comprising a first TPO scrim layer disposed between a first TPO upper layer and a first TPO lower layer; anda second TPO membrane comprising a second TPO scrim layer disposed between a second TPO upper layer and a second TPO lower layer;wherein the first TPO lower layer is heat sealed with the second TPO upper layer at sealed areas while leaving a plurality of unsealed areas between the first TPO membrane and the second TPO membrane at intervals; andwherein one or more coupling devices may be received through adjacent unsealed areas between the first TPO membrane and the second TPO membrane such that each coupling device may be fastened to the roofing batten system by mating at a top edge of a sealed area and hooking at a bottom edge of the sealed area.2. A roofing batten system comprising:a first thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membrane comprising a first TPO upper layer, a first TPO lower layer, and, optionally, a first TPO scrim layer disposed therebetween; anda second TPO membrane comprising a second TPO upper layer, a second TPO lower layer, and, optionally, a second TPO scrim layer disposed therebetween;wherein the first TPO lower layer is heat sealed with the second TPO upper layer at sealed areas while leaving a plurality of unsealed areas between the first TPO membrane and the second TPO membrane at intervals; andwherein adjacent unsealed areas between the first TPO membrane and the second TPO membrane are configured to receive a coupling device such that the coupling device ...

ROOF FRAMING STRUCTURE USING TRIANGULAR STRUCTURAL FRAMING

A roof framing structure () is disclosed, and includes a plurality of primary supports () (e.g., rafters) that may be disposed in parallel relation and extend along the roof pitch (). One or more secondary supports () extend between each adjacent pair of primary supports (). Each secondary support () is of a triangular cross-sectional configuration, and may extend orthogonally to the various primary supports (). 1. A roofing section , comprising: a plurality of primary supports, wherein each said primary support has a length dimension that extends in a direction of a roof pitch;', 'a plurality of secondary supports, wherein each of said plurality of secondary supports comprises a hollow interior, a length dimension that extends in a different direction than said length dimension of said plurality of primary supports, and a closed perimeter which in turn comprises first, second, and third sides, wherein said first side of each said secondary support is flat and defines an uppermost surface of said secondary support, and wherein said first, second, and third sides of each said secondary support collectively define a triangular cross-sectional configuration that is taken perpendicularly to said length dimension of said secondary support; and', 'a plurality of brackets, wherein each said bracket is attached to a side of one of said plurality of primary supports, wherein each said bracket comprises a V-shaped receptacle, wherein each said secondary support extends between an adjacent pair of said plurality of primary supports, wherein one end portion of each said secondary support is positioned within said V-shaped receptacle of one said bracket attached to one member of the corresponding said adjacent pair, and wherein an opposite end portion of each said secondary support is positioned within said V-shaped receptacle of another said bracket attached to the other member of the corresponding said adjacent pair; and, 'a roof framing structure comprising a plurality of ...

Roofing composite including dessicant and method of thermal energy management of a roof by reversible sorption and desorption of moisture

A roof system is secured to a roof deck on a building. The roof system has a thermal energy absorbing product including a desiccant located between the roof deck and a roof barrier. The desiccant reversibly absorbs moisture, and in response thereto, heat is released and absorbed by the desiccant to effect a thermal management of the roof system.

ASPHALTIC SHEET MATERIALS INCLUDING EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE

An asphaltic sheet comprising an asphaltic component including an asphalt binder and expandable graphite. 1. An asphaltic sheet comprising:an asphaltic component including an asphalt binder and expandable graphite.2. The asphaltic sheet of claim 1 , where the expandable graphite is dispersed throughout the asphalt binder.3. The asphaltic sheet of claim 1 , where the expandable graphite is located within one or more highly concentrated regions of the sheet.4. The asphaltic sheet of claim 1 , where the expandable graphite is located within one or more highly concentrated regions of the sheet and where the expandable graphite is dispersed throughout the asphalt binder.5. The asphaltic sheet of claim 3 , where the one or more highly concentrated regions of the sheet is embedded between layers of asphalt binder.6. The asphaltic sheet of claim 1 , where the asphaltic component further includes a polymeric modifier dispersed within the asphalt binder.7. The asphaltic sheet of claim 1 , where the polymeric modifier is selected from the group consisting of polybutadiene claim 1 , polyisoprene claim 1 , styrene-butadiene rubber claim 1 , styrene-butadiene block copolymer claim 1 , styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer claim 1 , random styrene-isoprene claim 1 , styrene-isoprene block copolymer claim 1 , styrene-isoprene-butadiene block copolymer claim 1 , random styrene-isoprene-butadiene claim 1 , styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer claim 1 , and chloroprene rubber.8. The asphaltic sheet of claim 1 , where the asphaltic component further includes a complementary flame retardant dispersed within the asphalt binder.9. The asphaltic sheet of claim 1 , where the complementary flame retardant is colemanite.10. The asphaltic sheet of claim 1 , where the asphaltic component includes from about 0.5 to about 40 parts by weight expandable graphite per 100 parts by weight asphaltic binder.11. The asphaltic sheet of claim 1 , where the asphaltic sheet includes a reinforcing ...

ROOF PANEL SPACER

Devices, methods, and systems are provided herein for spacing an outer skin of a roof from the supporting structure of the roof such that the roof shields against weather elements, admits light, and allows advantageous air circulation. In one embodiment, a wedge-shaped device for spacing panels on a roof includes a bottom surface, a top surface inclined at an angle relative to the bottom surface, and an integral support structure connecting the top surface and the bottom surface, the support structure including a plurality of ribs and a plurality of nail boxes. 1. A wedge-shaped device for spacing panels on a roof , the device comprising:a bottom surface;a top surface inclined at an angle a relative to the bottom surface; andan integral support structure connecting the top surface and the bottom surface, the support structure comprising a plurality of support ribs and a plurality of nail boxes.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the angle α is between approximately 10° and approximately 25°.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the angle α is the same or substantially the same as an angle θ of support beams of the roof relative to horizontal.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein a bottom surface of each of the plurality of support ribs forms at least a portion of the bottom surface of the device.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one nail box comprises a hollow tube extending from the top surface to the bottom surface of the device.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of nail boxes is connected to one of the plurality of support ribs by a flange.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the top surface comprises at least one recessed area formed therein to accept a fastener head.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a polymer.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the device comprises polypropylene copolymer.10. The device of claim 1 , comprising a peaked top surface.11. A roof panel spacer system for constructing a roof claim 1 ...

INNOVATIVE BATTEN SYSTEM FOR ROOF TILE INSTALLATION

A roof tile installation assembly having a plurality of battens, each having a front end portion and a back end portion, and defining a channel between the front end portion and the back end portion, and at least one roof tile having a front end and a back end, the back end having a downwardly protruding flange. In use, the plurality of battens are preferably arranged parallel to one another on a rooftop so that the front end portion of each batten is toward the eave of the rooftop and the back end portion of each batten is toward the peak of the rooftop, and each roof tile flange is preferably arranged to be received by a batten channel so that the roof tile is substantially constrained from moving forward or backward relative to the batten so that the front end of each roof tile is arranged to be supported by the next adjacent batten. 1. A roof tile installation assembly , comprising:a plurality of battens, each having a front end portion and a back end portion, and defining a channel between the front end portion and the back end portion; andat least one roof tile having a front end and a back end, the back end having a downwardly protruding flange;wherein in use the plurality of battens are arranged parallel to one another on a rooftop so that the front end portion of each batten is toward the eave of the rooftop and the back end portion of each batten is toward the peak of the rooftop;wherein each roof tile flange is arranged to be received by a batten channel so that the roof tile is substantially constrained from moving forward or backward relative to the batten; andwherein the front end of each roof tile is arranged to be supported by the next adjacent batten.2. The roof tile installation assembly of claim 1 , further comprising means for fixedly attaching the back end portion of each adjacent batten to the roof tile that it supports.3. The roof tile installation assembly of claim 1 , further comprising means for fixedly attaching the front end of each roof ...

Pest Control System

A pest control system for inhibiting and animal from chewing through a soffit includes a structure that has at least one pair of roof planes and a soffit. Each of the at least one pair of roof planes is covered with shingles. A spiked unit is provided. The spiked unit is coupled to the at least one pair of roof planes. Thus, the spiked unit may inhibit an animal from sitting on the at least one pair of roof planes. The spiked unit is positioned below the soffit. Thus, the spiked unit inhibits the animal from chewing through the soffit. 1. A pest control system being configured to inhibit rodents from chewing through a soffit on a roof , said system comprising:a structure having a pair of roof planes and a soffit, each of said roof planes being covered with shingles, said pair of roof planes including a first plane and a second plane, said first plane intersecting said second plane such that said soffit corresponding to said first plane is positioned above said second plane; anda spiked unit being coupled to said at least one pair of roof planes wherein said spiked unit is configured to inhibit an animal from sitting on said at least one pair of roof planes, said spiked unit being positioned below said soffit wherein said spiked unit is configured to inhibit the animal from chewing through said soffit.2. (canceled)3. The system according to claim 1 , whereinsaid spiked unit comprises a panel having a first surface, said panel being positioned beneath said shingles corresponding to said second plane such that said panel is positioned beneath said soffit.4. The system according to claim 3 , further comprising a plurality of spikes claim 3 , each of said spikes being coupled to and extending upwardly from said first surface claim 3 , said spikes being spaced apart from each other and being distributed on said first surface claim 3 , each of said spikes having a distal end with respect to said first surface.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein each of said spikes ...

Roof Integrated Photovoltaic System with Improved Serviceability

A roof integrated photovoltaic mounting system includes a plurality of aluminum rails mountable in horizontal spaced relationship on a roof for receiving courses of photovoltaic panels or photovoltaic tiles. The PV panels or tiles have an extruded attachment feature along their forward edge portions that defines a downwardly projecting forwardly facing hook. Panels or tiles are installed by placing each panel or tile on a pair of rails and sliding the panel or tile down until its forward facing hook engages beneath a rear facing tongue on a rail below. A PV panel or tile in a next lower course is installed by slipping its rear edge beneath the forward edge of a panel or tile in a next higher course. The panel is then hinged down about its rear edge until its forward edge portion engages a support rail below. The panel is then slid down until the hook of its attachment fixture engages beneath the tongue of the downslope rail. When the entire array is installed in this manner, the forward edges of the panels are held down by the hook and tongue engagements and the rear edges are held down by being underneath the forward edges of panels in a next higher course. The procedure is reversed to remove a panel for servicing or replacement. In the case of solar glass tiles, water troughs are installed on the rails underlying abutting ends of tiles in a course to collect rainwater and direct it onto the upper surface of a tile in a next lower course. 1. A roof integrated photovoltaic system with improved serviceability , the system comprising:a plurality of support rails mountable on a roof deck in spaced apart relationship with each rail extending substantially horizontally across the roof deck;an upslope facing edge of each support rail having at least one first engagement feature;a plurality of photovoltaic panels each having an upslope edge, a downslope edge, a right side edge, a left side edge, an upper surface for exposure to sunlight, and an underside;the plurality of ...

ADHESIVE ELEMENT WITH A DOUBLE BOND

An adhesive element including at least one flexible support comprising an upper face and a lower face, and a first layer of a pressure-sensitive adhesive deposited on all or part of the lower face of the support and having a resistance to peeling greater than or equal to 2.6 N/cm according to the ASTM D3330 test method of the AAMA 711 standard at a temperature comprised between −30 and 23° C., and a second layer of a second pressure-sensitive adhesive deposited on said first layer and/or on all or part of the lower face of the support, the second pressure-sensitive adhesive of the second layer being different from the first adhesive and having a resistance to peeling greater than or equal to 2.6 N/cm according to the ASTM D3330 test method of the AAMA 711 standard at a temperature comprised between 0 and 70° C. 1. An adhesive element including at least one flexible support comprising an upper face and a lower face , and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer deposited on the lower face of said support , wherein it includes a first layer of a pressure-sensitive adhesive deposited on all or part of the lower face of the support , the pressure-sensitive adhesive of the first layer having a resistance to peeling greater than or equal to 2.6 N/cm according to the test method ASTM D3330 of the AAMA 711 standard at a temperature comprised between −30 and 23° C. , and a second layer of a second pressure-sensitive adhesive deposited on said first layer and/or on all or part of the lower face of the support , the second pressure-sensitive adhesive of the second layer being different from the first adhesive and having a resistance to peeling greater than or equal to 2.6 N/cm according to the test method ASTM D3330 of the AAMA 711 standard at a temperature comprised between 0 and 70° C.2. The adhesive element according to claim 1 , wherein the first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is deposited on the totality of the lower face of the support over a thickness of less than or ...

Building Panels, Systems, and Methods

Gypsum panels, methods for their manufacture, and systems and methods for monitoring environmental conditions with such panels are provided herein. The panels include a gypsum core having a first surface and an opposed second surface, a first facer material associated with the first surface of the gypsum core, and an environmental sensor assembly associated with the gypsum panel and configured to detect an environmental condition of the gypsum panel and wirelessly communicate data on the environmental condition to a reader. 1. A building panel , comprising:a panel core comprising wood, foam, or gypsum, the panel core having a first surface and an opposed second surface; andan environmental sensor assembly disposed wholly within the panel core or between a first facer material associated with the first surface of the panel core and the first surface of the panel core, wherein the environmental sensor assembly is passive and comprises an antenna, a processing module, and a wireless communication module,wherein the environmental sensor assembly is configured to detect an environmental condition of the building panel and wirelessly communicate data on the environmental condition to a reader,wherein the antenna has an antenna impedance operable to vary based on the environmental condition, the processing module is coupled to the antenna and comprises a tuning module operable to (i) vary a reactive component impedance in order to change a system impedance comprising the antenna impedance and the reactive component impedance, and (ii) produce an impedance value representative of the reactive component impedance, and the wireless communication module is coupled to the processing module and is operable to communicate the impedance value representative of the reactive component impedance to the reader, andwherein the data on the environmental condition comprises the impedance value representative of the reactive component impedance.2. The building panel of claim 1 , wherein ...

UNDERLAYMENT WITH THERMAL INSULATION

An underlayment that meets underlayment requirements and provides thermal insulation is disclosed. The underlayment includes a core material and an upper emittance layer having an exterior surface. An upper reinforcement layer is positioned between the upper emittance layer and the core material. A first encapsulation layer is positioned between the upper emittance layer and the upper reinforcement layer. A second encapsulation layer is positioned between the upper reinforcement layer and the core material. The underlayment includes a lower emittance layer having an exterior surface. A lower reinforcement layer is positioned between the lower emittance layer and the core material. A third encapsulation layer is positioned between the lower emittance layer and the lower reinforcement layer. A fourth encapsulation layer is positioned between the lower reinforcement layer and the core material. 118-. (canceled)19. A method of manufacturing an underlayment with thermal insulation , the method comprising:assembling an upper foil laminate including an upper low-emittance reflective layer having an exterior surface, an upper scrim layer, a first encapsulation layer between the upper low-emittance reflective layer and the upper scrim layer, and a second encapsulation layer on a side of the upper scrim layer opposite the first encapsulation layer;assembling a lower foil laminate including a lower low-emittance reflective layer having an exterior surface, a lower scrim layer, a third encapsulation layer between the lower low-emittance reflective layer and the lower scrim layer, and a fourth encapsulation layer on a side of the lower scrim layer opposite the third encapsulation layer;placing the upper foil laminate over an insulating layer that includes a closed-cell foam core material;placing the lower foil laminate under the insulating layer; andlaminating the upper foil laminate, the insulating layer, and the lower foil laminate together to form the underlayment,wherein the ...

Building membrane with porous pressure sensitive adhesive

A breathable multilayer spun bonded polypropylene membrane having a coated pressure sensitive adhesive capable of allowing air and moisture vapor to pass through it. The adhesive is formed of a copolymer comprising a backbone of n-butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, and vinyl acetate which is mixed with a surfactant and emulsified to produce bubbles which form pores when the copolymer is set with about 80% to about 90% of the pore sizes ranging from about 200 microns to about 300 microns and a pore density in the cured pressure sensitive adhesive ranging from about 4200 per inch 2 to about 4600 per inch 2 , said pores being uniformly distributed to form a flow path through the adhesive.

Protected Membrane Roof System

A protected membrane roof system for installation on a roof decking comprising an upper insulation board having an upwardly-facing upper board top surface and an opposite downwardly-facing upper board bottom surface and at least one throughhole communicating therebetween, a ballast material positioned over the upper insulation board, a netting positioned over the ballast material, and at least one fastener assembly having a base seated substantially adjacent the upper board bottom surface, a rod extending substantially vertically from the base of sufficient size so as to extend through the through-hole of the upper insulation board, the ballast material, and the netting, and a cap engaged with the rod above the netting, whereby the wind uplift resistance of the protected membrane roof system is improved and scour of the ballast material is reduced by effectively anchoring the netting to the upper insulation board beneath the ballast material.

RADIANT REFLECTIVE AND WATER BARRIER ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT

A radiant reflective and water barrier roofing underlayment is mounted to an outer side of a radiant barrier. The radiant reflective and water barrier roofing underlayment includes an underlayment body. The underlayment body includes an inner face facing the radiant barrier and an outer face opposite to the inner face. An anti-slipping layer is mounted to the inner face of the underlayment body. A waterproof coating, an aluminum foil layer, and a non-woven layer are disposed on the outer face of the underlayment body in sequence. The aluminum foil layer has an outer face serving as a reflective face. By provision of the aluminum foil, most of the external radiant heat or the solar radiation can be blocked and reflected to reduce the heat transmitted through the roof into the building via heat radiation, thereby lowering the temperature inside the building. 1. A radiant reflective and water barrier roofing underlayment adapted to be mounted to an outer side of a radiant barrier , with the radiant reflective and water barrier roofing underlayment including an underlayment body , with the underlayment body including an inner face facing the radiant barrier and an outer face opposite to the inner face , with an anti-slipping layer mounted to the inner face of the underlayment body , with a waterproof coating , an aluminum foil layer , and a non-woven layer disposed on the outer face of the underlayment body in sequence , and with the aluminum foil layer having an outer face serving as a reflective face.2. The radiant reflective and water barrier roofing underlayment as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the underlayment body is made by weaving.3. The radiant reflective and water barrier roofing underlayment as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the anti-slipping layer is made of a polyolefin elastomer.4. The radiant reflective and water barrier roofing underlayment as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the underlayment body claim 3 , the waterproof coating layer or the non-woven layer is ...

CONSTRUCTION UNDERLAYMENT

Rigid foam-core construction underlayment is formed to have one broad side covered by a flexible substrate that carries a series of spaced-apart, discrete regions (such as islands or spaced lanes) of resin, each resin region carrying a respective field of male touch fastener elements extending away from the substrate and exposed for engagement, such as by fibers on an inner surface of exterior construction material, such as a roofing membrane. 133-. (canceled)34. A fastening product comprising:a substrate having a side surface; andparallel resin lanes secured to the side surface, each resin lane comprising a resin base layer from which touch fastener elements integrally extend;wherein each resin base defines multiple bend points spaced apart along its length, the bend points comprising grooves extending laterally along a width of the resin base, such that at each bend point the resin base is of lesser thickness than a nominal thickness of the resin base between adjacent bend points35. The fastening product of claim 34 , wherein the bend points of neighboring resin bases are lengthwise staggered.36. The fastening product of claim 34 , wherein the bend points of neighboring resin bases are lengthwise aligned.37. The fastening product of claim 34 , wherein the grooves comprise V-grooves.38. The fastening product of claim 34 , wherein the grooves are defined by molded lane surfaces.39. The fastening product of claim 34 , wherein the side surface of the substrate is exposed between adjacent resin lanes.40. The fastening product of claim 34 , wherein the lanes extend along an entire length of the substrate.41. The fastening product of claim 34 , wherein each resin lane is bounded by adjacent exposed regions of substrate surface that are narrower than the lane.42. The fastening product of claim 34 , wherein the touch fastener elements of each resin lane have individual resin stems extending integrally from a surface of the resin base layer.43. The fastening product of ...

Packaging for solar roof tiles

One embodiment provides a solar roof tile module. The module includes a plurality of solar roof tiles positioned side by side and one or more tile spacers. The tiles are electrically and mechanically coupled to each other. A tile spacer is positioned between two adjacent solar roof tiles, thereby preventing water leakage. A solar roof tile can include a front cover, a back cover, and a plurality of photovoltaic strips positioned between the front and back covers. Each photovoltaic strip includes a first edge busbar located on an edge of a first surface and a second edge busbar located on an opposite edge of a second surface, and the photovoltaic strips are arranged in such a way that the first edge busbar of a photovoltaic strip overlaps with a second edge busbar of an adjacent photovoltaic strip, thereby forming a serial connection among the photovoltaic strips.

VAPOR-PERMEABLE, SUBSTANTIALLY WATER-IMPERMEABLE MULTILAYER ARTICLE

This disclosure relates to an article that includes a nonwoven substrate, a first film supported by the nonwoven substrate, and a second film such that the first film is between the nonwoven substrate and the second film. The first film includes a first polymer and a pore-forming filler. The difference between a surface energy of the first film and a surface energy of the nonwoven substrate is at most about 10 mN/m. The second film includes a second polymer capable of absorbing and desorbing moisture and providing a barrier to aqueous fluids. 133-. (canceled)34. A method of making an article , comprising:applying a first film and a second film onto a nonwoven substrate to form a laminate such that the first film is directly or indirectly between the nonwoven substrate and the second film, wherein the first film comprises a first polymer and a pore-forming filler, and the difference between a surface energy of the first film and a surface energy of the nonwoven substrate is at most about 10 mN/m, and the second film comprises a monolithic breathable film comprising a second polymer capable of absorbing and desorbing moisture and providing a barrier to aqueous fluids; andstretching the laminate to form the article.35. The method of claim 34 , wherein the first and second films are co-extruded onto the nonwoven substrate.36. The method of claim 34 , wherein the laminate is stretched at an elevated temperature.37. The method of claim 36 , wherein the elevated temperature is at least about 30° C.38. The method of claim 34 , wherein the laminate is stretched in the machine direction.39. The method of claim 34 , wherein the laminate is stretched in the cross-machine direction.40. The method of claim 34 , wherein the laminate is stretched by a method selected from the group consisting of ring rolling claim 34 , tentering claim 34 , embossing claim 34 , creping claim 34 , and button-breaking.41. The method of claim 34 , further comprising embossing the laminate before or ...

DEVICES AND METHODS TO PROVIDE AIR CIRCULATION TO INSULATION MATERIAL

Insulation devices, methods and related construction techniques are provided. An exemplary device may include a body having a plurality of openings defining an openwork, to allow the passage of air therethrough when placed in contact with insulation material. The device may further include a plurality of spacer struts and/or spacing depressions fixedly attached to the body. The struts may be configured to maintain a predetermined distance between a first side of the insulation material and a building surface. The body and struts act together to define and maintain a space between the first side of the insulation material and the building surface, for example, for ventilation. The building surface can be the bottom face of a roof, an insulated attic floor, wall sheathing or a soundproofed demising wall, for example. The spacer device can be capable of being transported and stored together with, or as a separate item from, the insulation material, and can also be stored in nested layers. The device can also be stored in rolled form. The openwork of the device can additionally or alternatively include a sheet of entangled net filaments or other similar material. 1. A fibrous insulation batt comprising a fibrous , generally parallelepiped body in turn having first and second opposing longitudinal planar surfaces joined by a peripheral edge , and at least one breathable spacer attached to said fibrous body , said at least one spacer extending outwardly from the first longitudinal planar surface , wherein said at least one spacer is distributed across substantially the full extent of the first longitudinal planar surface so as to space substantially a full extent of the first longitudinal planar surface of the fibrous body from a building surface to establish a ventilation space between substantially all of the first longitudinal planar surface of the fibrous body and the building surface.2. The fibrous insulation batt of claim 1 , wherein:a) the at least one spacer is ...

HEAT SHRINK COVERING OF BUILT STRUCTURES AND METHOD

A method of providing covers over at least a portion of a roof of a storm damaged built structure that includes the steps of: 1. A method of providing covers over at least a portion of a roof of a storm damaged built structure comprising the steps of:applying a sheet of heat shrinkable film over the portion of the roof, the sheet having a leading edge and a trailing edge and being a film of low density polyethylene including shrinking resins;wrapping portions of the leading edge around a first batten and attaching the first batten to the underside of a first eave or to the facia of the built structure;wrapping portions of the trailing edge around a second batten and attaching the second batten to the underside of a second eave or to the facia of the built structure at a location different than the first batten; andheating the sheet of heat shrinkable film to bring the film into conformity with the portion of the roof, wherein said heating step shrinks the sheet of film tight against the built structure to cover over the portion of the roof.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heat shrinkable film is provided with a heat reflecting surface claim 1 , the heat shrinkable film forming a heat reflective layer under a roof cladding.3. The method of further comprising the step of cutting the sheet of film from a roll of heat shrinkable film before said step of applying the sheet of film over the portion of the roof.4. The method of claim 3 , said cutting step further comprising cutting the sheet of film at a different location than the structure.5. The method of wherein the sheet of film further includes a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge by which the sheet of film is bonded by the leading edge claim 1 , the trailing edge claim 1 , the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge; the method further including attaching the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge to the structure and heating the film to cause the film to conform to the portion of the ...

BATTEN AND WALL SYSTEM

A wall (or roof) system includes: an exterior sheathing covers a frame, a plurality of spaced apart battens are affixed on the sheathing, and a siding in contact with the battens. Each batten includes: a backweb having two sides and a length, a plurality of elongated piers upstanding on each side of the backweb, each pier running the length of the backweb, and each pier having a distal surface, and a first air flow channel defined between adjacent piers and a horizontal pier cutting through adjacent piers. Air flows between airspaces created between the exterior sheathing and the siding by the batten. Air also flows through the first air flow channel and this air flow may reduce moisture entrapment between the batten and the siding or the exterior sheathing. The batten may also have a second air flow channel at an angle to the first air flow channel. 1. A batten for a wall or roof system comprises:a backweb having two sides and a length,a plurality of elongated piers upstanding on each side of the backweb, each pier running the length of the backweb, and each pier having a distal surface, anda first air flow channel defined between adjacent piers and a horizontal pier cutting through adjacent piers; anda siding in contact with the distal surfaces of the battens,wherein air flows between airspaces created by the batten between the exterior sheathing and the siding, and air flows through the first air flow channel and the air flow through the first air flow channel reduces moisture entrapment between the batten and the siding or the exterior sheathing.2. The batten of further comprising a second air flow channel claim 1 , the second air flow channel is at an angle to the first air flow channel and is defined by through adjacent piers.3. The batten of wherein the second air flow channel is generally perpendicular to the first air flow channel.4. The batten of wherein each pier has a cross-section shape being rectangular claim 1 , triangular claim 1 , trapezoidal claim ...

Panel for sheathing system and method

The panel includes a water resistant barrier layer secured atop its outward facing surface. The water resistant barrier layer includes a skid resistant surface. The panels are made of lignocellulosic material. The water resistant and skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners. A method for manufacturing the water resistant building panels is also disclosed and includes the steps of feeding paper onto a forming belt, depositing lignocellulosic material and the binding agent onto the forming belt so as to form a lignocellulosic mat, applying heat and pressure so as to impart the skid resistant surface on the paper, and cutting panels to predetermined sizes.

Lightweight underlayment

A roofing underlayment and a novel method for manufacturing same is provided. The roofing underlayment comprises a woven scrim bonded with a nonwoven thermoplastic and at least one coating layer disposed on a deck-facing surface of the woven scrim.

HEAT SHRINK COVERING OF BUILT STRUCTURES AND METHOD

A system for providing covers for surface areas of built structures; the system including a film of heat shrinkable material for stretching and heat shrinking over one or more of the surfaces of the built structure; the film formed as a sheet comprising an assembly of lengths of the heat shrinkable material prepared on a supporting surface; characterized in that the sheet is prepared by applying heat to overlap portions between adjoining lengths of the heat shrinkable material while the overlap portions are secured in contact between the supporting, surface and a guide rail assembly laid over the overlap portions; the overlap portions welded together by a heat gun moveable along the guide rail assembly at a predetermined distance above the overlap portions. 1. A system for providing covers for surface areas of built structures; the system including a film of heat shrinkable material for stretching and heat shrinking over one or more of the surfaces of the built structure; the film formed as a sheet comprising an assembly of lengths of the heat shrinkable material prepared on a supporting surface; characterized in that the sheet is prepared by applying heat to overlap portions between adjoining lengths of the heat shrinkable material while the overlap portions are secured in contact between the supporting surface and a guide rail assembly laid over the overlap portions; the overlap portions welded together by a heat gun moveable along the guide rail assembly at a predetermined distance above the overlap portions.2. The system of wherein the supporting surface is a ground surface.3. The system of wherein the supporting surface is a surface of a supporting element placed on a ground surface.4. The system of wherein the guide rail assembly comprises spaced apart guide rail elements interconnected at their outer ends by connecting elements.5. The system of wherein the guide rail elements are provided with inward facing recesses.6. The system of wherein spacing between ...

Solar Thermal Collector

There is provided a cladding member () formed of a supporting body portion () having mounts () and a head portion (), and an absorber surface portion () having a peripheral boundary wall () defining a recess into which a solar cell array (removed in this view for clarity) is bonded. The supporting () and absorber surface () body portions are pressure moulded from polyvinyl ester/glassfibre (30%)/fire retardant (40%)/pigment sheet moulding compound. Complementary bonding portions () form a glue line in assembly and have complementary water passages () defined therebetween. The bonding portions () contrive a generally sinusoidal glue space () that is longer that the transverse sectional dimension of the boding portions (), cooperating with the adhesive system to resist water pressure in the passages (). 146-. (canceled)47. A solar thermal collector of the type including a collector body having an absorber surface adapted to be exposed to sunlight and be heated thereby and a having a liquid flow passage there though adjacent said absorber surface , characterized in that said collector body is formed of body portions of material selected from polymer and polymer composite and adhesively bonded together at two or more sets of complementary bonding surface portions with spaces between said sets , a substantially continuous said liquid flow passage being defined in adjacent surfaces of said body portions in said spaces , said liquid flow passages being of a flattened cross section , whereby the transverse cross section of the flow passage has a dimension parallel to the absorber surface greater than the dimension perpendicular to the absorber surface passage in a ratio of not less than 3:1 parallel dimension:perpendicular dimension , said bonding surface portions having complementary surface profiles selected to provide a bond section across said bonding portion which is longer than the width of said bonding surface portion.48. A solar thermal collector according to claim ...

POLYMER MODIFIED ASPHALT ROOFING MATERIAL

A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules. 1. A roofing shingle comprising:a substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface; 40 wt. % to 80 wt. % of a filler, based on the total weight of the polymer-modified asphalt coating,', '1 to 13 wt. % of a polymer additive, based on the total weight of a non-filler portion of the polymer-modified asphalt coating, and', 'asphalt; and, 'a polymer-modified asphalt coating on the first surface of the substrate, wherein the polymer-modified asphalt comprisesa strip of nail zone reinforcement material adhered to the polymer-modified asphalt coating, the strip of nail zone reinforcement material having a width of about 0.5 inches to about 2.0 inches and a length that is greater than the width and runs in a machine direction of the shingle,wherein the roofing shingle the meets or surpasses the UL2218 Class 3 impact resistance standard, anda cutting force required to cut the shingle through the nail zone reinforcement material is less than a cutting force required to cut through a nail zone reinforcement material area of an otherwise identical shingle having the same nail zone reinforcement material and an oxidized asphalt excluding the polymer additive.2. The roofing shingle of claim 1 , wherein the strip of nail zone reinforcement material is a woven or nonwoven fabric.3. The roofing shingle of claim 1 , wherein the polymer-modified asphalt includes the polymer additive in an amount in the range of 2 to 7 wt. % based on the total weight of the non-filler portion of ...

MULTI-PART UNDERLAYMENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A multipart underlayment having a cap sheet and base sheet combined to form a pocket for securely holding building materials and environmentally-friendly manufacturing method for manufacturing the same. 1. A method of manufacture of a multi-part underlayment comprising a base sheet and a cap sheet that are combined to create a double layer hinge section as well as a single-layer nose section extending from the cap sheet , creating a pocket for holding flashing and the like , the method comprising:{'claim-text': ['providing a carrier support sheet contained on a first base sheet roller;', 'feeding the carrier support sheet through a series of rollers configured to place the carrier support sheet under tension;', 'coating the carrier support sheet in a pressure sensitive adhesive;', 'cooling the carrier support sheet;', 'applying a base sheet release liner held by a second base sheet roller to the carrier support sheet;', 'sizing the carrier support sheet to a predetermined size using at least one pair of base sheet sizing rollers; and', 'winding the newly formed base sheet on a base sheet winding roll;'], '#text': 'producing the base sheet by:'}{'claim-text': ['providing a carrier support sheet contained on a first cap sheet roller;', 'feeding the carrier support sheet through a series of rollers configured to place the carrier support sheet under tension;', 'coating the carrier support sheet in a pressure sensitive adhesive;', 'cooling the carrier support sheet;', 'applying a cap sheet release liner held by a second cap sheet roller to the carrier support sheet;', 'applying a temporary cap sheet release liner held by a third cap sheet roller to the carrier support sheet;', 'sizing the carrier support sheet to a predetermined size using at least one pair of cap sheet sizing rollers; and', 'winding the newly formed cap sheet on a cap sheet winding roll;'], '#text': 'producing a cap sheet by:'}{'claim-text': ['feeding the base sheet held on the base sheet winding roll ...

EMBOSSED SLIP RESISTANT SHEET MATERIAL FOR ROOFING

The present document describes a slip resistant sheet material for roofing having a thickness and being adapted for a worker to walk thereon in his footwear. The slip resistant sheet material comprises a base layer and a thermoplastic layer affixed to the base layer. The thermoplastic layer comprises embossments and corresponding depressions transverse to the thickness of the slip resistance material whereby, when the worker walks on the slip resistant sheet material, there exists friction between the footwear and the embossments in the thermoplastic layer thereby providing slip resistance. 1. A slip resistant sheet material for roofing having an upper side , the slip resistant sheet material comprising:a closed-weave woven base layer having a top surface facing towards the upper side; anda thermoplastic layer affixed to the top surface, wherein the thermoplastic layer comprises, on the upper side, slip-resistant embossments and further wherein the slip-resistant embossments are present in the thermoplastic layer and absent from the closed-weave woven base layer.2. The slip resistant sheet material of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic layer has a thickness and wherein the embossments are defined transversely to the thickness of the slip resistant sheet material.3. The slip resistant sheet material of claim 2 , wherein the embossments have a height smaller than the thickness of the thermoplastic layer.4. The slip resistant sheet material of claim 2 , wherein the embossments are spread claim 2 , scattered claim 2 , dispersed or punctuated over the upper side.5. The slip resistant sheet material of claim 2 , further comprising inter-embossment depressions claim 2 , wherein the inter-embossment depressions define paths for rain falling on the upper side to flow downward between the embossments when the slip resistant sheet material is installed on a sloped structure.6. The slip resistant sheet material of claim 1 , wherein the slip resistant sheet material is adapted ...

DEVICES AND METHODS TO PROVIDE AIR CIRCULATION SPACE PROXIMATE TO INSULATION MATERIAL

Devices and associated methods are provided for improving ventilation of insulation material and building construction and renovation. Specifically, the present disclosure includes devices and system(s) to achieve the ventilation of exterior walls and roofs. Components of the system(s) consider shut-down of the ventilation process when it is not necessary, such as in winter, and in the event of fire, where the prevention of vertical and horizontal fire spread is desired. 1. A method of building a structure , comprising:a) erecting a frame from at least one of studs and rafters, and sheathing the frame with sheathing, wherein at least one of the studs, rafters and sheathing is made at least in part from a wood product;b) installing a spacer device between the portion of the frame and sheathing made at least in part form a wood product to at least partially cover said portion of the frame and sheathing made at least in part form a wood product;c) spraying foam insulation over the spacer device and said portion of the frame and sheathing made at least in part from a wood product to define a ventilation channel between the spacer device and said portion of the frame and sheathing made at least in part from a wood product to permit trapped moisture of wet lumber to be transported to the atmosphere.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spacer device is installed in a wall cavity to define an air space between the spacer device and a portion of the structure defining the wall cavity to permit trapped moisture of wet lumber to be transported to the atmosphere.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising disposing a wicking pad between a stud face or rafter face and adjacent sheathing to cause moisture to wick away from the stud face claim 1 , rafter face or adjacent sheathing wet lumber and into the ventilation channel.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spacer device maintains a separation of about one quarter of an inch between the insulation and said portion of the ...

Peel and stick waterproofing material

Disclosed is waterproofing sheeting that uses a polyester layer that provides high lateral stability and puncture resistance. The waterproof sheeting can be used in many applications including waterproof roof underlayments, waterproof sheeting for foundations, underlayment for tile and flooring and various other applications. The waterproof sheeting can be manufactured without many of the problems associated with the granular coatings of existing waterproof sheeting that create excessive wear and environmental hazards.

REINFORCED BREATHABLE SHEET

A non-asphaltic breathable sheet is provided that includes at least one breathable polymer layer and at least one nonwoven layer. The breathable sheet may include an open-mesh reinforcing fabric embedded in a breathable polymer layer. The breathable sheet has an advantageous balance of strength, water resistance, and permeability to water vapor. 1. A breathable sheet comprising:a first breathable polymer layer;a first nonwoven layer disposed on a top surface of the first breathable polymer layer;a second breathable polymer layer disposed on a top surface of the first nonwoven layer; anda second nonwoven layer disposed on a top surface of the second breathable polymer layer.2. The breathable sheet of claim 1 , further comprising a third breathable polymer layer disposed on a top surface of the second nonwoven layer.3. The breathable sheet of claim 1 , further comprising an open-mesh reinforcing fabric embedded in the second breathable polymer layer.4. (canceled)5. The breathable sheet of claim 3 , where the open-mesh reinforcing fabric is a cross-laid glass scrim.6. The breathable sheet of claim 1 , where the first nonwoven layer and the second nonwoven layer are both polymeric nonwoven layers.7. The breathable sheet of claim 6 , where the polymeric nonwoven layers are point bonded.8. The breathable sheet of claim 6 , where the polymeric nonwoven layers are selected from the group consisting of melt-blown nonwovens claim 6 , spunbond nonwovens claim 6 , flashspun nonwovens claim 6 , and combinations thereof.9. The breathable sheet of claim 1 , wherein each breathable polymer layer is a microporous polymer layer.10. The breathable sheet of claim 1 , wherein each breathable polymer layer comprises a breathable polymer composition that includes an inherently breathable polymer.11. The breathable sheet of claim 10 , wherein the inherently breathable polymer is selected from olefin-acrylate copolymers claim 10 , thermoplastic polyurethanes claim 10 , thermoplastic ...

CONSTRUCTION PANELS, MATERIALS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Construction panels and other materials, methods for their manufacture, and systems and methods for monitoring environmental conditions with such panels are provided herein. The panels include a core having a first surface and an opposed second surface, and an environmental sensor assembly associated with the panel and configured to detect an environmental condition of the panel and wirelessly communicate data on the environmental condition to a reader. 1. A building panel , comprising:a panel comprising a panel core and having a first surface and an opposed second surface; andan environmental sensor assembly disposed wholly within the panel core or between the panel core and a facer material of the panel and configured to detect an environmental condition of the panel and wirelessly communicate data on the environmental condition to a reader,wherein the environmental condition of the panel comprises temperature, pressure, or both.2. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the environmental sensor assembly comprises an antenna claim 1 , a processing module claim 1 , and a wireless communication module.3. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the environmental sensor assembly comprises a passive radio frequency identification sensor.4. The panel of claim 2 , wherein:the antenna comprises a resistor inductor capacitor tuned circuit operable to convert the environmental condition into an impedance change, andthe processing module is coupled to the antenna and is operable to translate the impedance change into a sensor code by matching antenna impedance to die impedance.5. The panel of claim 2 , wherein:the antenna has an antenna impedance operable to vary based on the environmental condition,the processing module is coupled to the antenna and comprises a tuning module operable to (i) vary a reactive component impedance in order to change a system impedance comprising the antenna impedance and the reactive component impedance, and (ii) produce an impedance value representative of the ...

ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT WITH NAIL SEALING SYSTEM

A sheet of roofing underlayment comprises a base layer, a water-impermeable coating layer laminated to one side of the base layer, and a plurality of spaced-apart sealant areas between the coating layer and the base layer, comprising a sealant adapted to form a seal around a fastener penetrating the sheet. The sealant area may be continuous or intermittent strips. The sealant forms a water-tight seal around the fasteners used to attach the roofing underlayment to a roof deck. 1. A sheet of roofing underlayment , comprising:(a) a base layer;(b) a water-impermeable coating layer laminated to a first side of the base layer; and(c) a plurality of spaced-apart sealant areas between the coating layer and the base layer, comprising a sealant adapted to form a seal around a fastener penetrating the sheet.2. A sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the sealant is uncured and is adapted to cure upon exposure to air or humidity.3. A sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the sealant is cured.4. A sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the sealant is one of a hot melt adhesive claim 1 , silicone claim 1 , glue claim 1 , modified bitumen and rubberized asphalt.5. A sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the sealant areas are colored and visible through the coating.6. A sheet according claim 1 , wherein the sealant areas comprise continuous or intermittent strips.7. A sheet according to claim 6 , wherein the strips are located along two longitudinal edges of the sheet.8. A sheet according to claim 7 , wherein at least one continuous or intermittent strip is located along a middle part of the sheet.9. A sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the base layer is a scrim.10. A sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the base layer is a non-woven.11. A sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the base layer is a film.12. A sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the base layer comprises one of a polyolefin claim 1 , a polyester claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , and an ethylene acrylic ...

Construction underlayment

Rigid foam-core construction underlayment is formed to have one broad side covered by a flexible substrate that carries a series of spaced-apart, discrete regions (such as islands or spaced lanes) of resin, each resin region carrying a respective field of male touch fastener elements extending away from the substrate and exposed for engagement, such as by fibers on an inner surface of exterior construction material, such as a roofing membrane.

LIQUID APPLIED ROOFING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING ROOFS

A method of forming a sloped roof can comprise obtaining a base layer comprising at least one of a permeable mesh, woven fabric, non-woven fabric, plastic, foam material or combinations thereof; applying the base layer over a roofing substrate of the sloped roof; and applying a liquid roofing material to the base layer to form a liquid applied roof. 1. A method of forming a sloped roof , comprising:obtaining a base layer comprising at least one of a permeable mesh, woven fabric, non-woven fabric, plastic, foam material or combinations thereof;applying the base layer over a roofing substrate of the sloped roof; andapplying a liquid roofing material to the base layer to form a liquid applied roof.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the applying the base layer comprises attaching the base layer to the roofing substrate using fasteners.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising attaching a roof mounted structure over the base layer and to the roofing substrate with fasteners claim 1 , wherein a portion of the base layer extends past a bottom surface of the roof mounted structure; and wherein the liquid roofing material is adapted to flow about the fasteners and at least partially into openings formed in the roofing substrate by the fasteners.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the roof mounted structure comprises a drip edge having a forward edge positioned over a lower edge of the roofing substrate;further comprising positioning an underlayment along the roofing substrate with at least a portion or the underlayment overlapping at least a portion of the base layer; and wherein a water drainage path is defined along the roofing substrate and over the forward edge of the drip edge.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising positioning an underlayment along at least a portion of the roofing substrate claim 1 , at least a portion of the underlayment partially overlapping the base layer; and wherein the underlayment is permeable so as to enable penetration of at least a ...

ROOF AND WALL COVER SYSTEM

A covering of a damaged or uncompleted building; the covering including a film of heat shrinkable material stretched over damaged or uncompleted portions of the building; the film formed as a sheet comprising an assembly of lengths of the heat shrinkable material applied to surfaces of the building. 1. A damaged or uncompleted roof cover system; said cover system including a film of heat shrinkable material stretched over a said damaged or uncompleted roof; said system including the forming in a first procedure a sheet comprising an assembly of lengths of said heat shrinkable material prepared on a ground surface; said sheet positioned on said roof and brought into conformity with surfaces of said roof through application of heat in a second procedure.2. The roof cover system of wherein said heat shrinkable film provides a temporary waterproofing of a damaged roof.3. The roof cover system of wherein said heat shrinkable film provides a temporary waterproofing of an unclad roof of a building under construction.4. The roof cover system of wherein said heat shrinkable film is provided with a heat reflecting surface.5. The roof cover system of wherein said heat shrinkable film forms a permanent heat reflecting layer.6. The roof cover system of wherein said heat shrinkable film is retained by mechanical means at edges of a said damaged or uncompleted roof.7. The roof cover system of wherein said mechanical means includes a temporary batten affixed under eaves of said roof.8. The roof cover system of wherein said heat shrinkable film has a thickness of between 0.6 and 0.7 mm.9. The roof cover system of wherein said heat shrinkable film is a film of low-density polyethylene.10. The roof cover system of wherein said heat shrinkable film includes shrinking resins claim 9 , UV inhibitors claim 9 , anti-brittling compounds and strengtheners.11. A method of protecting a roof structure of a damaged or uncompleted roof from water ingress; said method including the steps of: ...

ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

A roofing mat and a preparation method thereof are disclosed. A composite device includes a first roller, a second roller and a third roller. A die is located at the first roller. The preparation method comprises the following steps: step 1: laminating a first non-woven fabric to form a waterproof film; step 2: conveying asphalt to the die; step 3: rolling the first non-woven fabric by means of the first roller, rolling a woven fabric/a second non-woven fabric by means of the second roller, applying the asphalt to the waterproof film of the first non-woven fabric by means of the die, the first roller and the second roller being rolled and pressed against each other, the first non-woven fabric rolled by the first roller and the woven fabric/the second non-woven fabric rolled by the second roller being compressed together and then conveyed to a third roller for cooling, outputting, trimming, and winding. 1. A roofing underlayment , comprising a four-layer structure having a first non-woven fabric , a waterproof film , an asphalt layer and a woven fabric/a second non-woven fabric arranged in order from top to bottom , wherein the waterproof film is applied to an inner side of the first non-woven fabric , the asphalt layer is applied between the waterproof film and an inner side of the woven fabric/an inner side of the second non-woven fabric.2. The roofing underlayment as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first non-woven fabric and the second non-woven fabric is made of a non-woven fabric having a weight of between 10 g and 100 g per square meter claim 1 , and the non-woven fabric is a spunbonded claim 1 , meltblown claim 1 , needled or spunlace non-woven fabric.3. The roofing underlayment as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the waterproof film is a polyolefin-based extruded casting film or an elastomer-based extruded casting film or a hot-rolled composite film or an adhesive composite film.4. The roofing underlayment as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the asphalt layer ...

GYPSUM PANELS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Gypsum panels, methods for their manufacture, and systems and methods for monitoring environmental conditions with such panels are provided herein. The panels include a gypsum core having a first surface and an opposed second surface, a first facer material associated with the first surface of the gypsum core, and an environmental sensor assembly associated with the gypsum panel and configured to detect an environmental condition of the gypsum panel and wirelessly communicate data on the environmental condition to a reader. 1. A gypsum panel , comprising:a gypsum core having a first surface and an opposed second surface; andan environmental sensor assembly disposed wholly within the gypsum core or between a first facer material associated with the first surface of the gypsum core and the first surface of the gypsum core,the environmental sensor assembly being configured to detect an environmental condition of the gypsum panel and wirelessly communicate data on the environmental condition to a reader.2. The gypsum panel of claim 1 , wherein the environmental sensor assembly is configured to detect an environmental condition of the panel selected from moisture claim 1 , temperature claim 1 , and pressure.3. The gypsum panel of claim 1 , wherein the environmental sensor assembly comprises a passive radio frequency identification sensor.4. The gypsum panel of claim 1 , wherein the environmental sensor assembly is passive and comprises an antenna claim 1 , a processing module claim 1 , and a wireless communication module.5. The gypsum panel of claim 4 , wherein:the antenna comprises a resistor inductor capacitor tuned circuit operable to convert the environmental condition into an impedance change, andthe processing module is coupled to the antenna and is operable to translate the impedance change into a sensor code by matching antenna impedance to die impedance.6. The gypsum panel of claim 4 , wherein:the antenna has an antenna impedance operable to vary based on the ...

POLYMERIC MEMBRANES, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

A membrane that includes: at least one layer comprising a first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer having a density from about 0.80 g/cmto about 1.75 g/cm. The silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer can exhibit a crystallinity of from about 5% to about 25% and a glass transition temperature of from about −75° C. to about −25° C. Further, the first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer can comprise a first polyolefin having a density less than 0.90 g/cm, a second polyolefin, a silane crosslinker, a grafting initiator, and a condensation catalyst. In addition, the at least one layer can comprise a thickness from about 0.2 mm to about 3 mm. 1. A membrane , comprising:{'sup': 3', '3, 'at least one layer comprising a first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer having a density from about 0.80 g/cmto about 1.75 g/cm.'}2. The membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer exhibits a crystallinity of from about 5% to about 25% and a glass transition temperature of from about −75° C. to about −25° C.3. The membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer comprises a first polyolefin having a density less than 0.90 g/cm claim 1 , a second polyolefin claim 1 , a silane crosslinker claim 1 , a grafting initiator claim 1 , and a condensation catalyst.4. The membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer is selected from the group consisting of a propylene/α-olefin copolymer and a blend of propylene/α-olefin copolymer with an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer.5. The membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one layer comprises a thickness from about 0.2 mm to about 3 mm.6. The membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one layer comprises a first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer having a density from about 0.80 g/cmto about 1.45 g/cm claim 1 , and further wherein the first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer comprises a ...

PAN TILE ROOFING SYSTEM

A roofing assembly disposed on an underlying support comprising an underlayment assembly disposed in a securing relation to the underlying support. A conduit assembly is disposed on the underlayment assembly and structured to define a path of fluid flow. The path of fluid flow extends along at least a majority portion of said underlayment assembly. The conduit assembly is disposed in a single, continuous, looped relation to the underlayment assembly. A plurality of pan tiles are partially disposed in a confronting relation to the underlayment assembly. At least some of the plurality of pan tiles are partially disposed in an overlying relation to at least a portion of the conduit assembly. The plurality of pan tiles are disposed to have a predetermined spacing in between each other, which is disposed to receive at least a portion of the conduit assembly. 1. A roofing assembly disposed on an underlying support , said roofing assembly comprising:an underlayment assembly disposed in a securing relation to the underlying support,a conduit assembly disposed on said underlayment assembly and structured to define a path of fluid flow, andsaid path of fluid flow extending along at least a majority portion of said underlayment assembly.2. A roofing assembly as recited in wherein conduit assembly comprises a tubing formed of a polyethylene material.3. A roofing assembly as recited in wherein said conduit assembly is disposed in a single claim 2 , continuous claim 2 , looped relation to said underlayment assembly.4. A roofing assembly as recited in wherein said underlayment assembly comprises self-adhesive capabilities to secure at least a portion of said conduit assembly thereto said underlayment assembly.5. A roofing assembly as recited in further comprising a plurality of pan tiles partially disposed in a confronting relation to said underlayment assembly.6. A roofing assembly as recited in wherein at least some of said plurality of pan tiles are partially disposed in an ...

SYNTHETIC FABRIC HAVING SLIP RESISTANT PROPERTIES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A synthetic nonwoven fabric having bonded fibers forming channels surrounding unbonded fibers forming raised slip resistant spots. The fabric is made by extruding hot polymer through a spinneret die onto a moving belt to form a sheet of random fibers, which sheet undergoes a calendering process between a pair of heated rollers, one of which rollers having a plurality of cavities defined in its surface. The resulting fabric can be laminated and otherwise combined with other layers as desired to provide an end product having good slip resistant properties. 1. A method of preparing a nonwoven fabric comprising:(a) forcing a thermoplastic polymer resin through a spinerette die onto a moving belt to form a sheet made of randomly oriented entangled fibers;(b) calendering said sheet between a pair of heated rolls, one of said heated rolls being an engraved roll with a plurality of cavities defined therein, to produce a calendered sheet having a plurality of elevated portions comprised of random unbonded fibers, wherein adjacent ones of said plurality of elevated portions are separated from one another by channels of bonded fibers.2. The method of wherein the other one of said heated rolls is a smooth roll having a smooth cylindrical outer surface.3. The method of wherein said heated rolls are heated to a temperature and exert a pressure on said sheet sufficient to form said channels of bonded fibers and elevated portions.4. The method of wherein each of said engraved roll and said smooth roll are maintained at a different temperature.5. The method of wherein said engraved roll is maintained at a temperature between 142-146 degrees Celsius and said smooth roll is maintained at a temperature between 137-140 degrees Celsius.6. The method of wherein each of said cavities has a bottom surface at a depth greater than the height of a top surface of said elevated portions above a top surface of said channels such that an air pocket is formed between said top surface of said ...

ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT

A roofing underlayment comprising a carrier substrate included a felt mixture and a binder mixture, and a volume of asphalt flux saturating the carrier substrate. The felt mixture may comprise between about seventy-five percent and about ninety-five percent by weight corrugated paper/cardboard fibers and between about five percent and about twenty-five percent by weight fiberglass fibers. The volume of asphalt flux may comprise between about twenty-five and fifty percent of a total weight of the roofing shingle underlayment and may saturate the carrier substrate at a saturation percentage between about thirty and about one hundred percent. The binder mixture may include a mixture of alum and rosin having a mixture ratio by weight of alum to rosin in a range between one to one (1:1) and four to one (4:1). 1. A roofing underlayment comprising:a carrier substrate comprising a felt mixture and a binder mixture;a volume of asphalt flux saturating said carrier substrate;wherein said felt mixture comprises between seventy-five percent and ninety-five percent by weight corrugated paper/cardboard fibers and between five percent and twenty-five percent by weight fiberglass fibers; andwherein said binder mixture comprises a mixture of alum and rosin having a mixture ratio by weight of alum to rosin in a range between one to one (1:1) and four to one (4:1).2. The roofing underlayment of wherein said volume of asphalt flux comprises between twenty-five and fifty percent of a total weight of said roofing shingle underlayment and saturates said carrier substrate at a saturation percentage between thirty and one hundred percent.3. The roofing underlayment of wherein said volume of asphalt flux saturates said carrier substrate at a saturation percentage between forty and sixty percent.4. The roofing underlayment of wherein said carrier substrate comprises between fifty and seventy-five percent of a total weight of said roofing underlayment.5. The roofing underlayment of wherein said ...

SLIP RESISTANT SHEET MATERIAL FOR ROOFING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

The present document describes a slip resistant sheet material for roofing having a thickness and being adapted for a worker to walk thereon in his footwear. The slip resistant sheet material comprises a base layer and a thermoplastic layer affixed to the base layer. The base layer and the thermoplastic layer define projections and corresponding depressions transversely to the thickness of the slip resistance material whereby, when the worker walks on the slip resistant sheet material, there exists friction between the footwear and a combination comprising the projections and the thermoplastic layer thereby providing slip resistance. 2. The slip resistant sheet material of claim 1 , wherein the projections are defined on the upper side and corresponding depressions are defined on the lower side.3. The slip resistant sheet material of claim 2 , wherein the slip resistant sheet material has a thickness and wherein the projections and corresponding depressions are defined transversely to the thick of the slip resistant sheet material.4. The slip resistant sheet material of claim 1 , wherein the slip resistant sheet material is adapted for a worker to walk thereon in his footwear and whereby claim 1 , when the worker walks or stands on the slip resistant sheet material claim 1 , there exists friction between the footwear and a combination comprising the projections and the first thermoplastic layer thereby providing slip resistance.5. The slip resistant sheet material of claim 1 , wherein the closed-weave woven base layer further comprises a bottom surface opposite the top surface and the slip resistant sheet material further comprises a second thermoplastic layer affixed to the bottom surface.6. The slip resistant sheet material of claim 5 , wherein the first thermoplastic layer and the second thermoplastic layer are respectively directly affixed to the top surface and to the bottom surface without use of an adhesive or another intermediate layer.7. The slip resistant ...

Self-Adhesive Pervious Membrane and Method for Manufacturing such a Self-Adhesive Pervious Membrane

A self-adhesive vapor-permeable membrane for use on a building, comprising a support that is permeable to air and water vapor, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that is permeable to air and water vapor, and is secured to the underside of the support, wherein the membrane is noteworthy in that it comprises gas bubbles trapped between the support and the adhesive layer. 1. A self-adhesive membrane permeable to water vapor for use on a building , the membrane comprising a support that is permeable to air and water vapor , and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that is permeable to air and water vapor , and is secured to the underside of the support , the membrane further comprising gas bubbles trapped between the support and the adhesive layer.2. The self-adhesive membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the gas bubbles have a diameter less than the thickness of the adhesive layer.3. The self-adhesive membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the gas bubbles have a diameter less than or equal to 50 μm.4. The self-adhesive membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer has a thickness less than or equal to 200 μm.5. The self-adhesive membrane according to claim 4 , wherein the adhesive layer has a thickness of 130 μm.6. The self-adhesive membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer has an area density of between 100 and 160 g/mand preferably an area density of 130 g/m.7. The self-adhesive membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer is obtained in a UV-cross-linked tackified acrylic hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive.8. The self-adhesive membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the support consists of a micro-perforated polyethylene (PE) film claim 1 , a micro-perforated polypropylene film (PP) claim 1 , a micro-perforated polyethylene (PE)/polypropylene (PP) copolymer film claim 1 , a stretched polyethylene (PE) film claim 1 , a stretched polypropylene (PP) film claim 1 , a stretched polyethylene copolymer film (PE)/ ...

Building Multilayer Underlayments, Related Building Assemblies and Methods

As described herein, the invention includes a building underlayment that has a first layer and a second layer each of a nonwoven fabric, and a reinforcing layer that is a support sheet saturated with an asphaltic material. The reinforcing layer is disposed between the first and the second layer. Also included are building assembles that are made up of a building surface, such as a roof surface, and the claimed building underlayment sheet. Methods encompassed in the invention include a method of waterproofing or imparting a water shedding properties to a roof of building surface by application of the underlayment sheet, methods of manufacture and methods of installation.

COMPOSITE COMPRISING A NONWOVEN VAPOR PERMEABLE SHEET

A composite laminate comprising at least one moisture vapor permeable nonwoven sheet having first and second surfaces and a fluorinated polymeric coating on the first surface of the sheet wherein (i) the fluorinated polymeric coating is present in an amount such that the total fluorine content of the coated non-woven sheet is 0.05 to no greater than 0.4 gsm, and (ii) the composite laminate, after exposure to wet timber, exhibits a retained hydrohead of at least 60 percent. 1. A composite laminate comprising at least one moisture vapor permeable nonwoven sheet having first and second surfaces and a fluorinated polymeric coating on the first surface of the sheet wherein(i) the fluorinated polymeric coating is present in an amount such that the total fluorine content of the coated non-woven sheet is from 0.05 gsm to no greater than 0.4 gsm, and(ii) the composite laminate, after exposure to wet timber, exhibits a retained hydrohead of at least 60 percent when tested according to Test Method A.2. The nonwoven sheet of wherein the sheet comprises plexifilamentary polyolefin fibers.3. The nonwoven sheet of wherein the polyolefin is polyethylene or polypropylene.4. The composite laminate of further comprising a layer of metal intermediate between the first surface of the polyolefinic sheet and the fluorinated polymeric coating claim 1 , the laminate having an emissivity no greater than 0.25.5. The composite laminate of wherein the metal is aluminum claim 4 , tin claim 4 , zinc claim 4 , titanium nickel claim 4 , gold claim 4 , silver claim 4 , lead claim 4 , copper or alloys thereof.6. The composite laminate of wherein the metal is aluminum.7. The composite laminate of further comprising an anticorrosion layer deposited between the metal layer and the fluorinated polymeric coating.8. A building structure comprising a wall or roofing system comprising wooden sheet board or planks and a composite laminate of wherein the polymeric coating is in contact with the wooden board or ...

ENHANCED ROOFING COVER BOARD

A cover board for use in a roofing system includes a core formed from recycled material. The core has a first major surface and a second major surface and the recycled material includes a plastic material. At least one region of the core has a concentration of plastic greater than a concentration of plastic within a remainder of the core. 1. A cover board for use in a roofing system , comprising:a core formed from recycled material, the core having a first major surface and a second major surface, wherein the recycled material includes a plastic material;wherein the core has at least region, wherein a concentration of plastic within the at least one region is greater than a concentration of plastic within a remainder of the core.2. The cover board of claim 1 , wherein a concentration of plastic within the at least one region is 10%-50% greater than the concentration of plastic within the remainder of the core.3. The cover board of claim 1 , wherein the plastic is a low density polyethylene.4. The cover board of claim 1 , wherein the at least one region includes an area for receiving fasteners when the cover board is installed in the roofing system.524. The cover board of claim 4 , wherein the at least one region is located inches on center.616. The cover board of claim 4 , wherein the at least one region is located inches on center.7. The cover board of claim 1 , wherein the at least one region includes an area adjacent an edge of the core.8. The cover board of claim 1 , further comprising a facing layer in overlapping arrangement with adjacent at least one of the first major surface and the second major surface.9. The cover board of claim 8 , wherein the facing layer is directly adjacent at least one of the first major surface and the second major surface.10. The cover board of claim 8 , wherein the facing layer includes a fiberglass material.11. The cover board of claim 8 , wherein the facing layer includes a paper.12. The cover board of claim 8 , wherein the ...

BATTEN AND WALL SYSTEM

A wall (or roof) system includes: an exterior sheathing covers a frame, a plurality of spaced apart battens are affixed on the sheathing, and a siding in contact with the battens. Each batten includes: a backweb having two sides and a length, a plurality of elongated piers upstanding on each side of the backweb, each pier running the length of the backweb, and each pier having a distal surface, and a first air flow channel defined between adjacent piers and a horizontal pier cutting through adjacent piers. Air flows between airspaces created between the exterior sheathing and the siding by the batten. Air also flows through the first air flow channel and this air flow may reduce moisture entrapment between the batten and the siding or the exterior sheathing. The batten may also have a second air flow channel at an angle to the first air flow channel. 1. A wall system comprises:an exterior sheathing covers a frame;a plurality of spaced apart battens are affixed on the exterior sheathing, each batten includesa backweb having two sides and a length,a plurality of elongated piers upstanding on each side of the backweb, each pier running the length of the backweb, and each pier having a distal surface, anda first air flow channel defined between adjacent piers; anda siding in contact with the distal surfaces of the battens,wherein air flows between airspaces created by the batten between the exterior sheathing and the siding, and the air flows through the first air flow channel and the air flow through the first air flow channel reduces moisture entrapment between the batten and the siding or the exterior sheathing.2. The wall system of further comprising a second air flow channel claim 1 , the second air flow channel is at an angle to the first air flow channel and is defined through adjacent piers.3. The wall system of wherein the second air flow channel is generally perpendicular to the first air flow channel.4. The wall system of wherein each pier has a cross-section ...

CONSTRUCTION SHEET

The invention relates to a construction sheet, in particular sub-roof sheet (), in particular intended for use as an underlay sheet, preferably formwork sheet, and/or roof seal sheet, and/or facade sheet, with at least one carrier layer () designed as fire protection layer and at least one further layer (), wherein the further layer () is designed as a further fire protection layer. 1. A construction sheet , in particular sub-roof sheet , in particular intended for use as an underlay sheet , preferably formwork sheet , and/or roof seal sheet , and/or facade sheet , with at least one carrier layer designed as fire protection layer and at least one further layer , wherein the further layer is designed as a further fire protection layer.2. The construction sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the construction sheet and/or the carrier layer and/or the further layer is designed to be flame-retardant and/or non-combustible according to DIN 4102-1 (as of August 2019) and/or according to EN 13501-1(as of August 2019) claim 1 , and/orin that the construction sheet and/or the carrier layer and/or the further layer is fire-retardant with a fire resistance class of F30 and/or highly fire-retardant with a fire resistance class of F60 according to DIN 4102-2 and/or according to EN 13501-2 (as of August 2019) and/or comprises a fire resistance of Class A according to ASTM E108, especially ASTM E108-17 (as of August 2019).3. The construction according to claim 1 , wherein the carrier layer comprises a textile sheet fabric claim 1 , especially wherein the carrier layer comprises and/or consists of a glass fiber fabric claim 1 , carbon fiber fabric claim 1 , ceramic fiber fabric claim 1 , silicon fiber fabric claim 1 , polycarbon fiber fabric and/or metal fiber fabric claim 1 , and/orin that the carrier layer comprises at least one nonwoven, wherein the nonwoven comprises and/or consists of mineral fibers, aramid fibers, thermoplastic fibers, preferably high-temperature thermoplastic ...

RUBBERIZED ROOF UNDERLAYMENT

An underlayment product comprises a fibrous mat having an upper surface and a lower surface. A rubberized asphalt coating is applied to the lower surface of the fibrous mat and extends at least partially into the fibrous mat. In one heavyweight underlayment, an oxidized asphalt coating is applied to the upper and lower surfaces of the fibrous mat generally encapsulating the fibrous mat including the rubberized asphalt coating provided on the lower surface of the fibrous mat. The oxidized asphalt layers may be coated with a release layer such as talc, granules or a polymer. In a lightweight underlayment, a split release sheet or facer segmented to provide a releasable selvedge edge and incorporating a high traction polymer on its surface is applied to the rubberized asphalt. 110-. (canceled)11. An underlayment membrane comprising:a fibrous mat having an upper surface and a lower surface;a rubberized asphalt coating applied to the upper surface of the fibrous mat and extending at least partially into said fibrous mat, said rubberized asphalt coating comprising 0.5% to 12% radial or linear rubber or polymer, 0% to 70% filler, and 48% to 98% asphalt;an oxidized asphalt coating applied to said lower surface of said fibrous mat; anda split facer layer having first and second coplanar segments applied to said rubberized asphalt coating applied to the upper surface of the fibrous mat to define a top portion of the underlayment, the first segment comprising a removable selvedge edge segment to allow partial overlapping of successive courses during installation and the second segment comprising a plurality of spaced apart and distinct traction surface regions applied to an upper side of the second segment of the facer layer that are softer than a material substrate of the facer layer so as to reduce if not eliminate applicator slippage during installation.12. The underlayment membrane of further including a release coating applied to said lower surface of said fibrous mat.13. ...

Underlayment With Thermal Insulation

An underlayment that meets underlayment requirements and provides thermal insulation is disclosed. The underlayment includes a core material and an upper emittance layer having an exterior surface. An upper reinforcement layer is positioned between the upper emittance layer and the core material. A first encapsulation layer is positioned between the upper emittance layer and the upper reinforcement layer. A second encapsulation layer is positioned between the upper reinforcement layer and the core material. The underlayment includes a lower emittance layer having an exterior surface. A lower reinforcement layer is positioned between the lower emittance layer and the core material. A third encapsulation layer is positioned between the lower emittance layer and the lower reinforcement layer. A fourth encapsulation layer is positioned between the lower reinforcement layer and the core material. 1. An underlayment configured to insulate and protect a roofing assembly , the underlayment comprising:a foam core material;an upper low-emittance reflective layer having an exterior surface;an upper reinforcement layer between the upper low-emittance reflective layer and the foam core material, the upper reinforcement layer being a scrim material, the upper reinforcement layer further being encapsulated on a first side by a first heat-sealed encapsulation layer disposed between the upper low-emittance reflective layer and the upper reinforcement material, and being encapsulated on a second opposing side by a second heat-sealed encapsulation layer disposed between the upper reinforcement layer and the foam core material, both the first and second heat-sealed encapsulation layers being non-permeable;a lower low-emittance reflective layer having an exterior surface, the exterior surface of the lower low-emittance reflective layer being configured to at least partially contact a roof deck of the roofing assembly;a lower reinforcement layer between the lower low-emittance reflective ...

Bonding adhesive and adhered roofing systems prepared using the same

A method is provided for forming an adhered membrane roof system. The method comprises applying a bond adhesive to a substrate on a roof to form an adhesive layer and applying a membrane directly to the adhesive layer. The bond adhesive includes a polymer having a silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal group.

Roofing underlayment

A roofing underlayment includes a first layer of synthetic woven or nonwoven material; a second layer of woven or nonwoven material; a third layer of elastic recoverable material; and a fourth layer of fire resistant material. The third layer may have a weight of 50 gsm to 300 gsm. The elastic recoverable material includes an elastomer. The roofing underlayment can be configured to be secured to a roof such that the roofing underlayment meets (a) ASTM D4869 water shower exposure test, (b) UL790 burning brand rating, and (c) ASTM D1970 nail sealability.

Fire Resistant Compositions, Coatings, and Related Methods and Building Assemblies

The invention as disclosed herein includes a composition for increasing the fire resistance of a substrate. The composition is composed of a solvent; a polymer binder; a carbon-based flame retardant; a fire retardant compound, such as a phosphorous based flame retardant compound or a char forming flame retardant; a heat absorbing compound; and a phyllosilicate material. Also included are methods of reducing the flammability of a substrate or of increasing the fire resistance of a substrate by applying the composition of the invention, wherein the inflammability of the substrate is improved when compared to an identical substrate that is not coated with the composition. Fire resistant coatings prepared from the composition of the invention are disclosed. The assemblies described herein exhibit improved fire resistance as compared to an identical assembly that does not include the coating. 1. A composition for increasing the fire resistance of a substrate comprising:a. A solvent;b. A polymer binder;c. A carbon-based flame retardant;d. A fire retardant compound;e. A heat absorbing compound; andf. A phyllosilicate material;2. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising an asphalt.3. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a mineral based filler.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the fire retardant compound is selected from a phosphorous containing compound and a N-based char forming compound.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the solvent is water.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polymer binder is selected from latex claim 1 , vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer claim 1 , a styrene polymer claim 1 , an acrylic polymer claim 1 , a water-based epoxy polymer claim 1 , a methacrylic polymer claim 1 , a water-based urethane claim 1 , a polyvinyl acetate claim 1 , a styrene-butadiene polymer claim 1 , any copolymers of these claim 1 , and any mixtures thereof.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polymer binder is selected from a vinyl acetate ...

Water-Vapour Permeable Composite Parts

The invention relates to water-vapour permeable, flat composite parts consisting of at least two layers, at least one layer being made of a polyester and polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethane. The invention also related to the use thereof. 1. A water vapour-permeable flat composite component comprising:(i) at least one layer not consisting of thermoplastic polyurethane; and(ii) at least one layer composed of polyether polyol-based thermoplastic polyurethane and polyester polyol-based thermoplastic polyurethane, wherein the layer (ii) consists of a thermoplastic polyurethane reaction product of the components consisting of:A) at least one organic diisocyanate;B) at least one component having two hydroxyl groups and in each case having a number-average molecular weight of 60 to 490 g/mol as chain extender;C) a component consisting of one or more polyether polyols each having a number-average molecular weight of 500-5000 g/mol, of which at least one polyether polyol (C1) contains ethylene oxide units; andD) 10% to 85% by weight, based on the total weight of C) and D), of one or more aliphatic polyester polyols each having a number-average molecular weight of 500-5000 g/mol;wherein the molar ratio of the NCO groups in A) to isocyanate-reactive groups in B), C), and D) is 0.9:1 to 1.2:1;wherein the total content of ethylene oxide units in component C) is at least 5% and not more than 45% by weight, based on the total weight of components C) and D), and the number-average functionality of the sum total of all the polyols in C) and D) is 1.8 to 2.5, and wherein the content of ethylene oxide units (X in % by weight) in component C), relative to the molar ratio Y of chain extenders B) to the sum total of components C) and D), is below the value of X which arises from the formula X (% by weight)=7.35*Y+13.75.2. The flat composite component according to claim 1 , wherein the diisocyanate A) is selected from the group consisting of: diphenylmethane 4 claim 1 ,4′- ...

SHEAR TIE SYSTEM FOR VENTED ROOF RIDGE

A roof system which includes a shear tie for the ridge beam is provided. This system is for use in connection with tile roofing systems in which a ridge vent for ventilation is also provided, but can be used with other roof systems. Sheathing is located on the rafters and a gap or slot is provided between the top edge of the sheathing and the ridge beam that extends along a majority of the ridge beam in order to provide an air flow path for building ventilation. A shear tie strap is connected to the ridge beam and to the sheathing on either side of the ridge beam. A shear tie strap is also provided. 1. A shear tie strap comprising:a first sheet metal body including a cross strap having a first intermediate region; anda second sheet metal body including a cross strap having a second intermediate region;wherein the first intermediate region and the second intermediate region intersect or overlay to form a center of the shear tie strap.2. The shear tie strap of claim 1 , wherein the first sheet metal body and the second sheet metal body are integral with one another.3. The shear tie strap of claim 1 , wherein the first sheet metal body and the second metal body are separate and the first intermediate region and the second intermediate region overlap to form the center.4. The shear tie strap of claim 1 , wherein the shear tie strap has a width that is adapted to a spacing between adjacent rafters on a roof.5. The shear tie strap of claim 4 , wherein the spacing is 16 inches on center.6. The shear tie system of claim 4 , wherein the spacing is 24 inches on center.7. The shear tie strap of claim 1 , wherein the first sheet metal body has a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end and further includes a fastener strip at the first longitudinal end and a fastener strip at the second longitudinal end claim 1 , and the second sheet metal body has a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end and further includes a fastener strip at the first longitudinal ...

COATED FABRICS INCLUDING EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE

A method for preparing a roofing membrane in the form of a roll, comprising the steps of: providing a polymeric membrane; providing a fabric having a coating disposed thereon; attaching the polymeric membrane to the fabric to form a composite; and rolling the composite. Wherein the coating includes expandable graphite dispersed within a binder. 1. An asphaltic membrane comprising a coated fabric reinforcement , where the coated fabric reinforcement includes a fabric substrate and a coating that includes a binder and expandable graphite dispersed throughout the binder , where the expandable graphite has an onset temperature of at least 160° C.2. The asphaltic membrane of claim 1 , wherein the coated fabric reinforcement has a first and second planar surface and wherein both the first and second planar surfaces are coated with asphalt.3. The asphaltic membrane of wherein the expandable graphite has an onset temperature of at least 170° C.4. The asphaltic membrane of claim 1 , wherein the expandable graphite has an onset temperature of at least 180° C.5. The asphaltic membrane of claim 1 , wherein the coating is devoid of an inorganic binder.6. The asphaltic membrane of claim 1 , wherein the binder is a polymeric binder.7. The asphaltic membrane of claim 1 , wherein the fabric substrate is a fleece.8. A method for preparing a roofing membrane in the form of a roll claim 1 , comprising the steps of:(i) providing a polymeric membrane;(ii) providing a fabric having a coating disposed thereon, where the coating includes expandable graphite dispersed within a binder;(iii) attaching the polymeric membrane to the fabric to form a composite; and(iv) rolling the composite.9. The method of claim 1 , where the membrane is a thermoplastic membrane claim 1 , and where said step of attaching includes mating the backing to the membrane while the membrane is in a molten or semi molten state.10. The method of claim 1 , where the membrane is a rubber membrane claim 1 , and where said ...

Underlayment with slip-resistant surface

A roofing underlayment comprising an asphalt-coated fibrous sheet having an upper surface and a lower surface is provided. A first portion of the upper surface has granules adhered thereto. A slip-resistant member is bonded to a second portion of the upper surface, an upper surface of the slip-resistant member having substantially no granules adhered thereto.

ROOFING BATTEN SNAP SPACER

At least one embodiment of the invention describes roofing batten snap spacers that elevate a roofing batten from a roof. In one or more embodiments, the roofing batten snap spacer includes a base element having a first vertical height and having a first side, an opposing side, a first end and an opposing end. According to at least one embodiment, the base element couples with a roofing batten and elevates the roofing batten. The roofing batten may comprise an elongated portion of material having a top surface, a bottom surface and a portion therebetween of a second vertical height, such that the material couples with a roofing material. In at least one embodiment, the base element elevates the roofing batten from a roof by the first vertical height. This enables the roofing material to be offset from the roof by a sum of the first and second vertical heights. 1. A roofing batten snap spacer configured to elevate a roofing batten from a roof comprising: a first side,', 'an opposing side,', 'a first end and an', 'opposing end,', loosely couple with a roofing batten that comprises an elongated portion of material having a top surface, a bottom surface and a portion therebetween of a second vertical height, wherein said material is configured to couple with a roofing material, and', 'elevate said roofing batten from a roof deck by said first vertical height, so that said roofing material is offset from said roof by a sum of said first and second vertical heights., 'wherein said base element is configured to'}], 'a base element having a first vertical height and having'}2. The roofing batten snap spacer according to claim 1 , wherein said base element is hollow.3. The roofing batten snap spacer according to claim 1 , wherein said base element is rectangular or square.4. The roofing batten snap spacer according to claim 1 , wherein said base element is not rectangular.5. The roofing batten snap spacer according to claim 1 , wherein said first vertical height is greater ...

Moisture-Variable Protective Layer and Use of a Moisture-Variable Protective Layer

A moisture-variable protective layer is to be used in particular for protecting a thermal insulating layer in insulated building structures, such as roof and/or wall structures of a building. The protective layer has a water vapor diffusion-dependent air layer thickness Sthat is dependent on the ambient humidity. The protective layer at least partly consists of and/or comprises a material that has a water vapor diffusion equivalent air layer thickness Sof greater than 10 m at a relative humidity of the atmosphere surrounding the protective layer in the range from 0% to 25% and has a water vapor diffusion equivalent air layer thickness Sof less than 0.4 m at a relative humidity of the atmosphere surrounding the protective layer in the range from 90% to 100%. 1. A moisture-variable protective layer , particularly for use in protecting a thermal insulation layer in an insulated building comprising a water vapor diffusion equivalent air layer thickness Sthat depends on the ambient moisture , wherein the protective layer comprises a material , which has a water vapor diffusion equivalent air layer thickness Sof greater than 10 m at a relative humidity of the atmosphere surrounding the protective layer in the range from 0% to 25% , and has a water vapor diffusion equivalent air layer thickness Sof less than 0.4 m at a relative humidity of the atmosphere surrounding the protective layer in the range from 90% to 100%.2. The protective layer according to claim 1 , wherein the Svalue claim 1 , at a relative humidity of 25% claim 1 , is between 20 m and 100 m claim 1 , the Svalue claim 1 , at a relative humidity of 37.5% claim 1 , is between 20 m and 90 m claim 1 , the Svalue claim 1 , at a relative humidity of 65.5% claim 1 , is between 4 m and 20 m claim 1 , the Svalue claim 1 , at a relative humidity of 80% claim 1 , is between 0.07 m and 0.1 m claim 1 , and the Svalue claim 1 , at a relative humidity of 90% claim 1 , is less than 0.09 m.3. The protective layer according to ...

WELDABLE, FULLY ADHERED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE SYSTEM FOR BLINDSIDE WATERPROOFING APPLICATIONS

A membrane system, having a waterproof woven polymer reinforcing scrim disposed between two layers of a thermoplastic polymer membrane; and an optional layer of concrete activated adhesive applied on top of a center portion, but not to the edges of the thermoplastic polymer membrane so that the edges of adjacent membranes can be thermally welded together to form a waterproof seal for use in blindside waterproofing or roofing applications. 1. A membrane system , comprising:a thermoplastic polymer membrane;a reinforcing scrim disposed within the thermoplastic polymer membrane;a layer of adhesive applied to a center portion of the thermoplastic polymer membrane but not applied to the edges of the thermoplastic polymer membrane.2. The membrane system of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic polymer is TPO.3. The membrane system of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing scrim is thermally annealed.4. The membrane system of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing scrim is coated with at least one of EVA claim 1 , polyolefins claim 1 , or polyacrylates.5. The membrane system of claim 1 , wherein the reinforced scrim is positioned centrally in the thermoplastic polymer membrane claim 1 , and the reinforced scrim is inserted between two layers of extruded thermoplastic polymer membrane.6. The membrane system of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is a concrete activated adhesive.7. The membrane system of claim 1 , wherein the reinforced scrim is waterproof.8. The membrane system of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing scrim is made of a woven polymer.9. The membrane system of claim 8 , wherein the woven polymer is polyester.10. The membrane system of claim 1 , wherein the edges of the thermoplastic polymer membrane which do not have adhesive applied thereto are thermally welded to an adjacent thermoplastic polymer membrane.11. The membrane system of claim 1 , wherein the edges of the thermoplastic polymer membrane that do not have an adhesive layer applied thereto are between 3 and 6 inches wide ...

ANTISLIP SHEET MATERIAL HAVING TAPES AND MONOFILAMENTS

A sheet material with an anti-skid surface, suitable for use as a roofing underlayment or wrapper, comprises a scrim made of woven plastic tapes with monofilaments that are round in cross-section and have a diameter larger than the thickness of the plastic tapes interwoven with the tapes. The monofilaments form ridges on the sheet material that impart an enhanced coefficient of friction to it. The monofilaments may be incorporated in the weave in the warp or weft directions or both. 1. A sheet of material having an anti-skid surface , comprising:a first set of tapes generally parallel to each other;a second set of tapes generally parallel to each other and perpendicular to the first set of tapes;the tapes being extruded, flat plastic tapes having a width greater than their thickness;the tapes of the first set and of the second set being interwoven with each other to form a scrim;a first set of plastic monofilaments generally parallel to the first set of tapes, each said monofilament of the first set of monofilaments being interwoven with the tapes of the second set of tapes;the monofilaments of the first set being generally round in cross-section and having a diameter at least six times greater than the thickness of the tapes and forming anti-skid ridges on the surface of the sheet; anda waterproof film bonded to the scrim.2. A sheet according to claim 1 , further comprising a second set of plastic monofilaments generally parallel to the second set of tapes claim 1 , each said monofilament of the second set of monofilaments being interwoven with the tapes of the first set of tapes and the monofilaments of the first set of monofilaments;the monofilaments of the second set being generally round in cross-section and having a diameter greater than the thickness of the tapes and forming anti-skid ridges on the surface of the sheet.3. A sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the tapes of the first set are warp tapes.4. A sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the tapes of the ...

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMAL BRIDGE-FREE INSULATION ASSEMBLY

A thermal bridge-free insulation assembly may include hangers to support insulation in an attic. The hanger may include an axis, a proximal end coupled to a rafter, and a distal end coupled to a barrier. The hanger also may include at least two components that are axially movable relative to each other to selectively adjust a depth of an insulation space. 1. A hanger for supporting insulation in an attic having a roof deck , and a rafter supporting the roof deck , the hanger comprising:an axis, a proximal end configured to be coupled to the rafter, a distal end configured to be coupled to a barrier, an insulation space is configured to be defined between the proximal and distal ends, and the hanger comprises at least two components that are configured to be axially movable relative to each other to selectively adjust a depth of the insulation space.2. The hanger of claim 1 , wherein the at least two components comprise a first component configured to be mounted to the rafter claim 1 , a second component configured to engage the first component claim 1 , and the second component is located inside the barrier.3. The hanger of claim 2 , wherein the first component comprises a bracket claim 2 , the second component comprises a strut that is configured to slidably engage the bracket claim 2 , and the strut and the bracket are configured to have a slight interference fit claim 2 , such that the strut is configured to not disengage the bracket due to gravity claim 2 , and the strut is configured to still be readily movable in the bracket by a user.4. The hanger of claim 3 , wherein the bracket has a groove claim 3 , the strut has a rib that is configured to seat and slide in the groove.5. The hanger of claim 3 , wherein the bracket has a slot claim 3 , and the strut is configured to be fastened directly to the rafter through the slot in the bracket.6. The hanger of claim 3 , wherein the strut comprises teeth extending along at least a portion thereof in the axial direction ...

Modification of Asphalt Adhesives with Waxes

Wax-modified asphalt can be employed in peel-and-stick sheets. In some embodiments, the method includes adding a wax to an asphalt blend. The addition of wax can result in an asphalt having lower viscosity, higher softening point, improved compatibility, and/or stronger adhesion properties. These changes can be achieved in addition to maintaining both low and high temperature stability of the asphalt adhesive. In some embodiments, the wax is made from a recycled plastic. 1. A peel-and-stick sheet comprising:a) a top layer;b) a top compound layer comprising a first asphalt formulation;c) a fiberglass mat layer;d) a bottom compound layer; ande) a plastic release film layer.2. The peel-and-stick sheet of claim 1 , wherein said top layer is a plastic film.3. The peel-and-stick sheet of claim 1 , wherein said top layer is made of a granulated material.4. The peel-and-stick sheet of claim 1 , wherein said first asphalt formulation contains a first wax.5. The peel-and-stick sheet of claim 4 , wherein said first wax is made by catalytic depolymerization of a polymeric material.6. The peel-and-stick sheet of claim 4 , wherein said first wax is made by thermally degrading a polymeric material.7. The peel-and-stick sheet of claim 5 , wherein said polymeric material is polypropylene.8. The peel-and-stick sheet of claim 5 , wherein said polymeric material is polyethylene.9. The peel-and-stick sheet of claim 5 , wherein said polymeric material comprises recycled plastics.10. The peel-and-stick sheet of claim 1 , wherein said bottom compound layer comprises a second asphalt formulation.11. The peel-and-stick sheet of claim 10 , wherein said first asphalt formulation and said second asphalt formulation are the same.12. A method of manufacturing a peel-and-stick sheet wherein a layer of asphalt is added to said peel-and-stick sheet wherein said asphalt contains a wax.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein said wax is made by catalytic depolymerization of a polymeric material.14. The ...

Impact Resistant Roofing Systems And Methods

A hail resistant roofing system and method includes a roofing substrate such as a shingle or tile or membrane having an array of exposed upwardly projecting features. The features may rise to sharp points and may have side surfaces that are angled relative to the plane of the roofing substrate. The features are spaced and arranged so that a large hail stone capable of damaging the roofing substrate will always impact one or more of the exposed features. This can break up the hail stone into smaller benign pieces or can redirect the energy and direction of the hail stone so that the impact is absorbed without damage to the roofing substrate.

Polymer modified asphalt roofing material

A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules.

Tile and Support Structure

In one embodiment of a tile and support structure, the tile and support structure may be configured to engage a tile such that the tile is oriented in a generally vertical plane. The support structure may include a riser tile engaged with both an upper riser support structure and a lower riser support structure. 1. A tile and support structure comprising: i. a base having a flange extending therefrom, wherein said flange is formed with a flat top surface, and wherein said flange includes a plurality of apertures formed therein along a length of said flange;', 'ii. a spine engaged with said base, wherein said spine extends upward from said base, and wherein said spine is generally perpendicular with respect to said base;', 'iii. a rail extending from a terminal end of said spine, wherein said first rail is generally perpendicular with respect to said spine;, 'a. an upper riser support structure comprising i. a base having a flange extending therefrom, wherein said flange is formed with a flat top surface, and wherein said flange includes a plurality of apertures formed therein along a length of said flange;', 'ii. a spine engaged with said base, wherein said spine extends upward from said base, and wherein said spine is generally perpendicular with respect to said base;', 'iii. a rail extending from a terminal end of said spine, wherein said first rail is generally perpendicular with respect to said spine;, 'b. a lower riser support structure comprising i. a face, wherein an area of said face is equal to said length of said riser tile time said width of said riser tile;', 'ii. a plurality of edges formed around said face, wherein a height of each said edge is equal to said height of said riser tile;', 'iii. a first groove formed in a first of said edges, wherein said first groove corresponds to said rail of said upper riser support structure;', 'iv. a second groove formed in a second of said edges, wherein said second groove corresponds to said rail of said lower ...

Antislip sheet material having tapes and monofilaments

A sheet of material with an anti-skid surface, suitable for use as a roofing underlayment or wrapper, comprises a scrim made of woven plastic tapes with monofilaments that are round in cross-section and have a diameter larger than the thickness of the plastic tapes interwoven with the tapes. The monofilaments form ridges on the sheet material that impart an enhanced coefficient of friction to it. The monofilaments may be incorporated in the weave in the warp or weft directions or both.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A WATER DRAINAGE-PROMOTING WRAP

A method and apparatus for making a water drainage-promoting wrap for applications such as housewrap and roofing underlayment. A substrate, which may be breathable or non-breathable, is conveyed through a nip between a rotating sleeve and a roll, the sleeve having a plurality of apertures therein. A fluid resin composition is fed into the sleeve and is fed out through the apertures in the sleeve as it rotates and as the substrate moves through the nip, forming spaced-apart spacer elements on a face of the substrate. The spacer elements are then dried or cured. 115-. (canceled)16. A water drainage-promoting wrap comprising:a substrate having a first face, a second face, and a plurality of spaced-apart spacer elements on one of the first face and the second face;wherein the substrate is a membrane permeable to water vapor and substantially impermeable to liquid water and to air;wherein the spacer elements have a height of 0.5 mm or greater, a Shore A hardness greater than 90, and a tensile elongation less than 50%;wherein the spacer elements are configured to define a gap between one of the first face and the second face of the substrate and an exterior sheathing applied over the water drainage-promoting wrap for the drainage of water.17. The water drainage-promoting wrap of claim 16 , wherein the spacer elements comprise a base having a width of 2 mm or greater.18. The water drainage-promoting wrap of claim 16 , wherein the spacer elements are formed from a dried or cured fluid resin composition.19. The water drainage-promoting wrap of claim 18 , wherein the fluid resin composition comprises a solution or emulsion of a polymer resin.20. The water drainage-promoting wrap of claim 19 , wherein the fluid resin comprises one of silicone rubber claim 19 , a polyolefin claim 19 , polyvinyl chloride claim 19 , ethylene vinyl acetate claim 19 , and ethyl methyl acrylate.21. The water drainage-promoting wrap of claim 16 , wherein the substrate has a thickness between 3 mil ...

Permeable water-resistive sloped roof underlayment/air barrier

The present invention relates to a water resistant, UV resistant, vapor permeable, air barrier roofing underlayment assembly for use on sloped roofs comprising a substrate of permeable polyester, a permeable copolymer acrylate coating bonded to the permeable polyester substrate and a pressure sensitive permeable copolymer adhesive secured to the permeable acrylate coating.

Roof Cover System Improvement

A roof cover of a building under construction includes a heat shrinkable film stretched over the roof framing of said building under construction. The film brought into conformity with said roof framing through application of heat. The film may be formed by a number of adjoining sheets or strips of material. 1. A roof cover of a building under construction , said roof cover comprising:a heat shrinkable film stretched over the roof framing of said building under construction, said heat shrinkable film brought into conformity with said roof framing through application of heat.2. The roof cover of wherein said heat shrinkable film provides a temporary or permanent waterproofing of said building under construction.3. The roof cover of wherein said heat shrinkable film is provided with a heat reflecting surface.4. The roof cover of wherein said heat shrinkable film forms a permanent layer; said layer excluding inclement weather from said building under construction.5. The roof cover of wherein said heat shrinkable film is retained by a mechanical means at edges of a damaged or uncompleted roof framing.6. The roof cover of wherein said mechanical means include a temporary batten affixed under eaves o said roof framing.7. The roof cover of wherein said heat shrinkable film has a thickness of between 0.6 and 0.7 mm.8. The roof cover of wherein said heat shrinkable film is a film of low-density polyethylene.9. The roof cover of wherein said heat shrinkable film includes shrinking resins claim 8 , UV inhibitors claim 8 , anti-brittling compounds and strengtheners.10. The roof cover of wherein said heat shrinkable film is retained as a permanent heat reflecting layer under subsequently applied permanent roof cladding.11. A method of covering a roof of a building with a polymer film of material claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:positioning a first and a second sheet of the polymer film side by side on a supporting surface,applying spaced-apart strips of double-sided ...

Roofing Underlayment

A laminated roofing underlayment includes a synthetic roofing underlayment on one side, a reflective layer on the other side, and insulation between the synthetic roofing underlayment and the reflective layer. 1. A roofing underlayment having opposite sides , the roofing underlayment comprising:a synthetic roofing underlayment on one side;a reflective layer on the other side, the reflective layer comprising a reflective outer surface on the other side of the roofing underlayment; andan insulation layer between the synthetic roofing underlayment and the reflective layer, the insulation layer comprising insulation.2. The roofing underlayment of wherein the reflective layer comprises at least one of: aluminum foil claim 1 , aluminum film claim 1 , mylar claim 1 , and polyethylene terephthalate.3. The roofing underlayment of wherein the reflective layer forms a non-smooth outer surface of the roofing underlayment.4. The roofing underlayment of wherein the reflective layer comprises scrim.5. The roofing underlayment of wherein the insulation comprises at least one of: fiberglass insulation claim 1 , polyethylene foam insulation claim 1 , bubble insulation claim 1 , and an organic insulation.6. The roofing underlayment of wherein the insulation is fireproof.7. The roofing underlayment of comprising a first adhesive layer bonding together the reflective layer and the insulation layer.8. The roofing underlayment of wherein the first adhesive layer is an activated heat seal film.9. The roofing underlayment of wherein the first adhesive layer is formed from hot melt glue.10. The roofing underlayment of comprising a second adhesive layer bonding the synthetic roofing underlayment and the insulation layer.11. The roofing underlayment of wherein the roofing underlayment forms part of a roof assembly that comprises a roof deck and roofing material claim 1 , the roofing underlayment on the roof deck claim 1 , the roofing material overlaying the roofing underlayment.12. The roofing ...

VENTILATED ROOF SYSTEM WITH RIDGE VENT

A roofing system in a building structure having a ridge vent includes strips of composite material having a base material adapted to form a hermetic seal with the top surface of a roofing section and recesses in a top surface in which an air permeable material can be positioned. A strip is applied to roof sections adjacent to each side of a ridge vent so that a ridge cap can overlay the strips in spaced relation from the underlying roof sections and be sealingly secured to the roof sections. The strip material establishes a barrier between the ridge cap and the roof sections through which air can pass, but through which the passage of rain and insects is inhibited. 1. A roof ventilation component comprising:an air permeable material having a generally rectangular shaped cross-section, wherein the roof ventilation component is configured to engage a roof surface and the roof surface is flat or includes ridges.2. The roof ventilation component of claim 1 , further comprising a base material defining one or more recesses claim 1 , wherein the air permeable material engages the base material at the one or more recesses.3. A method of installing a roof ventilation component claim 1 , the method comprising:applying a roof ventilation component to a roof surface, the ventilation component comprising an air permeable material having a generally rectangular shaped cross-section, wherein the roof ventilation component is configured to engage the roof surface and the roof surface is flat or includes ridges; andsecuring the ventilation component to the roof.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the roof ventilation component further comprises a base material defining one or more recesses claim 3 , and wherein the air permeable material engages the base material at the one or more recesses. The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/814,555, filed on Mar. 10, 2020, entitled “Ventilated Roof System with Ridge Vent,” which is a continuation of U. ...

Envelope Interface to Insulate a Post-Frame Building

This invention is an envelope-structure interface, enabling the use of exterior insulation and pressure-equalized cladding with a post-frame structure. The present invention includes the following interface details: a continuous roof-to-wall water, vapor, and air impermeable weather barrier that is fully adhered to sheathing exterior of framing, girts, and purlins; continuous roof-to-wall insulation exterior of weather barrier that is mechanically fastened back to the post-frame structure; and removal of the requirement for an interior finish material in a conditioned post-frame building. The invention brings superior envelope performance to the structural and material efficiency, rapid rate of construction, and affordability of post-frame techniques. 1. A wall assembly for a post-frame structure comprising the following components , in order from interior to exterior:a series of wood girts fastened to posts of said post-frame structure;a layer of sheathing fastened to said girts;a layer of water, vapor, and air impermeable weather barrier adhered to said sheathing;a layer of vapor-permeable exterior insulation; anda series of strapping members fastened bya plurality of screws that penetrate said insulation, said weather barrier, said sheathing, and embed into said girts.2. The wall assembly of claim 1 , wherein said girts are perpendicularly oriented in relation to said posts; said girts are spaced such that both the minimum fastening requirements of said insulation are satisfied and that the maximum tributary load for said screws is not exceeded; and said girts are of sufficient size and structural properties both to span between said posts while supporting live and dead loads of said wall assembly without deflecting beyond code-allowed limits claim 1 , and to allow for required embedment of said screws.3. The wall assembly of claim 2 , wherein said girts are regularly spaced.4. The wall assembly of claim 3 , wherein said girts are comprised of dimensional lumber. ...

VENTILATED ROOF SYSTEM WITH RIDGE VENT

A roofing system in a building structure having a ridge vent includes strips of composite material having a base material adapted to form a hermetic seal with the top surface of a roofing section and recesses in a top surface in which an air permeable material can be positioned. A strip is applied to roof sections adjacent to each side of a ridge vent so that a ridge cap can overlay the strips in spaced relation from the underlying roof sections and be sealingly secured to the roof sections. The strip material establishes a barrier between the ridge cap and the roof sections through which air can pass, but through which the passage of rain and insects is inhibited. 1. A roof ventilation strip comprising:one material defining a plurality of recesses, each recess separated from another recess by a section of the one material, the recesses extending across the full width of the strip; andan air permeable material seated in at least one of the plurality of recesses, the strip having a first side opposite a second side wherein one of the first side or the second side is configured to engage a roof surface2. A method of installing a roofing system , the method comprising: one material defining a plurality of recesses, each recess separated from another recess by a section of the one material, the recesses extending across the width of the strip; and', 'a second material seated in at least one of the plurality of recesses, the second material being air permeable, the strip having a first side opposite a second side wherein one of the first side or the second side is configured to engage a roof surface; and, 'applying a ventilation strip to a roof, the strip comprisingsecuring the strip to the roof. The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/148,239, filed on May 6, 2016, entitled “Ventilated Roof System with Ridge Vent”, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/633,023, filed on Oct. 1, 2012, now U.S. Pat. No. 9, ...

Tile and Support Structure

In one aspect of a reinforced tile, the reinforced tile may be configured for use with a support structure that may be engaged with a top portion of a pedestal. The reinforced tile may be configured with a substrate adhered to a back side of a tile, and the substrate may be comprised of a fiberglass material A groove may he formed along at least one edge of the reinforced tile, and the groove may be positioned at the interface of the tile and substrate. The support structure may be formed with a generally vertical spine having at least one rail extending outward from a distal end thereof. The spine and rail(s) may he configured to secure one or more reinforced tiles, wherein one or more rails may be positioned within a groove formed in the reinforced tile. 1. A reinforced tile comprising: i. a first rectangular face, wherein said first rectangular face is configured to be generally facing upward during use;', 'ii. a second rectangular face, wherein said second rectangular face is opposite said first rectangular face, wherein said first and second rectangular faces are separated by said thickness of said rectangular tile, and wherein a surface area of said first and second rectangular faces is defined by said length and said width of said rectangular tile;', 'iii. a first, second, third, and fourth edge defining a periphery of said rectangular tile, wherein said first, second, third, and fourth edges define said thickness of said tile;', 'iv. a groove formed in one of said first, second, third, or fourth edges;, 'a. a rectangular tile having a length, a width, and a thickness, said rectangular tile comprisingb. a substrate engaged with said second rectangular face, wherein said substrate is comprised of fiberglass, and wherein said groove is positioned adjacent said substrate.2. The tile according to wherein said substrate is further defined as being engaged with said tile via a two-part claim 1 , epoxy.3. The tile according to wherein said tile is further defined as ...

MODULAR REMOVABLE BUILDING INTEGRATED THERMAL ELECTRIC ROOFING SYSTEM

An improved modular, removable system of building-integrated solar panel photovoltaics for easy residential and commercial roof installation for generating electrical and thermal energy. 1. A modular , removable roofing installation system for capturing solar thermal energy , the modular , removable roofing installation system comprising:a plurality of removable solar panel modules, each solar panel module comprising a plurality of slate modules mounted on a plurality of metal battens, a plurality of inverters for converting DC electricity fed from the plurality of slate modules to AC electricity, a thermal tubing containing liquid mounted beneath the plurality of slate modules on the plurality of metal battens, wherein the plurality of metal battens are mounted on a plurality of horizontal battens that are mounted onto a plurality of vertical battens, wherein the plurality of vertical battens removably attach each solar panel module to a roof;a pump and thermal control unit comprising a circulation pump that is operatively connected to the thermal tubing for circulating the liquid through the thermal tubing,a heat exchanger that is operatively connected to the thermal tubing for extracting the thermal energy, the heat exchanger being housed in a storage tank;a heat pump connected to the heat exchanger for maintaining the temperature of the liquid in the storage tank to a certain threshold temperature;whereby the plurality of slate modules and the thermal tubing operate simultaneously to generate electricity and domestic hot water respectively; andwherein the system may be removed and re-installed on a second roof by disconnecting the pump and thermal control unit, disconnecting the thermal tubing from the heat exchanger and the circulation pump, and removing the plurality of removable solar panel modules.2. The modular claim 1 , removable roofing installation system of wherein each of the plurality of slate modules includes at least one photovoltaic cell.3. The ...

COATED FABRICS INCLUDING EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE

A method for preparing a roofing membrane in the form of a roll, comprising the steps of: providing a polymeric membrane; providing a fabric having a coating disposed thereon; attaching the polymeric membrane to the fabric to form a composite; and rolling the composite. Wherein the coating includes expandable graphite dispersed within a binder. 1. An asphaltic membrane comprising a coated fabric reinforcement , where the coated fabric reinforcement includes a fabric substrate and a coating that includes a binder and expandable graphite dispersed throughout the binder , where the expandable graphite has an onset temperature of at least 160° C.2. The asphaltic membrane of claim 1 , wherein the coated fabric reinforcement has a first and second planar surface and wherein both the first and second planar surfaces are coated with asphalt.3. The asphaltic membrane of wherein the expandable graphite has an onset temperature of at least 170° C.4. The asphaltic membrane of claim 1 , wherein the expandable graphite has an onset temperature of at least 180° C.5. The asphaltic membrane of claim 1 , wherein the coating is devoid of an inorganic binder.6. The asphaltic membrane of claim 1 , wherein the binder is a polymeric binder.7. The asphaltic membrane of claim 1 , wherein the fabric substrate is a fleece.8. A method for preparing a roofing membrane in the form of a roll claim 1 , comprising the steps of:i. providing a polymeric membrane;ii. providing a fabric having a coating disposed thereon, where the coating includes expandable graphite dispersed within a binder;iii. attaching the polymeric membrane to the fabric to form a composite; andiv. rolling the composite.9. The method of claim 1 , where the membrane is a thermoplastic membrane claim 1 , and where said step of attaching includes mating the backing to the membrane while the membrane is in a molten or semi molten state.10. The method of claim 1 , where the membrane is a rubber membrane claim 1 , and where said step ...

BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING ASSEMBLIES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing and appear seamless to an observer. BIPV systems can be on-roof systems, elevated from the surface of a roof, being flush or forming a substantively uniform plane with roof panels or other panels mimicking a solar panel appearance. Pans supporting BIPV solar panels can be coupled by standing seams to other photovoltaic-supporting pans or pans supporting non-photovoltaic structures, having both functional and aesthetic advantages. In some configurations, inverted seams can couple photovoltaic-supporting pans and non-photovoltaic structures, forming a substantively planar surface. In some configurations, the appearance of BIPV systems can be particularly aesthetically pleasing and generally seamless to an observer. 1. A solar roof assembly , comprising:a support material covering a portion of a roof surface;a plurality of standing seam metal roof pans arranged in columns on the roof deck over the support material at a first height above the roof surface;a plurality of support pans arranged in columns on the roof surface adjacent to at least one column of standing seam metal roof pan, each support pan comprising a pair of standing seams running a length of each side edge thereof and having a plurality of ridges and valleys and between each side edge;a plurality of photovoltaic modules arranged end to end in columns over the plurality of support pans on the plurality of ridges;at least one transition pan in each column of photovoltaic modules down-roof from the last photovoltaic module, the at least one transition pan comprising a pair of standing seams running a length of each side edge and a lapping portion extending under the corresponding up-roof support pan; anda seam cap covering all standing seam portions of adjacent pans, wherein the support pan elevates a top surface of each photovoltaic module to the first height above the roof surface.2. The solar ...

VENTILATED ROOF SYSTEM WITH RIDGE VENT

A roofing system in a building structure having a ridge vent includes strips of composite material having a base material adapted to form a hermetic seal with the top surface of a roofing section and recesses in a top surface in which an air permeable material can be positioned. A strip is applied to roof sections adjacent to each side of a ridge vent so that a ridge cap can overlay the strips in spaced relation from the underlying roof sections and be sealingly secured to the roof sections. The strip material establishes a barrier between the ridge cap and the roof sections through which air can pass, but through which the passage of rain and insects is inhibited. 1. A method of installing a roofing system , the method comprising: one material defining a plurality of recesses, each recess separated from another recess by a section of the one material, the recesses extending across the width of the strip; and', 'a plurality of discontinuous sections of a second material, each section seated in one of the plurality of recesses, and the second material being air permeable,', 'the strip having a first side opposite a second side wherein one of the first side or the second side has a planar surface when the strip is in use and the other of the first side or the second side is configured to engage an uneven roof surface; and, 'applying a ventilation strip to a roof, the strip comprisingsecuring the strip to the roof.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:applying a second ventilation strip to the roof;introducing a ridge cap to one of a first side or a second side of each strip; andfastening the ridge cap to the strips.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the fastening comprises placing a fastener through the ridge cap and at least a portion of each strip.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising removing a strip of paper covering at least one longitudinally extending strip of adhesive on the side of the strip configured to engage the uneven roof surface before ...

UNDERLAYMENT MATERIAL

An underlayment material made of a laminate of a nonwoven thermoplastic fabric having a dimensional stability of less than 1% when exposed to a temperature of 82° C. when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1204 in both machine- and cross-directions and a thermoplastic barrier layer provides a combination of an improved dimensional stability, resistance to sliding along a roof deck and protection as a moisture barrier when used in roofing and flashing structures. 1. An underlayment material made of a laminate of a nonwoven thermoplastic fabric having a dimensional stability of less than 1% when exposed to a temperature of 82° C. when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1204 in both the machine- and cross-directions and a thermoplastic barrier layer , the underlayment material being in compliance with Section 5.2.1 of AAMA 711-13.2. The underlayment material of claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven fabric is selected from the group consisting of polypropylene claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The underlayment material of claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven thermoplastic fabric comprises at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a color pigment claim 1 , an inorganic filler claim 1 , an ultraviolet light stabilizing agent and an anti-oxidation stabilizing agent.4. The underlayment material of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic barrier layer comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of polypropylene claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , an elastomeric resin claim 1 , polyurethane and polyamide.5. The underlayment material of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic barrier layer is extrusion-coated onto the nonwoven thermoplastic fabric.6. The underlayment material of claim 1 , additionally comprising a second nonwoven thermoplastic fabric laminated to the thermoplastic barrier layer.7. The underlayment material of claim 1 , additionally comprising a second thermoplastic barrier layer laminated to the ...

Improved roofing elements and system

An improved roofing system including a batten assembly comprising support battens and clips. The clips are made of metal wire having one portion shaped to retain roof outer coverings and a further portion shaped to secure the clip to the batten by spring torsion force of part of the clip acting against the batten.

COVERED FLANGE BRACE AND FLANGE BRACE COVER

A building roof structure includes rafters, purlins, braces, and a suspension fabric. The suspension fabric, which may be part of a fall protection system, insulation support system, and/or vapor barrier system, extends across a bay or other portion of the roof structure such that the suspension fabric is above the rafters and below the purlins. The braces connect at least some of the purlins to at least some of the rafters, and each brace extends through a corresponding slit or other opening in the suspension fabric. Brace covers are provided for some or all of the braces to conceal the fabric opening, to facilitate sealing around the brace near the fabric opening, and/or to provide support for the suspension fabric near the fabric opening. 1. A building roof structure , comprising:(a) rafters and purlins, the purlins extending transversely across the rafters such that the rafters support the purlins;(b) a suspension fabric extending across said roof structure such that said suspension fabric extends across tops of said rafters and below said purlins;(c) braces connecting at least some of said purlins to at least some of said rafters, each brace and the respective said purlin to which such brace connects defining a brace/purlin combination, and each brace extending through a corresponding suspension fabric opening in said, suspension fabric; and(d) for each of at least some of the brace/purlin combinations, a brace cover having a cover opening through which the brace extends, the brace cover being disposed such that a portion of the suspension fabric is between the brace cover and the purlin.2. A structure as in wherein claim 1 , for at least some of said brace/purlin combinations claim 1 , said purlin has a lower flange claim 1 , and said brace cover is attached to said lower flange of said purlin.3. A structure as in wherein claim 1 , far at least some of said brace/purlin combinations claim 1 , said purlin has a central web disposed between a purlin upper flange ...

Safety band longitudinal and transverse control

This invention provides fall protection systems comprising a suspension fabric, supported by a grid-work of longitudinal and lateral bands, in metal building construction. The fall protection system uses safety clips to attach lateral bands to intermediate purlins, and also provides novel attachments of the lateral bands to eaves and ridges whereby the respective eave and/or the ridge absorbs an enhanced portion of the force of impact when an object falls onto the fall protection system. The invention further provides methods of installing such systems, and buildings embodying such systems.

ROOF PANEL SPACER

Devices, methods, and systems are provided herein for spacing an outer skin of a roof from the supporting structure of the roof such that the roof shields against weather elements, admits light, and allows advantageous air circulation. In one embodiment, a wedge-shaped device for spacing panels on a roof includes a bottom surface, a top surface inclined at an angle relative to the bottom surface, and an integral support structure connecting the top surface and the bottom surface, the support structure including a plurality of ribs and a plurality of nail boxes. 1. A wedge-shaped device for spacing panels on a roof , the device comprising:a bottom surface;a top surface inclined at an angle α relative to the bottom surface; andan integral support structure connecting the top surface and the bottom surface, the support structure comprising a plurality of support ribs and a plurality of nail boxes.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the angle α is between approximately 10° and approximately 25°.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the angle α is the same or substantially the same as an angle θ of support beams of the roof relative to horizontal.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein a bottom surface of each of the plurality of support ribs forms at least a portion of the bottom surface of the device.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one nail box comprises a hollow tube extending from the top surface to the bottom surface of the device.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of nail boxes is connected to one of the plurality of support ribs by a flange.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the top surface comprises at least one recessed area formed therein to accept a fastener head.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a polymer.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the device comprises polypropylene copolymer.10. The device of claim 1 , comprising a peaked top surface.11. A roof panel spacer system for constructing a roof claim 1 ...

Composite film

The invention relates to a composite film (1), preferably intended for use in the construction industry and/or preferably for use as a construction film, having at least one functional layer (2), at least one outer protective layer (3) and at least one inner protective layer (4), the functional layer (2) being arranged between the outer protective layer (3) and the inner protective layer (4). According to the invention, it is provided that the functional layer (2) is formed as at least a single-layer membrane layer, that the outer protective layer (3) is formed as a nonwoven layer comprising polyolefin and the inner protective layer (4) is formed as a nonwoven layer comprising polyester.

CONSTRUCTION FOIL

The invention relates to a construction foil (), especially roof film, roofing foil, flat roof sheeting, fa-cade sheeting and/or vapor barrier and/or sub-roofing sheeting, especially underlayment and/or sarking sheeting, with a single- or multilayer layer structure (). It is provided according to the invention that at least one moisture sensor () for detecting moisture is associated to the construction foil (), that the moisture sensor () is designed as an active pick-up, and that the moisture sensor () comprises at least one electrode () and/or a humidity sensing element, and the electrode () and/or the humidity sensing element is in direct contact with a nonwoven layer (). 1. A construction foil , especially roof film , roofing foil , flat roof sheeting , facade sheeting and/or vapor barrier and/or sub-roofing sheeting , especially underlayment and/or sarking sheeting , with a single- or multilayer layer structure , wherein theat least one moisture sensor for detecting moisture is associated to the construction foil,in that the moisture sensor is designed as an active pick-up, andin that the moisture sensor comprises at least one electrode and/or a humidity sensing element, and the electrode and/or the humidity sensing element is in direct contact with a nonwoven layer.2. The construction foil according to claim 1 , wherein the electrode and/or the humidity sensing element is arranged on and/or in the nonwoven layer.3. The construction foil according to claim 1 , wherein the layer structure comprises at least one functional layer and/or at least one support layer.4. The construction foil according to claim 1 , wherein the functional layer is designed to be diffusion-open claim 1 , especially vapor-permeable claim 1 , and/or waterproof and/or breathable claim 1 , and/or in that the functional layer and/or the construction foil claim 1 , especially designed as a flat roof sheeting claim 1 , is designed to be diffusion-tight claim 1 , diffusion-inhibiting claim 1 , ...

METHOD OF ROOF COVERING WITH ROOF COVERING ELEMENTS (TILE-LIKE SHEETS)

Method of a roof covering with roof covering elements (tile-like sheets), in which the lower transversal step has got fixing sunken embossing well-fitting to the bend of the upper transversal step of an adjacent roof covering element placed over the former one, performed according to fixed procedure, preferably with use of prefabricated assembling embossments and holes, exploiting embossments at a corner of the roof covering element and an element fixed to a roof with mounting device at one end and its the other end clamps an edge of the roof covering element to the roofing characterised in that the left edge () of an initial sheet () stabilized by fastening with at least one screw to a roof batten () is covered by the right edge () of the second sheet (). The sheets are mounted by a screw placed through the right lower assembling hole () of the second sheet () and the left lower assembling hole () of the initial sheet (). Then the second sheet () is stabilized by mounting at least of one screw to a roof batten (). The lower edge () of the third sheet () is put onto the upper edge () the initial sheet (). These sheets are mounted by a screw placed through the right lower assembling hole () of the third sheet () and the right upper assembling hole () of the initial sheet (). and at the same time, the left lower assembling hole () of the third sheet () appears over the right upper assembling hole () of the second sheet (). Then the right edge () of the fourth sheet () is put onto the left edge () of the third sheet (), whilst the lower edge () of the fourth sheet () is placed onto the upper edge () of the second sheet (). The fourth () and the second () sheets are mounted by a screw applied through, preferably, the middle lower assembling hole () of the fourth sheet () and through the middle upper assembling hole () of the second sheet (). The junction comprised of corners of four sheets is mounted with a screw applied through the right lower assembling hole () of the ...

ROOF FRAMING STRUCTURE USING TRIANGULAR STRUCTURAL FRAMING

A roof framing structure () is disclosed, and includes a plurality of primary supports () (e.g., rafters) that may be disposed in parallel relation and extend along the roof pitch (). One or more secondary supports () extend between each adjacent pair of primary supports (). Each secondary support () is of a triangular cross-sectional configuration, and may extend orthogonally to the various primary supports (). 15-. (canceled)6. A roofing section , comprising: a plurality of primary supports; and', 'a plurality of secondary supports, wherein each of said plurality of secondary supports comprises a hollow interior, a length dimension that extends in a different direction than a length dimension of said plurality of primary supports, and a closed perimeter comprising first, second, and third sides, wherein said first side of each said secondary support is flat and defines an uppermost surface of said secondary support, wherein said first, second, and third sides of each said secondary support collectively define a triangular cross-sectional configuration that is taken perpendicularly to said length dimension of said secondary support, wherein said plurality of secondary supports are collectively positioned in overlying relation to said plurality of plurality of primary supports, wherein a flat, uppermost surface of each of said plurality of primary supports is contained within a first reference plane, and wherein said first side of each of said plurality of secondary supports is contained within a second reference plane that is spaced above and parallel to said first reference plane;, 'a roof framing structure comprising a plurality of structural supports, wherein said plurality of structural supports comprisesa plurality of brackets, wherein each said bracket provides an interconnection between one said primary support and one said secondary support, wherein each said bracket comprises a V-shaped receptacle for receipt of a corresponding said secondary support; anda ...

BONDING ADHESIVE AND ADHERED ROOFING SYSTEMS PREPARED USING THE SAME

A bond adhesive composition comprising a polymer having a silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal group and a hydrocarbon resin, where the composition is substantially devoid of phenolic resin. 1. A method for forming an adhered membrane roof system , the method comprising: a) a polymer having a silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal group, where the polymer having a silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal group includes a silane-terminated polymer having a polyether backbone,', 'b) a hydrocarbon tackifying resin,', 'c) a plasticizer,', 'd) optionally, an adhesion promoter selected from the group consisting of non-polymeric silicon-containing hydrocarbon compounds,', 'e) optionally, a catalyst,', 'f) optionally, a moisture scavenger,', 'g) optionally, an antioxidant, and', 'h) optionally, a thixotropic compound, where the composition is substantially devoid of phenolic resin, and where the composition has a dynamic viscosity of less than 13,000 cPs by using a Brookfield viscometer equipped with a #6 spindle operating at room temperature and 10 rpm and a static viscosity of from about 3600 to about 24,000 cPs by using a Brookfield viscometer equipped with a #6 spindle operating at room temperature and 2 rpm; and, 'i. applying a bond adhesive composition to a substrate on a roof to form an adhesive layer, where the bond adhesive composition comprisesii. applying an EPDM membrane directly to the adhesive layer.2. The method of claim 1 , where the adhesive forms a substantially continuous layer between the substrate and the membrane over at least 40% of the entire substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , where said step of applying the adhesive includes dip and roll techniques or spraying the adhesive on the substrate.4. The method of claim 1 , where the substrate includes an insulation board claim 1 , a coverboard claim 1 , a roofing membrane claim 1 , or an existing membrane.5. The method of claim 4 , where the existing membrane includes an asphalt-based roofing ...

PANEL FOR SHEATHING SYSTEM AND METHOD

The panel includes a water resistant barrier layer secured atop its outward facing surface. The water resistant barrier layer includes a skid resistant surface. The panels are made of lignocellulosic material. The water resistant and skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners. A method for manufacturing the water resistant building panels is also disclosed and includes the steps of feeding paper onto a forming belt, depositing lignocellulosic material and the binding agent onto the forming belt so as to form a lignocellulosic mat, applying heat and pressure so as to impart the skid resistant surface on the paper, and cutting panels to predetermined sizes. 118-. (canceled)19. A panelized sheathing system for external walls of a building structure , the system comprising:at least two adjacent structural wall panels, each panel including an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one edge extending therebetween, each panel aligned with its at least one edge proximate to the at least one edge of the adjacent panel and defining a joint between the two adjacent panels;a barrier layer secured to the outer surface of each panel, the barrier layer being bulk water resistant and water vapor permeable; anda bulk water resistant sealant sealing the joint between the proximate edges of the two adjacent panels.20. The system of claim 19 , wherein each panel with its secured barrier layer has a liquid water transmission rate from about 1 to about 28 grams/100 in2/24 hrs via Cobb ring according to the test method described in ASTM D5795.21. The system of claim 20 , wherein each panel with its secured barrier layer has a water vapor permeance from about 0.1 to about 12 U.S. perms as determined by ASTM E96 procedure B (at 73° F.—50% RH).22. The system of claim 19 , wherein each panel with its secured barrier layer has a water vapor permeance from about 0.1 to about 12 U.S. perms as determined by ASTM E96 procedure B (at 73° ...

ROOF COVERING AND METHOD OF APPLYING THE SAME

A roofing system includes a first group of hook fasteners, a second group of hook fasteners, and a roof covering. The first group of hook fasteners is configured to be attached to a first sloped plane of a roof, and the second group of hook fasteners is configured to be attached to a second sloped plane of the roof. The roof covering has a bottom surface, and the bottom surface of the roof covering includes a plurality of loop fasteners that are configured to engage with at least one of the first group of hook fasteners or the second group of hook fasteners. When the plurality of loop fasteners are engaged with the first group of hook fasteners, the roof covering is resisted from moving in a first direction and not resisted from moving in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. When the plurality of loop fasteners are engaged with the second group of hook fasteners, the roof covering is resisted from moving in the second direction and not resisted from moving in the first direction. 1. A roofing system comprising:a first group of hook fasteners configured to be attached to a first sloped plane of a roof;a second group of hook fasteners configured to be attached to a second sloped plane of the roof;a roof covering having a bottom surface;wherein the bottom surface comprises a plurality of loop fasteners configured to engage with at least one of the first group of hook fasteners and the second group of hook fasteners;wherein when the plurality of loop fasteners are engaged with the first group of hook fasteners, the roof covering is resisted from moving in a first direction and not resisted from moving in a second direction that is opposite the first direction; andwherein when the plurality of loop fasteners are engaged with the second group of hook fasteners, the roof covering is resisted from moving in the second direction and not resisted from moving in the first direction.2. The roofing system of wherein the roof covering further comprises at ...

MODULAR REMOVABLE BUILDING INTEGRATED THERMAL ELECTRIC ROOFING SYSTEM

An improved modular, removable system of building-integrated solar panel photovoltaics for easy residential and commercial roof installation for generating electrical and thermal energy. 1. A modular , removable roofing installation system for optimally capturing solar thermal energy , the modular , removable roofing installation system comprising:a plurality of removable solar panel modules, each solar panel module comprising a plurality of slate modules mounted on a plurality of battens, a plurality of inverters for converting DC electricity fed from the plurality of slate modules to AC electricity, a thermal tubing containing liquid mounted beneath the plurality of slate modules on the plurality of battens, wherein the plurality of battens are mounted on a plurality of horizontal battens that are mounted onto a plurality of vertical battens, wherein each solar panel module comprises a roof-attaching latch mounted to a backing of the plurality of vertical battens, wherein the roof-attaching latch couples to a corresponding roof surface latch mounted to a roof to removably attach each solar panel module to the roof;a pump and thermal control unit comprising a circulation pump that is operatively connected to the thermal tubing for circulating the liquid through the thermal tubing;a heat exchanger that is operatively connected to the thermal tubing for extracting the thermal energy, the heat exchanger being housed in a storage tank;a heat pump connected to the heat exchanger for maintaining the temperature of the liquid in the storage tank to a certain threshold temperature;whereby the plurality of slate modules and the thermal tubing operate simultaneously to generate electricity and domestic hot water respectively; andwherein the system may be removed and re-installed on a second roof by disconnecting the pump and thermal control unit, disconnecting the thermal tubing from the heat exchanger and the circulation pump, and removing the plurality of removable solar ...

SELF SEALABLE THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE FOAMED ARTICLES AND METHOD FOR FORMING SAME

A thermoplastic polyurethane foamed article has a density ranging from 0.3 to 0.8 g/cm3 measured at 25° C. and is self sealable in accordance with Section 7.9 of ASTM D1970/D1970M-11. The thermoplastic polyurethane foamed article is formed by melting and foaming a thermoplastic polyurethane composition having a durometer hardness ranging from 30A to 75D in the presence of a blowing agent. 1. A thermoplastic polyurethane foamed article comprising:a thermoplastic polyurethane composition having a durometer hardness ranging from a Shore A hardness of 30 to a Shore D hardness of 75 foamed in the presence of a blowing agent,{'sup': '3', 'wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane foamed article has a density ranging from 0.3 to 0.8 g/cmmeasured at 25° C. and is self sealable in accordance with Section 7.9 of ASTM D1970/D1970M-11.'}2. The thermoplastic polyurethane foamed article according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane composition has a durometer hardness ranging from a Shore A hardness of 50 to a Shore D hardness of 60.3. The thermoplastic polyurethane foamed article according to claim 1 , further comprising a melt strength enhancer present in an amount from 0.1 to 5% of the total combined weight of the thermoplastic polyurethane composition and melt strength enhancer.4. The thermoplastic polyurethane foamed article according to claim 3 , wherein the melt strength enhancer comprises an epoxy-functional styrene acrylic copolymer.5. The thermoplastic polyurethane foamed article according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises the reaction product of an isocyanate claim 1 , a polyol and a chain extender.6. The thermoplastic polyurethane foamed article according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises the reaction product of an isocyanate claim 1 , a chain extender claim 1 , and a polyol selected from a polyether polyol claim 1 , a polyester polyol claim 1 , a caprolactone claim 1 , and ...

PV TILE MOUNTING SYSTEM

Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing to an observer. BIPV systems can be incorporated as part of roof surfaces as built into the structure of the roof, particularly as photovoltaic tiles. Each photovoltaic module may comprise an inner sheet, an outer sheet, photovoltaic cells, and a bracket. When installed the bracket may be covered by up-roof tiles, giving the overall roof a uniform appearance. 1. A photovoltaic tile comprising:a light transmissive outer sheet;an inner sheet;at least one photovoltaic cell, encapsulated between the light transmissive outer sheet and inner sheet; anda bracket at a first edge of the photovoltaic tile comprising a first plate encapsulated between the light transmissive outer sheet and inner sheet, and a mounting portion configured to secure the photovoltaic tile to a roof structure.2. The photovoltaic tile of claim 1 , wherein the bracket further comprises:a second plate; anda third plate,wherein the first plate and the second plate define a first channel and the light transmissive outer sheet is positioned within the first channel, andwherein the first plate and the third plate define a second channel and the inner sheet is positioned within the second channel.3. The photovoltaic tile of claim 2 , wherein the first plate defines a first plurality of holes claim 2 , wherein the light transmissive outer sheet and the inner sheet are adhered to an encapsulation material claim 2 , and wherein the encapsulation material is present within the plurality of holes.4. The photovoltaic tile of claim 3 , wherein the third plate defines a second plurality of holes corresponding to the first plurality of holes of the first plate.5. The photovoltaic tile of claim 1 , further comprising:electrical wiring, wherein the electrical wiring is electrically connected to the at least one photovoltaic cell and is positioned between the light transmissive outer sheet and the inner ...

PEEL AND STICK WATERPROOFING MATERIAL

Disclosed is waterproofing sheeting that uses a polyester layer that provides high lateral stability and puncture resistance. The waterproof sheeting can be used in many applications including waterproof roof underlayments waterproof sheeting for foundations, underlayment for tile and flooring and various other applications. The waterproof sheeting can be manufactured without many of the problems associated with the granular coatings of existing waterproof sheeting that create excessive wear and environmental hazards. 1. A method of making a waterproof self-adhesive protective sheet comprising:providing a first polyester layer that is constructed from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers that form a first non-woven, liquid permeable layer of PET fibers;providing a second polyester layer that is constructed from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers that forms a second non-woven, liquid permeable layer of PET fibers:joining said first non-woven, liquid permeable layer of PET fibers to said second non-woven, liquid permeable layer of PET fibers using thermal bonding to form a non-woven, liquid permeable PET sheet;placing liquid asphalt on said non-woven, liquid permeable PET sheet that is partially absorbed by said non-woven, liquid permeable PET sheet;allowing said liquid asphalt to cool to form an asphalt layer that is bonded, on a first side of said asphalt layer, to said non-woven, liquid permeable PET sheet as a result of absorption of a portion of said liquid asphalt by said non-woven, liquid permeable PET sheet on said first side of said asphalt layer to form said waterproof, self-adhesive protective sheet;placing a release film on a tacky second surface of said asphalt layer that can be peeled from said second tacky surface so that said second tacky surface can be applied to a surface to be protected.2. (canceled)3. The method of further comprising:mixing a polymer with said liquid asphalt so that said asphalt layer remains tacky after cooing to a solid ...

ASPHALTIC SHEET MATERIALS INCLUDING EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE

A method for producing an asphaltic sheet, the method comprising of providing an asphaltic sheet; and applying expandable graphite particles to the asphaltic sheet. 1. A method for producing an asphaltic sheet , the method comprising:(i) providing an asphaltic sheet; and(ii) applying expandable graphite particles to the asphaltic sheet.2. The method of claim 1 , where said step of applying includes dropping the expandable graphite onto a sheet that has been coated with molten asphalt claim 1 , and where the expandable graphite is dropped at a rate and amount to create at least a partial layer of expandable graphite particles adjacent to the asphalt of the coated asphalt sheet.3. The method of claim 1 , where said step of applying includes at least partially embedding some of the graphite particles in to the asphalt such that the asphalt serves as a binder to hold the graphite particles in place or serves to adhere the graphite particles to the surface of the sheet.4. The method of claim 1 , where said step of applying includes dropping expandable graphite on to an asphaltic sheet after the asphaltic sheet is prepared from a molten asphalt composition and prior to a substantial cooling of the asphalt material.5. The method of claim 1 , where the expandable graphite is in particulate form and is applied to the asphaltic sheet by dropping the expandable graphite particles in particulate form.6. The method of claim 1 , where the asphaltic sheet is formed by saturating a reinforcing textile with a molten asphaltic composition.7. The method of claim 1 , where the expandable graphite is characterized by an onset temperature of at least 160° C.8. The method of claim 7 , where the expandable graphite is characterized by an onset temperature of at least 180° C.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of laminating a polymeric sheet to the asphaltic sheet carrying the expandable graphite.10. The method of claim 9 , where the polymeric sheet is mated to the ...

Beam connector for arch structure

The invention is a structural connector used as a component to construct an arch consisting of a plurality of closely adjacent, polygonal rows of stringer beams. The multiple row polygonal arch is a low-cost, general purpose support structure for bridges, shelters and arbors applicable to many cost-, time- or environmentally-sensitive situations. The invention is a Y-shaped connector, typically made of sheet metal, with three brackets, two upper brackets and a lower bracket, which collectively enable a union of three beams forming one node of the multiple row polygonal arch. Using these Y-shaped connectors to join the beams at each node creates the arch structure, and additionally provides the features of cantilevering, modularity, generic component shape, reusability and safety. The invention is applicable to a variety of structures such as: pedestrian and vehicular bridges, shelters, arbors, as well as jewelry, furniture and toys.