Abstract:
The invention is primarily directed to a system and method of selectively repairing asphalt-based shingles having embedded granular material. The system and method of the invention also comprises the use of devices specifically designed and used to template repaired shingles and protect surrounding shingles from adhesives and a shingle frame device to aid in applying, leveling and compressing granules onto the damaged shingle. The system and method of the claimed invention comprises the steps of removal of debris from the damaged area, application of a base coat adhesive to the damaged area, embedding color-matched granules in the base coat and application of a top coat sealant that permanently bonds the repaired layers to the original roofing material.
Abstract:
A fixture mount for providing a flush surface adjacent the ridge of a cathedral ceiling at the position where a ceiling fan or light fixture is to be supported is disclosed. The fixture mount is capable of fitting any common cathedral ceiling pitch and allows the user to mount a ceiling fan or fixture in a location such as the center of a room in an aesthetically pleasing manner. The fixture mount can be formed as a monolithic member or, alternatively, with a base mount member and one or more pitch mount members stacked sequentially, with each successive pitch mount varying the pitch of the fixture mount such that, when the pitch of a particular cathedral ceiling is known, the fixture mount of the present invention can be readily modified to correspond to the pitch of the ceiling.
Abstract:
The invention is primarily directed to a system and method of selectively repairing asphalt-based shingles having embedded granular material. The system and method of the invention also comprises the use of devices specifically designed and used to template repaired shingles and protect surrounding shingles from adhesives and a shingle frame device to aid in applying, leveling and compressing granules onto the damaged shingle. The system and method of the claimed invention comprises the steps of removal of debris from the damaged area, application of a base coat adhesive to the damaged area, embedding color-matched granules in the base coat and application of a top coat sealant that permanently bonds the repaired layers to the original roofing material.
Abstract:
A method for providing a fixture mount can be used to provide a flush surface adjacent the ridge of a cathedral ceiling at the position where a ceiling fan or light fixture is to be supported. The method can be used to fit any common cathedral ceiling pitch and allows the user to mount a ceiling fan or fixture in a location such as the center of a room in an aesthetically pleasing manner. The method can employ a monolithic member or, alternatively, a base mount member and one or more pitch mount members stacked sequentially, with each successive pitch mount varying the pitch of the fixture mount employed.
Abstract:
A method is disclosed for permanently repairing roofs using a colloidal clay such as sodium montmorillonite (commonly called bentonite). A layer of particles of the colloidal clay is spread on the surface of the roof that is to be repaired so that the layer of colloidal clay covers any cracks or openings in the roofing material that are causing leaks. A membrane made of water impermeable material is then applied over the layer of colloidal clay particles so as to confine the particles underneath the membrane. During a rainstorm, water wets the colloidal clay, and the clay swells rapidly to form a water tight blockage between the roof and the membrane. Rain water cannot infiltrate beneath the membrane and thus cannot leak through holes or openings in the roof material that have been covered by the layer of colloidal clay and the membrane. The colloidal clay material is held permanently in place beneath the membrane, and thus the repair is a permanent repair rather than a temporary repair.
Abstract:
This invention relates to an improved fastening technique for single ply roofing membranes comprised of thermoplastic polymer material. In one embodiment, a method of installing a roof on a structure may comprise providing a single-ply roofing membrane comprising thermoplastic polymer material, and periodically securing rigid strips over a roofing deck. In such embodiment, the rigid strips have thermoplastic polymer material on corresponding exterior surfaces thereof. The method may further include laying the roofing membrane over the roofing deck, where the rigid strips are located between the roofing deck and the roofing membrane. Then the method may include heating the roofing membrane and the rigid strips simultaneously, perhaps using a heat induction technique, such that thermoplastic polymer material on the exterior surfaces of the rigid strips fuses directly with the thermoplastic polymer material of the roofing membrane.
Abstract:
A method for providing a roof structure of the type having a plurality of purlins spaced apart from one another in a parallel arrangement is disclosed. A first section of the roof structure, which includes purlins, a support sheet, insulation material, and hard roofing material, is completed. A carriage is then moved in a first direction along the length of the purlins and away from the first section of the roof structure to define a gap between the completed first section and the carriage. The movement of the carriage pays out a support sheet from the carriage so that the support sheet depends from adjacent purlins in the gap. A wind barrier, which is in a generally horizontal position to prevent wind from blowing vertically through the gap, is provided, thereby hindering wind disturbance of the support sheet.
Abstract:
A low cost relatively simple method is presented for patching single ply roof membrane derived from chlorosulfonated polyethylene by using a procedure involving N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone or NMP chemical liquid activator with proper steps therebetween and subsequently completing the patching method by following standard known welding procedures. This method results in a welded seam that can be made as strong as the roof membrane itself.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a paint can holder for use on an angled roof. The paint can holder includes a tray for supporting one of two different sized paint cans, one at a time and void of the need for readjustment when the cans are switched back and forth, mechanisms for retaining either of the paint cans to the tray, so that when either of the paint cans is carried by its handle the holder will travel along with the paint can to another location and legs for stabilizing the tray in a horizontal position on the angled roof, so as to maintain the paint can in a vertical upright position void of counterbalancing weights.