Abstract: A sealed roof and a method of sealing a roof is disclosed. The sealed roof is of the type having a inclined substrate with a first layer of shingles attached thereto. A sealing means is positioned adjacent at least a portion of the first layer of shingles. A second later of shingles is placed over the sealing means and attached to the roof.

Abstract: A sealed roof and a method of sealing a roof is disclosed. The sealed roof is of the type having a inclined substrate with a first layer of shingles attached thereto. A waterproof membrane is adhered to at least a portion of the first layer of shingles. A second layer of shingles is placed over the waterproof membrane and attached to the substrate.

Abstract: This invention is a method for sealing pitched shingled roofs. The object is to minimize the cost associated with sealing a roof against standing water such as the case with an ice dam. The method involves placing a continuous waterproof membrane over existing roofing shingles and placing the new shingles on the membrane. The membrane is self adhesive on one side, which is used to adhere to the existing shingles. It is further durable enough to withstand the forces between layers of shingles and thin enough so not to present torque problems with the fasteners used to affix the new shingles to the roof substrate.

Abstract: This invention is an audible thermostat designed for use by the visually impaired and totally blind. The thermostat has a speaker to indicate the setting of the thermostat or the ambient room temperature. It may also have a visual display working in conjunction with the audible output. The mechanisms to operate the thermostat are large and contain tactile surfaces so the blind may locate the correct mechanism.