Abstract: A device and process for applying a quick dry rapid set aqueous solution. An indicator of a selected color and composition is added to an accelerator to be applied along with a resin. The tinted color indicator is typically blue and allows the user to determine if the proper mixture is being applied. The indicator is visible only during application and disappears after application. The resin and accelerator are applied using an airless spray mechanism with delivery systems and spray gun. The spray gun has 2 nozzles and the capability to set the angle between the nozzles.

Abstract: An Methods and apparatuses for reducing the transmission of unwanted sound and vibration energy generated by dynamic and/or impact loads through floors in multi-story buildings. This may be accomplished using an acoustic wave transformation and attenuation sound proofing membrane including an acoustic wave transformation layer, an acoustic absorption layer, and a constrained vibration damping layer. The acoustic wave transformation layer may be capable of transforming acoustic waves in a manner that may easily be attenuated by the acoustic absorption and constrained vibration damping layers. The sound proofing membrane may be used with several different combinations of floor coverings, adhesives, and subfloors. Impact acoustical tests have demonstrated that the sound proofing membrane can achieve higher IIC and MC ratings compared to conventional acoustic underlayments and/or membranes and, thus, prevent unwanted dynamic and/or impact loads from disturbing occupants in rooms beneath the floor assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hybrid composite construction material and a process for creating it. The substrate used to create the new hybrid material has the same compound applied on at least the side lap area on the top side of the substrate and at least a portion of the back side of the substrate. The substrate can be pre-saturated with a selected compound prior to applying the same compound on at least the side lap area on the top side of the substrate and at least a portion of the back side of the substrate. The processes to create the product and other embodiments is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device and process for applying a quick dry rapid set aqueous solution. An indicator of a selected color and composition is added to an accelerator to be applied along with a resin. The tinted color indicator is typically blue and allows the user to determine if the proper mixture is being applied. The indicator is visible only during application and disappears after application. The resin and accelerator are applied using an airless spray mechanism with delivery systems and spray gun. The spray gun has 2 nozzles and the capability to set the angle between the nozzles.

Abstract: A building material product and a method of making building material products, having increased resistance to granule rub off and staining. The building material product comprises a substrate having embedded granules and an acrylic latex coating positioned on the granules, where the polymer of the acrylic latex coating has the repeating structural unit [CH2—C(R1)(R2)], where R1 is hydrogen or C1-C8 alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, cyano or —COOR; and R is a linear or branched hydrocarbon containing 1-22 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R1 and R2 are both not hydrogen. The method includes applying this acrylic latex water based composition to a granule embedded substrate.

Abstract: A sound barrier membrane comprises of a decoupling layer, a barrier layer and a dampening layer. The membrane also provides crack isolation, and acts as a vapor barrier. Numerous materials are disclosed which can be used to create these layers. Methods for assembly of the sound barrier membrane are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sound barrier membrane comprises of a decoupling layer, a barrier layer and a dampening layer. The membrane also provides crack isolation, and acts as a vapor barrier. Numerous materials are disclosed which can be used to create these layers. Methods for assembly of the sound barrier membrane are also disclosed.

Abstract: A building material product and a method of making building material products, having increased resistance to granule rub off and staining. The building material product comprises a substrate having embedded granules and an acrylic latex coating positioned on the granules, where the polymer of the acrylic latex coating has the repeating structural unit [CH2—C(R1)(R2)], where R1 is hydrogen or C1-C8 alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, cyano or —COOR; and R is a linear or branched hydrocarbon containing 1-22 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R1 and R2 are both not hydrogen. The method includes applying this acrylic latex water based composition to a granule embedded substrate.

Abstract: A building material product and a method of making building material products, having increased resistance to granule rub off and staining. The building material product comprises a substrate having embedded granules and an acrylic latex coating positioned on the granules, where the polymer of the acrylic latex coating has the repeating structural unit [CH2—C(R1)(R2)], where R1 is hydrogen or C1-C8 alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, cyano or —COOR; and R is a linear or branched hydrocarbon containing 1-22 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R1 and R2 are both not hydrogen. The method includes applying this acrylic latex water based composition to a granule embedded substrate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stabilized, flame retardant roofing mat or sheeting impregnated with a composition comprising, a copolymeric styrene modified asphalt and a critical amount of between 35 and about 50 wt. % of colemanite. The invention also relates to the novel flame retardant composition which can be employed for treating roofing reinforcement and building siding material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stabilized, flame retardant roofing mat or sheeting impregnated with a composition comprising, a copolymeric styrene modified asphalt and a critical amount of between 35 and about 50 wt. % of colemanite. The invention also relates to the novel flame retardant composition which can be employed for treating roofing reinforcement and building siding material.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for roofing such as shingles is disclosed which is composed of a hard asphaltic bitumen fraction having a penetration number at 77.degree. F. of from 0 to 30 dmm and a softening point of from about 150.degree. to 220.degree. F. and an elastomeric composition composed of a thermoplastic elastomer and a plasticizer wherein the overall adhesive composition has a penetration number of from 30 to 100 dmm at 130.degree. F. and a softening point of 140.degree. to 230.degree. F. The inventive composition is self-sealing and exhibits excellent squash resistance, low temperature properties and resistance to blowoff. The composition can be used with shingles as well as other types of roofing coverings.

Abstract: A device for the spot application of molten asphaltic composition to spot locations comprising a rod of solid, modified bitumen adapted for heating and end thereof. The softened or molten composition at the end can easily and conveniently be delivered to spot locations.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for roofing such as shingles is disclosed which is composed of a hard asphaltic bitumen fraction having a penetration number at 77.degree. F. of from 0 to 30 dmm and a softening point of from about 150.degree. to 220.degree. F. and an elastomeric composition composed of a thermoplastic elastomer and a plasticizer wherein the overall adhesive composition has a penetration number of from 30 to 100 dmm at 130.degree. F. and a softening point of 140.degree. to 230.degree. F. The inventive composition is self-sealing and exhibits excellent squash resistance, low temperature properties and resistance to blowoff. The composition can be used with shingles as well as other types of roofing coverings.

Abstract: Polyisocyanurate foam in which the polyol content is largely a polyol mixture prepared by the transesterification with a glycol of a residue obtained from the manufacture of dimethyl terephthalate and in which the foam has been prepared using fluorocarbon blowing agent and amine triol to improve compatibility between the polyol and the blowing agent.

Abstract: Polyisocyanurate foam in which the polyol content is largely a polyol mixture prepared by the transesterification with a glycol of a residue obtained from the manufacture of dimethyl terephthalate and in which the foam has been prepared using fluorocarbon blowing agent and alkoxylated alkyl amine to improve compatibility between the polyol and the blowing agent.

Abstract: Polyisocyanurate foam in which the polyol content is largely a polyol mixture prepared by the transesterification wtih a glycol of a residue obtained from the manufacture of dimethyl terephthalate and in which the foam has been prepared using fluorocarbon blowing agent and amide diol to improve compatibility between the polyol and the blowing agent.