Abstract: A barrier composite has a barrier layer that is water resistant, and adhesive for applying the barrier composite to an external wall surface and an integral release layer to allow the adhesive to release such that a roll or barrier composite can be unspooled and attached directly the said wall surface without removing a release liner. A barrier composite may also include a plurality of stand-offs extending to an exterior surface of the barrier composite and configured to allow precipitation that has passed through the outer shingles to flow down along the barrier composite. The integral release layer may be configured on, in or over the stand-offs. The stand-offs may be configured with a material that prevents the adhesive from adhering or that splits or fractures to produce stand-off deposits. Alternatively, the adhesive may be configured to wick into the stand-offs and then split producing adhesive deposits on the stand-offs.

Abstract: A metal recovery system utilizes a metal recovery machine for metal removal from metal containing laminates, such as polymer films containing a layer of metal. A laminate may include a metal layer on a backing. The laminate may be stretched while being heated to cause the metal layer to separate from the backing and form cracks that aid in the separation of the metal from the backing. The laminate may be passed through an inlet roller into a heater, such as an oven, before passing over an outlet roller. The outlet roller may have a higher speed imparted on the laminate than the inlet roller, thereby causing the laminate to stretch while being heated by the heater. Metal removal devices such as brushes and a vacuum may be used to remove metal from the laminate.

Abstract: A self-adhering underlayment includes an activator layer on the surface side that is configured to activate and bond with the adhesive when configured in contact with the adhesive layer, such as when overlapped on a roof. The activator layer may be a strip configured proximal an edge of the self-adhering underlayment, such that a second self-adhering underlayment will overlay and contact this activator layer strip when installed on a roof. The activator layer may be configured to chemically react with the adhesive layer to enable adhesion between the layers. The activator layer may comprise a chemical that chemically bonds with the adhesive layer. The activator layer may not be a tacky adhesive and therefor a release liner for the activator layer may not be required.

Abstract: A high traction underlayment includes a traction layer on a surface side that is configured to provide higher friction for walking traction on a roof. The traction layer may include a meltblown layer of a low molecular weight polymer. The high traction underlayment includes a barrier layer to prevent water leakage through the high traction underlayment and an adhesive layer that is configured to bond to the roof and to an overlap area of another high traction underlayment. The traction layer may be a fabric, such as a woven or non-woven and may be a fleece. The traction layer may be configured to bond to the adhesive of an adhesive layer of an overlapped high traction underlayment to secure the overlapped pieces together.

Abstract: A high traction underlayment includes a high friction layer on a surface side that is configured to provide higher friction for walking traction on a roof. The high traction underlayment includes a barrier layer to prevent water leakage through the high traction underlayment and an adhesive layer that is configured to bond to the roof and to an overlap area of another high traction underlayment. The high friction layer may be a fabric, such as a woven or non-woven and may be a fleece. The high friction layer may be configured to bond to the adhesive of an adhesive layer of an overlapped high traction underlayment to secure the overlapped pieces together.

Abstract: A barrier composite has a barrier layer that is water resistant, and adhesive for applying the barrier composite to an external wall surface and an integral release layer to allow the adhesive to release such that a roll or barrier composite can be unspooled and attached directly the said wall surface without removing a release liner. A barrier composite may also include a plurality of stand-offs extending to an exterior surface of the barrier composite and configured to allow precipitation that has passed through the outer shingles to flow down along the barrier composite. The integral release layer may be configured on, in or over the stand-offs. The stand-offs may be configured with a material that prevents the adhesive from adhering or that splits or fractures to produce stand-off deposits. Alternatively, the adhesive may be configured to wick into the stand-offs and then split producing adhesive deposits on the stand-offs.

Abstract: A burn resistant barrier composite for application to a roof or wall of a building incorporates a metal foil in a woven fabric to improve burn through resistance. The barrier composite may be a roof underlayment or a housewrap. A barrier composite incorporates a polymer film attached to a metal foil that is cut into tapes and then woven into a woven fabric. The polymer film may be a tensilized polymer film that has increase modulus through orienting the film. The space between the tapes in the woven fabric provides permeability for moisture vapor. An additional barrier layer may be attached to the woven fabric to prevent moisture and/or water transfer through the barrier composite or to enable moisture vapor transmission through the barrier composite. An adhesive may be attached to the barrier composite to enable direct adhesion to a wall or roof surface.

Abstract: A multi-layered fire-resistant roofing underlayment is disclosed. The roofing underlayment has a core of aluminum foil. On each side of the aluminum foil is a layer of nonwoven material. A lamination coating is between the aluminum foil layer and the layers of nonwoven material. At the bottom of the roofing underlayment is a backside coating layer. The roofing underlayment may be utilized in bats or rolls.

Abstract: A multi-layered fire-resistant roofing underlayment is disclosed. The roofing underlayment has a core of aluminum foil. On each side of the aluminum foil is a layer of nonwoven material. A lamination coating is between the aluminum foil layer and the layers of nonwoven material. At the bottom of the roofing underlayment is a backside coating layer. The roofing underlayment may be utilized in bats or rolls.

Abstract: A multi-layered breathable fire-resistant roofing underlayment is disclosed. The roofing underlayment has a core of aluminum foil. On each side of the aluminum foil is a layer of nonwoven material. A lamination coating is between the aluminum foil layer and the layers of nonwoven material. At the bottom of the roofing underlayment is a backside coating layer. The roofing underlayment has microperforations in one or more of the layers of material to permit airflow. The roofing underlayment may be utilized in bats or rolls.

Abstract: A method of fabrication for synthetic thermoplastic building material, is disclosed, which includes providing a filler material of proportions of 65%-90% of overall composition, adding thermoplastic resin of proportions of 10%-35% of overall composition, adding a processing stabilizer/lubricant, whereby the resultant overall composition is a thermoplastic material, and extruding said thermoplastic material into building shapes.

Abstract: A synthetic building material formulated for commercial extrusion processing is disclosed. The material includes filler material of proportions of 65%-90% of overall composition, thermoplastic resin of proportions of 10%-35% of overall composition, and processing stabilizer/lubricant which is chosen from a group consisting of metallic stearate, hydrocarbons, fatty acids, esters, amides fluoropolymers, silicones, and boron nitride.