Abstract: A ladder stabilizing system for incorporation into a roofing system and for receiving and releasably retaining a ladder therein. The ladder stabilizing system includes a mounting plate disposed between layers of the roofing material and further includes a ladder bracket fixedly attached to the mounting plate and includes a section adapted to accommodate the features of the edge of the roofing system. The ladder bracket further includes a set of lateral supports for receiving the ladder there between and retention members for releasably securing the ladder to the ladder stabilizing system.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for the slitting of material using a wheeled slitting apparatus. One example includes a carriage body having wheels and a handle and a blade positioning device attached to the carriage. The blade positioning device has a body that includes a slot and a clamping bar positioned in the slot and further includes a cutting blade positioned within the slot between the body and the clamping bar and held in place by a handwheel assembly that clamps the cutting blade between the body and the clamping bar in a tightened position. Such an apparatus provides for a safe, fast and efficient technique for slitting materials such as roofing membranes, carpeting, vinyl flooring and the like.

Abstract: Multiple-layered articles are provided which do not suffer from interlayer slippage upon application of a normal force and which are flexible and particularly well suited for use as dexterous hand coverings.

Abstract: A roofing tool comprises a trowel blade and a pivotal clamping arm for use in the installation of torch-fused roofing material. A shaft is mounted to a shank which extends from the trowel blade and mounts the trowel handle. The shaft pivotally mounts the clamp arm. The clamp arm is configured so that the forward portion of the arm and the forward tip of the trowel blade cooperate to form a clamp.