Speed roofing system

Abstract

A speed roofing system consisting of a thin continuous sheet of flexible material with rigid material tabs integral to the continuous sheet. This method of using a rigid polymer based material is lighter and stronger than the existing tabs. The shear strength of these tabs is 60% greater than the existing tab anchoring method. They are less prone to deform or flex under the stresses roofs are subjected too. The tabs are labeled in both English language and Spanish with the phrase “Anchor All Tabs” on both sides of the tabs. The user arranges the speed roofing system in the appropriate pattern governed by governmental building codes. The continuous strip may be easily cut at any point to form to the application of the existing space. The user then anchors one end and then proceeds to anchor all the tabs. Because the speed roofing system places the integral tabs at the specified predetermined distance the user only considers the most efficient way to pattern the sheets. The speed roofing system is transported by the user in its own carrier allowing the user greater mobility and providing them with enough speed roofing material to complete an average roof. Whereby, one can install roofing material in a rapid consistent manner. Here to fore not possible with conventional methods.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This invention relates to the application of roofing materials, specifically to the application of tarpaper and more particularly to a method of securing the tarpaper or similar roofing material rapidly to a roof surface, the speed roofing system enables the user to apply the securing device to tar paper rapidly in a consistent precise pattern.

[0002] Tarpaper or similar roofing material securing systems come in various configurations and types with varying levels of effectiveness and with no redundant capabilities to pattern an area consistently. The existing technology is a circular metallic disk with sharp edges. When the user retrieves this object from a container they normally suffer cuts about the fingers and hand. Currently the method for the user to apply the securing system is based on an archaic labor-intensive process. This process requires the user to retrieve these objects from a container next they place a multitude of the disks in pouch carried on a belt. The shear volume of these disks results in a cumbersome and a heavy load for the user making it difficult for the user to climb a ladder to the roof and safely manuover while on the roof. The user removes a disk from their pouch with one hand and places it on the tar paper and then removes a nail from the other side of the pouch and centers the nail on the disk next with a hammer in a free hand they drive the nail through the disk and tar paper securing them both to the roof. The application of the disks must be repeated thousands of times requiring the user to place the disks in determined pattern as specified by roofing codes. This process is laborious, monotonous, imprecise and controlled by restricted time constraints. The volume of the work accomplished pays the user. These diverging factors of codes and work volume result in inconsistencies in the application of the securing of the disks to the roof. Normally when applying roof securing devices if the user attempts to increase output inconsistent patterns will result thus violating building codes and compromising the integrity of the roof. This result affects the integrity of the roof causing the roof to leak or a premature life cycle of the roof structure and could result in catastrophic failure in a storm. These two controlling aspects of roof construction; speed and consistency work against each other when applying current tarpaper securing devices. The ability to rapidly secure tarpaper or similar roofing materials consistently provides economic benefits to the user and ensures code adherence thus resulting in a significant improvement of the roof integrity.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The speed roofing system is manufactured by a molding the tabs into a continuous strip of tabs with the tabs positioned at a predetermined distance (the distance that separates the tabs, the strip length is determined by local building codes) from each other and joined by a strip as a homogeneous part. The ability to rapidly secure tarpaper and other roofing materials speedily and consistently provides economic benefits to the user of the speed roofing system and ensures code adherence thus resulting in a significant improvement of roof integrity. This method using a rigid polymer based material is lighter and stronger than the existing tabs. The shear strength of these tabs is greater. They are less prone to deform or flex under the stresses roofs are subjected too. The tabs are labeled in both English language and Spanish with the phrase “Anchor All Tabs” on both sides. The speed roofing system is transported by the user in its own belt mounted carrier allowing the user greater mobility and providing them with enough speed roofing material to complete an average roof. The manner of using the speed roofing system is to apply the invention to the surface of tarpaper or similar material placed on the exterior sub-roof of a structure. The user arranges the speed roofing system in the appropriate pattern governed by governmental building codes. Because the speed roofing system places the integral tabs at the specified predetermined distance the user only considers the most efficient way to pattern the sheets. Accordingly, the reader will see that the continuous sheets with integral tabs of the speed roofing system can be used to increase the speed with which the roof can be constructed, the accuracy of the method of attaching the tar paper or similar material and a significant improvement in the integrity of a roof with total code compliance.

OBJECT AND ADVANTAGES

[0004] The Speed Roofing System has several objects and advantages they are:

[0005] To provide a continuous sheet of tabs permitting high volume applications, saving the user a great deal of time and money minimizing the down time of the user to restock their supply.

[0006] To provide a tab applicator constructed of a rigid material.

[0007] To provide a continuous sheet of tab applicators.

[0008] To provide a continuous sheet of tab applicators spaced at a predetermined distance.

[0009] To provide a system that will provide a superior method of applying roofing tabs.

[0010] To provide a continuous sheet of tab applicators spaced at predetermined distance allowing the user to configure the continuous sheet to all applications.

[0011] To provide a continuous sheet of tab applicators spaced at predetermined distance relative to specific territorial building codes.

[0012] To provide a system that enables the user to apply the tabs at a greater speed than is possible with other existing products.

[0013] To provide a continuous sheet of tab applicators that is readily portable permitting the user to easily transport the Speed Roofing System.

[0014] To provide a continuous sheet of tab applicators that is readily portable permitting the user to easily transport the Speed Roofing System in its own self contained transporter.

[0015] To provide a continuous sheet of tab applicators permitting high volume applications while minimizing the safety risk to the user by providing a less cumbersome means of transporting the applicators.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] An article of a roofing system that is injection molded from a polymer material or stamped from a rigid material forming a flexible continuous strip with pre-positioned rigid tabs. The strip of flexible continuous material with the tabs is molded or stamped as a homogeneous part. The speed roofing system is manufactured by molding or stamping the tabs into a continuous strip of tabs positioned at a predetermined distance (the distance that separates the tabs, the strip length is determined by local building codes) from each other and joined by a strip as a homogeneous part. The mold or stamp die may be adjusted to accommodate the different building code specifications as to tab size and separation of tabs determined by the strip length. The preferred method of using a rigid polymer based material is lighter and stronger than the existing tabs. The shear strength of these tabs is also greater. They are less prone to deform or flex under the stresses roofs are subjected too. The tabs are labeled in both English language and Spanish with the phrase “Anchor All Tabs” on both sides of the tabs. The speed roofing system is transported by the user in its own carrier allowing the user greater mobility and providing them with enough speed roofing material to complete an average roof. The manner of using the speed roofing system is to apply the invention to the surface of tarpaper or similar material after these materials are laid on the roof of a structure. The user arranges the speed roofing system in the appropriate pattern governed by governmental building codes. The continuous strip may be easily cut at any point to form to the application of the existing space. The user then anchors one end and then proceeds to anchor all the tabs. Because the speed roofing system places the integral tabs at the specified predetermined distance the user only considers the most efficient way to pattern the sheets. Accordingly, the reader will see that the continuous sheets with integral tabs of the speed roofing system can be used to increase the speed with which the roof can be constructed, the accuracy of the method of attaching the tar paper or similar material and a significant improvement in the integrity of a roof with total code compliance. There is an alternate embodiment. In the alternate embodiment the tabs are positioned on the continuous sheet and the sheet is folded over the tabs and the sheet is heat shrunk onto the tabs forming a permanent continuous sheet with integral tabs. Additionally the economic benefits of this system are significant. It is 80% lighter than the existing method saving distributors, resellers and all who use or sell these products large amounts of money on shipping, handling and transporting this product.

[0017] Reference Numerals in Drawings

[0018] 10 preferred embodiment of the invention & 10A alternate embodiment invention

[0019] 11 continuous sheet edge

[0020] 12 integral tabs

[0021] 13 sheet superior exterior

[0022] 14 sheet inferior exterior

[0023] 15 sheet outside edge

[0024] 16 sheet inside edge

[0025] 17 sheet leading edge

[0026] 18 sheet trailing edge

[0027] 19 tab superior exterior

[0028] 20 tab inferior exterior

[0029] 21 tab continuous circumference edge

[0030] 22 sheet outside edge prior to folding

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] FIG. 1 represents the prior art with three views starting at the top of page going down towards the bottom of the page top view, bottom view and side view. The preferred embodiment of the present invention the speed roofing system in its complete form 10 is illustrated in first depiction of FIG. 2, the system is depicted on all drawing pages from the top of the page going downward towards the bottom of the page the first depiction is a top view of the completed invention incorporating the continuous sheet 11 consisting of a flexible material which can bent repeatedly without fracturing, the superior exterior 13, (the bottom the inferior exterior 14 although a mirror image of the top view is not depicted in this first depiction see fourth depiction), the integral tab 12, the sides outside edge 15 & inside edge 16, the leading edge 17, the trailing edge 18. The second depiction is a side view the outside edge 15, the third depiction is a front view of the leading edge 17, the fourth depiction is a side view of the superior exterior 13 & the inferior exterior 14, the fifth depiction is a side view of the inside edge 16, & the sixth depiction is a rear view of the trailing edge 18.

[0032] FIG. 2A is a top view, bottom view & side view of the integral tab as used in 10A.

[0033] FIG. 3 represents an alternate embodiment of the invention 10A. The depiction illustrates a top view of the completed invention showing the integral tab 12, the continuous sheet 11 (FIG. 3a) consisting of a flexible material which can bent repeatedly without fracturing, having a superior exterior 13 (the bottom the inferior exterior 14 although a mirror image of the top view is not depicted in this depiction see fourth depiction FIG. 2), outside edge 15, inside edge 16, leading edge 17 & trailing edge 18. The integral tab 12 (FIG. 2A) consisting of a rigid material having a superior exterior 19, inferior exterior 20 & continuous circumference edge 21, the tab is integral to the continuous sheet 11.

[0034] FIGS. 3 & 3A where, 10A represents an alternate embodiment showing the top view (although the side view is a mirror image of the side view in FIG. 2 it is not depicted in this depiction see second and fifth depictions in FIG. 2) of the invention. In this alternate embodiment the tabs are positioned at a predetermined distance on the continuous sheet. The sheet as depicted in FIG. 3A is folded over the tabs by taking the outside prior to folding edge 22 and laying it even with the outside edge 15. The sheet is heat shrunk onto the tabs forming a permanent continuous sheet with an outside edge 15, and an inside edge 16, with integral tabs 12 forming the completed invention as depicted in FIG. 3.

Claims

I. An article of a roofing system molded into a continuous strip of tabs of predetermined dimensions separated at a predetermined distance and joined by a strip as a homogeneous part. Comprising a flexible continuous material of predetermined dimensions with the said pre-positioned rigid tabs consisting:

a. Said flexible continuous material of a predetermined length, width and thickness having; superior exterior, outside edge, inside edge, inferior exterior, leading edge, trailing edge and joined with said tabs of a predetermined length, width and thickness having superior exterior, inferior exterior and a perimeter edge.

b. Said system consisting; said rigid tabs formed to embody said leading edge, said trailing edge, said outside edge, said inside edge, said superior exterior and said inferior exterior with said rigid tabs positioned at predetermined distances from each other forming said continuous material. Whereby a person can use this method to apply roofing material in a rapid and consistent manner hereto fore not possible.

II. An article of a roofing system comprising a flexible continuous material with integral pre-positioned rigid tabs, in this embodiment the tabs are positioned and separated at a predetermined distance and joined by a strip of continuous material that becomes the continuous sheet of the speed roofing system, the sheet is folded over the tabs and the sheet is heat shrunk onto the tabs forming a permanent continuous sheet with integral tabs consisting:

a. Said flexible continuous material of a predetermined length, width and thickness having; superior exterior, outside edge, inside edge, inferior exterior, leading edge, trailing edge and a continuous perimeter edge comprising said outside edge, said inside edge said leading edge and trailing edge.

b. Said system of said rigid tabs of a predetermined length, width and thickness are integral within said system consisting of said leading edge, said trailing edge, said outside edge, said inside edge, said superior exterior and said inferior exterior with said rigid tabs at positioned at predetermined distances from each other embodied into said continuous material. Whereby a person can use this method to apply roofing material in a rapid and consistent manner hereto fore not possible.

III. An article of a roofing system molded into a continuous strip of tabs separated at a predetermined distance and joined by a strip as a homogeneous part. Comprising a flexible continuous material with pre-positioned rigid tabs with an integral mounting hole in the tab of a predetermined size in a predetermined location consisting:

a. Said flexible continuous material of a predetermined length, width and thickness having; superior exterior, outside edge, inside edge, inferior exterior, leading edge, trailing edge and joined with said tabs of a predetermined length, width and thickness having superior exterior, inferior exterior, with an integral mounting hole of predetermined size in a predetermined location and a perimeter edge.

b. Said system consisting; said rigid tabs formed to embody said leading edge, said trailing edge, said outside edge, said inside edge, said superior exterior and said inferior exterior with said rigid tabs positioned at predetermined distances from each other forming said continuous material. Whereby a person can use this method to apply roofing material in a rapid and consistent manner hereto fore not possible.