Architectural interleaf for shingle roof
An interleaf for creating a visible roof feature. The interleaf has a first surface defining a first side. The interleaf has a second surface defining a second side. The interleaf has one or more contact points which define a third side of the interleaf. The third side of the interleaf defines a second acute angle with the second surface and a first angle with the first side. The first surface of the interleaf is visible when the interleaf is placed between two or more courses of shingles on a roof and the third side contacts a portion of a shingle.
A residential and commercial roof generally serves utilitarian functions for building structures. The roof serves to keep moisture out of the structure and control the climate inside. The materials selected for construction of the external surfaces of the roof were likewise generally utilitarian. Tile, slate, wood, composite materials, and the like have traditionally been selected for roof construction due to concerns of cost and durability. The aesthetic properties of roof construction materials have generally taken a back seat.
Roofing products can be classified in three basic groups: shingles, roll roofing and underlayment. Shingles and roll roofing are typically outer roof coverings designed to withstand exposure to weather and the elements. In a typical roof installation, the underlayment is first laid on top of the roof deck, and then the outer roofing covering (e.g., shingles or roll roofing) is attached on top of the underlayment.
Asphalt, or “composite” shingles are a commonly used roofing material. Asphalt shingles may include an organic felt or fiberglass mat base on which an asphalt coating is applied. The organic felt or fiberglass mat base gives the asphalt shingle the strength while the asphalt coating provides resistance to weathering. An outer layer of mineral granules may also be applied to the asphalt coating to form a weather surface which shields the asphalt coating from the sun and provides additional fire resistance.
Composite shingles are typically manufactured as three tab shingles, laminated shingles, interlocking shingles, or large individual shingles. Even though composite shingles offer significant cost, service life, and fire resistance advantages, wood shingles are sometimes preferred due to pleasing aesthetic features, such as greater thickness as compared to composite shingles. Wood shingles may result in a layered look for a roof. Various composite shingles have been developed to provide an appearance of thickness comparable to wood shingles.
Roofs having composite shingles frequently have a dull or otherwise unpleasing appearance. Roofs are typically void of attention to architecturally appealing features. Current attempts to make roofs better looking and more interesting have been largely unsuccessful. There remains a long-felt need for a suitable means of creating a roof with an interesting appearance.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Preliminarily, it should be noted that certain terms used herein, such as for example above, below, upper, lower left and right, are used to facilitate the description of the invention. Unless otherwise specified or made apparent by the context of the discussion, such terms and other directional terms should be interpreted with reference to the figure(s) under discussion. Such terms are not intended as a limitation on the position in which the invention or components may be used. Indeed, it is contemplated that the components of the invention may be easily positioned in any desired orientation for use. Likewise, numerical terms such as for example “first”, and “second” are not intended as a limitation or to imply a sequence, unless otherwise specified or made apparent by the context of the discussion. The term “operatively connected” is understood to include a linking together of the portions under consideration and may include a physical engagement and/or a functional or operational connection.
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The interleaf may have any suitable length, width, and/or thickness. It will be appreciated that the illustrated interleaf 20 has a length L1 which is about the same as the sum of the length L2 of the tab portion 40 plus the length L3 of the headlap portion 35. In other words, for the interleaf 20 shown, L1=L2+L3. The length of the interleaf 20 may be lesser or greater than the length of a single shingle. It may be a multiple of the length of a single shingle or any suitable proportion or multiple thereof. The interleaf 20 shown has a thickness T1 at the exposed portion of the interleaf 20.
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For the illustrated interleaf 20, the angle A2 is an acute angle within the range of from about one degree to about ten degrees. The angle A2 is located at a relatively narrow edge of the interleaf 20. The angle A1 is located at the relatively wide edge of the interleaf 20. The first surface 50 is preferably that portion of the interleaf 20 that is most visible when the interleaf 20 is installed—as shown on
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Each illustrated interleaf 70 includes a first surface 75 (a first side), a second surface 80 (a second side), and a third side 85. The illustrated third side 85 is a generally stepped side of the interleaf 70. The interleaf 70 is generally tapered. The term “tapered” may be understood to include a structure which becomes generally relatively narrower at one end and/or generally relatively smaller in size or amount. The interleaf 70 generally tapers to an acute angle within the range of from about one degree to about ten degrees.
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Each illustrated interleaf 9 includes a first surface 95 (a first side), a second surface 100 (a second side), and a third side 105. The illustrated third side 105 is a generally notched side of the interleaf 90. The interleaf 90 is generally tapered. The interleaf 90 generally tapers to an acute angle within the range of from about one degree to about ten degrees.
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The illustrated decorative accessory 130 includes a head 135 and a body 140. The illustrated head 135 for the decorative accessory 130 includes a first surface 145 and a second surface 150. The illustrated first surface 145 and the illustrated second surface 150 define an angle A3. The illustrated angle A3 is an acute angle. The first surface 145 may be generally planar, as shown. The second surface 150 may be generally planar, as shown. The illustrated head 135 of the decorative accessory 130 is generally planar. The body 140 of the decorative accessory 130 is shown generally between the tab portion 40 of the shingle and the interleaf 20. The head 135 and the body 140 may be integrally formed or may be separate components.
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The illustrated decorative accessory 230 includes a head 235 and a body 240. The illustrated head 235 for the decorative accessory 230 includes a first surface 245 and a second surface 250. The illustrated first surface 245 and the illustrated second surface 250 define an angle A4. The illustrated angle A4 is an acute angle. The first surface 245 may be generally planar, as shown. The second surface 250 may be generally planar, as shown. The illustrated head 235 of the decorative accessory 230 is generally rounded and convex. The body 240 of the decorative accessory 230 is shown generally between the tab portion 40 of the shingle and the interleaf 20. The head 235 and the body 240 may be integrally formed or may be separate components.
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The illustrated decorative accessory 330 includes a head 335 and a body 340. The illustrated head 335 for the decorative accessory 330 includes a first surface 345 and a second surface 350. The illustrated first surface 345 and the illustrated second surface 350 define an angle A5. The illustrated angle A5 is an acute angle. The first surface 345 may be generally planar, as shown. The second surface 350 may be generally planar, as shown. The illustrated head 335 of the decorative accessory 330 is generally rounded and concave. The body 340 of the decorative accessory 330 is shown generally between the tab portion 40 of the shingle and the interleaf 20. The head 335 and the body 340 may be integrally formed or may be separate components.
It will be appreciated that the head of the decorative accessory 130, 230, 330 generally protrudes from the interleaf. The term “protrude” is understood to include situations where something is caused to project and/or to jut out from the surrounding surface or context and/or to stick out from or through something. It will also be appreciated that the body of the accessory 130, 230, 330 is generally positioned between the shingle and the interleaf. The decorative accessory 130, 230, 330 may be made of any suitable material and may be colored and/or reflective as desired.
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In use, the interleaf 20 may include an adhesive strip on one or both of the upper and lower surfaces. Proper installation of the interleaf will generally resist wind uplift. The adhesive strip may be any suitable chemical or composition. The adhesive strip may be generally positioned between the interleaf 20 and the roofing surface and/or roofing product positioned on top of the interleaf 20. The adhesive strip may be generally positioned between the interleaf 20 and the roofing surface and/or roofing product positioned below the interleaf 20.
The interleaf 20 and the decorative accessory may be made from any suitable material and by any suitable method. The materials may be generally water resistant, generally compression resistant, generally resistant to ultraviolet exposure, and generally temperature resistant. The parameters for temperature resistance are generally within the range of from about −75 degrees Fahrenheit to about 225 degrees Fahrenheit. The invention may be adapted to fit a wide variety of uses. It will be appreciated that the components of the invention may be easily modified as needed to accommodate varying sizes and shapes.
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It will be appreciated that the interleaf may include one or more contact points. A contact point may be understood to include a terminal part or portion of the interleaf that creates a union or junction of surfaces. For the interleaf 20 of
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It is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The disclosure may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including equivalent constructions. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract and disclosure are neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor are they intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.
Claims
1. An interleaf for creating a visible roof feature comprising:
- a first surface defining a first side;
- a second surface defining a second side; and
- one or more contact points which define a third side of the interleaf, the third side of the interleaf defining a second acute angle with the second surface and a first angle with the first side;
- wherein the first surface of the interleaf is visible when the interleaf is placed between two or more courses of shingles on a roof and the third side contacts a portion of a shingle.
2. The interleaf of claim 1 wherein the third side is notched.
3. The interleaf of claim 1 wherein the second acute angle is within the range of from about one degree to about ten degrees.
4. The interleaf of claim 1 wherein the interleaf includes a generally wide portion and a generally narrow portion.
5. The interleaf of claim 4 wherein the first surface is located at the generally wide portion of the interleaf.
6. The interleaf of claim 1 further comprising a generally squared end wherein the generally squared end includes the first surface.
7. The interleaf of claim 1 further comprising a generally sloped end wherein the generally sloped end is the first surface.
8. The interleaf of claim 1 further comprising a generally rounded end wherein the generally rounded end is the first surface.
9. The interleaf of claim 1 wherein the third side is layered.
10. The interleaf of claim 9 wherein the second acute angle is within the range of from about one degree to about ten degrees.
11. An interleaf for creating a visible roof feature comprising:
- a narrow portion and a wide portion; and
- a first surface located at the generally wide portion of the interleaf;
- wherein the wide portion of the interleaf tapers toward the narrow portion of the interleaf.
12. The interleaf of claim 11 further comprising a squared end wherein the squared end includes the first surface.
13. The interleaf of claim 11 further comprising a sloped end wherein the sloped end is the first surface.
14. The interleaf of claim 11 further comprising a rounded end wherein the rounded end is the first surface.
15. A decorative accessory for a roof comprising:
- a head having a first surface and a second surface defining an acute angle with the first surface; and
- a body operatively connected to the head,
- wherein the body is adapted to be generally positioned between a shingle and an interleaf and the head generally protrudes from the interleaf.
16. The decorative accessory of claim 15 wherein the first surface includes a generally planar surface.
17. The decorative accessory of claim 15 wherein the first surface is generally concave.
18. The decorative accessory of claim 15 wherein the first surface is generally convex.
19. The decorative accessory of claim 15 wherein the interleaf includes a generally narrow portion and a generally wide portion.
20. The decorative accessory of claim 19 wherein the narrow portion defines an acute angle within the range of from about one degree to about ten degrees.
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 26, 2005
Publication Date: Mar 29, 2007
Inventor: Scott Maurer (Rocky River, OH)
Application Number: 11/234,735
International Classification: E04B 7/02 (20060101); E04D 1/00 (20060101);