Roof flashing repair kit

In view of the limitations now present in the prior art, this invention provides a new and useful slip on boot repair kit for roof flashing, a seal for stand pipes extending thru the roof to prevent rain water leaking into the building. This invention can be installed by homeowners or handy man in several minutes without replacing shingles and only cost a few dollars, contractors charge $150.00 to $250.00 per roof as some homes have 6 standpipes. The prevent inventions provide a flashing of approximately 11 inches by 15 inches which must be installed under the shingles, on older buildings the shingles break during the installation and cannot be matched because of the fading process. Rubber boot is not sold separately.

Skip to: Description  ·  Claims  · Patent History  ·  Patent History
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the limitation now present in the prior art, The present invention provides a new and useful slip on boot repair kit for roof flashing, a seal for pipes extending thru the roof to prevent leakage of rain water leaking into the building. This invention can be installed by homeowner or handy man in minutes without replacing shingles and only cost a few dollars

The present inventions provide a flashing of approximately 11 inches by 15 inches which must be installed under the shingles, on older homes the shingles break during installation and cannot be matched perfectly due to the fading process.

I am a contractor, and have replaced many standpipe seals. Most contractors charge $150.00 to $250.00 per roof as some homes have up to 6 standpipes.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the limitations now present in the prior art, The present invention provides a new and useful slip on boot repair kit for roof flashing, a seal for pipes extending thru the roof to prevent leakage of rain water into a building. This invention can be installed be installed by homeowner or handyman in several minutes without replacing shingles and only costing a few dollars. I am a contractor and replace many roof flashings.

Contractors charge $150.00 to $250.00 per roof as some homes have 6 pipes.

The present inventions provide a flashing of approximately 11 inches by 15 inches which must be installed under the shingles, on older homes the shingles break during installation and cannot be matched perfectly due to the fading process.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL OF THE DRAWINGS

The following drawings further describe by illustration the advantages and objects of the present invention. Each drawing is referenced by corresponding figure reference characters.

Drawing No. 1. Side view of rubber boot.

Drawing No. 2. Top view of rubber boot.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The roof flashing repair kit is a new and useful slip on boot for roof flashing, a seal for pipes extend thru the roof to prevent leakage of rain water into homes and buildings.

This slip on boot is made of rubber and is available in several sizes to accommodate all sizes of stand pipes and can be installed without removing and replacing shingles. On older homes shingles are brittle and will break while being removed, shingles cannot be matched due to the fading process.

The present means of replacing the boot with a 11 inch by 15 inch base, removing shingles. Boot is not sold separately.

Claims

1. The roof flashing repair kit includes a one piece rubber replacement boot for for standpipes going thru the roof to prevent water from leaking thru the roof. Replacement boot comes in several sizes to accommodate all sizes of stand pipes is inexpensive and can be installed in minutes by homeowner or handy man.

2. this roof flashing repair kit is designed for replacing boot without replacing the shingles, old shingles are brittle and will break while being removed. Old shingles cannot be matched perfectly due to the fading process.

3. The present means of replacing the boot is with a 11 inch by 15 inch base, removing shingles. Boot is not sold separately.

Patent History
Publication number: 20100095633
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 21, 2008
Publication Date: Apr 22, 2010
Inventor: Larry P. Stefka (Grand Prairie, TX)
Application Number: 12/288,397
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Protection (52/741.3)
International Classification: E04G 23/02 (20060101);