Unlock instant, AI-driven research and patent intelligence for your innovation.

Apparatus for covering a roof

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-11-22
SOLAR CENTURY HLDG
View PDF8 Cites 28 Cited by
  • Summary
  • Abstract
  • Description
  • Claims
  • Application Information

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0007] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided apparatus for covering a roof, comprising a waterproof membrane, wherein: said membrane has a lower surface contacta

Problems solved by technology

Consequently, the roof should not be damaged and opportunities for mechanical attachment to the roof may be limited.

Method used

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View more

Image

Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Viewing Examples
Smart Image
  • Apparatus for covering a roof
  • Apparatus for covering a roof
  • Apparatus for covering a roof

Examples

Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test

Embodiment Construction

[0022] Apparatus for covering a roof in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1. The apparatus is also suitable for use on other outer surfaces, for example walls. A building 101 is shown which in this embodiment is a commercial building, having a substantial roof area. In alternative embodiments, residential or other building types may also be used. It can be seen in FIG. 1 that membrane such as in regions 102 and 103 has been applied to the modestly sloping roof of building 101. In this example, the membrane is laid down the slope of the roof. This apparatus may also be applied to a building with a flat roof.

[0023] Examples of processes for manufacture of a membrane such as that in regions 102 and 103 are described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The procedures described in FIGS. 2 and 3 also are applicable to the manufacture of webs shown at 104, 105 and 106 etc. Webs such as 104 are examples of a carrier of solar energy collection devices. In ...

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More

PUM

No PUM Login to View More

Abstract

There is provided apparatus for covering a roof (501). The apparatus comprises a waterproof membrane (102, 103). The membrane (102, 103) has a lower surface contactable with an uncovered roof (511, 512). The membrane (102, 103) has an upper surface with an integrated surface fastener system (508, 509 and 510) configured to facilitate the subsequent attachment of solar energy connection devices (104, 105 and 106).

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority from United Kingdom Patent Application No. 06 105 525.8, filed 26 May 2006, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention relates to apparatus for covering a roof. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] A typical roof consists of a metal framework having a profiled deck supported on purlins. This deck supports an insulation layer of typically compressible mineral wool. A weatherproof outer layer can be provided by the application of a membrane laid on top of the roof and attached using mechanical fasteners or other means. The membrane is typically constructed from a number of strips which are laid down the roof slope and welded together at the overlaps between strips to form a weather-tight layer. [0004] It is desirable to facilitate the attachment of solar energy collection devices to such roofs. [0005] Many known solar energ...

Claims

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More

Application Information

Patent Timeline
no application Login to View More
IPC IPC(8): E04C1/00
CPCE04D5/12F24J2/045F24J2/5245H02S20/23Y02B10/12Y02B10/20Y02E10/47F24J2002/4659F24S20/67F24S25/61F24S2025/6001Y02B10/10Y02E10/50
Inventor DAVIES, DANIEL GOWERBRAZIER, SHAY DONALDBATEMAN, LACHLAN SAMUELBERRY, MARTYN JOHN CHARLES
Owner SOLAR CENTURY HLDG