Shingle Inserts And Method For Eliminating and Preventing Growth of Algae, Moss, or Lichens on a Roof

a technology of shingle inserts and roofs, applied in roofs, building materials handling, construction, etc., can solve the problems of shortening the service life of roofs, roof shingles can quickly kill algae, moss, or lichen growths,

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-12-27
SPENCER DAVID +1
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[0007]The object of the present invention is to provide a more effective shingle insert strip configuration for such applications which also can pro

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Such growths can be unsightly and also damage asphalt shingles by loosening the granules embedded therein which loss shortens the service life of a roof.
Also, water is retained by such growths delaying complete dry out of the roof after a rain and such, the prolonged contact with moisture also contributing to wear out of the roof covering.
Spraying algaecides on the roof

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[0019]In the following detailed description, certain specific terminology will be employed for the sake of clarity and a particular embodiment described in accordance with the requirements of 35 USC 112, but it is to be understood that the same is not intended to be limiting and should not be so construed inasmuch as the invention is capable of taking many forms and variations within the scope of the appended claims.

[0020]Referring to the Drawings, FIG. 1 shows a series of shingle inserts 10 according to the invention, installed on a roof with an upper projecting edge portion nailed beneath a course of shingles 12 near the top of the roof 14, with a main portion overlying the next lower course of shingles 12A.

[0021]One or more additional courses of shingle inserts 10 may be installed in shingle courses at locations down the roof as necessary, but the improved effectiveness of the strips according to the invention minimizes such need.

[0022]FIG. 2 shows additional details of the shing...

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A shingle insert and method for eliminating and preventing growths on a shingled roof in which a porous copper mesh is installed with an upper edge beneath a course of shingles with the remaining portions of the insert exposed. A confined space is defined beneath a lengthwise hump in the exposed copper strip portions which is filled with a growth toxic material, in solid or granular form which releases a substance toxic to the growths when rainwater runoff passes into the confined space and material and thereafter flows out down the roof.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 329,729 filed on Dec. 19, 2011, which claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application No. 61 / 424,892 filed on Dec. 20, 2010, incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention concerns treating shingled roofs for deterring the growth of algae, moss, lichens or fungus. Such growths can be unsightly and also damage asphalt shingles by loosening the granules embedded therein which loss shortens the service life of a roof.[0003]Also, water is retained by such growths delaying complete dry out of the roof after a rain and such, the prolonged contact with moisture also contributing to wear out of the roof covering.[0004]It has long been known that copper strips installed on the roof will deter such growths.[0005]Spraying algaecides on the roof shingles can quickly kill those growths which have built up over a period of years....

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IPC IPC(8): E04B1/92E04D13/00
CPCE04D13/002
Inventor SPENCER, DAVIDSPENCER, LAURIE ANNE
Owner SPENCER DAVID
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