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Roofing system with sensors

a technology of roofs and sensors, applied in the field of roofs, can solve problems such as property loss, catastrophic failure, and a great strain on many roof structures

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-09-17
SLEEMAN WILLIAM
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The present invention proposes a roofing method and system that involves placing sensors on the roof and covering them with a waterproof membrane. This can be done by applying the sensors and membrane separately or by using a membrane that incorporates the sensors. The sensors may monitor strain and temperature, and a system monitoring this information can alert if a roof leak or excessive strain is detected. The technical effect of this invention is to provide an effective and efficient means for detecting and addressing roof leaks and damage, which can prevent damage to the roof and reduce costs associated with maintenance and repair.

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Rain, heavy snow and roof gardens can place a great strain on many roofing structures.
Over time, even a small leak can lead to catastrophic failure if not discovered and fixed.
A roofing failure cannot only lead to damage and loss of property, it can also be very dangerous.

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[0016]In the preferred embodiments, the roofing system of the present invention may comprise a roofing membrane 20 incorporating sensors as shown in FIGS. 1, 3, 4 and 6-9, or may comprise sensors applied directly to the roof substrate, and then covered with a membrane 20A as shown in FIG. 2. In either of those alternatives, the sensors can be incorporated into a scrim layer 40 as shown in FIG. 5, which is then either laid on the roof substrate 12 and covered with a separate water impervious membrane 20A, or which is adhered directly onto a water impervious membrane layer 30, as shown in FIG. 4. Alternatively, sensors 50 may be incorporated directly into the water impervious membrane layer 30 as shown in FIGS. 6-9. Preferably sensors 50 are elongated sensor strands, most preferably fiber-optic strands. Fiber-optic strands can identity water leaks by identifying temperature changes which affect the optical signal, and can identify roof strain due to deflection of the fibers, which aff...

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Abstract

A rooting method and system in which sensors are placed on the roof substrate, and a water impermeable membrane is placed over the sensors. This can be accomplished by applying the sensors and membrane separately, or by applying a membrane which incorporates the sensors. The sensors may be selected so as to provide strain and temperature information. A system monitoring this information may provide an alert if a roof leak or excessive strain is detected.

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CLAIM OF PRIORITY TO PRIOR APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 952,532, filed Mar. 13, 2014, and entitled Roofing System with Sensors.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to roofing systems.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Rain, heavy snow and roof gardens can place a great strain on many roofing structures. Over time, even a small leak can lead to catastrophic failure if not discovered and fixed. A roofing failure cannot only lead to damage and loss of property, it can also be very dangerous.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention comprises a roofing method and system in which sensors are placed on the roof substrate, and a water impermeable membrane is placed over the sensors. This can be accomplished by applying the sensors and membrane separately, or by applying a membrane which incorporates the sensors. The sensors may be selected so as to provide strain and temperature information. A s...

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IPC IPC(8): E04D13/00E04D11/02
CPCE04D11/02E04D13/006
Inventor SLEEMAN, WILLIAM
Owner SLEEMAN WILLIAM
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