ROOF SYSTEM AND PROCESS
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MILLENNIUM SLATE LLC
- Filing Date
- 2023-03-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing roofing systems, particularly those using slate tiles, are expensive, labor-intensive, and require rigid layouts, leading to increased deadload and material costs due to double or triple overlaps to prevent water and snowmelt ingress.
A roofing system utilizing a sheet material with hook and loop fasteners and elongate rain diverting devices that allow tiles to be easily attached and detached, directing rainwater and snowmelt away from the underlying deck, reducing the need for multiple overlaps and material length.
The system is lighter, more cost-effective, and less labor-intensive, allowing for flexible installation patterns and reducing material and weight, while effectively diverting moisture without compromising tile adhesion.