Method and apparatus for reinforcing a typical roofing system

Abstract

An adhesive coating and a net are applied to the upper surface of a preexisting roof in a manner effective for reinforcing and securing roof shingles when exposed to high wind conditions. A compressive force and a top coat may additionally be applied atop the net for added adhesion and durability. Appropriate application results in improved resistance to shingle damage, and subsequent building damage, during winds storms, gales, hurricanes, and any other high wind incidents. The method and apparatus may be used to retrofit existing buildings, without requiring partial or total removal of pre-existing roof shingles or other roof structures.

1 . An apparatus for reinforcing an upper surface of a rooftop, comprising:
 an adhesive disposed on said upper surface of said rooftop; and   a net disposed on said adhesive and said upper surface of said rooftop.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said upper surface of said rooftop comprises material selected from the group consisting of asphalt shingles, tile shingles, slate shingles, composite shingles, wood shingles, metal shingles and architectural shingles. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , further comprising a top coat material disposed on an upper surface of said net, said adhesive and said upper surface of said rooftop. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein vertical portions of said net run perpendicular to the drip edge of said rooftop and approximately bisect each shingle flap of every other horizontal row of shingles on said rooftop. 
   
   
       5 . A method for reinforcing a typical roofing system, comprising the steps of:
 applying an adhesive on the upper shingle surface of a roof; and   disposing a net over said adhesive, wherein said adhesive adheres said net to said upper shingle surface of said roof.   
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein said upper shingle surface of said roof comprises material selected from the group consisting of asphalt shingles, tile shingles, slate shingles, composite shingles, wood shingles, metal shingles and architectural shingles. 
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein vertical portions of said net run perpendicular to the drip edge of said roof and approximately bisect each shingle flap of every other horizontal row of said shingles on said roof. 
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein said net is composed of material selected from the group consisting of nylon, polyester, polypropylene, and polyethylene. 
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 5 , further comprising the step of:
 applying a compressive force to said net, wherein said net is compressed against said adhesive and said upper shingle surface of said roof.   
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein vertical portions of said net run perpendicular to the drip edge of said roof and approximately bisect each shingle flap of every other horizontal row of said shingles on said roof. 
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein said net is composed of material selected from the group consisting of nylon, polyester, polypropylene, and polyethylene. 
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 5 , further comprising the step of:
 applying a top coat material onto said net, said adhesive and said roof.   
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein vertical portions of said net run perpendicular to the drip edge of said roof and approximately bisect each shingle flap of every other horizontal row of said shingles on said roof. 
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein said net is composed of material selected from the group consisting of nylon, polyester, polypropylene, and polyethylene. 
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein said top coat material is selected from the group consisting of liquid nylon, polyurethane sealants, polyurethane coatings, water-based acrylic industrial sealers, and acrylic soil stabilizers. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising the step of:
 applying a top coat material onto said net, said adhesive and said roof.   
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein vertical portions of said net run perpendicular to the drip edge of said roof and approximately bisect each shingle flap of every other horizontal row of said shingles on said roof. 
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein said net is composed of material selected from the group consisting of nylon, polyester, polypropylene, and polyethylene. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein said top coat material is selected from the group consisting of liquid nylon, polyurethane sealants, polyurethane coatings, water-based acrylic industrial sealers, and acrylic soil stabilizers. 
   
   
       20 . A method for reinforcing a typical roofing system, comprising the steps of:
 applying an adhesive to the upper shingle surface of a roof;   overlaying a monofilament nylon net on said upper shingle surface of said roof, wherein said monofilament nylon net comprises vertical portions running perpendicular to the drip edge of said roof, wherein said vertical portions of said monofilament nylon net approximately bisect shingle flaps in alternating horizontal rows of said shingles on said roof;   compressing said net against said adhesive and said upper shingle surface of said roof; and   applying a top coat of material onto said net, said adhesive, and said upper shingle surface of said roof.