Heat reflecting system for roofs

Abstract

The present invention provides a covering for a roof or other surface. The cover reflects solar radiation most notably heat, away from the roof to reduce heat buildup in the attic and in homes or other structures. The reduction of heat will in turn reduce the amount of energy required to cool the home or building structure during the hot summer months. The covering system can be comprised of one or more sections and can be white, light colored, metalized, or be painted or printed with a reflective metallic finish or a combination of finishes. The cover is placed over the roof with the white, light colored or reflective metallic surface facing the sky. The cover also contains slits so that the cover can vent winds that could put excessive stress on the cover or the roof structure. One or more covers can be used on a roof depending on the size of the roof and number of sections. The cover may also be cut or sections can remain uncovered to expose air and plumbing vents, attic fans, chimneys, sky lights, dormers, solar panels, and the like. The cover can be retracted or removed for the cold winter months so that the building structure or home can be warmed by the sun and aide in the reduction of energy used for heating their interiors.

1 . A roof covering composed of a white, light colored, metalized, or reflective metal coated surfaced film, woven, or non-woven, porous or non-porous material, or a combination thereof, and comprising:
 a flat sheet with a means of securing all or some of the edges; and   a means of venting wind and moisture to minimize stress on the securing system and the structure to which the cover is secured; and   can be cut or customized to fit specific shapes, or sections of roof, skylights, chimneys, dormers, roof vents, other projections and the like; and   is preferably made out of but not limited to a reusable UV (ultraviolet) treated flame retardant reinforced fabric such as Tyvek* or similar spun bound tear resistant material; and   can be slightly lifted off of the roof with spacers, tubes, or other means to form an air space under the cover if desired; and   can be decorated, printed, painted and ornamented with customized edgings for decoration or advertising if desired.   
   
   
       2 . A cover in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the edge portions are affixed to a building or structure along one, or more sides including a means of securing other covers if desired; and
 is configured to provide air movement though a multitude slits, slots, cuts, or holes to reduce stress on the roof structure by venting wind; and   can be secured to a roof structure in preparation for the hot seasons and removed in preparation for the cold seasons; and   has edge portions that include finishing films, materials or fabrics that protect the edges from the heat of exposed roofing shingles or panels; and   can be cut to expose existing roof vents, sky lights and chimneys; and   can be cut or customized to allow rain to flow or filter into gutters; and   can be retracted using electric motors, manually, or both through mechanical or manual means if desired.