Roof jack apparatus and method of use

Abstract

An apparatus and method for repairing or installing roof coverings that comprises a support strap that is configured to be spaced away from the roof to allow install of the roofing materials. The support strap has an attachment member for securing said support strap to said roof on a first end. The support strap has a platform mount configured to receive a horizontal support member at a second end. A contact member rests against a finished portion of said roof beneath the second end of said support strap to support the weight of workers without damaging previously finished work.

1 . A roof jack apparatus comprising:
 a support strap having a first end and a second end, wherein said at least one support strap has a center portion that is configured to be spaced away from the roof;   an attachment member positioned at said first end of said support strap for securing said support strap to said roof;   a platform affixed to said support strap adjacent said second end; and   a contact member that rests against said roof, wherein said contact member is affixed to said second end of said support strap.   
   
   
       2 . The roof jack apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a padding material attached to said contact member, wherein said padding is positioned between said contact member and the finished portion of the roof.   
   
   
       3 . The roof jack apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a brace between said second end of said support strap and said platform mount.   
   
   
       4 . The roof jack apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a first angled member positioned adjacent said first end of said support strap; and   a second angled member positioned adjacent said second end of said support strap wherein the angled members are configured to space center of bar from said roof.   
   
   
       5 . The roof jack apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising:
 at least one hole in said first end of said support strap, wherein said attachment member is a mechanical fastener dimensioned to pass substantially through said at least one hole into said roof.   
   
   
       6 . The roof jack apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a first member positioned adjacent said first end of said support strap; and   a second member positioned adjacent said second end of said support strap wherein the members are angled 45 degrees and configured to space center of bar from said roof at least four inches.   
   
   
       7 . The roof jack apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the first end and a second end of the support strap are spaced between 4-8 feet apart. 
   
   
       8 . The roof jack apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the contact member is a base member mechanically affixed to said second end of said support strap and said base member has a pad affixed. 
   
   
       9 . The roof jack apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the first end and a second end of the support strap are offset at least four inches and said center section is parallel to the roof. 
   
   
       10 . A roof jack apparatus comprising:
 at least two support straps each having a first end and a second end, wherein said at least two support straps have a center portion that is configured to be spaced away from the roof;   an attachment member positioned at said first end of each said support strap for securing each said support strap to said roof;   a platform mount configured to receive a horizontal support member between at least two said support straps, said platform mount affixed to each said support strap adjacent said second end; and   a base shoe having a bottom surface, said base shoe attached to the second end of the support strap.   
   
   
       11 . The roof jack apparatus of  claim 10  further comprising:
 a padding material attached to said contact member, wherein said padding is positioned between said contact member and the finished portion of the roof.   
   
   
       12 . The roof jack apparatus of  claim 10  further comprising:
 a brace between said second end of said support strap and said platform mount.   
   
   
       13 . The roof jack apparatus of  claim 10  further comprising:
 a first angled member positioned adjacent said first end of said support strap; and   a second angled member positioned adjacent said second end of said support strap wherein the angled members are configured to space center of bar from said roof.   
   
   
       14 . The roof jack apparatus of  claim 10  further comprising:
 at least one hole in said first end of said support strap, wherein said attachment member is a mechanical fastener.   
   
   
       15 . The roof jack apparatus of  claim 10  further comprising:
 a first member positioned adjacent said first end of said support strap; and   a second member positioned adjacent said second end of said support strap wherein the members are angled 45 degrees and configured to space center of bar from said roof at least four inches.   
   
   
       16 . The roof jack apparatus of  claim 10  wherein the first end and a second end of the support strap are spaced between 4-8 feet apart. 
   
   
       17 . A method of using a roof jack apparatus comprising:
 providing at least two support straps each having a first end and a second end, wherein said at least two support straps have a center portion that is configured to be spaced away from the roof, an attachment member positioned at said first end of said support strap for securing each of said at least two support straps to said roof, a platform mount configured to receive a horizontal support member, said mount affixed to said support strap adjacent said second end, and a contact member that rests against said roof, wherein said contact member is affixed to said second end of said support strap;   securing each said attachment member of said at least two support straps to the roof;   resting each said contact member against the roof; and   affixing the horizontal support member onto the platform mount between said at least two support straps.   
   
   
       18 . A method of using the roof jack apparatus of  claim 17  further comprising:
 standing upon said horizontal support member to access the roof underneath the center portion of the at least two support straps.   
   
   
       19 . A method of using the roof jack apparatus of  claim 17  further comprising:
 affixing a roofing material to the roof between the at least two support straps.   
   
   
       20 . A method of using the roof jack apparatus of  claim 17  further comprising:
 removing said at least two support straps from the roof to complete application of new roofing materials.