Roof tarp system and method for use

Abstract

The present invention includes a roof tarp system and method for sealing an opening in a roof or other opening in a building. The roof tarp system comprises a tarpaulin structure having a top surface, a bottom surface and having a surface area defined by a perimeter edge. A micro-adhesive strip is located around the perimeter edge of the bottom surface, the micro-adhesive strip comprising a solid formulation selected from the group consisting of a synthetic resin, a thermoplastic, and a non-curing rubber with a built in primer. The micro-adhesive strip is adapted to bond with the roof such that the opening in the roof is protected from the elements by the tarpaulin structure. The adhesive strip is protected through the use of a covering. The covering is adapted to be removed during use of the roof tarp system.

1 . A method of protecting a roof having a surface comprising:
 providing a tarp having an adhesive strip located adjacent a perimeter of an underside of said tarp, said adhesive strip comprising a solid formulation selected from the group consisting of a synthetic resin, a thermoplastic, and a non-curing rubber with a built in primer, said adhesive strip protected by a covering;   locating said tarp over the roof;   removing said covering from said adhesive strip; and   applying pressure to a top of said tarp around said perimeter such that said adhesive strip makes contact with the surface of the roof, said adhesive and said surface creating a substantially waterproof bond.   
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising the step of collocating said underside of said tarp within the contours of the roof. 
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 2  further comprising performing the step of removing said covering after said collocating step. 
   
   
       4 . A method of protecting an opening in a building from the elements, the opening defined by the building structure, the method comprising:
 providing a tarp having a micro-adhesive strip located adjacent a perimeter of an underside of said tarp, said micro-adhesive strip comprising a solid formulation selected from the group consisting of a synthetic resin, a thermoplastic, and a non-curing rubber with a built in primer, said adhesive strip protected by a covering;   locating said tarp over the opening such that said perimeter is placed adjacent the building structure defining the opening;   removing said covering from said micro-adhesive strip; and   applying pressure to a top of said tarp around said perimeter such that said micro-adhesive strip makes contact with the surface of the building structure, said micro-adhesive and said surface creating a substantially waterproof bond.   
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 4  further comprising the step of collocating said underside of said tarp within the contours of the surface of the building structure. 
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 5  further comprising performing the step of removing said covering after said collocating step. 
   
   
       7 . A roof tarp system for sealing an opening in a roof comprising:
 a tarpaulin structure having a top surface, a bottom surface and having a surface area defined by a perimeter edge;   a micro-adhesive strip located adjacent said perimeter edge of said bottom surface, said micro-adhesive strip comprising a solid formulation selected from the group consisting of a synthetic resin, a thermoplastic, and a non-curing rubber with a built in primer, said micro-adhesive strip adapted to bond with the roof such that the opening in the roof is protected from the elements by said tarpaulin structure; and   a covering protecting said adhesive strip, said covering adapted to be removed during use of the roof tarp system.