Self-adhered termination bar

Abstract

A method of installing a self-adhered termination bar over a roofing system membrane positioned against a vertical surface, such as, for example, a parapet wall. The method includes positioning a termination bar having a pre-applied adhesive layer on a vertical surface having a single-ply membrane secured thereto. The self-adhered termination bar is initially secured to the membrane solely by the adhesive layer provided thereon. Mechanical fasteners are then driven through apertures in the self-adhered termination bar and into the structure to permanently secure the termination bar in place. The self-adhered termination bar allows the installation process to be performed by a single person.

1 . A termination bar for use in a single-ply membrane roofing system, the termination bar comprising:
 an elongate body having a planar surface and a lip extending from an edge of said body away from said planar surface;   a plurality of apertures through said elongate body; and   an adhesive layer on said planar surface of said body, said adhesive layer adapted to temporarily secure said body to a vertical surface.   
     
     
         2 . The termination bar of  claim 1 , wherein said apertures are spaced along a longitudinal length of said elongate body. 
     
     
         3 . The termination bar of  claim 1 , further comprising a release paper positioned over said adhesive layer opposite said body. 
     
     
         4 . The termination bar of  claim 1 , wherein said adhesive layer is a double-sided adhesive tape. 
     
     
         5 . The termination bar of  claim 1 , wherein said elongate body includes a second lip extending from an opposite edge and away from said planar surface. 
     
     
         6 . A method of installing a termination bar over a roofing system membrane positioned against a vertical surface of a structure protruding from the roof surface, the method comprising:
 positioning a termination bar having an adhesive layer on a vertical surface having a single-ply membrane secured thereto, the termination bar being secured to the membrane solely by adhesive properties of the adhesive layer; and   driving mechanical fasteners through apertures in the termination bar and into the structure to permanently secure the termination bar in place.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising the step of applying a sealant over a top edge of the single-ply membrane after driving the mechanical fasteners into the structure. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising the step of applying a sealant over the mechanical fasteners on an outer surface of the termination bar after driving the mechanical fasteners into the structure. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the adhesive layer of the termination bar includes a release paper positioned thereon. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising the step of removing the release paper from the adhesive layer prior to the step of positioning the termination bar on a vertical surface. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising the step of cutting the termination bar to a desired length. 
     
     
         12 . A method of installing roof flashing on a vertical surface of a structure protruding from a roof surface, the method comprising:
 adhering one longitudinally extending edge of the flashing to a roofing membrane;   adhering the other longitudinally extending edge of the flashing to a vertical surface of the structure protruding from the roof surface;   positioning a termination bar having an adhesive layer on the vertical surface of the structure over the flashing, wherein the termination bar is held in place on the flashing solely as a result of the adhesive properties of the adhesive layer; and   driving mechanical fasteners through apertures in the termination bar and into the structure to permanently secure the termination bar in place.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the step of adhering the flashing to the vertical surface includes:
 ensuring the flashing and the vertical surface are dry and free of contaminants;   applying a bonding adhesive to the flashing and the vertical surface;   allowing the bonding adhesive to flash-off; and   compressing the adhesive coating flashing onto the adhesive coated vertical surface to ensure proper bonding.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising the step of placing a continuous bead of sealant between the flashing and the vertical surface at the height at which the termination bar is to be placed. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising the step of applying a sealant over a top edge of the flashing and against the vertical surface after driving the mechanical fasteners into the structure. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising the step of applying a sealant over the mechanical fasteners on an outer surface of the termination bar after driving the mechanical fasteners into the structure. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the adhesive layer of the termination bar includes a release paper positioned thereon. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising the step of removing the release paper from the adhesive layer prior to the step of positioning the termination bar on a vertical surface. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising the step of cutting the termination bar to a desired length.