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GB2161749A
GB2161749A GB08418629A GB8418629A GB2161749A GB 2161749 A GB2161749 A GB 2161749A GB 08418629 A GB08418629 A GB 08418629A GB 8418629 A GB8418629 A GB 8418629A GB 2161749 A GB2161749 A GB 2161749A
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Kevin Anthony Jewitt
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COOLAG PURLBOARD Ltd
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32BLAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B5/00Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
    • B32B5/22Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed
    • B32B5/24Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32BLAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B5/00Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
    • B32B5/18Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by features of a layer of foamed material
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32BLAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B5/00Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
    • B32B5/22Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed
    • B32B5/24Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
    • B32B5/245Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer next to it being a foam layer
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04DROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D11/00Roof covering, as far as not restricted to features covered by only one of groups E04D1/00 - E04D9/00; Roof covering in ways not provided for by groups E04D1/00 - E04D9/00, e.g. built-up roofs, elevated load-supporting roof coverings
    • E04D11/02Build-up roofs, i.e. consisting of two or more layers bonded together in situ, at least one of the layers being of watertight composition
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04DROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D3/00Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets
    • E04D3/35Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
    • E04D3/351Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation at least one of the layers being composed of insulating material, e.g. fibre or foam material
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04DROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D3/00Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets
    • E04D3/35Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
    • E04D3/358Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation with at least one of the layers being offset with respect to another layer
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04DROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D7/00Roof covering exclusively consisting of sealing masses applied in situ; Gravelling of flat roofs
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32BLAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2262/00Composition or structural features of fibres which form a fibrous or filamentary layer or are present as additives
    • B32B2262/02Synthetic macromolecular fibres
    • B32B2262/0276Polyester fibres
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32BLAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2307/00Properties of the layers or laminate
    • B32B2307/30Properties of the layers or laminate having particular thermal properties
    • B32B2307/304Insulating
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32BLAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2419/00Buildings or parts thereof
    • B32B2419/06Roofs, roof membranes

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Abstract

A method of roofing comprises the steps of assembling sheets of a laminate comprising a layer of thermal insulating material 5 e.g. a foamed plastics material bonded to a layer of absorbent material 6, e.g. a non-woven felt or open-celled foam, impregnating the absorbent material with a settable liquid composition 8 e.g. bitumen and allowing the composition to set forming a monolithic weatherproof covering for the roof. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Method of roofing and material therefor This invention relates to a method of roofing and a material for use in performance of the method.
According to a first aspect of the present invention a method of roofing comprises the steps of assembling sheets of a laminate comprising a layer of thermal insulating material bonded to a layer of absorbent material, impregnating the absorbent material, with a settable liquid composition and allowing the composition to set forming a monolithic weatherproof covering for the roof.
The settable liquid composition preferably comprises bitumen or a polyester compound although rubber, plastics or other material known to those skilled in the art may be used.
The thermal insulating material may comprise a foamed plastics material. Polyurethane is preferred although polyisocyanurate, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride or phenolic resin may also be used. Mineral fibres may be used in place of the foamed plastic material.
The absorbent material preferably comprises a non-woven material felt or open-celled foam. The absorbent material should withstand the application of the liquid composition for example bitumen is applied at a temperature of 230 C. Use of a felt is preferred, composed for example from polyester fibres.
The absorbent material may be bonded to a foamed insulating material during the foaming of the latter the foam being allowed to penetrate a proportion of the absorbent material before curing.
Excessive penetration of the absorbent material may be prevented by use of a permeable sheet such as a sheet of glass fibre tissue disposed upon or beneath the absorbent material as disclosed in our copending United Kingdom Patent Application No. 8406720.
Alternatively the layers may be bonded by an adhesive.
According to the second aspect of the present invention a roofing material comprises a laminate as hereinbefore described.
The invention is further described by means of example, and not in any limitative sense, with reference to the accompanying drawings, of which: Figure 1 shows a sheet for use in accordance with the invention; and Figure 2 is-a cross section through roofing constructed in accordance with this invention.
The sheet shown in Figure 1 comprises a laminate of foamed polyurethane 1 bonded to a sheet of polyester felt 2. The felt is bonded to the polyurethane by limited penetration of the latter during foaming. Excessive penetration by the foaming prepolymer is prevented by placing a sheet 3 of permeable material such as glass-fibre tissue adjacent to the surface of the felt. The foaming of prepolymer which has penetrated the sheet 3 may displace the latter slightly from the felt as shown in the Figure. The sheet 3 may alternatively comprise polyester or other woven or non-woven fabric. Use of the permeable sheet 3 has the additional advantage of enabling the foaming layer to be tensioned in order to maintain planarity of the product.
The foamed plastics material may alternatively comprise polyisocyanurate, polystyrene, phenolic resin or polyvinyl chloride.
As a further alternative the layer 1 may comprise mineral fibres bonded to the felt by means of an adhesive.
Any convenient absorbent material may be used in place of the felt 2. It is preferred that the material can withstand the conditions, such as high temperature, at which the settable composition may be applied and which may be met in service.
Any non- woven or woven felt may be used. Open celled foam may also be employed. The absorbent material is preferably non-rigid to allow the product to flex in use to compensate for thermal and mechanical movements. Resistance to biological degradation is also preferred.
The felt is preferably composed of fibres having a minimum length of 5mm, more preferably 1cm.
A minimum aspect ratio of 100 is preferred. The felt preferably has a weight not less and 75gm-2, more preferably not less than 150gm-2 in order to avoid excessive penetration by the foaming polymer. It is preferred that the weight is not more than 500gm-2.
A thickness of the felt of 0.5 to 5mm may be preferred. A first embodiment has a thickness of 1.5 to 2mm while a second embodiment has a thickness of 3 to 4.5mm.
The absorbent material 2 may overhang two sides 4 of the sheet 1 so that abutments between adjacent sheets are covered.
Figure 2 shows a roof constructed in accordance with the method.
In performance of the method the sheets 1 are assembled to form a covering for the roof, the overhanging absorbent layers 6 interlocking to cover the interstices 7 between the sheets 1.
The sheets 1 may be bonded, nailed or otherwise secured to roof decks as they are assembled.
Bitumen 8 or another settable composition is then poured onto the absorbent layer, penetrating the latter and forming, when set, a monolithic covering for the roof.
1. A method of roofing comprising the steps of: assembling sheets of a laminate comprising a layer of thermal insulating material bonded to a layer of absorbent material, impregnating the absorbent material with a settable liquid composition and allowing the composition to set forming a monolithic weatherproof covering for the roof.
2. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the settable liquid composition comprises bitumen, rubber, a polyester compound, or other plastics material.
3. A method as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the insulating material comprises a foamed plastics material.
4. A method as claimed in claim 3, wherein the
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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Method of roofing and material therefor This invention relates to a method of roofing and a material for use in performance of the method. According to a first aspect of the present invention a method of roofing comprises the steps of assembling sheets of a laminate comprising a layer of thermal insulating material bonded to a layer of absorbent material, impregnating the absorbent material, with a settable liquid composition and allowing the composition to set forming a monolithic weatherproof covering for the roof. The settable liquid composition preferably comprises bitumen or a polyester compound although rubber, plastics or other material known to those skilled in the art may be used. The thermal insulating material may comprise a foamed plastics material. Polyurethane is preferred although polyisocyanurate, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride or phenolic resin may also be used. Mineral fibres may be used in place of the foamed plastic material. The absorbent material preferably comprises a non-woven material felt or open-celled foam. The absorbent material should withstand the application of the liquid composition for example bitumen is applied at a temperature of 230 C. Use of a felt is preferred, composed for example from polyester fibres. The absorbent material may be bonded to a foamed insulating material during the foaming of the latter the foam being allowed to penetrate a proportion of the absorbent material before curing. Excessive penetration of the absorbent material may be prevented by use of a permeable sheet such as a sheet of glass fibre tissue disposed upon or beneath the absorbent material as disclosed in our copending United Kingdom Patent Application No. 8406720. Alternatively the layers may be bonded by an adhesive. According to the second aspect of the present invention a roofing material comprises a laminate as hereinbefore described. The invention is further described by means of example, and not in any limitative sense, with reference to the accompanying drawings, of which: Figure 1 shows a sheet for use in accordance with the invention; and Figure 2 is-a cross section through roofing constructed in accordance with this invention. The sheet shown in Figure 1 comprises a laminate of foamed polyurethane 1 bonded to a sheet of polyester felt 2. The felt is bonded to the polyurethane by limited penetration of the latter during foaming. Excessive penetration by the foaming prepolymer is prevented by placing a sheet 3 of permeable material such as glass-fibre tissue adjacent to the surface of the felt. The foaming of prepolymer which has penetrated the sheet 3 may displace the latter slightly from the felt as shown in the Figure. The sheet 3 may alternatively comprise polyester or other woven or non-woven fabric. Use of the permeable sheet 3 has the additional advantage of enabling the foaming layer to be tensioned in order to maintain planarity of the product. The foamed plastics material may alternatively comprise polyisocyanurate, polystyrene, phenolic resin or polyvinyl chloride. As a further alternative the layer 1 may comprise mineral fibres bonded to the felt by means of an adhesive. Any convenient absorbent material may be used in place of the felt 2. It is preferred that the material can withstand the conditions, such as high temperature, at which the settable composition may be applied and which may be met in service. Any non- woven or woven felt may be used. Open celled foam may also be employed. The absorbent material is preferably non-rigid to allow the product to flex in use to compensate for thermal and mechanical movements. Resistance to biological degradation is also preferred. The felt is preferably composed of fibres having a minimum length of 5mm, more preferably 1cm. A minimum aspect ratio of 100 is preferred. The felt preferably has a weight not less and 75gm-2, more preferably not less than 150gm-2 in order to avoid excessive penetration by the foaming polymer. It is preferred that the weight is not more than 500gm-2. A thickness of the felt of 0.5 to 5mm may be preferred. A first embodiment has a thickness of 1.5 to 2mm while a second embodiment has a thickness of 3 to 4.5mm. The absorbent material 2 may overhang two sides 4 of the sheet 1 so that abutments between adjacent sheets are covered. Figure 2 shows a roof constructed in accordance with the method. In performance of the method the sheets 1 are assembled to form a covering for the roof, the overhanging absorbent layers 6 interlocking to cover the interstices 7 between the sheets 1. The sheets 1 may be bonded, nailed or otherwise secured to roof decks as they are assembled. Bitumen 8 or another settable composition is then poured onto the absorbent layer, penetrating the latter and forming, when set, a monolithic covering for the roof. CLAIMS
1. A method of roofing comprising the steps of: assembling sheets of a laminate comprising a layer of thermal insulating material bonded to a layer of absorbent material, impregnating the absorbent material with a settable liquid composition and allowing the composition to set forming a monolithic weatherproof covering for the roof.
2. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the settable liquid composition comprises bitumen, rubber, a polyester compound, or other plastics material.
3. A method as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the insulating material comprises a foamed plastics material.
4. A method as claimed in claim 3, wherein the foamed plastics material is selected from: polyurethane, polyisocyanu rate, polystyrene polyvinyl chloride or phenolic resin.
5. A method as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the insulating material comprises mineral fibres.
6. A method as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the absorbent material comprises a nonwoven material or open-celled foam.
7. A method as claimed in claim 6, wherein the absorbent material comprises a felt.
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8. A method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the absorbent material comprises polyester felt.
9. A method as claimed in claim 3, wherein foaming insulating material is allowed to penetrate a proportion of the absorbent material before curing of the insulating material
10. A method as claimed in claim 9, wherein a permeable sheet is disposed on or beneath the absorbent material.
11. A method of roofing substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
12. A roofing material comprising a laminate of a layer of thermal insulating material bonded to a layer of absorbent material.
13. A roofing material substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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WO1998031895A1 (en) * 1997-01-20 1998-07-23 Rockwool Limited Composite roof system
GB2349652A (en) * 1999-03-04 2000-11-08 Roger William Dodd A method of padding a hard surface
US11008757B1 (en) 2020-04-01 2021-05-18 Decker Hall Innovations, LLC Method for securing multiple layers of roofing materials

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WO1998031895A1 (en) * 1997-01-20 1998-07-23 Rockwool Limited Composite roof system
GB2349652A (en) * 1999-03-04 2000-11-08 Roger William Dodd A method of padding a hard surface
GB2349652B (en) * 1999-03-04 2003-09-24 Roger William Dodd Padded surfaces
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