The present invention provides a method for providing a protective coating to a roof surface. The method includes the steps of: providing a spraying means and a liquid protective coating, the spraying means being configured to apply the protective coating; operating the spraying means such that the protective coating is applied to the roof surface beginning at a first row; applying the protective coating by performing the following steps; spraying horizontally at the first row; covering the roof surface with the protective coating generally uniformly; completing the first row and continuing to a second row that is below the first row; repeating the applying step such that the second row becomes the first row until the roofing surface is covered; and curing the protective coating for a predetermined period of time.

The present invention provides a method for providing a protective coating to a roof surface. The method includes the steps of: providing a spraying means and a liquid protective coating, the spraying means being configured to apply the protective coating; operating the spraying means such that the protective coating is applied to the roof surface beginning at a first row; applying the protective coating by performing the following steps; spraying horizontally at the first row; covering the roof surface with the protective coating generally uniformly; completing the first row and continuing to a second row that is below the first row; repeating the applying step such that the second row becomes the first row until the roofing surface is covered; and curing the protective coating for a predetermined period of time.

An asphalt emulsion application device for roofing cement application includes a rod, a first plate and a pair of second plates. The first plate has a first edge that is coupled to a first end of the rod. Each second plate is coupled to and extends transversely from a respective opposing side edge of the first plate. The rod is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user. The first plate is positioned on the rod and the second plates are positioned on the first plate such that the first plate and the second plates are configured to position of an emulsion, such as roofing cement. The rod is positioned to motivate the emulsion to a desired location. The rod also is positioned to motivate the first plate and the second plate to spread the emulsion.

A system for applying a two-part adhesive to a substrate includes two separate trays for holding a 15 gallon capacity drum containing a two-part adhesive compound, where the trays are tiltable independent of each other, a prime mover for providing an output torque, a first pump connected to the prime mover for receiving the output torque, the first pump having an inlet and an outlet, a second pump connected to the prime mover for receiving the output torque, the second pump having an inlet and an outlet, a first compound in communication with the inlet of the first pump, a second compound in communication with the inlet of the second pump, a first accumulator in communication with the outlet of the first pump, a second accumulator in communication with the outlet of the second pump, a first manifold in communication with the outlet of the first pump, and a second manifold in communication with the outlet of the second pump. A plurality of applicators is included.

A system for applying a two-part adhesive to a substrate includes two separate trays for holding a 15 gallon capacity drum containing a two-part adhesive compound, where the trays are tiltable independent of each other, a prime mover for providing an output torque, a first pump connected to the prime mover for receiving the output torque, the first pump having an inlet and an outlet, a second pump connected to the prime mover for receiving the output torque, the second pump having an inlet and an outlet, a first compound in communication with the inlet of the first pump, a second compound in communication with the inlet of the second pump, a first accumulator in communication with the outlet of the first pump, a second accumulator in communication with the outlet of the second pump, a first manifold in communication with the outlet of the first pump, and a second manifold in communication with the outlet of the second pump. A plurality of applicators is included.

Systems and methods for heating asphalt used in the manufacture of roofing are provided. The induction heating system may comprise a pipe comprising an opening configured to facilitate movement of an asphalt used in the manufacture of roofing through the opening, an asphalt conveyance system, and an induction heater. The induction heater may comprise a plurality of induction heating coils, an electronic oscillator coupled to ends of the plurality of induction heating coils, and a power supply, causing the electronic oscillator to pass a high frequency alternating current through the plurality of induction heating coils, generating an electromagnetic field around the plurality of induction heating coils. The electromagnetic field may be configured to heat the pipe through Joule heating, imparting thermal energy to the asphalt used in the manufacture of roofing within the opening of the pipe, heating the asphalt used in the manufacture of roofing to a desired temperature.

Systems and methods for heating asphalt used in the manufacture of roofing are provided. The induction heating system may comprise a pipe comprising an opening configured to facilitate movement of an asphalt used in the manufacture of roofing through the opening, an asphalt conveyance system, and an induction heater. The induction heater may comprise a plurality of induction heating coils, an electronic oscillator coupled to ends of the plurality of induction heating coils, and a power supply, causing the electronic oscillator to pass a high frequency alternating current through the plurality of induction heating coils, generating an electromagnetic field around the plurality of induction heating coils. The electromagnetic field may be configured to heat the pipe through Joule heating, imparting thermal energy to the asphalt used in the manufacture of roofing within the opening of the pipe, heating the asphalt used in the manufacture of roofing to a desired temperature.

A system for removing shingles on a roof is provided. One embodiment includes a navigational apparatus for traversing the roof and a roof shingle removal apparatus attached to the navigational apparatus for removing the shingles. The improved removal apparatus pries existing shingles from the roof, and then stores the shingles in a debris bin before emptying the shingles in a precise location.

A system for removing shingles on a roof is provided. One embodiment includes a navigational apparatus for traversing the roof and a roof shingle removal apparatus attached to the navigational apparatus for removing the shingles. The improved removal apparatus pries existing shingles from the roof, and then stores the shingles in a debris bin before emptying the shingles in a precise location.

A container for use in a gravity-fed dispenser, particularly for construction adhesives, includes a top surface with an outlet port, a bottom surface with a venting port and side walls, said side walls including two opposed indentations that provide handle grasps for a user, allowing the user to hold the container in an upside down position while it is attached to a dispenser. The vent on the bottom surface allows the contents to flow evenly through gravity out of the outlet port.