Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection

Abstract

A liquid applied hail and rain protection roofing material for commercial applications and the process for applying the commercial roofing materials. This is an elastomeric material which is embedded with fiberglass and/or granules of stone-like rubber rock to provide for strength and to resist the hail. An Ultraviolet Ray protection can also be applied. The materials utilized increase the utility as a roofing membrane by making it more elastic and by resulting in greater flexibility at low temperatures and in greater heat resistance at high temperatures. This flexibility prevents softening/flow and deformation from mechanical forces, such as those associated with maintenance personnel walking on the roofing membrane. A roofing membrane may be formed of the material as a laminate of a plurality of types of modified layers at the worksite pre-made as panels then installed at the worksite.

Claims

1. A Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as a hail damage resistance comprising the following Steps: Step No. 1: Provide a clean, dry substrate; Step No. 2: Apply a first liquid coating to the clean, dry substrate at a thickness of 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry; Step No. 3: Immediately imbed into the first liquid coating while wet a first chopped fiberglass strand at a rate of 0.75 ounces per sq. ft.; Step No. 4: Immediately apply a second, additional application of the first liquid coating over chopped fiberglass at a thickness of approximately 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry; Step No. 5: Let dry Steps No. 2 through 4, typically for approximately 12 hours to result in a substrate; Step No. 6: Apply a second liquid coating to the substrate at a thickness of approximately 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry; Step No. 7: Imbed a second chopped fiberglass strand at about 0.75 ounces per sq. ft. immediately into the second liquid coating while it is still a wet liquid; Step No. 8: Immediately apply a second, additional application of the second liquid coating over the chopped fiberglass at a thickness of approximately 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry; Step No. 9: Let the substrate to dry Steps No. 6 through 8 typically for approximately 12 hours.

2. The Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing described in claim 1 wherein the clean, dry substrate is selected from a group consisting of a Poly Iso foam insulation board, a surface of plywood, and an existing roof membrane.

3. The Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing described in claim 1 wherein the first liquid coating is selected from the group consisting of a Styrene-Butadiene Latex and a Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid.

4. The Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing described in claim 1 in claim 1 wherein the first chopped fiberglass strand is selected from the group consisting of a rolled mat form and a mechanically chopped configuration.

5. The Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing described in claim 1 in claim 1 wherein the second liquid coating is selected from the group consisting of a Styrene-Butadiene Latex and a Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid.

6. The Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing described in claim 1 in claim 1 wherein the second chopped fiberglass strand is selected from the group consisting of a rolled mat form and a mechanically chopped configuration.

7. Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing described in claim 1 in claim 1 is further comprising Step No. 8½: Immediately apply a second, additional application of the chopped fiberglass, broadcast into a rubber rock granule.

8. Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing described in claim 1 in claim 1 is further comprising Step No. 10: Apply an Ultraviolet protection spray wherein the commercial roofing is provided an Ultraviolet Ray protection.

9. Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing described in claim 8 wherein the Ultraviolet protection spray is selected from the group consisting of a multiple spray application and one heavy spray application of an Ultraviolet protection material.

10. A Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing using a group of prepared roof panels and having a hail damage resistance comprising the following Steps: Step No. 0: Prepare a number of roof panels at an offsite location comprising a Poly Iso Foam Boards approximately four feet wide by eight feet long by a pre-determined thickness with an edge chamfer, each of the said boards pre-coated with a first liquid coating to substrate at a thickness of 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry creating a number of pre-coated roof panel; Step No. 1: Provide a clean, dry substrate; Step No. 1½: Transport and provide the number of pre-coated roof panel at a location of Step 1; Step No. 2: Apply an adhesive onto the clean, dry substrate creating an adhesive-coated clean, dry substrate; Step No. 3: Place a number of the pre-coated roof panels onto the adhesive-coated clean, dry substrate with the edge chamfer of the panel contiguous and touching an adjacent pre-coated roof panel and creating an edge chamfered seam between the adjacent panels; Step No. 4: Apply a self-leveling seam caulk onto the edge chamfered seams; Step No. 5: Apply a second liquid coating to substrate of prepared roof panels at a thickness of 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry; Step No. 6: Let dry Steps No. 5, typically for approximately 12 hours.

11. The Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing using a group of prepared roof panels described in claim 10 wherein the wherein the first liquid coating is selected from the group consisting of a Styrene-Butadiene Latex and a Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid.

12. The Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing using a group of prepared roof panels described in claim 11 wherein the first liquid coating is immediately further imbedded with a chopped fiberglass strand at a rate of 0.75 ounces per sq. ft. and then immediately further applied with a second, additional application of the first liquid coating over chopped fiberglass at a thickness of approximately 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry.

13. The Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing using a group of prepared roof panels described in claim 12 wherein further, after the application of the chopped fiberglass, a rubber rock granule is broadcast into the substrate before the second, additional application of the first liquid coating.

14. The Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing using a group of prepared roof panels described in claim 10 wherein the clean, dry substrate is selected from a group consisting of a Poly Iso foam insulation board, a surface of plywood, and an existing roof membrane.

15. The Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing using a group of prepared roof panels described in claim 10 wherein the second liquid coating is selected from the group consisting of a Styrene-Butadiene Latex and a Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid.

16. The Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing using a group of prepared roof panels described in claim 10 wherein further Step No. 7: Apply a third liquid coating to the substrate on top from Step No. 6 at a thickness of approximately 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry.

17. The Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing using a group of prepared roof panels described in claim 10 wherein further Step No. 8: Apply an Ultraviolet protection spray wherein the commercial roofing is provided an Ultraviolet Ray protection

18. A Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection System for commercial roofing as both a hail damage resistance comprising: a. a clean, dry substrate; b. at least one liquid coating placed over the clean, dry substrate at a thickness of 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry; c. at least one chopped fiberglass strand placed onto the at least one liquid coating, the said fiberglass strand placed at a rate of 0.75 ounces per sq. ft.; and d. a second, additional application of the at least one liquid coating placed over the chopped fiberglass at a thickness of approximately 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry wherein the materials are allowed to dry typically for approximately 12 hours to result in the commercial roofing with the hail damage resistance.

19. A Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection System for commercial roofing described in claim 18 wherein the at least one liquid coating is selected from the group consisting of a Styrene-Butadiene Latex and a Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid.

20. A Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection System for commercial roofing described in claim 18 wherein the at least one chopped fiberglass strand is selected from the group consisting of a rolled mat form and a mechanically chopped configuration.

21. A Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection System for commercial roofing described in claim 18 wherein the system is further comprised with Apply an Ultraviolet protection spray wherein the commercial roofing is provided an Ultraviolet Ray protection.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS—FIGURES

[0032] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection process that are preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below explain the principles of the components and processes. It is understood, however, that the Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

[0033] FIGS. 1 A through 1 D are sketches of the general Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection.

[0034] FIGS. 2 and 2 A through 2 C are sketches of the general process steps of the optional processes.

[0035] FIGS. 3 A through 3 D are sketches of the machinery and tanks used with this Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process.

[0036] FIGS. 4 A through 4 D are the coating tanks, valves, and pumps as examples of a system used for field applications.

[0037] FIGS. 5 A through 5 E are drawings of the hoses with the coating material and compressed air for the application.

[0038] FIGS. 6 A through 6 D are sketches of a spraying and application process onto the roof surface with and without the fiberglass materials and ultraviolet additives

[0039] FIGS. 7 A through 7 G are sketches of the alligator hide pro panels with UV protection and with fiberglass in the coating.

[0040] FIGS. 8 A through 8 E are sketches of the chamfered edges that produce the “Vee” grooves as well as the staggered lay placement configuration for the pro panels.

[0041] FIGS. 9 A through 9 D are coated panels and more placement configurations.

[0042] FIGS. 10 A through 10 C are rock granules called rubber rock embedded in the panels.

[0043] FIGS. 11 A through 11 E are sketches of rubber rock panels with the fiberglass in the grooves and the chamfers forming the grooves.

[0044] FIGS. 12 A through 12 D are sketches of prior art for roofing processes reflecting the uniqueness of this Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0045] The following list refers to the drawings:

TABLE-US-00002 TABLE B Reference numbers Ref No. Description 30 Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process 30 for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection and called Alligator Hide (AH) 33 AH process 33 for roofs with Existing Membrane 35 AH process 35 with new membrane and plain board 70 37 AH process 37 with new membrane and pre-coated board 70 prepared offsite and transported to roof location 40 air compressor 40 41 air hose 41 50 material trailer 50 51 material tank 1 51 and hose 51A- Styrene- Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 or Styrene- Butadiene Latex 81 52 material tank 2 52 and hose 52A - back-up to tank 1 51 or with chopped fiberglass 88 53 pump 53 54 mixture of material 54 ready for spray; mix valve 54A 55 hose 55 with mixture 54 58 overflow return line 58 70 polyisocyanurate foam board insulation 70 rigid, closed cell, continuous foam board insulation with and without fiberglass glazed surface 71 71 fiberglass glazed surface 71 72 block stagger 72 of vees 73 on panels 70 73 VEE grooves 73 where edge chamfers 76 of boards 70 meet contiguously 74 roof deck 74 metal/steel, Plywood/wood, concrete/cementitious material, existing membranes 74A, or the like 75 ultraviolet ray additive 75 76 edge chamfers 76 of boards 70 77 means 77 (adhesive, poly urethane foam, fasteners, etcetera) to attach board 70 to roof deck 74 78 rock rubber or granules 78 (of various colors) embedded [by blown or broadcast means] into wet membrane 80, 81 79 self-leveling caulk 79 into Vee 73 80 Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 81 Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81 88 chopped fiberglass 88 or fiberglass mat 89 spray of material 89 (80, 81, 88, 75, etcetera) 90 spray nozzle 90 91 fiberglass chopper (not seen) 91 97 roof surface 97 100 person applying 100 101 Prior art 101 U.S. Pat. No. 7,712,275 - Kelly - 2010 Method for reducing roof membrane damage from hail/fastener contact impact and a roof system having reduced membrane damage from hail/fastener impact 102 Prior Art 102 Patent WO 2020/069183 - ALEMSEGHED - 2020 - Cool Roof Coating Containing Multiple Additives 103 Prior Art 103 US Publication 2010/0151198 - Khan - Roofing Material 104 Prior Art 104 U.S. Pat. No. 9,631,383 - Mathieson - 2017 - Shingle patch for hail damage repair of asphalt shingles and an integral nail/disk structure for eliminating exposed roof nails

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0046] This invention relates to a Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection. Particularly the present invention relates generally to systems and methods for installing new or repairing existing roofs with sealing mate r s and methods. Roofing systems, and others using an exposed membrane, are subject to greater damage from nail impact than some other types of roof systems. The present invention is for a system and method of creating a continuous, seamless, waterproof, weatherproof, surface that can be applied over a great variety of structural components. A roofing sealing system and method is provided. The present invention generally relates to sealing systems and methods. More specifically, the present invention relates to a sealing system for commercial roof exposed to damage caused by severe weather, hail, and the like. This invention relates to roofing materials and more particularly to bituminous, rubber and latex roofing material having granules such as crushed stone, embedded in an upper side thereof.

[0047] The advantages for the Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection are listed above in the introduction. Succinctly the benefits are: [0048] A. Faster application hence reduced labor and costs; [0049] B. Eco/environmentally friendly materials; [0050] C. Off-site panels reduce lead time and labor costs; [0051] D. Off-site panels lend to automation of coating; [0052] E. Less field time reduces project timelines; [0053] F. Simple Ultraviolet light protection and deterioration of materials from exposure to sunlight; and [0054] G. Tougher surfaces provide resistance and prevention of damage by hailstorms.

[0055] The preferred embodiments of the Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection are comprised as follows: A Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection is comprised of the following:

[0056] Step No. 1: Provide a clean, dry substrate such as Poly Iso foam insulation board 70, plywood 74, existing roof membranes 74A or systems, etcetera

[0057] Step No. 2: Apply first liquid coating to substrate such as Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81—or—Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 membrane at a thickness of 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry.

[0058] Step No. 3: Imbed into wet liquid a chopped fiberglass strand 88 (rolled mat form or mechanically chopped) at a rate of 0.75 ounces per sq. ft. immediately into liquid applied in step No. 2.

[0059] Step No. 4: Apply a second application of the first liquid coating over chopped fiberglass from Step No. 3—Coating is Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81—or—Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 membrane at a thickness of 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry immediately over fiberglass applied in step No. 3.

[0060] Step No. 5: Let dry (steps No. 2-4), typically 12 hours (varies depending on relative humidity, temperature, and thickness of applied coatings).

[0061] Step No. 6: Apply a second liquid coating to substrate on top of steps No. 2-5. Coating is Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81—or—Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 membrane at a thickness of 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry.

[0062] Step No. 7: Imbed into wet liquid from step No. 6 the chopped fiberglass 88 strand (rolled mat form or mechanically chopped)

At about 0.75 ounces per sq. ft. immediately into liquid applied in step No. 6.

[0063] Step No. 8: Apply a second application of the second liquid coating over chopped fiberglass from step No. 7. Coating is Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81—or—Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 membrane at a thickness of 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry immediately over fiberglass applied in step No. 7.

[0064] Step No. 9: Let dry (steps No. 6-8) typically 12 hours (varies depending on relative humidity, temperature, and thickness of applied coatings).

[0065] There is shown in FIGS. 1-12 a complete description and operative embodiment of the Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process 30 for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection. In the drawings and illustrations, one notes well that the FIGS. 1-12 demonstrate the general configuration and use of this product. The various example uses are in the operation and use section, below.

[0066] FIGS. 1 A through 1 D are sketches of the general Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process 30 for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection. Demonstrated in these overviews of the sketches are: a Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process 30 for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection and called Alligator Hide (AH); a polyisocyanurate foam board insulation 70 rigid, closed cell, continuous foam board insulation with and without fiberglass glazed surface 71; a fiberglass glazed surface 71; a VEE groove 73 where edge chamfers 76 of boards 70 meet contiguously; an edge chamfer 76 of boards 70; a rock rubber or granules 78 (of various colors) embedded [by blown or broadcast means] into wet membrane 80,81; a spray of material 89 (80, 81, 88, 75, etc.); a spray nozzle 90; a fiberglass chopper (not seen) 91; a roof surface 97; and a person applying 100.

[0067] FIGS. 2, 2 A through 2 C are sketches of the general process steps of the optional processes. FIG. 2 is the general process. FIGS. 2 A through 2 C are optional methods fully described in the operation section below. FIG. 2 shows:

TABLE-US-00003 Step No.: No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Action: provide clean, apply 1.sup.st liquid imbed into dry substrate coating to wet liquid substrate Material: Poly Iso foam Styrene- chopped insulation Butadiene Latex fiberglass board 70, 81 -or- strand 88 plywood 74, Styrene- (rolled mat existing roof Butadiene form or membranes 74A Rubber liquid mechanically or systems, 80 membrane chopped) etcetera Rate: 32 mils wet/ .75 ounces 16-18 mils dry per sq. ft. Time: immediately into liquid applied in step No. 2 Step No.: No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 Action: apply 2.sup.nd let dry (steps apply a 2nd application of No. 2-4) liquid 1.sup.st liquid coating to coating over substrate on chopped top of steps fiberglass from No. 2-5 step No. 3 Material: Styrene- Styrene- Butadiene Latex Butadiene 81 -or- Latex 81 - Styrene- or- Styrene- Butadiene Butadiene Rubber liquid Rubber 80 membrane liquid 80membrane Rate: 32 mils wet/ 32 mils wet/ 16-18 mils dry 16-18 mils dry Time: immediately typically, 12 over fiberglass hours (varies applied in step depending on No. 3 relative humidity, temperature, and thickness of applied coatings) Step No.: No. 7 No. 8 No. 9 No. 10 Action: imbed into apply let dry Ultraviolet wet liquid second (steps No. protection from step application 6-8) spray is No. 6 of the 2.sup.nd optional liquid coating over chopped fiberglass from step No. 7 Material: chopped Styrene- Various fiberglass Butadiene types with 88 strand Latex 81 - multiple (rolled mat or- sprays or form or Styrene- one heavy mechanically Butadiene spray chopped) Rubber liquid 80 membrane Rate: .75 ounces 32 mils wet/ per per sq. ft. 16-18 manufacturer mils dry Time: immediately immediately typically, after step 9 into liquid over 12 hours dried - not applied in fiberglass (varies required step No. 6 applied in depending on with rubber step No. 7 relative rock humidity, temperature, and thickness of applied coatings)

[0068] FIGS. 3 A through 3 D are sketches of the machinery and tanks used with this Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process 30. Provided in these drawings are: an air compressor 40; an air hose 41; a material trailer 50; a material tank 1 51 and hose 51A—Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 or Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81; a material tank 2 52 and hose 52A—back-up to tank 1 51 or with chopped fiberglass 88; a mixture of material 54 ready for spray; a hose 55 with mixture 54; and an overflow return line 58.

[0069] FIGS. 4 A through 4 D are the coating tanks, valves, and pumps as examples of a system used for field applications. Viewed are the following components and features: an air compressor 40; a material trailer 50; a material tank 1 51 and hose 51A—Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 or Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81; a pump 53; a mixture of material 54 ready for spray; a mix valve 54A; a hose 55 with mixture 54; and an overflow return line 58.

[0070] FIGS. 5 A through 5 E are drawings of the hoses with the coating material and compressed air for the application. an air hose 41; a hose 55 with mixture 54; a spray nozzle 90; a fiberglass chopper (not seen) 91; a roof surface 97; and a person applying 100.

[0071] FIGS. 6 A through 6 D are sketches of a spraying and application process onto the roof surface with and without the fiberglass materials and ultraviolet additives. Shown here are: an air hose 41; a hose 55 with mixture 54; a spray of material 89 (80, 81, 88, 75, etcetera); a spray nozzle 90; a fiberglass chopper (not seen) 91; a roof surface 97; and a person applying 100.

[0072] FIGS. 7 A through 7 G are sketches of the Alligator Hide pro panels with UV protection and with fiberglass in the coating. The board features and materials shown are: a polyisocyanurate foam board insulation 70 rigid, closed cell, continuous foam board insulation with and without fiberglass glazed surface 71; a fiberglass glazed surface 71; an edge chamfer 76 of boards 70; a Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80; a Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81; and a chopped fiberglass 88 or fiberglass mat.

[0073] FIGS. 8 A through 8 E are sketches of the chamfered edges 76 that produce the “Vee” grooves 73 as well as the staggered lay placement configuration 72 for the pro panels 70. Provided in these views are: a polyisocyanurate foam board insulation 70 rigid, closed cell, continuous foam board insulation with and without fiberglass glazed surface 71; a fiberglass glazed surface 71; a block stagger 72 of vees 73 on panels 70; a VEE groove 73 where edge chamfers 76 of boards 70 meet contiguously; an edge chamfer 76 of boards 70; a Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80; a Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81; a chopped fiberglass 88 or fiberglass mat; and a roof surface 97.

[0074] FIGS. 9 A through 9 D are coated panels and more placement configurations. Shown here are: a polyisocyanurate foam board insulation 70 rigid, closed cell, continuous foam board insulation with and without fiberglass glazed surface 71; a fiberglass glazed surface 71; a block stagger 72 of vees 73 on panels 70; a VEE groove 73 where edge chamfers 76 of boards 70 meet contiguously; an edge chamfer 76 of boards 70; a rock rubber or granules 78 (of various colors) embedded [by blown or broadcast means] into wet membrane 80,81; a Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80; a Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81; and a chopped fiberglass 88 or fiberglass mat.

[0075] FIGS. 10 A through 10 C are rock granules called rubber rock embedded in the panels. Features shown are: a polyisocyanurate foam board insulation 70 rigid, closed cell, continuous foam board insulation with and without fiberglass glazed surface 71; a block stagger 72 of vees 73 on panels 70; a VEE groove 73 where edge chamfers 76 of boards 70 meet contiguously; an edge chamfer 76 of boards 70; and a rock rubber or granules 78 (of various colors) embedded [by blown or broadcast means] into wet membrane 80,81.

[0076] FIGS. 11 A through 11 E are sketches of rubber rock panels with the fiberglass in the grooves and the chamfers forming the grooves. Again, some features shown are: a polyisocyanurate foam board insulation 70 rigid, closed cell, continuous foam board insulation with and without fiberglass glazed surface 71; a block stagger 72 of vees 73 on panels 70; a VEE groove 73 where edge chamfers 76 of boards 70 meet contiguously; an edge chamfer 76 of boards 70; and a rock rubber or granules 78 (of various colors) embedded [by blown or broadcast means] into wet membrane 80,81.

[0077] FIGS. 12 A through 12 D are sketches of prior art for roofing processes reflecting the uniqueness of this Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection. Shown in these sketches are: prior art 101 U.S. Pat. No. 7,712,275—Kelly—2010 Method for reducing roof membrane damage from hail/fastener contact impact and roof system having reduced membrane damage from ail/fastener impact; prior Art 102 Patent WO 2020/069183—ALEMSEGHED—2020—Cool Roof Coating Containing Multiple Additives; and prior Art 103 US Publication 2010/0151198 Khan—Roofing Material; prior Art 104 U.S. Pat. No. 9,631,383—Mathieson—2017—Shingle patch for hail damage repair of asphalt shingles and an integral nail/disk structure for eliminating exposed roof nails. As can be seen and understood the Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection is unique, not anticipated nor obvious from prior art in commercial roofing applications.

[0078] The details mentioned here are exemplary and not limiting. Other specific components and manners specific to describing a Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection process can be added as a person having ordinary skill in the field of the art of commercial roofing and surface preparation and installation well appreciates.

Operation of the Preferred Embodiment

[0079] This invention is a Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process 30 for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection. They have been described in the above embodiments. The manner of how the device operates is described below. One notes well that the description above and the operation described here must be taken together to fully illustrate the concept. The preferred embodiments of the Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection is comprised of the following:

[0080] Step No. 1: Provide a clean, dry substrate such as Poly Iso foam insulation board 70, plywood 74, existing roof membranes 74A or systems, etcetera.

[0081] Step No. 2: Apply first liquid coating to substrate such as Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81—or—Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 membrane at a thickness of 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry.

[0082] Step No. 3: Imbed into wet liquid a chopped fiberglass strand 88 (rolled mat form or mechanically chopped) at a rate of 0.75 ounces per sq. ft. immediately into liquid applied in step No. 2.

[0083] Step No. 4: Apply a second application of the first liquid coating over chopped fiberglass from Step No. 3—Coating is Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81—or—Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 membrane at a thickness of 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry immediately over fiberglass applied in step No. 3.

[0084] Step No. 5: Let dry (steps No. 2-4), typically 12 hours (varies depending on relative humidity, temperature, and thickness of applied coatings).

[0085] Step No. 6: Apply a 2nd liquid coating to substrate on top of steps No. 2-5. Coating is Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81—or—Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 membrane at a thickness of 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry.

[0086] Step No. 7: Imbed into wet liquid from step No. 6 the chopped fiberglass 88 strand (rolled mat form or mechanically chopped)

At about 0.75 ounces per sq. ft. immediately into liquid applied in step No. 6.

[0087] Step No. 8: Apply a second application of the second liquid coating over chopped fiberglass from step No. 7. Coating is Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81—or—Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 membrane at a thickness of 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry immediately over fiberglass applied in step No. 7.

[0088] Step No. 9: Let dry (steps No. 6-8) typically 12 hours (varies depending on relative humidity, temperature, and thickness of applied coatings).

[0089] Step No. 10: Ultraviolet protection spray optional. Various types with multiple sprays or one heavy spray per manufacturer after step 9 dried—Ultraviolet protection is not required with rubber rock

[0090] FIGS. 2 A through 2 C are sketches of the general process steps of the optional processes of the exemplary process described as FIG. 2, above.

FIG. 2 A—Alligator Hide AH with Existing Membrane 33 [0091] 1. Existing Roof Membrane 74A [0092] 2. AH First Spray Coat 80,81 w UV [0093] A. Optional Chopped FG 88 Or FG mat [0094] B. Optional Granules Rubber Rock 78 [0095] 3. AH Second Spray Coat 80,81 w UV [0096] A. Optional Chopped FG 88 Or FG mat [0097] B. Optional Granules Rubber Rock 78 [0098] 4. Optional Third AH Spray 80,81 Coat w/opt UV 75
FIG. 2 B—Alligator Hide AH with New Membrane 35 plain board: [0099] 1. Plain Poly Iso Foam Board 70 w/45 edge chamfer 76 [0100] 2. Adhesive or Poly Urethane Foam 71 [0101] A. Optional Self Level Seam Caulk 79 [0102] 3. AH First Spray Coat 80,81 [0103] A. Optional Chopped FG 88 Or FG mat [0104] B. Optional Granules Rubber Rock 78 [0105] 4. AH Second Spray Coat 80,81 [0106] A. Optional Chopped FG 88 Or FG mat [0107] B. Optional Granules Rubber Rock 78 [0108] 5. Optional Third AH Spray 80,81 Coat w/Optional UV 75
FIG. 2 C—Alligator Hide AH with New Membrane 37 pre-coat [0109] 1. Pre-Coat &/or Rocked Poly Iso Foam Board w/45 edge chamfer 76 prepared offsite from 4 foot by 8 foot by predetermined thickness approx. 1½ inch to 4-inch-thick panels (sizes for example and not as a limitation) and transported to roof location [0110] 2. Adhesive or Poly Urethane Foam 71 [0111] 3. Self-Level Seam Caulk 79 [0112] 4. AH Spray Coat 80,81 w Optional UV 75 [0113] 5. Optional 2nd AH Spray 80,81 Coat w/Optional UV 75.

[0114] The pre-made panel process 37 is as follows—A Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as both a hail damage resistance and an Ultraviolet Ray protection is comprised of the following: [0115] Step No. 0: Prepare a number of roof panels at an offsite location comprising a Poly Iso Foam Boards approximately four feet by eight feet by VVV with an edge chamfer, each of the said boards pre-coated with a first liquid coating to substrate such as Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81—or—Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 membrane at a thickness of 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry creating a number of pre-coated roof panel with optional Rubber rock granules. [0116] Step No. 1: Provide a clean, dry substrate such as Poly Iso foam insulation board 70, plywood 74, existing roof membranes 74A or systems, etcetera. [0117] Step No. 1½: Transport and provide the number of pre-coated roof panel at a location of Step 1; [0118] Step No. 2: Apply an adhesive onto the clean, dry substrate creating an adhesive-coated clean, dry substrate; [0119] Step No. 3: Place a number of the pre-coated roof panels onto the adhesive-coated clean, dry substrate with the edge chamfer of the panel contiguous and touching an adjacent pre-coated roof panel and creating an edge chamfered seam between the adjacent panels; [0120] Step No. 4: Apply a self-leveling seam caulk onto the edge chamfered seams; [0121] Step No. 5: Apply a first liquid coating to substrate such as Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81—or—Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 membrane at a thickness of 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry; [0122] Step No. 6: Let dry Steps No. 4 and 5, typically for approximately 12 hours; (varies depending on relative humidity, temperature, and thickness of applied coatings). [0123] Step No. 7: Apply a second liquid coating to the substrate on top from Step No. 6 Coating is Styrene-Butadiene Latex 81—or—Styrene-Butadiene Rubber liquid 80 membrane at a thickness of approximately 32 mils wet/16-18 mils dry. [0124] Step No. 8: Apply an optional Ultraviolet protection spray. Various types with multiple sprays or one heavy spray per manufacturer after step 7 dried—not required with rubber rock.

[0125] With this description it is to be understood that this invention is a Special Liquid Applied Hail and Rain Protection Process for commercial roofing as both hail damage resistance and Ultraviolet Ray protection. The features and steps provided are examples for understanding the concepts of the process with various options. The process and features are intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the description.

[0126] While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.

[0127] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which these inventions belong. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can also be used in the practice or testing of the present inventions, the preferred methods and materials are now described above in the foregoing paragraphs.

[0128] Other embodiments of the invention are possible. Although the description above contains much specificity, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. It is also contemplated that various combinations or sub-combinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments may be made and still fall within the scope of the inventions. It should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the disclosed inventions. Thus, it is intended that the scope of at least some of the present inventions herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above.

[0129] The terms recited in the claims should be given their ordinary and customary meaning as determined by reference to relevant entries (e.g., definition of “plane” as a carpenter's tool would not be relevant to the use of the term “plane” when used to refer to an airplane, etc.) in dictionaries (e.g., widely used general reference dictionaries and/or relevant technical dictionaries), commonly understood meanings by those in the art, etc., with the understanding that the broadest meaning imparted by any one or combination of these sources should be given to the claim terms (e.g., two or more relevant dictionary entries should be combined to provide the broadest meaning of the combination of entries, etc.) subject only to the following exceptions: (a) if a term is used herein in a manner more expansive than its ordinary and customary meaning, the term should be given its ordinary and customary meaning plus the additional expansive meaning, or (b) if a term has been explicitly defined to have a different meaning by reciting the term followed by the phrase “as used herein shall mean” or similar language (e.g., “herein this term means,” “as defined herein,” “for the purposes of this disclosure [the term] shall mean,” etc.). References to specific examples, use of “i.e.,” use of the word “invention,” etcetera, are not meant to invoke exception (b) or otherwise restrict the scope of the recited claim terms. Other than situations where exception (b) applies, nothing contained herein should be considered a disclaimer or disavowal of claim scope. Accordingly, the subject matter recited in the claims is not coextensive with and should not be interpreted to be coextensive with any particular embodiment, feature, or combination of features shown herein. This is true even if only a single embodiment of the particular feature or combination of features is illustrated and described herein. Thus, the appended claims should be read to be given their broadest interpretation in view of the prior art and the ordinary meaning of the claim terms.

[0130] Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers or expressions, such as those expressing dimensions, physical characteristics, etcetera used in the specification (other than the claims) are understood as modified in all instances by the term “approximately.” At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the claims, each numerical parameter recited in the specification or claims which is modified by the term “approximately” should at least be construed in light of the number of recited significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques.

[0131] The present invention contemplates modifications as would occur to those skilled in the art. While the disclosure has been illustrated and described in detail in the figures and the foregoing description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only selected embodiments have been shown and described and that all changes, modifications, and equivalents that come within the spirit of the disclosures described heretofore and or/defined by the following claims are desired to be protected.