Fastener-Protecting Roofing Shingle

Abstract

A fastener-protecting roofing shingle provides a solution for roofing nails or fasteners that become damaged due to weather exposure resulting from damaged roofing shingles. A nailing line is placed above a seamline rather than on or below the seamline, as is conventionally found. By placing the nailing line further from the seamline, which typically borders the exposed and the overlapped sections of a shingle, nails are better-protected from being exposed to the elements, which decreases the chances of failure due to the nail rusting. Due to the shift in the nailing line, a spotted adhesive may be positioned approximately two inches below the nailing line for improved rooftop adherence, and the length of a solid section may be increased. Furthermore, the apparatus directs rainwater straight down the roof. Solid adhesive strips prevent water from pooling or leaking laterally out to the sides and into other layers of shingling.

Claims

1. A fastener-protecting roofing shingle comprises: a shingle body; a nailing indicator; at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive; a plurality of adhesive strips; a separation plane; the shingle body comprises a first face and a second face; the first face comprises an exposed portion, an unexposed portion, an exposed edge, and a covered edge; the first face and the second face being positioned opposite to each other about the shingle body; the exposed portion and the unexposed portion being positioned adjacent to each other along the separation plane; the exposed edge being positioned opposite to the separation plane across the exposed portion; the covered edge being positioned opposite to the separation plane across the unexposed portion; the nailing indicator being integrated across the unexposed portion; the nailing indicator being positioned parallel to and offset from the separation plane; the plurality of adhesive strips being peripherally connected upon the second face; the at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive being connected upon the second face in between the plurality of adhesive strips; and the at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive being positioned across the second face.

2. The fastener-protecting roofing shingle as claimed in claim 1 comprises: a plurality of fluid channels; and the plurality of fluid channels traversing into the shingle body from the exposed portion.

3. The fastener-protecting roofing shingle as claimed in claim 2 comprises: each of the plurality of fluid channels traversing from the separation plane to the exposed edge; and each of the plurality of fluid channels tapering from the separation plane to the exposed edge.

4. The fastener-protecting roofing shingle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive is arranged in a spotted linear pattern between the plurality of adhesive strips, and wherein the spotted linear pattern is positioned adjacent to the exposed edge.

5. The fastener-protecting roofing shingle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of adhesive strips spans across the second face up to the separation plane.

6. The fastener-protecting roofing shingle as claimed in claim 1, wherein a first distance between the nailing indicator and the separation plane is 2.5 inches.

7. The fastener-protecting roofing shingle as claimed in claim 1, wherein a second distance between the nailing indicator and the covered edge of the unexposed portion is 5.625 inches.

8. The fastener-protecting roofing shingle as claimed in claim 1, wherein a third distance between the exposed edge and the separation plane is 5.625 inches.

9. A fastener-protecting roofing shingle comprises: a shingle body; a nailing indicator; at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive; a plurality of adhesive strips; a separation plane; a plurality of fluid channels; the shingle body comprises a first face and a second face; the first face comprises an exposed portion, an unexposed portion, an exposed edge, and a covered edge; the first face and the second face being positioned opposite to each other about the shingle body; the exposed portion and the unexposed portion being positioned adjacent to each other along the separation plane; the exposed edge being positioned opposite to the separation plane across the exposed portion; the covered edge being positioned opposite to the separation plane across the unexposed portion; the nailing indicator being integrated across the unexposed portion; the nailing indicator being positioned parallel to and offset from the separation plane; the plurality of adhesive strips being peripherally connected upon the second face; the at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive being connected upon the second face in between the plurality of adhesive strips; the at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive being positioned across the second face; and the plurality of fluid channels traversing into the shingle body from the exposed portion.

10. The fastener-protecting roofing shingle as claimed in claim 9 comprises: each of the plurality of fluid channels traversing from the separation plane to the exposed edge; and each of the plurality of fluid channels tapering from the separation plane to the exposed edge.

11. The fastener-protecting roofing shingle as claimed in claim 9, wherein the at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive is arranged in a spotted linear pattern between the plurality of adhesive strips, and wherein the spotted linear pattern is positioned adjacent to the exposed edge.

12. The fastener-protecting roofing shingle as claimed in claim 9, wherein the plurality of adhesive strips spans across the second face up to the separation plane.

13. The fastener-protecting roofing shingle as claimed in claim 9, wherein a first distance between the nailing indicator and the separation plane is 2.5 inches.

14. The fastener-protecting roofing shingle as claimed in claim 9, wherein a second distance between the nailing indicator and the covered edge of the unexposed portion is 5.625 inches.

15. The fastener-protecting roofing shingle as claimed in claim 9, wherein a third distance between the exposed edge and the separation plane is 5.625 inches.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] FIG. 1 is a front view of the present invention.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the present invention.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the present invention.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a rear view of the present invention.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0017] The present invention is a fastener-protecting roofing shingle that provides a solution for roofing nails or fasteners that become damaged due to weather exposure resulting from damaged roofing shingles. The general configuration of the aforementioned components allows the present invention to efficiently and effectively protect nails from being exposed to the elements, which decreases the chances of shingle failure due to the nail rusting. The present invention may comprise a shingle body 1, a nailing indicator 8, at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive 9, a plurality of adhesive strips 10, and a separation plane 11. The shingle body 1 denotes the volume occupied by the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1. The nailing indicator 8 is a flat line which is used to demarcate the area which, in the preferred usage of the present invention, is intended for nailing. The at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive 9 is a linear pattern of liquid sealant, epoxy, glue, or other such adhesive materials capable of connecting the shingle body 1 to a rooftop. The plurality of adhesive strips 10 relates to a set of adhesive units which, in the preferred usage of the present invention, prevent fluid from flowing laterally between rooftop shingles. Each strip of the plurality of adhesive strips 10 may also utilize a removable protective cellophane strip in order to improve transportability and prevent undesirable or unintended connection of the plurality of adhesive strips 10 to various surfaces. The separation plane 11 is a two-dimensional surface which perpendicularly intersects the shingle body 1, effectively dividing the shingle body 1 into two parts.

[0018] This arrangement of components enables the present invention to efficiently and effectively protect both rooftops and roofing materials. The shingle body 1 may comprise a first face 2 and a second face 7, as shown in FIG. 3. The first face 2 denotes the surface which, in the preferred usage of the present invention, is generally oriented away from a rooftop. Conversely, the second face 7 denotes the surface which, in the preferred usage of the present invention, is generally oriented towards a rooftop. The first face 2 may comprise an exposed portion 3, an unexposed portion 4, an exposed edge 5, and a covered edge 6. The exposed portion 3 is the segment of the shingle body 1 which extends beyond the protection of an overlapping roofing shingle. The unexposed portion 4 is the segment of the shingle body 1 which is covered by an overlapping roofing shingle. The exposed edge 5 is the edge of the shingle body 1 which extends furthest out beyond coverage of an overlapping roofing shingle. The covered edge 6 denotes the edge of the shingle body 1 which is furthest under the cover of an overlapping roofing shingle, in the preferred usage of the present invention. The first face 2 and the second face 7 are positioned opposite to each other about the shingle body 1. This arrangement positions the first face 2 adjacent to environmental elements and the second face 7 adjacent to the rooftop. The exposed portion 3 and the unexposed portion 4 are positioned adjacent to each other along the separation plane 11. In this way, the separation plane 11 serves as the divider between the covered and uncovered segments of the shingle body 1.

[0019] The exposed edge 5 is positioned opposite to the separation plane 11 across the exposed portion 3, as shown in FIG. 3. Thus, the exposed edge 5 defines the portion of the shingle body 1 that, in the preferred usage of the present invention, is most exposed to the elements. The covered edge 6 is positioned opposite to the separation plane 11 across the unexposed portion 4. This arrangement ensures that the covered edge 6 is the edge of the shingle body 1 that is best-protected from environmental stimuli, thereby implying that optimally-placed nails should be positioned generally closer to the covered edge 6. The nailing indicator 8 is integrated across the unexposed portion 4. In this way, the nailing indicator 8 is visible during installation of the present invention. The nailing indicator 8 is positioned parallel to and offset from the separation plane 11. This is an advantageous departure from conventional roofing shingles, ensuring that nails are placed closer to the better-protected covered edge 6. The plurality of adhesive strips 10 is peripherally connected upon the second face 7. Thus, the plurality of adhesive strips 10 is able to direct the flow of rainwater into desirable directions during use. The at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive 9 is connected upon the second face 7 in between the plurality of adhesive strips 10. This arrangement ensures optimal connection strength of the present invention to a rooftop. The at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive 9 is positioned across the second face 7. In this way, the at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive 9 may fully or partially join the second face 7 to a rooftop, as desirable.

[0020] In order to ensure that fluid, especially rainwater and other rooftop runoff water, can escape the roof effectively, it may be advantageous for the present invention to include further mechanisms for redirecting water. To this end, the present invention may further comprise a plurality of fluid channels 12, as shown in FIG. 2. The plurality of fluid channels 12 is a set of cuts or features which may guide the flow of water off of a rooftop. The plurality of fluid channels 12 traverses into the shingle body 1 from the exposed portion 3. This arrangement orients the plurality of fluid channels 12 in such a way as to ensure that rainwater is guided appropriately along the plurality of fluid channels 12.

[0021] It may be further advantageous to ensure that the plurality of fluid channels 12 is arranged to channel water in the right direction. To this end, each of the plurality of fluid channels 12 traverses from the separation plane 11 to the exposed edge 5, as shown in FIG. 1. Thus, any water upon the exposed portion 3 may be directed be the plurality of fluid channels 12. Furthermore, each of the plurality of fluid channels 12 tapers from the separation plane 11 to the exposed edge 5. In this way, water is funneled, or otherwise directed, away from the lateral edges of adjacent roofing shingles.

[0022] The at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive 9 must be positioned appropriately to enable secure attachment of the shingle body 1 to a rooftop. To this end, the at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive 9 may be arranged in a spotted linear pattern between the plurality of adhesive strips 10, wherein the spotted linear pattern is positioned adjacent to the exposed edge 5, as shown in FIG. 4. This arrangement enables the at least one quantity of liquid sealing adhesive 9 to cover an appropriate amount of surface area upon the second face 7.

[0023] The plurality of adhesive strips 10 must be capable of both securing the shingle body 1 upon a rooftop and preventing water from contacting nails that pierce through the shingle body 1 during the mounting process. Thus, the plurality of adhesive strips 10 may span across the second face 7 up to the separation plane 11, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. In this way, the plurality of adhesive strips 10 covers an appropriate surface area, preventing water from being able to enter into the nailing area.

[0024] Among the most important distinguishing features of the present invention is the separation between the nailing indicator 8 and the separation plane 11. A first distance 13 between the nailing indicator 8 and the separation plane 11 may be 2.5 inches, as shown in FIG. 1. This distance has been found to be optimal in both maximizing nail protection and ensuring firm attachment of the present invention to a rooftop.

[0025] A user of the present invention may desire increased nailing room in order to optimally fasten nails into the unexposed portion 4. To provide for this, a second distance 14 between the nailing indicator 8 and the covered edge 6 of the unexposed portion 4 may be 5.625 inches, as shown in FIG. 1. In this way, the shingle body 1 is generally longer than existing roofing shingles, providing more nailing area and more overlap coverage for each nail.

[0026] The exposed portion 3 must sufficiently extend beyond the separation plane 11 in order to protect the roof and the roofing shingles below. To this end, a third distance 15 between the exposed edge 5 and the separation plane 11 is 5.625 inches, as shown in FIG. 1. This length has been found to be optimal for providing rooftop coverage.

[0027] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.