Patent ID: 7861478
Filing Date: 2011-01-04
Classification: B32B,D06N,E04D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A roof system for use in simulating a standing seam metal roof when applied to a roof surface, comprising a plurality of spaced-apart, generally parallel longitudinal battens fastened to a roof, defining a plurality of membrane-receiving zones therebetween, and with strips of membrane disposed between the battens; wherein the membrane comprises a multi-layer laminate having a plurality of layers; with: (a) a first layer being a metal-like layer; (b) a second layer being a laminated film as a protective coating layer; and (c) a third layer being a bituminous layer, wherein the battens are of generally inverted “T” shaped cross-section, comprising two legs of the “T” disposed against the roof and a third leg of the “T” being upstandingly disposed wherein longitudinal caps are provided having longitudinal slots therein, with the caps being disposed over the third legs of the “T”s so that the third legs of the “T”s are received in said slots.