Patent ID: 7712275
Filing Date: 2010-05-11
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
1. A method for reducing damage in a roof membrane of a roof substrate caused by hail/fastener impact comprising: locating fasteners in a roof construction such that a top of said fastener is exposed at a top surface of the roof substrate; positioning at least two individual pieces of energy absorbing material that are non-metallic to discretely cover each individual fastener of said fasteners whereby said fastener is completely covered by both of said at least two pieces, said at least two pieces including a first piece that is positioned and dimensioned to directly contact said top of said fastener, such that said first piece is positioned and dimensioned to cover a substantial entirety of a top surface of no other roofing component; and affixing said first piece to said top of fastener; affixing a second piece of said at least two individual pieces of energy absorbing material to a relative top of said first piece, wherein said second piece covers a substantial entirety of a top surface of said first piece, and wherein said fastener is disposed entirely out of contact with said second piece; and positioning a roof waterproofing membrane atop all forgoing elements.