Patent ID: 8707647
Filing Date: 2014-04-29
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
1. A single ply roofing system for an existing roofing substrate comprising: at least one flexible support attached to the roofing substrate; at least one layer of sheeting, said sheeting attached to said flexible support such that said flexible support flexes when said sheeting thermally expands and/or contracts, and at least a portion of said sheeting comprising a thickness of at least about 26 gauge; at least one J-shaped member disposed near an end portion of said roofing system, said J-shaped member cupping an end portion of an insulating material; at least one seam cap disposed over a terminal end-portion of a factory seam of said sheeting; said insulating material disposed above said roofing substrate and below said sheeting; a weather-proof calking disposed in said seam cap; a lower flashing component fastened to an upper surface of said sheeting and an upper flashing component fastened to an at least substantially vertical surface; said upper and lower flashing components interlock to form a slidable connection therebetween; and a waterproofing material disposed between overlapping portions of said sheeting.