Patent Publication Number: US-2016237688-A1

Title: Flanged roof apparatus, system including flanged roof apparatus, and method using same

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application 62/176,228 filed Feb. 13, 2015, which is hereby incorporated in its entirety. 
    
    
     FIELD OF INVENTION 
     The present disclosure relates to a roof kit and systems, and methods using a roof kit and systems. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The disclosed subject matter provides a roof kit and systems, and methods using a roof kit and systems. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY 
     In embodiments, the disclosure may provide a system for adhering and sealing flanges to a roof. The system may comprise a mastic asphalt concrete layer with a top surface and a bottom surface. The layer may not be thicker than 0.375 inches in embodiments. A bottom removable sealant layer may comprise a top and bottom surface. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the bottom removable sealant layer may be adhered to the bottom surface of the mastic asphalt concrete substrate. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the bottom removable sealant layer may be larger in surface area than the bottom surface of the mastic asphalt concrete layer. A top removable sealant layer may comprise a top and bottom surface. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the top removable sealant layer may be adhered to the top surface of the mastic asphalt concrete substrate. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the top removable sealant layer may be larger in surface area than the top surface of the mastic asphalt concrete layer. 
     In embodiments, the disclosure may provide a system. The system may comprise a flange comprising a top surface and a bottom surface. A bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer may comprise a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer may be adhered to the bottom surface of the flange. A top mastic asphalt concrete layer may comprise a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the top mastic asphalt concrete layer may be adhered to the top surface of the flange. A bottom removable sealant layer may comprise a top and bottom surface. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the bottom removable sealant layer may be adhered to the bottom surface of the mastic asphalt concrete substrate. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the bottom removable sealant layer may be larger in surface area than the bottom surface of the mastic asphalt concrete layer. The top removable sealant layer may comprise a top and bottom surface. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the top removable sealant layer may be adhered to the top surface of the mastic asphalt concrete substrate. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the top removable sealant layer may be larger in surface area than the top surface of the mastic asphalt concrete layer. 
     In embodiments, the disclosure may provide an apparatus. The apparatus may comprise a flange comprising a flange top surface and a flange bottom surface. The flange bottom surface may be disposed in opposition to the flange top surface in spaced relationship therewith. An aperture may be defined through the flange from the flange top surface to the flange bottom surface. A bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer may comprise a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer may be adhered to the bottom surface of the flange. A top mastic asphalt concrete layer may comprise a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the top mastic asphalt concrete layer may be adhered to the top surface of the flange. A bottom removable sealant layer may comprise a top and bottom surface. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the bottom removable sealant layer may be adhered to the bottom surface of the mastic asphalt concrete substrate. The at least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the bottom removable sealant layer may be larger in surface area than the bottom surface of the mastic asphalt concrete layer. A top removable sealant layer may comprise a top and bottom surface. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the top removable sealant layer may be adhered to the top surface of the mastic asphalt concrete substrate. The at least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the top removable sealant layer may be larger in surface area than the top surface of the mastic asphalt concrete layer. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The novel features believed characteristic of the disclosed subject matter will be set forth in any claims that are filed later. The disclosed subject matter itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a system including a flanged roof apparatus. 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view of a flanged roof apparatus in an embodiment. 
         FIG. 3  is a bottom view of an embodiment of a flanged roof apparatus. 
         FIG. 4  is a top view of an embodiment of a flanged roof apparatus. 
         FIG. 5  is a side view of an embodiment of a flanged roof apparatus. 
         FIG. 6  is an elevated perspective of a flanged roof apparatus shown in  FIG. 5 . 
         FIG. 7  is an enlarged partial side view of the area generally indicated at reference  7  in  FIG. 5  in accordance with one embodiment. 
         FIG. 8  is a bottom view of an embodiment of a flanged roof apparatus shown generally in  FIG. 3  and having a removable sealant layer thereof removed to show mastic coverage of a bottom surface. 
         FIG. 9  is a top view of an embodiment of a flanged roof apparatus shown generally in  FIG. 4  and having a removable sealant layer thereof removed to show mastic coverage of a top surface. 
         FIG. 10  is a side cutaway view of the flanged roof apparatus in accordance with an embodiment. 
         FIG. 11  is a top view of an embodiment of a kit comprising a mastic asphalt concrete layer, a top removable sealant layer, and bottom removable sealant layer. 
         FIG. 12  is a top view of an embodiment of a perforated kit comprising a mastic asphalt concrete layer, a top removable sealant layer, and a bottom removable sealant layer. 
         FIG. 13  is a layered view of an embodiment of a kit comprising two mastic asphalt concrete layers, four removable sealant layers, and a flange. 
         FIG. 14  is a layered view of an embodiment of a kit comprising two mastic asphalt concrete layers and a flange. 
         FIG. 15  is a flow chart of a method according to an embodiment, and the method using flanged roof apparatus as herein disclosed. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS 
     Reference now should be made to the drawings, in which the same reference numbers are used throughout the different figures to designate the same components. It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element. Thus, a first element discussed below could be termed a second element without departing from the teachings of the present disclosure. 
     The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising” or “includes” and/or “including” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. 
       FIG. 1  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a system  10  including flanged roof apparatus  100 . As shown in the particular embodiment shown in  FIG. 1 , system  10  may include a roof system  20  as illustrated. System  10  may include an underlayer  30  of roofing felt or other suitable underlayer material applied on roof structural surface  35  of a building to prevent moisture from penetrating to or contacting a roof structural surface  35  or other roof structure (not shown) beneath the underlayer  30 . One of skill will understand that, for example, the roof structural surface  35  may be inclined to shed precipitation that is caused to flow from top to bottom by the incline of the roof structural surface  35 . System  10  may include a plurality of shingles  40  mounted on and supported by roof structural surface  35  generally atop underlayer  30 . It will be understood that the plurality of shingles  40  may be installed in a layered arrangement to prevent moisture from contacting underlayer  30  and to flow atop overlapped layered upper surfaces of shingles  40 . System  10  may include flanged roof apparatus  100  as further described herein. 
     Referring to  FIG. 1 , in an embodiment a system  10  may include flanged roof apparatus  100  as described herein. It will be understood that system  10  in an embodiment may include a roof system  20  having flanged roof apparatus  100 . 
     In an embodiment, apparatus  100  may include a flange  110  and stack  120  extending in angular relationship to flange  110 . Flange  110  may be formed of a continuous member such as, for example, a continuous sheet member  130 . One of ordinary skill will understand that continuous sheet member  130  may be formed to define and include a substantially planar peripheral portion  140  and a shaped, non-planar neck region  150  adjoining the peripheral portion  140  and protruding therefrom. It will be understood that stack  120  may be tubular and may include a continuous tubular wall  160  defining an aperture  170  through flange  110 . Stack  120  may include an upper end  180  defining a respective aperture upper end portion  190 . Stack  120  may include a stack lower end  200  disposed in spaced opposing relationship to a stack upper end  180  and defining a respective aperture lower end portion  210 . It will be understood that aperture upper end portion  190  thus is located in proximity to a flange top surface  220  (see  FIG. 7 ) of flange  110  and opposite from a flange bottom surface  230  (see  FIG. 7 ) of flange  110 . It will be understood that aperture lower end portion  200  thus is located in proximity to the flange bottom surface  230  of flange  110  and opposite from the flange top surface  220  of flange  110 . In an embodiment shown in  FIG. 2 , apparatus  100  may include aperture  170  defined through the flange  110  and extending from the flange top surface  220  to the flange bottom surface  230  to define a passage. It will be understood that such a passage may be aligned with a hole or perforation in the roof structure for penetration of a vent line or other tubular member such as, for example, a plumbing vent line (not shown). In an embodiment, apparatus  100  may include stack  120  having stack upper end  180 , the stack upper end  180  defining a respective aperture upper end portion  190  of the aperture  170 , In an embodiment, the stack  120  may have a stack lower end  200  joined in closed relationship with the flange  110  at the non-planar neck region  150  thereof. In an embodiment, at least one of the stack lower end  200  and non-planar neck region  150  may define the respective aperture lower end portion  200  of the aperture  170 . In an embodiment as shown in  FIG. 2 , apparatus  100  may include the stack  120  protruding upward from the flange  110  at flange top surface  220  and in opposed relationship to the flange bottom surface  230 . In an embodiment as shown in  FIG. 2 , the flange  110  may have a flange upper end portion  260  and a flange lower end portion  270  joined in continuous relationship about the stack  120  at the stack lower end  200 . It is noted that the stack lower end  200  may extend to at least the top surface of the flange  110 . In an embodiment as shown in  FIG. 2 , the flange  110  may be inclined relative to the stack  120 , such that an acute angle (α) is defined between the stack  120  and the flange upper end portion  260 , and such that an obtuse angle (β) defined between the stack  120  and the flange lower end portion  270 . It will be understood that in an embodiment as illustrated in  FIG. 2 , apparatus  100  may be configured for use in a roof system  10  that is inclined, such that when installed the acute angle (α) and flange upper end portion  260  are located above obtuse angle (β) and flange lower end portion  270 . 
       FIG. 3  is a bottom view of flanged roof apparatus  100  in an embodiment and taken generally along  3 - 3  in  FIG. 2 . In the embodiment shown in  FIG. 3 , apparatus  100  may include a bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  300  comprising a top surface  310  and a bottom surface  320  (structurally similar to  FIG. 7 ), wherein at least one of the top and bottom surfaces  310 , 320  of the bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  300  may be adhered to the bottom surface of the flange  110 . Shown in  FIG. 7  is an enlarged partial side view of the area generally indicated at reference  7  in  FIG. 5  that may show structural setups similar to other embodiments of the disclosure. As shown in  FIG. 3 , in an embodiment apparatus  100  may include a bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  300 .  FIG. 8  is a bottom view of the flanged roof apparatus  100  shown generally in  FIG. 3  and having a removable sealant layer  340  thereof removed to show mastic coverage of a bottom surface  230 . Referring to  FIGS. 5 and 7 , a bottom removable sealant layer  330  may include a top surface  360  and a bottom surface  370 , at least one of the top and bottom surfaces  360 , 370  of the bottom removable sealant layer  330  adhered to the bottom surface  320  of the bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  300 .  FIG. 6  is an elevated perspective of a flanged roof apparatus  100  shown in  FIG. 5 . The apparatus  100  is shown from a straight-on top view angle in order to better depict the angle of the non-planar neck region  150 . In an embodiment such as in  FIGS. 5, 7 and 8 , at least one of the top and bottom surfaces  360 , 370  of the bottom removable sealant layer  330  may be larger in surface area (not shown) than the bottom surface  320  of the bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  300 . The larger surface area may provide a tab area where an individual may engage in order to peel off the bottom sealant layer  330  from the bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  300 . In an embodiment as shown in  FIGS. 5, 7 and 8 , apparatus  100  may include the top surface  310  and bottom surface  320  of the bottom removable sealant layer  330  comprising a wax layer. In an embodiment as shown in  FIGS. 5, 7 and 8 , apparatus  100  may include the bottom removable sealant layer  330  comprising an indicator. In embodiments, the indicator may show direction on how apparatus  100  may be installed. In embodiments, the indicator may be ink or an indentation. In an embodiment as shown in  FIG. 8 , apparatus  100  may include the bottom removable sealant layer  330  comprising at least one inscription. 
       FIG. 4  is a top view of flanged roof apparatus  100  in an embodiment. In the embodiment shown in  FIG. 4 , apparatus  100  may include a top mastic asphalt concrete layer  400  comprising a top surface  410  and a bottom surface  420  (structurally similar to  FIG. 7 ), at least one of the top and bottom surfaces  410 , 420  of the top mastic asphalt concrete layer  400  may be adhered to the top surface  220  of the flange  110 . Shown in  FIG. 7  is an enlarged partial side view of the area generally indicated at reference  7  in  FIG. 5 , and  FIG. 9  is a top view of the flanged roof apparatus  100  shown generally in  FIG. 4  and having a top removable sealant layer  430  thereof removed to show mastic coverage of a top surface  220 . As shown in  FIG. 7  in an embodiment found in  FIG. 9 , the top removable sealant layer  430  may include a top and bottom surface  450 , 460  wherein at least one of the top and bottom surfaces  450 , 460  of the top removable sealant layer  430  may be adhered to the top surface  410  of the top mastic asphalt concrete layer  400 , the at least one of the top and bottom surfaces  450 , 460  of the top removable sealant layer  430  may be larger in surface area than the top surface  410  of the top mastic asphalt concrete layer  400 . The larger surface area may provide a tab area where an individual may engage in order to peel off the bottom sealant layer  330  from the bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  300 . Referring to  FIGS. 7 and 9 , in an embodiment, apparatus  100  may include the top surface  450  and bottom surface  460  of the top removable sealant layer  440  comprising a wax layer. In an embodiment as shown in  FIGS. 4, 7 and 9 , apparatus  100  may include the top removable sealant layer  430  comprising an indicator. In embodiments, the indicator may show direction on how apparatus  100  may be installed. In an embodiment as shown in  FIGS. 7 and 9 , apparatus  100  may include the top removable sealant layer  430  comprising at least one inscription. 
     Embodiments such as those found in  FIGS. 3 and 4  may be installed on a flat roof. The non-planar neck region  150  shown may not be constructed at an angle. 
     In embodiments, removable sealant layer  340  and/or removable sealant layer  430  may extend a minimum of one-half an inch from the edges of the bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  300  and/or top mastic asphalt concrete layer  400 . 
       FIG. 10  is a side cutaway view of the flanged roof apparatus in accordance with an embodiment. This embodiment may show a side view of an uninstalled apparatus  100 . This depiction more clearly shows the relationship between the aperture lower end portion  210 , and other components of the apparatus. The removable sealant layer  340  and bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  300  may cover the lower end of the aperture lower end portion  210 . Perforated lines  490  may exist around the perimeter of the aperture lower end portion  210  on the removable sealant layer  340  and bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  300  in order to provide an aperture for the stack lower end  200 . An aperture may also be cut manually into the removable sealant layer  340  and bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  300 . 
       FIG. 11  is a top view of a mastic asphalt concrete layer  475 , a top removable sealant layer  455 , and bottom removable sealant layer  465 . This embodiment may be referred to as a kit  470  for adhering flanges to a roof. The kit  470  may comprise a mastic asphalt concrete layer  475  comprising a top surface and a bottom surface  485 , 495  (structurally similar to embodiment in  FIG. 7 ). The mastic asphalt concrete layer  475  may not thicker than 0.375 inches in embodiments. The kit  470  may further comprise a bottom removable sealant layer  465  comprising a top and bottom surface  435 , 445 . At least one of the top and bottom surfaces  435 , 445  of the bottom removable sealant layer  465  may be adhered to the bottom surface  495  of the mastic asphalt concrete substrate  475 . At least one of the top and bottom surfaces  435 , 445  of the bottom removable sealant layer  465  may be larger in surface area than the bottom surface  495  of the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475 . The bottom removable sealant layer  465  may be removable to expose a portion of the bottom surface  495  of the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475 . 
     The kit  470  may further comprise a top removable sealant layer  455  comprising a top and bottom surface  450 , 460 . At least one of the top and bottom surfaces  450 , 460  of the top removable sealant layer  455  may be adhered to the top surface  485  of the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475 . The at least one of the top and bottom surfaces  435 , 445  of the top removable sealant layer  455  may be larger in surface area than the top surface  485  of the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475 . The bottom removable sealant layer  465  may be removable to expose a portion of the bottom surface  495  of the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475 . 
     In embodiments, one or both of the top and bottom removable sealant layers  455 , 465  may be one half an inch greater  355  in surface area (on all sides of the kit) than the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475 . 
       FIG. 12  is a top view of a perforated kit  480  comprising a mastic asphalt concrete layer  475 , a top removable sealant layer  455 , and a bottom removable sealant layer  465 . At least one of the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475 , top removable sealant layer  455 , and bottom removable sealant layer  465  may comprise a perforated line  490  penetrating the entire layer(s) where the perforated line  490  exists. The perforated line  490  may allow a perforated kit  480  to be easier to work with since shaping the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475  to specific dimensions may be time consuming without a perforated line  490 . In embodiments, the perforated line  490  may follow the shape of a general roofing setup. For example, perforated line  490  may be splayed on the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475  and top and bottom removable sealant layers  455 , 465  in a shape to allow the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475  to be placed around an element, such as the non-planar neck region  150  found in  FIG. 2 . 
     In embodiments, the perforated kit  480  of may comprise at least one perforated line  490  may extend a length of the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475 , bottom removable sealant layer  465 , and top removable sealant layer  455 . The perforated line  490  may comprise at least two perforations. The at least two perforations may extend the distance of the width of the bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  475 , bottom removable sealant layer  465 , and top removable sealant layer  455 . 
     In embodiments, the perforated line  490  may exist as a dotted line  491  on one or more sealant layers  455 , 465 . 
     In embodiments, at least one perforated line  490  may exist on any of the system embodiments found in this disclosure. In embodiments, at least one dotted line  491  may exist on any of the system embodiments found in this disclosure. In embodiments, at least one perforated line  490  and at least one dotted line  491  may exist on any of the system embodiments found in this disclosure. 
     In embodiments, the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475  may be reinforced with fibrous material. 
     In embodiments, the system may be an article of manufacture. 
     In embodiments of a kit  470 , perforated kit  480 , system, system  10 , and/or roof system  20 , at least one orifice (not shown) may penetrate through at least one of the one or more mastic asphalt concrete layers  300 , 400 , 475 , flange  110 , and one or more of the top and bottom removable sealant layers  330 , 440 , 455 , 465  (depending on the embodiment). The orifice may provide a space to allow a fastener, such as but not limited to a nail and a screw, to penetrate any of the aforementioned layers/objects. 
     In embodiments, at least two of any of the top and bottom surfaces of the bottom removable sealant layers and the top and bottom surfaces of the top removable sealant layers found in a kit  470 , perforated kit  480 , system, system  10 , and/or roof system  20  may comprise a wax layer  492 . 
     In embodiments, at least one of any of the bottom removable sealant layers and top removable sealant layers found in a kit  470 , perforated kit  480 , system, system  10 , and/or roof system  20  may comprise at least one indicator. In embodiments, the indicator may show direction on how apparatus  100  may be installed. In embodiments, the indicator may be ink or an indentation. 
     In embodiments, at least one of any of the bottom removable sealant layers and top removable sealant layers found in a kit  470 , perforated kit  480 , system, system  10 , and/or roof system  20  may comprise at least one inscription. 
     In embodiments, a kit  470  or perforated kit  480  may comprise a flange having a top and bottom surface. In embodiments, the top surface may be adjacent the bottom surface of the top removable sealant layer. In embodiments, the bottom surface may be adjacent the top surface of the bottom removable sealant layer. 
     It may be appreciated by one of skill in the art that the mastic asphalt concrete found in the disclosure may be self-adhering. The mastic may essentially be “sticky”. 
     In embodiments, the mastic asphalt concrete may comprise an adhesive material. 
     In embodiments, the top and/or bottom surfaces of any of the mastic asphalt concrete layers such as  300 , 400  found in this disclosure may comprise an adhesive layer that may cover a portion of the top and/or bottom surfaces of any of the mastic asphalt concrete layers such as  300 , 400  found in this disclosure. 
       FIG. 13  is a layered view of an embodiment of a kit comprising two mastic asphalt concrete layers, four removable sealant layers, and a flange. The dotted lines may show where the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475  may be placed on the bottom of the flange  110  once the top removable sealant layer  455  and bottom removable sealant layer  465  are removed. The dotted lines may further show where the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475  may be placed on the bottom of the flange  110  once the top removable sealant layer  455  and bottom removable sealant layer  465  are removed. It is shown that the aperture lower end portion  210  may penetrate through the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475 . 
       FIG. 14  is a layered view of an embodiment of a kit comprising two mastic asphalt concrete layers and a flange. The dotted lines may show where the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475  may be placed on the bottom of the flange  110 . The dotted lines may further show where the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475  may be placed on the bottom of the flange  110 . It is shown that the aperture lower end portion  210  may penetrate through the mastic asphalt concrete layer  475 . 
     In embodiments, the flange  110  may be a flange other than a general flange. In embodiments, flange  110  may be flanges such as, but not limited to a water heater stack vent jack, a static attic square vent, a turbin attic vent, a chimney stack vent, a conduit, a flasing, a skylight, a solar tube, and a whirlybird roof vent. It is noted that components of the disclosure may be appropriately altered to account for different flanges used in certain embodiments. 
     In embodiments, a kit  470 , perforated kit  480 , system, system  10 , and/or roof system  20  may be packaged in a thin plastic polymer or polymeric case in order to contain melting of the mastic asphalt concrete found in embodiments. 
     In embodiments, at least two of the top and bottom surfaces  360 , 370  of the bottom removable sealant layer  330  and the top and bottom surfaces  450 , 460  of the top removable sealant layer  430  may comprise permanent adhesive properties. 
     In embodiments, any of the apparatuses may include a permanent sealant layer. In embodiments, any of the apparatuses may include an asphalt based sealant layer. In embodiments, any of the apparatuses may include a mastic asphalt based sealant layer. In embodiments, any of the apparatuses may include a mastic asphalt concrete sealant layer. In embodiments, any of the aforementioned layers may be referred to as an “adhesive layer.” 
     For the purposes of this disclosure, the term “roof perforation may refer to a section of the aperture lower end portion  210 . 
     Illustrated in  FIG. 15  is a flow chart of a method  500  according to an embodiment. Method  500  may use a flanged roof apparatus  100  as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, method  500  may include or provide a method for installing a roof system having or using a flanged roof apparatus  100  as disclosed herein. In an embodiment as illustrated in  FIG. 15 , method  500  may include aligning  510  a flanged roof apparatus  100  with a roof perforation. It will be understood that as used herein, roof perforation may include a vent line or tubular member extending through a roof structure or substructure (such as that included in roof system  20 ) to which shingles  40  are to be applied. In an embodiment as illustrated in  FIG. 15 , method  500  may include bottom exposing  520  a bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  300 , such as by removing a bottom removable sealant layer  340  therefrom. In an embodiment as illustrated in  FIG. 15 , method  500  may include bottom sealing  530  a bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  300  to roof structure in abutting relationship therewith. In an embodiment as illustrated in  FIG. 15 , method  500  may include bottom confirming  540  the formation of a bottom sealing relationship between a bottom mastic asphalt concrete layer  300  and roof structure in abutting relationship therewith. In an embodiment as illustrated in  FIG. 15 , method  500  may include top exposing  550  a top mastic asphalt concrete layer  400 , such as by removing a top removable sealant layer  430  therefrom. In an embodiment as illustrated in  FIG. 15 , method  500  may include top sealing  560  a top mastic asphalt concrete layer  400  to shingles  40  in abutting relationship therewith. In an embodiment as illustrated in  FIG. 15 , method  500  may include top confirming  570  the formation of a top sealing relationship between a top mastic asphalt concrete layer  400  and shingles  40  in abutting relationship therewith.