IP Library Granted Patent US 10,323,416
Granted Patent B2
US 10,323,416 · App. 15/861,382 · Granted Jun 18, 2019

Roofing systems for steep pitch metal roofing

Inventor: James W. Horton (Jacksonville, FL)
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Patent No.
US 10,323,416
App. No.
15/861,382
Granted
Jun 18, 2019
Kind
B2
Abstract

A roofing system having at least one underlayment layer; at least two nail fasteners attached to the at least one underlayment layer and into the roof deck, wherein the head of each of the nail fasteners is above the at underlayment layer and the shaft is driven through the underlayment layer and into the roof deck; at least one bead of adhesive applied above the underlayment layer; and at least one metal roofing panels placed on the at least one bead of adhesive applied above the underlayment layer, wherein the at least one metal roofing panels are above the at least two nail fasteners and the at least two nail fasteners do not penetrate the at least one metal roofing panels.

Claims (21)

1. A roofing system, comprising:

at least one underlayment layer;

at least two nail fasteners attached to the at least one underlayment layer and into a roof deck, wherein the roof deck is a steep pitch roof deck having a pitch greater than 2 inches of rise to each 12 inches of run and wherein the head of each of the nail fasteners is above and in communication with the at least one underlayment layer and the shaft is driven through the least one underlayment layer and into the roof deck;

at least one bead of adhesive applied above the underlayment layer in line with the at least two nail fasteners; and

at least one metal roofing panel placed on the at least one bead of adhesive applied above the underlayment layer, wherein the at least one metal roofing panel is above the at least two nail fasteners and the at least two nail fasteners do not penetrate the at least one metal roofing panel.

2. A roofing system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least two nail fasteners are according to a nail pattern that is sets of three offset rows that are perpendicular to a side of the roofing surface and applied a predetermined distance on center through the underlayment layer.

3. A roofing system as in claim 2 , wherein the predetermined distance is six inches on center.

4. A roofing system as in claim 2 , wherein the nail pattern is repeated a predetermined length on center.

5. A roofing system as in claim 4 , wherein the nail pattern is repeated a predetermined length of 24 inches on center.

6. A roofing system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one underlayment layer is a self-sealing underlayment layer.

7. A roofing system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one underlayment layer has on center fastener location markings according to a nail pattern.

8. A roofing system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one underlayment layer is positioned overlapping a row that was previously laid down to create as many rows as are needed to entirely cover the roof deck.

9. A roofing system as in claim 1 , wherein the underlayment layer is a roll applied underlayment layer.

10. A roofing system as in claim 1 , wherein the nail fasteners are ring shank roofing nails.

11. A roofing system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least two nail fasteners are fastened into a wood support of the roof deck.

12. A roofing system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least two fasteners are in withdrawal and also in shear.

13. A roofing system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one underlayment layer is an underlayment roll rolled onto a center tube for attachment to a dispensing handle.

14. A roofing system as in claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is a two-part epoxy.

15. A roofing system as in claim 1 , wherein the underlayment layer is an adhesive underlayment layer.

16. A roofing system as in claim 15 , wherein the adhesive underlayment layer is heat assisted.

17. A roofing system as in claim 1 , further comprising an asphalt impregnated felt paper under the at least one underlayment layer and above the roof deck.

Assignments (2)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 13, 2026
From: KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: SOUTHEASTERN METALS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 073779/0737 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 30, 2019
From: HORTON, JAMES W.
To: SOUTHEASTERN METALS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 049029/0579 →
Continuity (4)
Continuation In Part 14724950 · May 29, 2015
Provisional Application 62119287 · Feb 23, 2015
Provisional Application 62093338 · Dec 17, 2014
Related Publication 20180135303A1 · May 17, 2018