Systems and methods for drying roofs
Roof drying processes and associated systems. A representative process includes drawing moisture-laden air from within the internal structure of a roof via a vacuum blower, a extraction insert and an extraction manifold, and removing moisture from the moisture-laden air via a dehumidifier. The dry air can be directed back into the roof through an injection insert and an injection manifold.
1. A system for securing a cover to a roof structure, the system comprising:
a first roof-cover clamp element positioned at a first side of the cover, the first roof-cover clamp element having a first insert aperture;
a second roof-cover clamp element positioned at a second side of the cover, the second roof-cover clamp element having a second insert aperture; and
an insert received by the first and second insert apertures, the insert having a body held in place with a washer and a nut;
wherein the first roof-cover clamp element is positionable relative to the second roof-cover clamp element to deform and firmly capture at least a portion of the cover between the first and second roof-cover clamp elements, wherein the cover and the roof structure define a plenum, and wherein the second roof-cover clamp member is configured to be positioned in the plenum.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second insert apertures are coaxially positioned so as to enable the insert to pass through.
3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the insert includes a body configured to extend into the roof structure.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cover is a first cover, and wherein the system further comprises a second cover positioned between the first roof-cover clamp element and the roof structure.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second roof-cover clamp elements are formed from a weather-resistant material.
6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the weather-resistant material includes a metal.
7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the weather-resistant material includes a stainless steel.
8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first roof-cover clamp element is sealingly attached to the roof structure by a gasket.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second roof-cover clamp element has a major surface and a side portion, and wherein the side portion is elevated from the major surface of the second roof-cover clamp element.
10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the side portion defines a space positioned to accommodate a gasket to sealingly attach the second roof-cover clamp element to the cover.
11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first roof-cover clamp element has a first hole configured to be aligned with a second hole of the second roof-cover clamp element.
12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the first hole and the second hole enable a fastener to pass through.
13. The system of claim 12 , further comprising the fastener, wherein the fastener includes a threaded post.
14. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second insert aperture is located at a center of the second roof-cover clamp element.
15. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first insert aperture is located at a center of the first roof-cover clamp element.
16. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first insert aperture is aligned with a center of the first roof-cover clamp element.
17. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first roof-cover clamp element has a rectangular shape.
18. A method for securing a cover to a roof structure, comprising:
sealingly positioning a first roof-cover clamp element of a retainer on the roof structure, the first roof-cover clamp element having a first insert aperture;
positioning the cover on the first roof-cover clamp element;
aligning a second insert aperture of a second roof-cover clamp element of the retainer with the first insert aperture; and
sealingly positioning the second roof-cover clamp element on the cover and the first roof-cover clamp element to deform and firmly capture the cover so as to form a plenum between the cover and the roof structure,
wherein an insert is received by the first and second insert apertures, and wherein the insert having a body held in place with a washer and a nut.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the first roof-cover clamp element includes a step portion configured to receive the second roof-cover clamp element, and wherein the method further comprises positioning the second roof-cover clamp element to engage the step portion of the first roof-cover clamp element.
20. The method of claim 18 , further comprising: securing the first and second roof-cover clamp elements by positioning a threaded post in a first hole of the first roof-cover clamp element and a second hole of the second roof-cover clamp element.
21. The system of claim 1 , further comprising the cover.
22. A system for securing a cover to a roof structure, the system comprising:
a first roof-cover clamp element positioned at a first side of the cover, the first roof-cover clamp element having a first insert aperture;
a second roof-cover clamp element positioned at a second side of the cover, the second roof-cover clamp element having a second insert aperture, wherein the first roof-cover clamp element is positionable relative to the second roof-cover clamp element to capture at least a portion of the cover firmly between the first and second roof-cover clamp elements; and
an insert received by the first and second insert apertures, the insert having a body held in place with a washer and a nut;
wherein the cover is positionable over an individual treatment area of the roof structure;
wherein the insert is in fluid communication with an air mover;
wherein the insert is in fluid communication with a dehumidifier; and
wherein the second roof-cover clamp element has a side portion positioned to engage the first roof-cover clamp element.