Steel roofing panel support
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1. A device for use with steel roofing panels and a roof surface comprising:
- a support element configured to be disposed between a roof surface and a steel roofing panel, said support element having substantially flat upper and lower surfaces.
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Abstract
A steel roofing panel support system is disclosed herein. The system generally includes a support element positioned on a roof surface, the support being configured to support at least a portion of a steel roof panel to be placed thereon. The support element may be cut from a block of expanded polystyrene such that the support is substantially wedge-shaped. A support element as disclosed herein may also be used in installations of steel panels over existing wood shakes or other roof surfaces.
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1. A device for use with steel roofing panels and a roof surface comprising:
a support element configured to be disposed between a roof surface and a steel roofing panel, said support element having substantially flat upper and lower surfaces. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A roofing system comprising:
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a steel roof panel;
a roof surface;
a support element disposed between said roof panel, and said roof surface;
wherein said support element is not conformed to a shape of the steel roof panel. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A roofing system comprising:
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a steel roof panel;
a roof surface;
a wedge-shaped support element having a flat upper surface, and disposed between said roof panel, and said roof surface. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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17. A roofing system comprising:
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a steel roof panel;
a roof surface;
means for supporting a central portion of said panel on said roof surface.
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22. A method of assembling a roof covering, comprising:
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providing a steel roof panel;
providing a wedge-shaped support element;
placing said support element on a roof surface;
placing said panel on said support element;
securing said panel and said support element to the roof surface. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26)
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