Batten riser assembly
First Claim
1. A method of installing a batten riser assembly for supporting battens on a roof deck comprising:
- placing at least two marker tapes on said roof deck;
aligning markings on said marker tape with said roof deck;
providing a plurality of batten riser assemblies, each batten riser assembly of said plurality of batten riser assemblies comprising a plurality of risers that are substantially waterproof and that have flanges that extend outwardly from said riser along a bottom portion of said riser adjacent to said roof deck that provides an area that is sufficiently large to attach said flanges to said roof deck, said plurality of risers having a raised body portion that has a surface that supports said battens and that provides a gap between said battens and said roof deck, at least one flexible strip that is collapsible and that has sufficient flexibility to allow said flexible strip to be folded, said flexible strip being attached to said plurality of risers so that said risers are spaced apart by a predetermined distance, said flexible strip being substantially waterproof and straight when extended in a lengthwise direction and having sufficient strength to minimize stretching in a lengthwise direction;
extending said batten riser assembly on said roof deck over said marker tape so that said flexible strip is extended to form a substantially straight line;
aligning said flexible strip with said markings on said marker tape;
attaching said plurality of batten riser assemblies to said roof deck.
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Accused Products
Abstract
Disclosed is a batten riser assembly that is used to install battens for tile roofs. The batten riser assembly can be used to prolong the life of tile roofs since it is made of waterproof materials. The batten riser assembly uses flexible strips that can be easily folded in a compact package and can be installed in a quick and easy manner. The batten riser assembly can be used in conjunction with a marker tape to speed installation. The batten riser assembly is designed to prevent the damming of water that penetrates the tile roof. The batten riser assembly provides a simple and easy way for installers to comply with building codes.
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2 Claims
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1. A method of installing a batten riser assembly for supporting battens on a roof deck comprising:
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placing at least two marker tapes on said roof deck; aligning markings on said marker tape with said roof deck; providing a plurality of batten riser assemblies, each batten riser assembly of said plurality of batten riser assemblies comprising a plurality of risers that are substantially waterproof and that have flanges that extend outwardly from said riser along a bottom portion of said riser adjacent to said roof deck that provides an area that is sufficiently large to attach said flanges to said roof deck, said plurality of risers having a raised body portion that has a surface that supports said battens and that provides a gap between said battens and said roof deck, at least one flexible strip that is collapsible and that has sufficient flexibility to allow said flexible strip to be folded, said flexible strip being attached to said plurality of risers so that said risers are spaced apart by a predetermined distance, said flexible strip being substantially waterproof and straight when extended in a lengthwise direction and having sufficient strength to minimize stretching in a lengthwise direction; extending said batten riser assembly on said roof deck over said marker tape so that said flexible strip is extended to form a substantially straight line; aligning said flexible strip with said markings on said marker tape; attaching said plurality of batten riser assemblies to said roof deck. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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