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US 2006/0137279 A1Published application
Roof tile support
OwnerGary Smithinventor
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Abstract
A roof tile support element that fits between roof tiles and a roofing surface to provide support for the roof tiles, which is compatible with a broad range of roof tiles, is adjustable during installation, and that allows individuals to walk confidently on a tile roof without breaking tiles.
Claims31
An apparatus adapted for use with roof tiles and a roofing surface, comprising a support element configured to occupy the space between roof tiles and a roofing surface thereby providing support for the roof tiles.
A roof tile support system, comprising:
- a roofing surface;
- one or more roof tiles;
- and
- one or more independent support elements positioned between said roofing surface and said roof tiles, wherein said support elements support said roof tiles so as to increase the load capacities of said roof tiles.
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A method of installing roof tile supports, comprising:
- placing a support element on a roofing surface;
- placing a roof tile over said support element;
- and
- securing said roof tile to said roofing surface.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.