Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Processes – Assembling exposed modules
Patent
1985-07-26
1987-06-09
Lawrence, Evan K.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Processes
Assembling exposed modules
427260, 427261, 427284, 427286, F04D 100, B05D 500
Patent
active
046710400
ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a method for flame-proofing of shingled roof coverings wherein the shingles are coated on at least their exposed sides with a flame-proofing composition and the roof covering is provided with at least one continuous bead of a flame-proofing caulking composition which extends coextensively with each course of the shingles, thereby sealing each course of shingles to the underlying or subjacent course of shingles. The preferred flame-proofing composition is a mixture of a thermoplastic, ambient-temperature, film former such as a polyvinyl acrylic acetate latex, and alumina trihydrate and glass fibers. The preferred caulking composition has the same composition and also contains a thixotropic ingredient to obtain a paste consistency. The film former is a conventional latex used for coating compositions and should have the property of softening at or below the dehydration temperature of alumina trihydrate (about 280 degrees F.) and be capable of forming a stable foam at such temperatures. The alumina, the major portion of the coating composition, dehydrates when subjected to flame temperatures and the water vapor released from the alumina forms a stable foam. Additionally, the alumina and the glass fibers, which are used as a filler in the composition, form a refractory coating when subjected to flame and this coating traps the gases and serves as a refractory heat insulation that protects and isolates the combustible material from exposure to the flame and ignition.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4223066 (1980-09-01), Boyle
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