Roofing system and method thereof

Abstract

Roofing systems, articles, and methods are discussed herein that can incorporate multiple features, including energy saving features. Ventilation and wind uplift resistance can be provided by features incorporated into roofing units described herein. Other features described herein can provide for easy positioning of roofing units, or allow spacing for thermal expansion. Features of the roofing units can facilitate the removal and replacement of damaged parts.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A roofing system, comprising:
 at least one starter that comprises one or more first attachment mechanisms; and   at least one roofing unit that comprises one or more first attachment mechanisms and one or more second attachment mechanisms, wherein each of the second attachment mechanisms is configured to attach with any of the first attachment mechanisms.   
     
     
         2 . The roofing system of  claim 1 , wherein the first attachment mechanisms are tee slots, the second attachment mechanisms are bosses configured to engage with any of the tee slots. 
     
     
         3 . The roofing system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the at least one roofing units further comprises one or more guidance mechanisms that aligns the one or more first attachment mechanisms with the one or more second attachment mechanisms. 
     
     
         4 . The roofing system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one starter and the at least one roofing each comprise an underside, wherein the underside comprises patterning defining one or more ventilation channels. 
     
     
         5 . The roofing system of  claim 4 , wherein the underside of each of the at least one roofing units comprises an offset inner edge and an outer edge, wherein each of the inner edges is configured to align with each of the outer edges. 
     
     
         6 . The roofing system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the at least one roofing units comprises rain channels configured to direct water from the at least one roofing unit. 
     
     
         7 . The roofing system of  claim 1 , further comprising a drip edge, wherein the drip edge facilitates alignment of the at least one starter. 
     
     
         8 . The roofing system of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the at least one starter or the at least one roofing unit comprises recycled material. 
     
     
         9 . The roofing system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one roofing unit comprises a matte finish. 
     
     
         10 . The roofing system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one roofing unit comprises a plurality of tines that facilitate at least one of installation or removal of the at least one roofing unit. 
     
     
         11 . A method, comprising:
 securing one or more starters to a roof, wherein each starter comprises one or more tee slots;   securing one or more roofing units to a roof, wherein each roofing unit comprises one or more tee slots and one or more bosses; and   engaging each of the one or more bosses with one of the one or more tee slots.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein securing the one or more roofing units comprises creating one or more ventilation channels, wherein the one or more ventilation channels are created based at least in part on a pattern on an underside of a subset of the one or more roofing units. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein securing the one or more roofing units comprises applying one or more fasteners through tines of each of the one or more roofing units. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising aligning the one or more starters with a drip edge. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein securing the one or more roofing units comprises aligning an offset inner edge of each of the one or more roofing units with an outer edge, wherein the outer edge is one or more of an outer edge of another of the one or more roofing units or an outer edge of one of the one or more starters. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the one or more roofing units comprise at least one translucent or transparent roofing unit, and securing the one or more roofing units comprises creating a skylight based at least in part on arranging the one or more translucent or transparent roofing unit. 
     
     
         17 . A method, comprising:
 breaking one or more bosses that secure a first roofing unit to a lower unit below the first roofing unit, wherein the first roofing unit is secured to an upper roofing unit above the first roofing unit, and wherein the first roofing unit is secured to a roof by one or more fasteners;   detaching the first roofing unit from the upper unit; and   removing the first roofing unit by pulling the first roofing unit outward.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein detaching the first roofing unit from the upper unit comprises:
 pulling the first roofing unit outward; and   lifting the upper unit until one or more upper bosses of the upper unit are free of the first roofing unit.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein removing the first roofing unit comprises sliding the first roofing unit outward until each of the one or more fasteners are free of a tined portion of the first roofing unit. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 sliding a portion of a second roofing unit under the one or more fasteners;   aligning one or more upper bosses of the upper unit with one or more tee slots of the second roofing unit; and   securing the second roofing unit, wherein securing the second roofing unit comprises resetting the one or more fasteners.