Non-Penetrating Roofing System and Methods of Installation

Abstract

Devices, systems, and methods for installing a new roof that does not require penetration of the outward facing roof surface, conjoined panels secured with a securement bar provide an easily installed, durable, and non-penetrating surface covering for roofs.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A non-penetrating roof panel system comprising:
 at least one roof panel;   at least one retaining bar;   the at least one roof panel configured to define at least one first hollow chamber and at least one second hollow chamber;   the at least one roof panel configured such that the at least one retaining bar extends through a length of the at least one roof panel via insertion into the at least one first hollow chamber; and   wherein the at least one roof panel is configured so that no part of any roof contacting surface of the at least one roof panel penetrates into a surface of a roof upon which the at least one roof panel is affixed.   
     
     
         2 . The non-penetrating roof panel system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one roof panel is formed from at least one metal. 
     
     
         3 . The non-penetrating roof panel system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one roof panel is configured to define at least one panel structure. 
     
     
         4 . The non-penetrating roof panel system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one panel structure comprises at least one mound, at least one ridge, at least one trapezoidal shape, and/or at least one interconnecting region. 
     
     
         5 . The non-penetrating roof panel system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one roof panel is affixed to at least one second roof panel. 
     
     
         6 . The non-penetrating roof panel system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one retaining bar is malleable. 
     
     
         7 . The non-penetrating roof panel system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one first hollow chamber and the at least one second hollow chamber are configured such that the at least one first hollow chamber of the at least one roof panel will engage and at least partially enclose the at least one second hollow chamber of at least one second roof panel. 
     
     
         8 . The non-penetrating roof panel system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one roof panel extends from at least one panel fascia edge to at least one roof edge of the roof. 
     
     
         9 . The non-penetrating roof panel system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one retaining bar is configured to define a fascia engaging end and a roof ridge engaging end and the fascia engaging end and/or the roof engaging end comprise a formed bending point. 
     
     
         10 . The non-penetrating roof panel system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one retaining bar is held in place with respect to the at least one roof panel without screws, nails or other fixtures penetrating the at least one roof panel to hold the at least one retaining bar in place on the roof. 
     
     
         11 . A method for installing an unpenetrated roof surface comprising:
 applying a first panel to a roof surface wherein the first panel defines a first panel first hollow chamber and a first panel second hollow chamber;   applying a second panel to the roof surface wherein the second panel defines a second panel first hollow chamber and a second panel second hollow chamber;   engaging the second panel to the first panel via complimentary engagement of a first joining edge of the first panel to a second joining edge of the second panel such that the second panel first hollow chamber at least partially encloses the first panel second hollow chamber to form a first panel/second panel hollow cavity;   inserting a retaining rod within the first panel/second panel hollow cavity formed by the first panel engaged with the second panel; and   fastening the retaining rod to at least a roof fascia or roof ridge of the roof surface.   
     
     
         12 . The method for installing an unpenetrated roof surface of  claim 11 , further comprising a third panel configured to define a third panel first hollow chamber and a third panel second hollow chamber, wherein the second panel is affixed to the third panel via complimentary engagement of a first joining edge of the second panel to a second joining edge of the third panel such that the third panel first hollow chamber at least partially encloses the second panel second hollow chamber to form a second panel/third panel hollow cavity. 
     
     
         13 . The method for installing an unpenetrated roof surface of  claim 12 , further comprising inserting a second retaining rod within the second panel/third panel hollow cavity formed by the second panel engaged with the third panel. 
     
     
         14 . The method for installing an unpenetrated roof surface of  claim 11 , further comprising joining a series of panels to one another to substantially cover an entirety of the roof surface. 
     
     
         15 . The method for installing an unpenetrated roof surface of  claim 11 , further comprising forming the first panel from at least one metal. 
     
     
         16 . The method for installing an unpenetrated roof surface of  claim 11 , further comprising configuring the first panel to define at least one panel structure. 
     
     
         17 . The method for installing an unpenetrated roof surface of  claim 16 , further comprising configuring the at least one panel structure to include at least one mound, at least one ridge, at least one trapezoidal shape, and/or at least one interconnecting region. 
     
     
         18 . The method for installing an unpenetrated roof surface of  claim 11 , further comprising configuring the retaining rod to be malleable. 
     
     
         19 . The method for installing an unpenetrated roof surface of  claim 11 , further comprising configuring the at least one retaining rod to define a fascia engaging end and a roof ridge engaging end and the fascia engaging end and/or the roof engaging end comprise a formed bending point. 
     
     
         20 . The method for installing an unpenetrated roof surface of  claim 11 , further comprising configuring the at least one retaining rod to be held in place without screws, nails or other fixtures penetrating any roof panel or the roof to hold the at least one retaining rod in place on the roof.