| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to a roofing tape which allows roofers to determine and consistently apply the proper reveal space of shingles on any roof without measurement. A roofing tape (6) includes a start indicator (12), a first line indicator (14) and a plurality of series of indicia (16-24) on its front surface (10). The first line indicator (14) is located at a distance from the start indicator (12) equal to the height of the roofing shingles less the overhang requirement of the roofing shingles. Each series of indicia (16-24) is arranged longitudinally along the roofing rape. Each series of indicia (16-24) has equal intervals (RS1-RS5) between the first line indicator (14) and the first indicator (16) in the series and between consecutive indicia in the series. The intervals (RS1-RS5) in each series correspond to a spacing within the reveal space tolerance range of the roofing shingles. The roofing tape preferably includes eave adjustment hash marks so that the tape may be adjusted downward to cover all the areas along an irregular eave. The roofing tape preferably includes an applicator which helps extend the tape along the roof aids in selecting the appropriate indicia for the particular roof, and indicates the line where the bottom of the last course of shingles should be laid. The present invent ion eliminates the need for a roofer to perform measurem ents and trial and error calculations in determining the correct reveal space for a roof, eliminates the possibility for creep, and facil itates the installation of shingles on uneven and intersecting roofs and roofs with oth er irregularities. |
