With Fastener Or Anchor Patents (Class 52/543)
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Patent number: 8381475Abstract: A fixing system (20) for securing cladding boards (28) to the framing (26) of a building in a partially overlapping relationship, each board (28) having front and rear faces with a recess (42) being provided in and along the rear face. The fixing system (20) comprises a plurality of fixing devices (30), supported by the framing (26), that are spaced apart relative to one another and arranged in rows, each row of fixing devices (30) being arranged to support a board or row of boards (28) and each fixing device (30) having an engagement portion (40) that is arranged to engage with a section of the recess (42) of a board (28) to, in co-operation with a number of other fixing devices (30) of that row also engaging with a section of the recess (42), support the board (28) in place on the framing (26).Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2007Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Jenkin Timber LimitedInventor: Richard James Carbines
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Patent number: 8371085Abstract: A shingle, an array of shingles, and a process for producing the shingles, either of the field shingle type, or of the hip, ridge or rake type, wherein the shingles have a shortened headlap portion for purposes of reducing the amount of material necessary to make the shingle, wherein each of the shingles has a fastening zone for receiving fasteners therethrough, which fastening zone is an overlay of granule covered adhesive, and is in the headlap portion, and wherein a contact zone layer of adhesive is provided on the rear of the tab portion of the shingle, for contact against the overlay of granule covered adhesive when a next-overlying shingle is arranged in an array above a next-underlying shingle.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventor: Stephen A. Koch
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Publication number: 20130025224Abstract: A roofing shingle includes a substrate having a headlap portion and a tab portion. Reinforcement material is secured to the headlap portion, wherein the reinforcement material is formed from woven material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLCInventors: Donn Vermilion, Stephanie A. Rinne, Michael S. Ugorek, John Scowden, Katrina Altman
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Publication number: 20130019550Abstract: A corrosion-resistant building construction connective hardware attachable to a building structure for installing the starter row of wall sheathing, siding or roof sheathing/decking that reclines the material being hung against the structure, that holds the material in place and that is imprintable for identification and verification purposes. The connective hardware is easily painted or stained to match the exterior finish. The invention is versatile and multiple pieces can be connected to the foundation or foundation mudsill to install the starter row of wall sheathing or siding; to the bottom edge of wall sheathing to install the starter row of siding; or to each roof rafter tail-end to install the starter row of roof sheathing/decking.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Monty Wayne Dodge, SR., Lisa Kay Dodge
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Publication number: 20120297716Abstract: A roof covering of shingles or tiles is provided, with each shingle or tile being relatively rigid, having relatively flexible stress relief nail zones, that may comprise variations in thickness relative to the remainder of the shingle or tile, or variations in materials, such as will allow for relative movement of the shingles or tiles due to temperature variations resulting in expansion or contraction, or due to other forces, such that the movement will be between the shingles or the tiles and the nails or other fasteners that are used to secure the shingles or tiles to a roof or other surface, and is preferably within the elastic limits of the fastening zones of the shingles or tiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: CertainTeed CorporationInventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20120272592Abstract: An improved building roof tile that is featherweight, category 5 hurricane proof, yields a high R-value, offer low thermal transference into attic space, will retrofit any sloped roof without structural build-up, can be molded into single or triple units, cannot break under foot or when extreme pressures are applied, can produce solar energy, is easy to transport and install and can molded to look like slate, wood, flat or roll tile. The tile is made of polymeric isocyanate component and water based HCFC-2455fa blown.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventor: Carmen Bellavia
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Publication number: 20120272606Abstract: A thermal break clip for securing insulation between two construction surfaces, and preventing thermal bridges. In another aspect, a method for securing insulation between two construction surfaces. In yet another aspect, an insulation system is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2010Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventor: Allan Gillis
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Patent number: 8297020Abstract: A top down trap lock shingle system that includes a plurality of identical shingles, each shingle having a bottom layer and a top layer permanently attached to said top edge of said bottom layer forming an extended area along the top of the shingle that includes strips of adhesive and said bottom layer having an enlarged nailing or stapling zone that extends beyond the bottom edge of the top layer. The shingles are trapped locked together by inserting the top tab portion of the top area in a top down manner onto an above shingle row staggered to protect the seams and fastening the bottom edge of the shingle to the plywood roof thus trap locking each of the shingle rows in place. The laminated shingle system is especially durable and provides protection against high winds preventing wind damage and water intrusion.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Top Down Siding LLCInventor: Lief Eric Swanson
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Publication number: 20120227347Abstract: A multiple-layer laminated shingle and a method of making the shingle are provided, in which at least one thermal set adhesive of high temperature resistance is applied for securing the shingle layers together, to reduce reliance on a roofer having to fasten (via nails, staples or other fasteners) through a narrow headlap zone of a posterior shingle layer in order to secure the posterior shingle layer to a roof; such that a vertically wide portion of the headlap area of the anterior shingle layer is presented to the roofer as a nailing zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Kermit E. Stahl, John K. Donaldson
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Patent number: 8261505Abstract: A relatively rigid roofing shingle or tile is provided, having relatively flexible stress relief nail zones, that may comprise variations in thickness relative to the remainder of the shingle or tile, or variations in materials, such as will allow for relative movement of the shingles or tiles due to temperature variations resulting in expansion or contraction, or due to other forces, such that the movement will be between the shingles or the tiles and the nails or other fasteners that are used to secure the shingles or tiles to a roof or other surface, and is preferably within the elastic limits of the fastening zones of the shingles or tiles.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs
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Patent number: 8256180Abstract: A roof tile with a central brim and at least one lateral cover or water beading and a watercourse located between them, in whose region a water stop is disposed. This water stop is partially pressed with its edges in the region of the watercourse, of the central brim and of the lateral beading into the material of the roof tile blank. Such water stop is comprised of a flexurally elastic, thin small plate, and specifically of a material which does not conform to the material of the roof tile.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Monier Technical Centre GmbHInventor: Josef Fink
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Patent number: 8256181Abstract: Provided is an internal structural mullion for a standing seam panel system. A two-piece assembly includes a man extrusion having one hooked portion and a secondary extrusion having an opposing hooked portion. A cavity is defined on the main extrusion, and the secondary extrusion includes a foot wherein upon insertion of the foot into the cavity, the foot forms a fulcrum about which the secondary extrusion can bend away from the main extrusion and be tightened or loosened by the tightening or loosing of a screw, as a result forming a clamp for engaging panels of the panel system with variable pressure. Further, when clamped a continuous gasket seal occurs at a level just inside the panels so as to form a barrier against the intrusion of water.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Extech/Exterior Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William P. Voegele, Jr., Kevin P. Smith
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Publication number: 20120210666Abstract: A laminated shingle and a method of making it is provided in which the rear surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer through which fasteners may be applied when the shingle is applied to a roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Stephen A. Koch
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Patent number: 8245475Abstract: An environmentally friendly building system for promoting long term carbon capture and sequestration of roofing and siding by utilizing recycled/upcycled, collapsed, preformed, and post consumer plastic material. The system includes a plurality of tiles. The plurality of tiles interlock with each other to form overlapping courses of laterally staggered roofing or siding. Each tile includes a bottle and a cap connector. The cap connector of each tile caps off the bottle of an associated tile, and hooks into the bottle laying on top thereof so as to hold the overlapping courses of the laterally staggered roofing or siding in place. The bottle of each tile is made from recycled/upcycled, collapsed, preformed, and post consumer plastic material for promoting the long term carbon capture and sequestration of the laterally staggered roofing or siding so as to be environmentally friendly.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventors: Donald W. Thomson, Randell N. Smith, Jerald W. Olp, Sr.
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Patent number: 8240101Abstract: A roofing material fastener comprises a shank having a length dimension and a point. The shank is adapted to enable it to be driven through at least a first course of roofing material and into a roof deck. A fastener head is positioned in a region of the shank distal from the point. A spike protrusion projects from the distal region of the shank to a terminus. The length of the spike protrusion is less than one half the length of the shank, measured from the point to the fastener head. The spike protrusion is adapted to penetrate a depth less than the full depth of a second course of roofing material installed above the first course. The spike protrusion is shaped to inhibit sawing through the second course of roofing material by the spike protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Building Materials Investment CorporationInventors: Jesse Alvin Binkley, Jason L. Wolfe, Lou Hahn
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Publication number: 20120117908Abstract: A method for covering and protecting a pitched roof deck having an eave including a starter block having unitary construction and a first course of semi-rigid shingles. The starter block has a generally rectangular shape and is tapered wherein the front surface has a greater height than the back surface. The starter block used in the starter course of a roofing project to facilitate the positioning the shingles upon a hip roof without causing said the shingles to bend. In one embodiment, the starter block and shingles are formed from a composite material, such as a combination of at least a polymer component and a filler component. The at least one course of shingles are positioned to lie flat on and at least partially overlap the course of starter blocks with the shingles extending back to the upper surface of the roof without substantially bending.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Travis TUREK, Adam Guenther
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Patent number: 8151534Abstract: An elevated retainer is disclosed for retaining roofing tile that include tile lugs against a roofing surface. The elevated retainer includes a retainer head, the retainer head having a base and a top. Extending from the retainer head is a reinforcing strip with as nail slot. The reinforcing strip being adapted for extending in generally parallel to the roofing surface when the base of the retainer head is placed against the roofing surface. The device also includes lug retainer that engages lugs of the roofing tile while the tile lies between the reinforcing strip and the lug retainer.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Inventors: Robert Dallas Green, Robert W. Green
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Publication number: 20120066984Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Michael J. Thompson, Allen E. Preuss, Fredrick R. Schneider, Brian A. Pierson, James J. Pingor
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Publication number: 20120055111Abstract: Covering for a roof and vertical surfaces, constituted by a prefabricated element includes a base layer (1) of a waterproofing substrate; an upper covering (2) made of slate parts (3) fixed by adhesive. A mechanical fastener for the slate parts and anchor for anchoring the prefabricated element to the roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: CUPA INNOVACION S.L.U.Inventor: Javier Fernandez Fernandez
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Publication number: 20120047838Abstract: A laminated shingle and a method of making it is provided in which the rear surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer through which fasteners may be applied when the shingle is applied to a roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Stephen A. Koch
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Patent number: 8096091Abstract: The present invention is a plank precision spacing device comprised of a sheet component and a pluralty of clamp components with a flattened upper surface perpendicular to the sheet component, and a gripping component and protuberances which engage siding planks. The clamp component further includes a lip which is angled outward. The plank precision spacing device eliminates the need to measure and chalk a line for each siding plank, reducing installation time and labor costs.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Inventor: James Cristina
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Patent number: 8057148Abstract: A roofing material fastener comprises a shank having a length dimension and a point. The shank is adapted to enable it to be driven through at least a first course of roofing material and into a roof deck. A fastener head is positioned in a region of the shank distal from the point. A spike protrusion projects from the distal region of the shank to a terminus. The length of the spike protrusion is less than one half the length of the shank, measured from the point to the fastener head. The spike protrusion is adapted to penetrate a depth less than the full depth of a second course of roofing material installed above the first course. The spike protrusion is shaped to inhibit sawing through the second course of roofing material by the spike protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Building Materials Investment Corp.Inventors: Jesse Alvin Binkley, Jason L. Wolfe, Lou Hahn
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Patent number: 8020353Abstract: In polymer building products, such as polymer siding, polymer roofing, j-blocks, gable vents, etc., characterized by fastener apertures each comprising an elongate slot bounded by a peripheral wall defining the slot, the peripheral wall having a height, a fastener centering-guide comprising a layer of material extending into the elongate slot from the peripheral wall thereof, the layer of material having defined therein (a) an elongate opening that is generally parallel to, but of smaller transverse dimensions than, the elongate slot, and (b) a predetermined location, defined intermediate the length of the elongate opening, for receiving a fastener therethrough, and wherein further the layer of material is characterized by a thickness that is less than the height of the peripheral wall and sufficiently thin so as to permit relative movement between a fastener extending through the centering guide and the polymer building product.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Novik, Inc.Inventor: Michel Gaudreau
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Patent number: 8006457Abstract: A multi-layered roofing shingle is described. The layers of the shingle are connected via a mechanical fastener. A method for manufacturing a multi-layered shingle is also described. The method includes aligning the layers of the shingle, and connecting the layers via at least one mechanical fastener. Further described is a multi-layered shingle having layers that are mechanically fastened by deforming one of the layers into one of the other layers.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Building Materials Investment CorporationInventors: Jesse A. Binkley, Perry J. Prudhomme, Frank M. Bartolic, Louis T. Hahn, Daniel C. DeJarnette, Charles M. Reed, Richard Allen Chasteen, Jr., John W. Haughton, J. Gary Falls, Paul G. Wilson, Casimir Paul Weaver
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Patent number: 8006456Abstract: An elevated retainer is disclosed for retaining roofing tile that include tile lugs against a roofing surface. The elevated retainer includes a retainer head, the retainer head having a base and a top. Extending from the retainer head, is a reinforcing strip with as nail slot. The reinforcing strip being adapted for extending in generally parallel to the roofing surface when the base of the retainer head is placed against the roofing surface. The device also includes lug retainer that engages lugs of the roofing tile while the tile lies between the reinforcing strip and the lug retainer.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Inventors: Robert Dallas Green, Robert W. Green
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Patent number: 8006452Abstract: A prefabricated insulating panel for making outer surfaces of buildings, integrating an auxiliary panel unit, particularly a photovoltaic unit, is equipped with one or more quick-fit retention members of the auxiliary panel unit, each quick-fit retention members including an engaging portion to retain said auxiliary panel unit in a position thereof resting over the insulating panel, which members can be anchored quickly to said insulating panel without the need to make holes in the insulating panel and/or in the structure of said auxiliary panel unit for the engagement of fixing elements such as screws or the like.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Isolpack S.p.A.Inventor: Esterino Ceria
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Patent number: 7918065Abstract: A fastening member which can fix with sufficient strength siding boards whose lateral joint portions are disposed in a portion where no vertical member is provided and prevent displacement in the vertical direction, is capable of ensuring a ventilation space without using furring strips and has excellent durability, and an external wall construction structure using the same are provided. A fastening member 1 has a long fixing plate portion 11 which is fixed to at least one vertical member 21.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Nichiha CorporationInventor: Tsuneaki Ito
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Publication number: 20110072752Abstract: Roofing shingles have a top surface, a bottom surface, a headlap portion, and a bead of tab sealant that is configured to bond to an underlying shingle when the shingle is applied on a roof. The tab sealant has a thickness that causes it to extend beyond a face of the bottom surface of the shingle. The headlap portion has a depression extending horizontally across the shingle when shingle is applied to the roof, the depression being spaced from a top edge of the shingle by a distance that will allow the depression to be aligned with the tab sealant of a complementary shingle when the shingles are assembled in complementary pairs, back to back in a bundle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: David P. Aschenbeck, Leslie D. Vazquez-Serrano
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Publication number: 20110067339Abstract: A method of replacing a slate, without affecting surrounding slates is disclosed. The method includes removing a broken slate. Once removed a respective fixing baton of two underlying slates is visible. The method includes securing a first portion of a slate retainer to the baton visible between the two underlying slates. Once the replacement slate is in position, the second portion can flex back in order to retain the replacement slate in position relative to the baton.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: HALL CLIP LIMITEDInventor: James Hall
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Patent number: 7900415Abstract: Provided herein are compositions for palm tile, which consists of an assembly of leaves of the palm tree Brahea dulcis, previously torn, placed in a uniformly and symmetrically way and lengthwise sown, stapled or held to the part where the petiole meets the lamina to form a tile, board, panel or Hawaiian skirt. Also provided herein are methods to manufacture the tiles and elements for its elaboration and placement on crosspieces of a structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Inventor: Armando Carlos GarcÃa Azcué
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Publication number: 20100275532Abstract: Object of the invention is a system composed of a special Tile, adequate to cover the whole roof, thermally insulating, ventilated, with no environmental impact, producing solar and photovoltaic energy, adequate for the production of hot water and/or electrical energy. The two functions, thermal and photovoltaic, are meant to be operated in synergy, obtaining the best result, or independently. For instance, the photovoltaic can help the thermal system, in case the covered surfaces are too small for the heating needs of the building, or in non-ideal climates, sending part of the electrical energy to electrical water heaters positioned in the boiler, to complement hot water production during low irradiation seasons.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Maurizio De Nardis
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Publication number: 20100275542Abstract: The invention provides a one piece shingle for use on roof ridges and hips. Shingles of the invention are preferably formed from synthetic materials and preferably comprise a blend of high and low molecular weight polyethylene resins. The unique blend of materials provides a shingle that is both strong while retaining sufficient flexibility to permit the shingle to bend to accommodate a variety of pitches at a ridge or hip. Unique features of the shape and structure of the shingle also make it particularly suited to hip and ridge applications. Furthermore, methods of manufacturing hip and ridge shingles are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: DaVinci Roofscapes, LLCInventors: Bryan Ward, Ray Rosewall, Timothy Gentry
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Publication number: 20100192500Abstract: A shingle, an array of shingles, and a process for producing the shingles, either of the field shingle type, or of the hip, ridge or rake type, wherein the shingles have a shortened headlap portion for purposes of reducing the amount of material necessary to make the shingle, wherein each of the shingles has a fastening zone for receiving fasteners therethrough, which fastening zone is an overlay of granule covered adhesive, and is in the headlap portion, and wherein a contact zone layer of adhesive is provided on the rear of the tab portion of the shingle, for contact against the overlay of granule covered adhesive when a next-overlying shingle is arranged in an array above a next-underlying shingle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventor: Stephen A. Koch
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Publication number: 20100196647Abstract: Disclosed roofing shingles and related methods of manufacturing provide a reinforced material that strengthens the bond between shingles by reducing the affect of heat on the sealant/adhesive between shingles in one or more areas where sealant/adhesive is applied or where it contacts other shingles once installed on a roof deck. The reinforcement material acts as fiber reinforcement to the sealant/adhesive. The reinforcement material intertwines with the sealant/adhesive, and thereby helps the shingles resist delaminating or slipping or blow-off when subjected to high heat conditions or on very steep sloped roofs. The reinforcement material helps retain the strength of the adhesive bond between shingles in these conditions by providing fiber reinforcement to the adhesive bond.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT CORPORATIONInventors: Michael L. Bryson, Matti Kiik
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Patent number: 7748188Abstract: The present invention is a fastening member formed of a single steel plate for fastening exterior panels to a building frame and a structure using the fastening member. The fastening member includes, a base plate portion functioning as a fastening portion to a building frame side, a central supporting portion to be in contact with the rear surface of an upper exterior panel at the time of the fastening, and an engaging portion extended from a lower end of the central supporting portion, the engaging portion being configured to be engaged with upper and lower ends of exterior panels at the time of the fastening. Between an upwardly extended portion and a downwardly extended portion constituting the engaging portion, a cutout for decreasing the rigidity of the engaging portion is formed.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Nichiha Co., LtdInventor: Tsuneaki Ito
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Patent number: 7748190Abstract: A cleat for tying together two or more structural elements in either one or both of a horizontal and a vertical plane. The cleat comprises a first set of protrusions located on a first half of a plate, and a second set of protrusions located on a second half of the plate, wherein the first set of protrusions are mirror images of the second set of protrusions. Additionally, both the first and second set of protrusions are arranged in rows, wherein each successive row comprises protrusions having a height less than the height of the protrusions located in the immediately preceding row. Furthermore, the protrusions in the various rows are staggered in position relative to the protrusions located in the other rows.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventor: Thomas Loper
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Publication number: 20100132289Abstract: Methods for fabricating sidings and methods for securing those sidings to structures are disclosed. Additionally, this disclosure teaches embodiments of sidings that can be secured to structures. For some embodiments, the siding comprises an insulation and a panel. The insulation and the panel are coupled to each other prior to installation of the siding. This coupling is achieved by non-adhesive coupling mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Georgia Foam, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth Lee Mahaffey
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Patent number: 7712273Abstract: Thermal breaker or thermal barrier structures are disclosed for use in connection with roof decking assemblies wherein the thermal breaker or thermal barrier structures effectively prevent the respective transmission of heating gradients from the interior or exterior building environments to the exterior or interior building environments by thermal conductivity so as to render buildings more energy efficient.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Cheryl L. Panasik, Yongping Gong, Jeffrey M. Stupar, Madhav S. Puppala, Owen J. McGarel
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Patent number: 7712275Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for reducing roof membrane damage from hail/fastener impact by locating a fastener, positioning an energy absorbing material over the fastener and affixing the material to the fastener. Further disclosed herein is a roof system with reduced hail/fastener impact damage characteristics. The system comprises a roof substrate having one or more layers of material at least one fastener exposed at a top surface of the substrate and a dedicated energy absorbing material positioned over the at least one fastener. A roof water proofing membrane is placed atop the foregoing elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Inventor: Thomas L. Kelly
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Patent number: 7703256Abstract: A clamp (42) is mounted on a hollow rib (18) of a panel assembly (142). The clamp (42) includes a first clamping member (46) and a separate second clamping member (82). The first clamping member (42) includes a first section (50) that is disposed beyond a top wall (30) of the rib (18), and that includes an arcuately-shaped recess (58). The second clamping member (82) includes a convex, arcuately-shaped distal end (90) that is disposed within the recess (58) of the first clamping member (42) to allow the second clamping member (82) to pivot relative to the first clamping member (46) at least generally about the distal end (90) to secure the clamp (42) to the rib (18). An attachment (150) may be mounted on the clamp (42).Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2004Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Inventor: Robert M. M. Haddock
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Patent number: 7698866Abstract: Methods for fabricating sidings and methods for securing those sidings to structures are disclosed. Additionally, this disclosure teaches embodiments of sidings that can be secured to structures. For some embodiments, the siding comprises an insulation and a panel. The insulation and the panel are coupled to each other prior to installation of the siding. This coupling is achieved by non-adhesive coupling mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2005Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Georgia Foam, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth Lee Mahaffey
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Patent number: 7698865Abstract: A building product includes a pultruded part that constitutes exterior siding of a building. In one example, the building product includes a pultruded part that constitutes siding and the structural sheathing of a building. In one example, the building product includes a pultruded part that constitutes siding and the structural sheathing of a building and is configured to be weather-tight.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Tecton Products, LLCInventors: Todd Pringle, John Jambois
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Publication number: 20100088988Abstract: In polymer building products, such as polymer siding, polymer roofing, j-blocks, gable vents, etc., characterized by fastener apertures each comprising an elongate slot bounded by a peripheral wall defining the slot, the peripheral wall having a height, a fastener centering-guide comprising a layer of material extending into the elongate slot from the peripheral wall thereof, the layer of material having defined therein (a) an elongate opening that is generally parallel to, but of smaller transverse dimensions than, the elongate slot, and (b) a predetermined location, defined intermediate the length of the elongate opening, for receiving a fastener therethrough, and wherein further the layer of material is characterized by a thickness that is less than the height of the peripheral wall and sufficiently thin so as to permit relative movement between a fastener extending through the centering guide and the polymer building product.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: Novik, Inc.Inventor: Michel Gaudreau
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Patent number: 7685787Abstract: A system for connecting and sealing panels comprising a bridge component with elevated and recessed surface features adapted to receive and bridge adjacent panels to form a weather-resistant seal and aesthetically pleasing appearance. By providing mating surface features to receive a side edge portion of an adjacent panel assembly, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may enable an improved lap joint to be established between adjacent backed panels.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Crane Building Products LLCInventors: Paul J. Mollinger, Paul R. Pelfrey, Larry R. Fairbanks
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Publication number: 20100064611Abstract: An insulated siding panel comprises a foam insulation layer, an attachment member, and optionally a veneer layer. The foam insulation layer comprises a front face, a rear face, a tongue along a first end edge, a groove along a second end edge, and a slot defined in the rear face. The attachment member comprises an attachment rail and a member extending transversely from the attachment rail. The member of the attachment member is inserted into the slot of the foam insulation layer. When present, the veneer layer is attached to the front face of the foam insulation layer. When joined with other insulated siding panels, the interlocking occurs along the foam insulation layers to form an unbroken layer of insulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: PROGRESSIVE FOAM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: John Timothy Holt, Patrick M. Culpepper
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Publication number: 20100043331Abstract: Synthetic polymer based roofing elements of the shingle or tile type are provided whereby adjacent roofing elements have projecting tabs or nibs that are adapted to engage against side edges of adjacent shingles or tiles when laid up in courses on a roof, and wherein there are relatively flexible stress relief zones in the shingle or tile adjacent the tab or nib projections, adapted to be deformed within their elastic limit when the shingles or tiles are subjected to stresses due to thermal expansion and contraction, with the stress relief zones also being adapted to return to their original non-deformed condition when such thermal expansion and contraction forces are relieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2007Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventors: Robert L. Jenkins, Gregory F. Jacobs, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu
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Patent number: 7665260Abstract: The present invention provides a fastening member which can fasten siding boards in which a lateral joint portion is arranged in a portion where a vertical member is not arranged with a sufficient strength, can prevent a displacement, and is excellent in a durability. Another object is to provide a siding boards attachment structure using the fastening member. Further another object is to provide a method of attaching siding boards using the fastening member. The fastening member has a long fixing plate portion. The long fixing plate portion is provided with a first fastening portion for engaging upper and lower end portions in the lateral joint portion of the siding boards, a vertical rising portion in a lower side of the first fastening portion, and a second fastening portion for engaging upper and lower end portions of the siding board in the other portions than the lateral joint portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Nichiha Co., Ltd.Inventor: Satoshi Hikai
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Patent number: 7658051Abstract: Methods for fabricating sidings and methods for securing those sidings to structures are disclosed. Additionally, this disclosure teaches embodiments of sidings that can be secured to structures. For some embodiments, the siding comprises an insulation and a panel. The insulation and the panel are coupled to each other prior to installation of the siding. This coupling is achieved by non-adhesive coupling mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2005Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Georgia Foam, Inc.Inventor: David J. Benes
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Publication number: 20090272062Abstract: A roof mounting system includes rows of overlapping panels wherein a spacer is provided between the overlapping panels to cause a separation of the outer surface of one panel and the lower surface of the other panel. The spacer is in a wire/band form structure wherein the spacer is bent or bendable to include both horizontal and vertical portions. Other practices are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventor: Alden T. Gibbs
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Publication number: 20090241459Abstract: The present invention is an improved system of wall siding which provides a aesthetically appealing, weather resistant and maintenance free house cladding which has the appearance of wood siding. The system includes a plurality of elongated composite siding boards for mounting to the wall studs, each composite siding board having a length, opposite outer and inner sides and opposite upper and lower edges. The upper edge of each board has a tongue formed thereon which extends along the entire length of the siding board. The opposite lower edge has a groove formed thereon which also extends the entire length of the siding board. Each board has a shoulder portion extending from the inner side of the siding board adjacent the lower edge. The groove is formed on the shoulder adjacent the lower edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventor: Bob Bryan