Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to building surface joint supports, for example, suitable for covering a seam between two building surface panels. In certain aspects, the disclosure provides joint supports that include an elongate layered structure having inside and outside surfaces, the elongate layered structure including a support strip that includes first and second elongate flanges. In certain embodiments, the elongate layered structure also includes an inner facing sheet disposed on the inside surface of the support strip; and an outer facing sheet disposed on the outside surface of the support strip, wherein the each of the inner facing sheet and the outer facing sheet is formed from a fibrous polymer material.

Abstract: Shims of the character used in building construction to install fixtures such as windows, doors, and the like within rough framed openings.

Abstract: A covering element includes a carrier plate including a mineral material, wherein the carrier plate is formed as a flat mineral carrier plate having a thickness between 3 and 15 millimeters (mm), complementary recesses and protrusions formed, respectively, on opposing lateral edges of the carrier plate, such that, in an assembled condition of two or more covering elements, the complementary recesses and protrusions are configured to engage with complementary protrusions and recesses, respectively, of another of the two or more covering elements, and a decor layer with a polymer and on a front side of the carrier plate. The décor layer includes at least at least one, color pigment-containing, printing layer.

Abstract: A modular system for dry building of structures includes a plurality of modular elements having a generally planar upper or lower wall and a plurality of side faces substantially perpendicular thereto, and further having a first end edge at the upper or lower wall and a second edge opposed thereto. Anchoring members couple the modular elements so that the planar walls cooperate to define a first plane generally parallel to or coinciding with the main development plane of the structure to be built, with each of the side faces interacting with each other. The second edges of the side faces cooperate to define a second plane generally parallel and opposed to the first plane. The anchoring members include first anchoring members that act in correspondence with the second plane to effectively counteract the tensile stresses developing in the structure due to a load acting on the first plane.

Abstract: A membrane pulling device includes an elongate frame and a lever coupled with the elongate frame at a fixed position joint. The fixed position joint is positioned within a middle section of the elongate frame. A plurality of step plates are attached to the elongate frame, including a back step plate and one or more front step plates. A forward fairlead is coupled with the elongate frame and includes two pulley wheels. Side arms may pivot out from the elongate frame to assist in use of the membrane pulling device when pulling a membrane at an angle to the orientation of the device, such as adjacent to a parapet wall.

Abstract: A customizable cladding system is provided. The customizable cladding system includes one or more base plates designed to be attached to a support structure (e.g., a fence post, wall, etc.). The base plates include attachment mechanisms extending outward from their front surfaces. Cladding plates, including corresponding attachment mechanisms on their back sides, are then removable coupled to the base plates to form a customizable cladding. The structure of the customizable cladding may be modified at any time by removing the cladding plates and reconfiguring them with the base plates as desired.

Abstract: The solution is directed to a bleacher step access prevention system. The system is configured to be locked in place over a stairway of a retracted bleacher system in order to prevent climbing of the stairway when the bleacher system is in a retracted state. Certain embodiments are configured to accommodate handrails of the bleacher system so that handrails do not have to be removed from the stairwell when the bleacher system is in a retracted state.

Abstract: A shingle comprises an overlay, an underlay, and a height increasing material disposed between the overlay and the underlay. The height increasing material includes a first adhesive adhered to the overlay, height increasing granules adhered to the first adhesive, and a second adhesive adhered to the height increasing granules and the underlay. The height increasing material can extend along front ends of tab portions of the overlay, along front cutout edges that extend between tab portions of the overlay, or both.

Abstract: A gasket assembly for attaching a window to a panel opening includes an inner frame, an outer frame, and an elastic material connecting the inner frame to the outer frame. The elastic material extends contiguously and circumferentially to couple the outer frame to the inner frame. The outer frame and inner frame can include gap flanges and the elastic material can include opposing lateral side portions. The gap flanges are embedded in the lateral side portions of the elastic material. The outer frame includes connecting structure for coupling of the outer frame to the panel opening. The inner frame includes a connecting structure for coupling of the gasket assembly to the window. The gasket assembly is configured to support the window in the panel opening and form a seal between the panel opening and the window. A method of making a gasket assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A grid mounting system for a suspended ceiling system in one embodiment includes a support structure and a mounting bracket coupled to the support structure. An elongated first grid member is pivotably coupled to the mounting bracket about a pivot axis defined by a pivot member. The first grid member is movable about the pivot axis in a plurality of angular mounting positions. In one embodiment, the grid mounting system further includes a second grid member which may be pivotably or fixedly coupled to the mounting bracket. The support structure may be a wall or perimeter trim bracket attached to the wall in some installations.

Abstract: A thermally modulating roof system wherein a minority of climate space between an existing and new roof is occupied by a phase change material assembly. The system maintains an industry standard of no more than a distance of about 4 inches between the roofs while still incorporating a substantial capacity to modulate an otherwise rising temperature of a facility during the day. Unique methods of installing the system, utilizing it and circulating air through the system to enhance performance are detailed.

Abstract: A unique method and apparatus for metal valley installation that waterproofs shingled roof applications in valley (e.g., such as “V” or “W” metal valley angled roof) applications. Applicant's invention provides a membrane situated between the metal valley and the shingles with a portion of the membrane being situated and secured to the roof deck between the ice and water shield and the shingles. The membrane creates a dead zone that collects or prevents ice and water from backing up from the roof valley over the metal valley, over the edge of the metal valley, and in between the ice and water shield and the shingles.

Abstract: A connecting device configured to connect two construction materials arranged at a distance therebetween, that is, a door frame, a base member, and a reinforcing member of a wall includes a connecting member including a locking portion capable of being locked with a locking target member arranged at one construction material along a thickness direction perpendicular to a direction of the distance and a coupling portion configured to be moved in the thickness direction and coupled to the other construction material by a drill screw as a coupling fitting are arranged at an end on a side of the one construction material and an end on a side of the other construction material. When the coupling portion is not coupled to the other construction material, the locking portion is movable in the thickness direction with respect to the locking target member.

Abstract: A doorframe fastening device facilitating the plumbing and mounting of a doorframe within a door opening comprises an insert including a tube and a flange. The flange is attached to and extends radially from a first end of the tube, which is internally and externally threaded. The insert is insertable into a void in a doorframe that is shaped complementarily to the insert. A nut can be threaded onto a second end of the tube to attach the insert to the doorframe. A set screw is threadedly inserted into the tube from the first end and is selectively extensible from the second end of the tube and into abutment with a framework, which defines a door opening. The doorframe thus is selectively adjustable relative to the framework. A mounting screw is insertable through a channel, which extends axially through the set screw, to attach the doorframe to the framework.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a sound attenuating flooring system. The sound attenuating flooring system has a subfloor, a sound attenuating material overlaying and contacting only a portion of the subfloor, and an overlayment. The sound attenuating material has a first surface and second surface. The first surface is defined by a plurality of outwardly projecting hollow protrusions. The second surface is defined by a plurality of open recesses corresponding to the plurality of outwardly projecting hollow protrusions. The overlayment overlays the second surface of the sound attenuating material.

Abstract: Portable and removable wall modules for residential living space are disclosed. The modules create a sound dampening or near-soundproof division of the living space. The modules comprise one or more u-channel bars that attach to the ceiling and wall and one or more adjustable baseboards that sit on the floor. The adjustable active baseboards each comprise a spring-loaded platform that pushes the wall panels upward against the top interior of the u-channel bars and ceiling to create a vertically-sealed division of the living space. The product can be used for all ages and uses; splitting a room for two children, young adults in dormitories or apartments, creating a hard wall that looks good. It provides costs savings avoiding having to move and lease larger spaces, especially in high costs and dense urban housing markets. The product is easy to install, remove and is reusable. It can be relocated when moving from one dwelling to another and it adjusts to differing ceiling heights and room sizes of dwellings.

Abstract: A first end portion of a connecting part of a connecting member reaches a locked member arranged such that the thickness direction of one of two construction materials is an axial direction N, and a second end portion of the connecting part reaches the other one of the two construction materials. The second end portion is formed to have a torsion angle ? as an inclination angle to the axial direction N. When the second end portion is coupled with the other construction material by a coupling fitting, the torsion angle ? reduces or disappears, a torsion angle to the axial direction N is generated in the first end portion, the first end portion locks on the locked member, and the connecting member connects the two construction materials.

Abstract: A portable seat, comprising an internal frame; a cover; and one or more hook assemblies; wherein said internal frame is encased by said cover; wherein said one or more hook assemblies comprise a hook, biasing element, and anchoring element; wherein said one or more hook assemblies engage said internal frame at an engagement area via said anchoring elements; wherein said cover comprises one or more holes through which said one or more hooks protrude; wherein said biasing elements applies a force to said hooks such that said hooks pivot at said engagement area and said hooks rest against said cover; wherein said one or more holes are not configured to be sealed; and wherein said hooks are configured to engage a front surface of a bench by pivoting away from said cover and extending orthogonally relative to said cover.

Abstract: A roofing system that is configured to be superposed upon an existing roof and further be mechanically coupled to the purlins of the structure on which the roofing system is being installed. The present invention includes a plurality of support spacing members wherein the support spacing members are axially aligned with purlins of the structure and mechanically secured thereto. The support spacing members include a center portion that is elevated with respect to the existing roof. A plurality of roof panel members are provided wherein the roof panel members further include longitudinal edge formations. The longitudinal edge formations of the roof panel are configured to couple with longitudinal clip members in order to operably couple adjacent roof panel members during installation of the roofing system of the present invention. The longitudinal clip members are mateably shaped to facilitate coupling with the roof panel members.

Abstract: A high strength, low density modular columnar structure. In the preferred embodiment, each module is a prism or cuboid having three or four vertical rectangular sides which meet in the module corners. The module ends perpendicular to the sides are the module faces. At least one face has a brace panel. The brace panels and the face are preferably the same shape, but off-set. A plurality of preferably triangular brace arms extends to the module corners. Each brace panel is preferably provided with a centrally located aperture. The lower face of each module is preferably provided with a lip, while the upper face is configured to receive the lip. A cylindrical column extends vertically through the center of each module, and a plurality of struts extends radially from each column. A stack of modules may be secured with a bolt run through the module apertures, an adhesive, or simply gravity.