Abstract: A roof flashing having a base and a flexible collar operatively connected thereto is configured to prevent water infiltration around an exhaust pipe extending through a roof. The base includes a flat plate having a connecting mechanism extending upwardly from the plate. The collar includes either a fixed-diameter opening or a multi-diameter opening thereto, wherein the opening is configured to receive and seal against a pipe extending from the roof to which the roof flashing is attached. The collar is fixedly attached to the connecting mechanism of the base.

Abstract: A sloped roof vent has a coated steel plate with a raised center and a gasket receiver is formed around a central hole. A structural body is crimped with a gasket in the receiver. The body has an outer wall extending downward over the receiver. A sloping wall extends inward and a vertical wall supports a second sloping wall with an inner rim. A damper staked to an axle covers the rim. Inserts keep the damper from chattering and fully closing. Wind walls prevent outer drafts from lifting the damper. Two fasteners attach caps to the outer wall. Lanced and pressed ledges on a push-in hose connector permanently engage windows on the inner rim of the structural body. A snap-in screen and a hose connector reducer complete a package.

Abstract: A grommet applied to a wire harness includes: a body (10) fitted into a through hole and stops water from entering the through hole; and an umbrella-shaped unit including an annular wall section, a first lip section, and a second lip section, the first lip section and the second lip section abutting an abutting target surface in a state in which the body is fitted into the through hole. The first lip section and the second lip section are provided in the annular wall section so as to be located within an installation region of an insulator when viewed along an axial direction. The umbrella-shaped unit includes a stress concentration section that is provided in an annular shape in the annular wall section on a center axis side with respect to the first lip section, and is located within the installation region when viewed along the axial direction.

Abstract: The roof cover vent system comprises a vent sheath, a flange sheath, and a pitched roof. The pitched roof further comprises a roof vent and a roof pitch. The vent sheath attaches to the flange sheath to form a composite prism structure. The roof vent inserts into the composite prism structure formed by the vent sheath and the flange sheath. The composite prism structure formed by the vent sheath and the flange sheath enclose the lateral face and the inferior structures of the roof vent while allowing the roof vent to release gas into the atmosphere. The flange sheath is formed as a prismatic section. The prismatic section is selected such that center axis of the composite prism structure formed by the vent sheath and the flange sheath will remain parallel to the force of gravity while the flange sheath rests flush on the pitched roof.

Abstract: The present invention is a reliable and simple to install device for protecting of passages for utilities in roof structures from the entry of adverse effect outdoor weather elements. The device is composed of: a flexible tube component (FTC), a surface insertion tube component (SITC), a surface connection plate component (SCPC) and a SCPC-connecting paste component. FTC is composed of a hollow semi-flexible tube having one side unconnected and the other side firmly connected to the SITC, forming a continuous tube. The SITC is composed of a rigid hollow tube divided into two portions by the SCPC. The SCPS is composed of a perforated, rigid material, perpendicularly fixated to and around the SITC, In installing the device of the present invention, the SCPC-connecting paste component is smeared on the external surface of a roof structure surrounding the passage for utilities.

Abstract: A sloped roof vent has a coated steel plate with a raised center and a gasket receiver is formed around a central hole. A structural body is crimped with a gasket in the receiver. The body has an outer wall extending downward over the receiver. A sloping wall extends inward and a vertical wall supports a second sloping wall with an inner rim. A damper staked to an axle covers the rim. Inserts keep the damper from chattering and fully closing. Wind walls prevent outer drafts from lifting the damper. Two fasteners attach caps to the outer wall. Lanced and pressed ledges on a push-in hose connector permanently engage windows on the inner rim of the structural body. A snap-in screen and a hose connector reducer complete a package.

Abstract: A weather barrier for a building penetration having opening in a wall of the building and a utility extending through the opening is provided. The weather barrier is made up of a sheet of flexible, weatherproof material, having a utility receiving chamber surrounded by a planar, building engaging section. The utility receiving chamber has a sidewall that extends perpendicularly to a plane defined by the building engaging section. A structural collar is sized and shaped to be friction fit within the sidewall of the utility receiving chamber, and is movable along the sidewall upon application of a sliding force. The structural collar has an inner circumference that receives an outer circumference of the utility.

Abstract: Mounting devices and methods for securing an exterior faucet or lines to an exterior wall of a building are provided. In one embodiment, a mounting device for securing an exterior faucet to an exterior wall of a building may include a pair of plates, a pair of first fasteners, and a pair of second fasteners. Each of the plates may include a base, a pair of arms extending from the base and spaced apart from one another, a first hole extending through the plate, and a second hole extending through the plate. The first fasteners may be configured to pass through the respective first holes of the plates, and the second fasteners may be configured to pass through the respective second holes of the plates.

Abstract: A roof load support structure supports a load on a sloping metal panel roof such that substantially all of the load is conveyed through rails, which are mounted on roof panel ribs, then through the roof panel ribs, and to underlying building support structure. Minor portions of the load can be conveyed through an upper diverter and a lower closure. The upper diverter diverts water laterally away from the support structure, in two opposing directions to two opposing sides of the support structure. The support structure spans at least first and second ones of the roof panels. Cut, terminal ends of an intermediate rib are cantilevered from purlins immediately above and below the support structure, and thus support middle portions of the upper diverter and the lower closure.

Abstract: A flashing clip that provides for securing placement of a flashing material is provided. The flashing clip includes a pair of symmetrical base plates collectively forming a width adjustable base plate having an outer and inner edge opposing each other, a first and second end opposing each other, foldable edge clips along each outer edge, foldable end clips along each first end, a tab extended from each outer edge adjacent the second end, and an aperture opposite each tab, and extending from each second end toward each inner edge, and the inner edges aligned adjacent each other to collectively provide adjustable spacing to partially enclose an object extending from a roof when the base plate is placed thereon, wherein the flashing clip is adjustably attachable via fasteners so that the flashing clip provides for securing placement of a flashing material around an object extended from the roof.

Abstract: A vent pipe cover for providing a water tight flashing seal around pipes penetrating from the exterior wall of a structure. The vent pipe cover generally includes a sealing unit adapted to be secured around vent pipe extending from a building. The sealing unit includes a central gasket which seals the gap between the pipe and the building and an outer flange adapted to receiver fasteners for securing the sealing unit to the building. A trim unit is also included which may be slidably connected to the sealing unit to cover the outer flange and provide a finished look.

Abstract: There is provided a weather barrier for an opening in a wall of a building and a utility that passes through the opening. The weather barrier has a sheet of flexible and water resistant non-elastic material, which has an outer perimeter and an inner perimeter that defines a central passage that is larger than an outer diameter of the utility. A sheet of elastomeric material is sealably attached to the sheet of non-elastic material at the inner perimeter. The sheet of elastomeric material extends inward from the inner perimeter and defines a central opening that is smaller than the outer diameter of the utility. When the sheets of non-elastic and elastomeric material are disposed in a flat position, the sheet of non-elastic material defines a plane and the sheet of elastomeric material is parallel to and in line with the plane of the sheet of non-elastic material.

Abstract: A roof flashing can include a bottom half and a top half. The two halves can each have a plate and a neck portion projecting away from the respective plate. The neck portions define portions of an aperture configured to encircle and seal against a post projecting away from a roof. At least part of the first neck portion can be slidably receivable in the second neck portion and the two portions can define a neck when the bottom half and the top half are engaged with one another.

Abstract: A roof pipe flashing with a raised boot and elongated opposite extensions extending therefrom which roof pipe flashing is used to cover and weatherproof an existing but damaged roof pipe flashing on the pitched roof of a building. The roof pipe flashing can be made manually by cutting or tearing along pre-marked lines on the flat base of a roof pipe flashing.

Abstract: A weatherproofing shroud for weatherproofing a sillcock or faucet. The weatherproofing shroud includes a top trim piece and a bottom trim piece that are fitted together to form a continuous waterproofing channel around a sillcock or faucet. The top trim piece and bottom trim piece each include a base flange and an outer flange that, when joined together, define a J-shaped channel for accepting the insertion siding, stucco, or other exterior finishes. The top trim piece and bottom trim piece each include an arcuate seat for sealing around the pipe section of a sillcock. A base flange extension on the top trim piece fits over a corresponding top flange on the bottom trim piece to further direct any water falling thereon to run off of the shroud. The weatherproofing shroud can be used in new home construction or on existing structures.

Abstract: A weather barrier for a building penetration. The building penetration has an opening in a wall of the building and a utility in the opening. The weather barrier has a sheet of material that is flexible and water resistant and having an outer perimeter and a resilient seal attached to the sheet of material within the outer perimeter. The sheet of material extends out around the resilient seal. The resilient seal is sized to resiliently clamp about the utility such that the resilient seal seals against and is supported by the utility when installed.

Abstract: A damage prevention housing for a roof pipe may include a hollow body having an interior dimensioned to enclose a roof pipe on a roof, the hollow body having an open proximal end suitable for positioning over the roof pipe and a partially closed distal end dimensioned to preclude access by rodents but allow movement of gases therethrough. The hollow body may further include an aperture positioned adjacent to the proximal end for allowing liquids and gases to move through the aperture and a fastener for securing the hollow body in a fixed position relative to the roof pipe and the roof.

Abstract: An adjustable roof jack, having: a flange; a first tapered cylinder fixedly connected to the flange; a second tapered cylinder rotationally connected to the first tapered cylinder; a vent cap tapered cylinder rotationally connected to the second tapered cylinder; and a vent cap assembly fixedly attached to the vent cap tapered cylinder.

Abstract: The invention comprises a replacement collar for a roof vent pipe. The collar provides UV protection for an existing gasket or can be used as a separate installation. Preferably, the collar has a thicker gauge and includes a seal flange and pre-applied sealant. The collar is designed for universal application for all appropriate sizes of pipe with unique cut line indentations to enable correct trimming to selected size.

Abstract: A device for leading pipes (6) of a solar cell through a roof, which device is characterized by a connecting sleeve having an upper end with an annular cross section, the connecting sleeve being mounted onto the straight-cut upper end of a dome-like collar (2a) of a conventional pipe duct (2) to surround the opening of the collar (2a), as well as by a cap (4) turnably installed on the upper end of the connecting sleeve (3) and provided with a sideward-facing receiving opening (5) for pipes (6) to be led from a solar cell into the building, whereby the receiving opening (5) is sealable around the pipes (6).

Abstract: Flashing systems for use with metal and non-metal roof systems are provided having a generally planar lead base defining an aperture, a generally cylindrical structure attached to the base in surrounding relation with the aperture and projecting upward therefrom, and an adhesive sealing membrane attached to the bottom of the base for connecting the flashing to a roof. A flexible plastic downspout allows flashing system to adapt to various roof slope and roof penetration configurations. The downspout may be include a plurality of diametrically reducing stepped sections such that the installing technician is able to simply cut the stepped plastic downspout to the size that will accommodate the roof penetration pipe.

Abstract: A target piece for sealing mechanical penetrations in single ply roofing membranes is provided. The target piece comprises a left piece and a right piece, or a single unified piece. The left piece can be applied on one side of the one or more mechanical penetrations, and the right piece can be applied on an opposite side of the one or more mechanical penetrations. Alternatively, the unified piece can be applied on the one or more mechanical penetrations. Left and right curb elements are attached to a top of the left piece and right piece, respectively. Faces of the left and right pieces are sealed to each other and faces of the left and right curb elements are sealed to each other using an adhesive/heat seal, thus forming a pocket around the mechanical penetrations, and then sealant is poured into the pocket to seal the mechanical penetrations. Extensions are provided on ends of either the right or left pieces of the target piece to provide extra insurance against water leakage.

Abstract: In a tubular skylight, an Aluminum sheet having corrugations that may be in a waffle pattern is formed with a hole that is pressed into a curb which is fastened over the turret of a roof-mounted skylight flashing. Roof tiles above the dome of the skylight are placed onto the sheet, while below the dome the sheet is placed over roof tiles and manually conformed thereto, owing to the corrugations. Any water that leaks past tiles above the dome will be directed by the sheet around the curb and down onto the tops of tiles that are below the dome, thereby providing a water seal for the skylight. Clips can be used to hold the lower edge of the sheet onto the tiles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flashing for weatherproofing an aperture made in an inclined roof to allow passage of a vertical member such as chimney through the inclined roof. This flashing has a base member adapted to be mounted over the aperture and a surrounding member that is tubular in shape and extends upwardly from the base member to fit around the vertical member. The base member comprises a covering panel of quadrilateral shape having a top edge adapted to be positioned on an upper part of the inclined roof, a bottom edge adapted to be positioned on a lower part of the inclined roof, two opposite side edges and an opening large enough to allow passage of the vertical member therethrough. A bottom side wall projects downwardly from the bottom edge of the covering panel and two lateral side walls respectively extend downwardly from the opposite side edges of the covering panel and sidewardly from the bottom side wall in a tapering fashion.

Abstract: In a tubular skylight, a corrugated Aluminum sheet is formed with a hole that is pressed into a curb which is fastened over the turret of a roof-mounted skylight flashing. Roof tiles above the dome of the skylight are placed onto the sheet, while below the dome the sheet is placed over roof tiles and manually conformed thereto, owing to the corrugations. Any water that leaks past tiles above the dome will be directed by the sheet around the curb and down onto the tops of tiles that are below the dome, thereby providing a water seal for the skylight.

Abstract: A roofing vent that includes a base a duct extending from the base. The duct includes a first end attached to the base and a second end having a hood or cover over the second end. A collar having an aperture therethrough is mounted from the duct such that the duct extends through the aperture, with the collar is slideably supported along the duct and captured between the base and the hood or cover.

Abstract: The present invention is a boot and a method of making a boot for providing a water-tight seal around a protrusion on a roof. The boot may have a top portion adapted to surround a predetermined portion of the protrusion to be covered. The bottom end of the top portion has a bottom opening and a horizontally flat bottom edge. The boot may be installed by placing the bottom opening of the top portion over a protrusion to be covered so that the base portion is substantially flat on the roof. The top opening of the top portion may then be pulled around the protrusion so that it may be adjusted to fit the protrusion. Then the top opening of the top portion may be sealed around the protrusion and the base portion may be sealed to the roofing membrane.

Abstract: A pipe boot having a vertical portion adapted to surround a predetermined portion of the pipe to be covered, the vertical portion having a top end and a bottom end, wherein the top end has a top opening and wherein the bottom end has a bottom opening; a base portion, wherein the base portion is connected to a bottom edge of the vertical portion and wherein the vertical portion extends substantially in the vertical direction when the base portion resides on the roof. It is also preferred that the bottom opening of the boot be adapted to accept a pipe to be covered. In the preferred embodiment, the top end of the vertical portion has a slit, the slit running vertically down a predetermined distance of the vertical portion of the boot and wherein the slit allows the top opening of the vertical portion to be adjusted in size to fit around the pipe to be covered.

Abstract: A flashing for sealing about a roof penetration includes a first sheet having a first edge. The first sheet includes a substantially planar portion and a portion that is inclined with respect to the planar portion. The inclined portion has a recess open at the first edge. A second sheet has a first edge. The second sheet includes a substantially planar portion and a portion that is inclined with respect to the planar portion. The inclined portion has a recess open at the first edge.

Abstract: A pipe flange system for facilitating replacement of flashing around an electrical service entrance pipe on a roof. The pipe flange system includes a lower flange assembly for engaging a service entrance pipe which includes a lower base portion designed for resting upon a slant roof and a lower conical portion for engaging a portion of a perimeter wall of the service entrance pipe; and an upper flange assembly for engaging the service entrance pipe which includes an upper base portion designed for resting upon a slant roof and an upper surface of the lower flange assembly and an upper conical portion for engaging a second portion of the perimeter wall of the service entrance pipe.

Abstract: A pipe boot having a vertical portion adapted to surround a predetermined portion of the pipe to be covered, the vertical portion having a top end and a bottom end, wherein the top end has a top opening and wherein the bottom end has a bottom opening; a base portion, wherein the base portion is connected to a bottom edge of the vertical portion and wherein the vertical portion extends substantially in the vertical direction when the base portion resides on the roof. It is also preferred that the bottom opening of the boot be adapted to accept a pipe to be covered. In the preferred embodiment, the top end of the vertical portion has a slit, the slit running vertically down a predetermined distance of the vertical portion of the boot and wherein the slit allows the top opening of the vertical portion to be adjusted in size to fit around the pipe to be covered.

Abstract: A vent pipe flashing system includes a lower flange, a resilient boot portion and a matching sleeve portion. According to a first embodiment, the lower flange is plastic or metal, the resilient boot portion is plastic or rubber, and the sleeve portion is metal or plastic and has a diameter large enough to slide over the vent pipe and a length about one inch longer than the vent pipe. The top of the sleeve is crimped to hook over the top end of the vent pipe and the bottom of the sleeve is coupled to the boot by crimping. According to a second embodiment, the lower flange includes a metal or plastic roof flange and a rubber gasket having a skirt fixedly seats atop the roof flange. The bottom end of the sleeve portion is crimped over the rubber gasket. The upper ends of the sleeve portion and the vent pipe are covered by a cap having an inverted U-section. According to either embodiment, multiple (telescoping) sleeve portions may be provided and (optionally) coupled to each other by crimping.

Abstract: A unitary impervious boot member which includes a lip portion at the bottom thereof, which is fitted in substantial close tolerance around a chimney's flu tile. The lip portion of the member is sealed to the base of the upwardly extending flu tile by elastical pressure and optionally with adhesive such as silicone. The tightly fitted unitary impervious boot member is received and counterflashed by horizontal impervious member which substantially covers the entire horizontal surface of the sloped inner chimney structure before the cap is installed; and is sealed thereto by the gravitational pressure of the subsequently installed chimney cap and optionally with an adhesive such as silicone. Breathable weep lines are placed on top of the counterflashed horizontal impervious member to provide an exit for any trace moisture that may have penetrated the chimney cap.

Abstract: A vent extension flashing assembly having a tubular outside vent stack cover which is secured to a substantially flat roof flashing base plate. The tubular outside vent cover has a diameter larger than the vent pipe to be covered by the vent extension flashing assembly. The assembly includes a tubular inner vent stack cover positioned within the tubular outer vent cover, wherein the tubular inner vent cover includes a diameter smaller than that of the covered vent pipe so as to fit within the covered vent pipe. When the assembly is positioned over the vent pipe, the vent pipe extends between the tubular outer vent cover and the tubular inner vent cover. A rigid expandable portion is formed on the innermost end of the inner vent cover and is capable of being expanded by a cam member to engage an inner surface of the vent pipe to hold the inner vent cover in place within the vent pipe.

Abstract: A through-roof fitting seals a stack with a boot and seals the boot with a gasket around an opening in a sheet roofing created to receive the stack or pipe. An elliptical opening is cut in the roofing sheet. A base plate is placed below the sheet with a central raised portion of the plate extending through the opening cut in the roofing sheet. A flange on the base plate extends outwardly beneath the roofing sheet around the opening. A clamping plate is embedded in a combined boot and gasket so that the gasket extends over the roofing sheet around the opening when an elliptical step in the clamping plate is aligned with the projecting central portion of the base plate. The boot has successively inwardly stepped elliptical portions which terminate in a sloped top with a central opening for receiving and tightly engaging and sealing the pipe or stack. The embedded clamping plate has fastener openings which align with fastener receivers in the base plate.

Abstract: An exterior surface mount for mounting a member such as a vent or pipe on an inclined roof or a wall of a building in which the member extends through an opening in the wall or roof. The mounting is disposable on the exterior of the wall or roof wholly from within the building. The mount includes an upper support or flashing member having a peripheral flange with dimensions that are larger than the opening so the flashing member covers completely the opening. The opening has one dimension larger than the smallest dimension of the flashing so that the flashing member can be slipped through the opening from the inside of the building and fitted on the outside of the wall or roof. A member receiving aperture is disposed within the flashing and is arranged to receive the vent or pipe. Gasketing is provided to seal any spaces between the aperture and the exterior of the member.

Abstract: A vented building includes a structure with a roof, the roof including a sloping support surface having an opening therein and roofing materials on the support surface. A housing with peripheral walls surrounded by and connected to a flashing is mounted on and in alignment with the opening in the support surface such that the flashing is supported by the support surface and covered by roofing material. At least one opening in the housing is spaced above the flashing, and a gasket is located within the housing and sealing the inside of the housing. A pipe extends from within the structure to the gasket with the gasket sealingly receiving the pipe. Thus, the pipe is provided with a vent through the opening in the housing to vent the pipe to the exterior of the building through the building's roof while preventing the ingress of precipitation to the interior of the building.

Abstract: A roof flashing for sealing an opening in a roof through which an upstanding pipe extends includes a base member having an opening for passage of the pipe and a collar attached to the base member surrounding the opening in the base member for receipt of the pipe when the base member is attached to the roof. The collar has corrugations which permit the collar to be expanded and compressed to different lengths to accommodate different length pipes within the collar. The corrugations at the outer end of the collar are flattened out to facilitate folding of the outer end over an upper end of the pipe to form a watertight seal between the collar and pipe.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible roof vent sealing system which includes a base section having a base plate and a tubular connecting member extending from the base plate and a plurality of separable sealing sections which couple to the tubular connecting member of the base section. Each sealing section includes a flexible, corrugated tubular body with a sealing portion at one end to seal against a roof vent pipe and a coupling portion at the other end of the tubular body which couples to the tubular connecting member of the base section.

Abstract: A roof mount for supporting a vertically disposed tubular member on an inclined roof of a building in which the tubular member extends through an opening in the roof. The mounting is disposable on the exterior of the roof wholly from within the building. The mount includes an upper flashing having a peripheral flange with dimensions that are larger than the opening so the upper flashing covers completely the opening. The upper flashing can be slipped through the opening from the inside of the building and fitted on the outside of the roof. A tubular member receiving aperture is disposed within the upper flashing and is arranged to receive the tubular member. Gasketing is provided to seal any spaces between the aperture and the exterior of the tubular member. A lower flange having a central opening to receive the tubular member is disposed within the building and to engage the interior of the roof.

Abstract: A roof vent pipe shield comprising an outer plastic cylinder and an inner plastic cylinder connected at one end by portions that are fusion bonded to one another such that there is a space between the cylinders. An outwardly flared portion extends from the other end of the outer cylinder for engagement with the roof. The flared portion terminates in a free edge lying in a plane which is at an angle to the axes of the cylinders. Indicia are provided on the inner surface of the flared portion to indicate the lines along which the flared portion should be cut to accommodate roofs of different pitch.

Abstract: An improved device for forming a weather-tight seal to a vent pipe and over a roof flashing. The device utilizes a high durability elastomeric material with a truncated conical shape and thickened upper lip to form a rain shed over the roof flashing, thereby ensuring a tight, durable seal to the vent pipe that prevents intrusion of moisture between the vent pipe and roof flashing.

Abstract: A seal device for providing a weather seal between an elongated member such as a pipe, and a surface, such as a roof of a building, through which the pipe extends. The seal device has an apertured base member of resilient material with one end in contact with the roof and the opposite end with an aperture through which the pipe extends. The base member has a sleeve of resilient material integral and projecting from one surface thereof and includes the aperture on the opposite end of the sleeve. A rib formed integral with the sleeve and base member projecting outwardly from the external surface thereof. The rib extends generally down the length of the sleeve and across the base member whereby in use the wall of the sleeve and base member may be slit adjacent to and for the full length of the rib to permit opening of the sleeve and base member to allow fitting around the pipe. The rib has clamp means for holding it closed.

Abstract: A method for making seamless tilted vent comprises the spinning of a mold and a metal sheet to form a tubular member and a flat angular shackle continuously extending from and around the tubular member. The mold is made of a cylindrical member and a flat collar surrounding the cylindrical member at one end. The collar is agularly disposed relative to the cylindrical member and the metal sheet is tightened in abutting relationship against the other end of the cylindrical member. The spinning takes place about an axis corresponding to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical member. The chasing operation of the metal against the cylindrical member is made until the metal sheet reaches the intersection of the cylindrical member with the collar to form a tubular member. The speed of the mold and of the tubular member is then set between a maximum speed not exceeding 400 RPM and short intervals of speed substantially reduced from said maximum speed.

Abstract: A seal device for sealing between a surface such as a roof and an elongate member such as a pipe projecting through that surface. A one-piece mounting plate has a planar base portion with an access aperture therethrough, and is composed of metallic, non-resilient, manually deformable material. The base portion is located in a face-to-face relation with a mounting surface so that an elongate member projects through the access aperture. The base portion is deformable to conform to the contour of the surface and retain the deformed contour. A rim portion, which is integral with the base portion, extends about the periphery of the access aperture and upstands from the body portion, and that rim portion has a retaining lip spaced outwardly of the base portion and shaped to provide an underlying shoulder. A sealing member overlies the access aperture and has an access passage for receiving the elongate member therein with the sealing member sealingly engaging the elongate member.

Abstract: A pre-fabricated and modular chimney facade system (10) is provided for a chimney stack (12) passing at least partially therethrough. The chimney facade system (10) is adapted to be secured to a roof member (14) of a building structure. The chimney facade system (10) includes a first base housing (18) and a second base housing (20) mounted in vertical relationship each to the other. The first base housing (18) is secured to an external surface of the roof member (14) through internally directed horizontally directed flange members (46). Portions of base housings (18 and 20) are joined together through interfacing relationships of one piece sidewall members (40 and 42) for base housing (18) and L-shaped sidewall panel members (24 and 26) for second base housing (20). First and second base housings (18 and 20) are vertically secured each to the other through nested and interfacing relationships between vertically directed flange members (60 and 62).

Abstract: A roof flashing and method of making same in which both the collar and base member of the flashing are made of elastomeric material. The base member is molded first and has an opening therein surrounded by a stepped flange provided with a series of circumferential slots therein. The collar is molded onto the base member during a subsequent molding operation in which the material of the collar is injected through the slots and completely around the top, bottom and inner side edge of the flange to form a series of closed loops thus providing a positive mechanical lock between the collar and base member. Also, the heat of the elastomeric material of the collar during the second stage molding process causes some melting of the elastomeric material of the base member whereby the collar and base are also fused together.

Abstract: A vent pipe roof mount that is attached directly to the inclined roof and forms the sole support for a vertical vent pipe extending through the roof with the roof mount simplifying the installation of a vent pipe since cutting the hole in the roof, installing the roof mount and installing the roof jack can all be done in one operation while on the upper surface of the roof with the roof mount of this invention also eliminating any other hanging support device for the vent pipe with this device being especially useful in houses that do not have a basement.

Abstract: A flashing for a roof top vent pipe includes a frusto-conical shield member to enclose a portion of the vent pipe and a support base with a central longitudinal axis extending lateral longitudinaly thereof for mounting and securing upon the roof top. An annular upper portion of the shield member sealingly engages around the vent pipe. A pair of laterally spaced elongated stiffener beads extend along the under side of the base upon opposite sides of the longitudinal axis in engagement with the rooftop for stiffening and reinforcing the base at its exposed forward edge against upward bending and flexing under wind pressure to exclude water and debris.

Abstract: A method of forming roof vent pipe enclosures in one piece, flexible, reinforced roof-covering membranes provides a cylindrical, open ended tube of a membrane material which is heat weldable and a tube base of like heat weldable material which has an opening of a diameter to snugly accommodate the base of the vent pipe. The tube is fitted over the end of a template which is of a greater diameter than the opening and the template is projected through the opening to fold the marginal edge section of material surrounding the opening generally in an axial direction while stretching it radially, and at the same time drawing the one end of the tube down further on the template to radially stretch it so that it is disposed in lapped engagement with the marginal edge section of material.