Abstract: A construction process and product thereof are provided which include affixing a construction medium simulating the appearance of solid stone to a construction frame to simulate a desirable appearance.

Abstract: Flooring and/or tiling with golden arabesque designs is configurated by three square pieces with sides ( ##EQU1## ) which are able to function through any combination of one, two or three pieces. The first of these pieces has one of its diagonal lines with a length of "a". The second square bears an identical representation of its diagonal, and a parallel tracing to the diagonal at a distance from a vertex closest thereto of ( ##EQU2## ) while the third piece has both diagonals measuring "a" illustrated thereon, and several tracings parallel to one of its diagonals, at a distance of ( ##EQU3## ) "a" being any real number.

Abstract: The process provides for the structural reinforcement of manufactured articles made of stone or, in general, agglomerates by means of a sequence of steps which comprise the following: (a) the article to be treated is heated; (b) spraying on one surface of the article a particular adhesive called primer; (c) spraying on the same surface a resin preferably containing glass fibers or fibers of another material; (d) spraying on the same surface grit of stone having a constant and defined granulometry; (e) applying an action of vibration or compression on the article in order to facilitate the cohesion of the grit with the resin; (f) letting the resin undergo a catalytic reaction which eventually may require application of heat; (g) levelling the surface by mechanical operations. The same process may be repeated on the other surface of the article if one desires to cut the article along its thickness for the purpose of obtaining a very thin product.

Abstract: Synthetic mineral compositions, methods and articles are provided in which both high polishability and flame retardancy are achieved, by encasing a particulate flame retardant such as alumina trihydrate with a resin having like polishing characteristics to the synthetic organic polymers of the synthetic mineral.

Abstract: A foam plastic sheet attached to a primary wall, or substructure, is provided with a plurality of spaced, linear, parallel slots in its outer surface. Also securely attached to the primary wall adjacent to a lower edge of the plastic sheet are a plurality of spaced gussets for supporting an L-shaped ledge angle which is also mounted to the wall and extends the length of the plastic sheet. The ledge angle extends outwardly from the wall and includes a return flange on the distal end thereof. A grout adhesive layer is applied to the outer surface of the plastic board followed by insertion of an elongated support/spacer strip into each of the slots therein. Each strip is provided with a plurality of spaced, generally pointed tabs extending outward from the plastic sheet and through the layer of grout. A high strength fabric mesh is pressed into the grout such that the tabs extend through apertures in the mesh.

Abstract: A three piece chimney mantel to be disposed about a fireplace. The three pieces are the lintel and a pair of supporting legs. Each of the pieces is formed of a monobloc composite material of binder and inorganic fibrous material formed in the shape of a hollow trough.

Abstract: Composite building panels comprising a slab of cementitious fiber reinforced material and a stud framework keyed thereto. The studs have a flange which abuts the inner surface of the slab, and a plurality of tabs which project downwardly from the flange to key the stud. Adjacent tabs are axially spaced apart, and may also be transversely staggard, to reduce the incidence of cracking of the slab, and may be upset from the flange material. The slabs may be relatively thin i.e. 2 cms. The tabs may also serve to retain rod or mesh reinforcement in thicker slabs.

Abstract: A bevelled glass assembly and method of making is disclosed. A sheet of annealed glass has at least one groove ground on one surface. At least one other groove intersects the first groove. Both grooves define an array of parallel striations. The sheet of glass is then tempered. The sheet of glass is normally surrounded by a frame.

Abstract: A structure and method is disclosed for facilitating the construction of a brick facade. A panel is provided made of bonded vacuum formed polystyrene and extruded polystyrene foam. The outer portion is specially configured to secure bricks in place by a friction fit until mortar is laid. The rear surface of the bricks are secured by adhesive to the surface of the outer portion of the panel. Channel bars separate the bricks in a vertical direction while other spacing means are used to locate the bricks in the horizontal direction the proper distance from one another. The mortar is then laid in place by hand to create the effect of bricks laid by a mason. Because of the materials used and the configuration, the panel can be cut at the work site to accommodate variations in the structure being erected. The cutting operation can be accomplished by a commercial cutting knife, the panel nailed in place, and bricks laid within the panel by an unskilled construction worker.

Abstract: Unit tile comprising a tile member of a desired shape and thickness, which is made of a synthetic resinous material having flexibility, an adhesive layer formed on a rear side of the tile member, and a release paper attached to the surface of the adhesive layer to cover and protect the adhesive surface. The unit tile of the present invention is formed of a plurality of tile members. The tile members are disposed on a thin, flexible substrate, leaving spaces corresponding to joints between the respective tile members. The rear side of the substrate has the adhesive layer which is covered by the release paper. This unit tile may have marginal portions usable as overlaps for splicing. With such a configuration of the unit tile, the unit tile may easily and accurately set on walls etc., while conforming it to the configuration of the setting walls etc.

Abstract: An improved surface seeded exposed aggregate concrete and method of use is disclosed characterized by use of small, rounded aggregate, preferably sand, being broadcast over the upper surface of the concrete. The broadcast aggregate is mixed into the cement paste derived from the concrete matrix by magnesium hand floats and finished by hand sponging. A surface retarder and vapor barrier is than applied to cover the concrete surface for approximately four to twenty four hours. Subsequently, any surface film is washed from the surface of the concrete and the concrete is cured by fogging or soaker hose. Approximately thirty days later, the surface residue is removed from the concrete with a stem/acid wash providing an exposed aggregate concrete having extreme flatness and high wear resistance suitable for high traffic areas and improved asthetics resembling stone, granite or marble.

Abstract: A wall construction adapted for rapid on site erection of a wall of modular facing components, such as brick or tile includes a panel member having preformed cavities. The facing components may be inserted into aligned and spaced relationship in the cavities and joined by a bonding agent such as mortar or grout.

Abstract: The insulating element is formed by a rectangular panel (1) composed of insulating material, such as extruded polystyrene foam whose edges (4, 6) include a longitudinal groove forming a rabbet (8) or a center groove (10). A pasty coating (2) containing mineral particles covers one of the sides of the panel (1) and a flat sealing element (14) is formed on two adjacent edges of the element and permits a rapid and simple assembly of the element with two other respectively juxtaposed and superimposed elements. This sealing element maintains the edges of the elements spaced apart on the outer side of the assembly but closes in a fluidtight manner the side facing the wall to be insulated.

Abstract: It is the object of the invention to give also the non-professional the possibility to apply, by means of this method and a template, mineral plaster in the form of clinker plastering to a wall surface. To this end a template with a network corresponding to joints and made of impregnated cardboard is applied to a continuous carrier film by means of a non-hardening adhesive, and is folded in zig-zag form. The network is removed from the carrier film and stuck to the same extent to a wall surface. Afterwards the mineral plaster is applied to the wall surface. After removing the network a clinker or brick-work like structure is attained. In the spray rendering method embodiment the network is made of paper-thin, tension-resistant material. The network and carrier film are then rolled up in a roll.

Abstract: A large area wall element of lightweight sandwich design for prefabricated buildings has a weatherproof outer layer which is formed by facing panels which are fixed to a foamed plastic layer by means of an adhesive layer in which fiberglass matting is embedded, the foamed plastic layer being glued to the supporting structure of the wall element. This wall element can be fabricated completely at the factory and transported from there to the construction site. It offers good thermal insulation and good weatherproofing. Through selection of the facing panels, a wide variety of effects can be achieved. In particular, facing panels of stone or stoneware, including brick, are suitable. The impressing of a masonry wall can be achieved by means of bricks. However the facing panels can also be arranged in distinct areas defined by means of wooden elements arranged in the form of framework.

Abstract: A panel adapted for mounting on a building, the panel being formed from a plurality of thin panels of a selected stone facing material, such as granite or marble, backed and interconnected by fiberglass-strengthened concrete underlaying the plurality of thin panels and covering and engaging anchor means mounted in the backs of the stone panels. The method of forming the building panel involves placing the granite or marble panels face down in a form, mounting anchor means in the backs thereof, and overlaying both the plurality of thin panels and the anchor means with a fiberglass-strengthened concrete mixture, and curing the mixture both within and without a support form.

Abstract: A method is described for manufacturing building panels comprising a core of rigid cellular material having spaced apart thin brick elements bonded to one face thereof. The described method permits to achieve premanufactured panels which, when assembled in adjacent relationship, have a pleasing undistinguishable appearance from a conventional masonry.

Abstract: A device for applying exposed aggregate, which is utilized on the exterior and interior of building and home construction, as well as other structures, has been developed that consists of a rigid to flexible type backing with a resilient material such as foam or the like attached thereto forming the face of the device. It is essential to the device of the present invention that the resilient material forming the face of the device has sufficient resiliency to insure that aggregate that is placed thereon will not easily roll off the face of said device and yet in no way inhibit the adhesion of the exposed aggregate on a prepared surface when applied. In utilizing the device of the present invention and in carrying out the method of the present invention, aggregate is placed on the face of any number of devices of the present invention and such devices are used to directly apply aggregate to a surface such as a wall which has been prepared to receive exposed aggregate.

Abstract: A tile, generally used for roofing purposes, made of metal or synthetic material, has two portions, one portion has a convex upper surface and another portion has a concave upper surface. These portions are integral with each other and do not overlap one another. The underfaces of these portions exhibit cavities thereat. The length of one of the portions is greater than the length of the other portion. When laid upon a roof area the ends of the tiles will be made to overlap a predetermined length of the tile to give the appearance of a roof formed with conventional spanish mission tiles. Adjacent or contiguous tiles are interlocked by means of a curled corner of the other portion of the tile.

Abstract: A simulated exterior surface assembly for creating the appearance of brick, stone, or the like. A sheet of plastic material, preferably vinyl, is provided with a series of simulated brick face sections or the like, defined by lines of weakening, where such sections are separable one from another by ordinary flexing. The sheet is provided with a peel-away self-adhesive allowing the simulated sections to be readily adhered onto a suitable undersurface. An optional arrangement includes the use of a mortar colored vinyl self-adhering backing material which is first placed on the undersurface and thereafter the individual simulated sections are suitably disposed thereon.

Abstract: A cut glass panel is formed of a plurality of pieces of glass bonded together to have at least one decorative side exposed to view. The periphery of the panel eventually will be encompassed in a frame in a window, door, or the like. The edges of the cut pieces of glass are arranged in a pattern such that the adjacent edge of one is approximately a mirror image of the adjacent piece and as a result the spacing between the pieces will be substantially of uniform width. The decorative side of each piece of glass will be beveled at its peripheral edges to provide a distinctive visual appearance. The cut pieces of glass are bonded together by material deposited in the space between the pieces of glass to form generally a T-shaped configuration in cross-section. The deposited material is a mixture of epoxy resin and inorganic filler with the filler having a coefficient of thermal expansion closely approximating that of the glass pieces bonded together.

Abstract: A building panel constituting a prefabricated module for attachment to adjacent studs of a building wall. When used in substitution for conventional stucco construction, the metal frame of the panel is filled with cement stucco. Tabs on the sides of each panel include inwardly projecting legs nailable to the sides of the adjacent studs for concealed attachment. The legs are all laterally offset from the panel sides in the same direction, for nailing from the same direction, and they are also longitudinally or vertically offset so that like panels can be successively butted together at their side edges without interference between the legs of the respective tabs. The panel can also be provided with connection brackets for attachment to the top or bottom plates of a building wall. In normal use the panels are vertically oriented, but they are adapted for transverse mounting to the building wall studs and headers in certain situations.

Abstract: A simulated exterior surface assembly for creating the appearance of brick, stone, or the like. A sheet of plastic material, preferably vinyl, is provided with a series of simulated brick face sections or the like, defined by lines of weakening, where such sections are separable one from another by ordinary flexing. The sheet is provided with a peel-away self-adhesive allowing the simulated sections to be readily adhered onto a suitable undersurface. An optical arrangement includes the use of a mortar colored vinyl self-adhering backing material which is first placed on the undersurface and thereafter the individual simulated sections are suitably disposed thereon.

Abstract: The invention provides surface elements such as tiles or panels consisting of a thin lamina of natural stone bonded to a backing consisting of a multicellular paper core material of substantially greater thickness than said lamina which at least on the side remote from the stone lamina has a skin of tenacious sheet material bonded thereto. The resultant composite element is extremely rigid, light and cheap to produce in comparison with solid stone and may be cut into any desired shape and used as a substitute for solid stone, but with the advantages of lightness, strength and low cost thus enabling such surface elements to be used for many purposes where the use of solid stone would be economically or practicably prohibitive.