Abstract: Described herein is a method for forming a monolithic surface in a ceiling system, the method comprising overlapping a first facing sheet and a second facing sheet to create an overlap region, each of the first and second facing sheets having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and side surface extending between the first and second major surfaces, wherein the lower surface of the first facing sheet contacts the upper surface of the second facing sheet within the overlap region, and running a blade of a cutting tool along the overlap region such that the blade extends through the first and second facing sheets at a cutting angle that is oblique to the first major surface of the first facing sheet within the overlap region.

Abstract: A device for mounting a cladding member to a facade utilizing a support. The support includes an appendage that engages an anchor connected to the facade. Sliding engagement of the appendage with the anchor permits the support and connected cladding member to move with the thermal contraction and expansion of the cladding member and support.

Abstract: A method comprises: providing a fiber cement substrate, and joining a porous, closed cell foam to a substantial portion of a major surface of the fiber cement substrate.

Abstract: An insulation system for coupling to a building substrate comprising a plurality of insulation panels, bracket members and splice members. Each insulation panel includes a longitudinal slot. Each bracket member is formed from a polymer and includes an elongated body having a body wall, a first end wall and a second end wall. Upper and lower ribs extend from the body wall and are structurally configured to extend into the longitudinal slot of each of the plurality of insulation panels, and to elastically deform the longitudinal slot so as to effectively seal along a length thereof, defining a vapor barrier. A similar structure is on each splice member. The bracket members are positioned in a spaced apart relationship with insulation panels therebetween. The upper and lower ribs extend into corresponding ones of the longitudinal slots of the insulation panels, with splice members extending between adjacent adjacently abutting insulation panels.

Abstract: An energy saving insulated roofing shingle and related method of manufacturing. One embodiment of the shingle has an insulator attached to, or formed as part of, the interior surface of an outer layer across a portion of the headlap area about equal to the designed exposure surface area of the installed shingle. The insulation reduces the heat absorbed by the shingle and transmitted into the deck that in turn heats the attic space. The disclosed principles reduce the heat load directed into a building from the sun. In addition, the thickness of the insulation under the shingle nailing area may be minimized, thereby allowing for the normal asphalt shingle surfaces to lay against each other. Moreover, to reduce the overall shingle thickness, the insulation could replace all or part of the backsurfacing materials applied to the back of shingles in the location where the insulation is added. Additionally, asphalt applied to the back of the shingle could be reduced to accommodate insulation thickness.

Abstract: A roofing membrane assembly includes a membrane having a top surface, bottom surface, first longitudinal edge and second longitudinal edge. A first primed area is located at the top surface along the first longitudinal edge. A second primed area is located on the bottom surface along the second longitudinal edge. A tape is secured to the membrane on the first primed area. A first release liner is positioned over the tape and a second release liner positioned over the second primed area.

Abstract: A method of assembling an exterior wall or roof structure of a building with a water-resistive barrier includes covering a surface of an inner sheathing member of a wall or roof structure with a series of partially overlapping courses of water-resistive sheet material. Each overlapping section of the courses of water-resistive sheet material is bonded together with a continuous strip of adhesive to form an air-tight seam. The strip of adhesive is carried integrally on the water-resistive sheet material thereby eliminating a need for separately applying construction tape to seal the seams. A water-resistive barrier and assembly of an exterior wall or roof assembly of a building is also provided.

Abstract: A method of assembling an exterior wall or roof structure of a building with a water-resistive barrier includes covering a surface of an inner sheathing member of a wall or roof structure with a series of partially overlapping courses of water-resistive sheet material. Each overlapping section of the courses of water-resistive sheet material is bonded together with a continuous strip of adhesive to form an air-tight seam. The strip of adhesive is carried integrally on the water-resistive sheet material thereby eliminating a need for separately applying construction tape to seal the seams. A water-resistive barrier and assembly of an exterior wall or roof assembly of a building is also provided.

Abstract: A vinyl-based floor tile is disclosed for constructing a floating and groutable floor covering. The vinyl-based floor tile has a decorative upper surface and a lower surface for support the floor tile. On one edge of the floor tile is a male coupling member having a vertical insert and an opposing edge has a female coupling member that has two or more grooves for accepting the vertical insert of a male coupling member of an adjacent floor tile. The grooves determine the width of a grouting channel that is formed between the edges of the adjacent tiles and a grout-accepting surface on the top surface of either the male or female coupling member. The decorative upper surface of the tile can have a removable protective layer that protects the vinyl tile during the installation and grouting process.

Abstract: A method of sealing a construction joint is provided which comprises applying a polymeric sizing to the edges forming the joint, applying a mesh to the joint and applying a further coating of the sizing to said deposited mesh. The sizing material can comprise a styrene-butadiene latex, a filler and at least one of a colorant, an acrylic thickener, dispersant, biocide, defoamer, antifoamer, surfactant and an acid.

Abstract: A method and system for constructing a concrete waterstop joint between first and second concrete portions. The method may include applying a continuous longitudinal cementitious and reactive waterproofing grout strip to a joint area of the first concrete portion and then forming the second concrete portion over the grout strip. The system may include a first concrete portion having a joint area, a continuous cementitious and reactive waterproofing longitudinal grout strip connectable to the joint area, and a second concrete portion formable over the grout strip. There is also provided a use of a cementitious and reactive waterproofing grout strip in the construction of a concrete waterstop joint between first and second concrete portions.

Abstract: A container is provided having a periphery and a base, which enclose a cavity. The periphery and the base are connected together, the periphery upwardly extending from the base. The periphery has a first slot and a substantially opposing second slot. Each of the first and second slots is sized to permit a first end of a tape located on a roll to be slid through it. A tape holder may be connected to the container so that the tape holder lies outside of the cavity of the container. The roll of tape can be placed on the tape holder so when the tape is pulled through the “mud box”, the tape is thereby unwound. As the tape is manually pulled through the “mud box”, joint compound is thinly applied to one side of the tape. As this is done, the joint compound begins to “adhere” to the tape, conditioning the tape for excellent wall adhesion.

Abstract: A method of forming a building panel is provided, with the building panel including facer and liner sheets surrounding a foam core. The method includes the steps of pre-notching the facer sheet at each false joint, roll forming the side joints of the facer sheet, bending the facer sheet, via a press operation, at the pre-notched area to form the false joint, such that the facer sheet is a continuous sheet across the false joint, and bonding the facer sheet having the false joint and the liner sheet to the foam core to form the building panel.

Abstract: A method of producing a foamed plaster comprises the following steps: (a) mixing plaster of Paris and calcium carbonate; (b) supplying water, and (c) adding phosphoric acid. The phosphoric acid reacts with the calcium carbonate to release gaseous carbon dioxide. It also reacts with any steel present to form an insoluble iron phosphate coating.

Abstract: A container is provided having a periphery and a base, which enclose a cavity. The periphery and the base are connected together, the periphery upwardly extending from the base. The periphery has a first slot and a substantially opposing second slot. Each of the first and second slots is sized to permit a first end of a tape located on a roll to be slid through it. A tape holder may be connected to the container so that the tape holder lies outside of the cavity of the container. The roll of tape can be placed on the tape holder so when the tape is pulled through the “mud box”, the tape is thereby unwound. As the tape is manually pulled through the “mud box”, joint compound is thinly applied to one side of the tape. As this is done, the joint compound begins to “adhere” to the tape, conditioning the tape for excellent wall adhesion.

Abstract: Coating and jointing material systems for wall construction are provided. The coating is applied to drywall elements prior to installation and is compatible with the jointing materials such that a substantially homogeneous surface may be obtained after the drywall elements are assembled with jointing material and the jointing material is dried. Methods for the construction of interior walls and interior construction systems are provided.

Abstract: A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The carrier generally has a cross section of a dilatation, transition or a finishing profile, depending on the intended use of the floor strip. The floor strip has a tab portion on a surface that engages a channel on a floor tile or a reducer. The tab portion locks the floor strip into place and prevents movement of the floor tile or the reducer with respect to the floor strip.

Abstract: A jointing compound or plaster for construction elements, particularly paper-faced plasterboards. This plaster includes, in percentages by weight with respect to the total weight of plaster 50 to 85% of a mineral filler; 1 to 20% of an organic binder dispersible in an aqueous phase; 1 to 15% of a silicate-based agent other than the mineral filler; 0.2 to 5% of a hydrophobic agent which is a silicone derivative; 0.05 to 5% of polyvinyl alcohol; and water to make up to 100%. A method of producing a work such as a partition, a wall covering or a ceiling is also disclosed.

Abstract: A self-adhering walkway pad (20) comprises an elastomeric pad having upper and lower surfaces (21, 22) and a 100 percent solids tape (25) pre-applied to the lower surface of the pad, prior to use in the field. A method for applying walkway pads to roofing membranes comprises, affixing a 100 percent solids tape to one flat surface of a walkway pad, prior to use in the field, the opposite side of the tape carrying a protective layer of release paper; stripping the release paper from the tape immediately prior to use; subsequently placing the exposed surface of the tape directly onto the upper surface of the roofing membrane and, applying force directly to the walkway pad to enhance the bond between the pad and the membrane, created by the tape.

Abstract: The invention involves a manner of fabricating 3D construction forms by preparing first and second standard sized panels with a predetermined pattern of perforations and assembling same in spaced apart relationship by connecting the panels together with connectors designed to engage the perforations in the panels. The perforations of the panels are arranged in a specific pattern suitable for the assembly and use of the construction forms by means of an apparatus designed to form the perforations. The method also uses apparatus which assist in the orientation and alignment of the connectors to engage the panels. Modifications of the panels and connectors will allow the formation of 3D construction forms with corners of various configuration.

Abstract: A waterproof-sheet type of roofing shingle comprises a belt-like tape attached to a bottom side of the roofing shingle facing a concrete slab. The belt-like tape has air passages for reducing a pressure of steam or vapor generated from concrete. The air passages are formed by projections or grooves and adapted to be in communication with air passages of an adjacent roofing shingle. The air passages are eventually in communication with an ambient atmosphere so as to vent the steam or vapor to the atmosphere, and therefore, bulging of waterproofing material is prevented from occurring.

Abstract: The present invention provides a construction assembly for interior works, comprising:

Abstract: An insulative building wall structure including parallel channel-bearing track and load plate structures with a plurality of spaced apart posts extending perpendicularly there between and a plurality of respective foam panels disposed between the posts. The panels are provided with a plurality of vertical slits such that width adjustment thereof can be accomplished on-site by removing an appropriate number of slitted strips from a panel. Each panel is maintained such that a void is formed between respective interior edges of the channels and the interior surfaces of the foam panels. A wall surface panel is secured to respective interior outer edges of the track and load plate structures to create an insulative dead air space, corresponding to the above-described void, between the interior surface of each foam panel and the wall surface panel.

Abstract: A drywall joint assembly strip device comprised of an elongate core having a cover bonded to its exterior surface and extending beyond its longitudinal edges to form flexible flaps in which longitudinal, parallel grooves and ridges and/or spaced-apart perforations are formed for flow of joint compound during the installation process.

Abstract: An expansion joint curb assembly includes one or more pre-formed component structures fabricated from a non-corrosive, durable material. Each of the component structures include an anchoring flange for attachment to the roof structure, an upper flange defining a mounting base for attachment of various roofing components, such as expansion joint covers thereto, and an intermediate portion between the anchoring flange and the upper flange. The intermediate portion is provided with vent holes for venting gasses and moisture which accumulate within the roof structure, thereby reducing the likelihood of premature roof failure.

Abstract: A self-adhesive laminate for sealing window frames includes an aluminum layer having a first side and a second side, a polyester layer adhered to the first side of the aluminum layer, an adhesive layer adhered to the second side of the aluminum layer, and a release paper overlying the adhesive remote from the aluminum layer. This laminate reduces or eliminates the overheating problems common in prior art tapes.

Abstract: A construction assembly for interior works, comprising:(1) plaster boards, each of which plaster boards comprises a plaster body and at least one sheet of lining paper, wherein the lining paper comprises(a) an upper layer or web comprising white cellulose fibers and a mineral filler of light color, and(b) a pigment layer covering said upper layer or web, wherein the pigment layer comprises a mineral filler of light color and a binder,wherein said plaster boards are assembled creating at least one joint; and(2) a joint-pointing coat jointing said plaster boards to form a substantially plane outer surface comprising the visible surface of said at least one joint and the visible surface of said pigment layer, wherein the composition of which joint-pointing coat is adapted for the finishing of said at least one joint, wherein said joint-pointing coat comprises a mineral filler of white color;wherein the composition of said joint-pointing coat is similar to the composition of said upper layer or web and/or said pi

Abstract: An insulation sheet having first and second layers of facing; and a sheet of foam material laminated between the first and second layers of facing. A portion of the first layer of facing extends beyond an edge of the sheet of foam material to form a strip. The strip has an adhesive applied on one side of the strip.

Abstract: A butt joint hanger (30) includes a central elongated rail (32) and two support elongated rails (34, 36) positioned on either side of the central rail (32). One or more U-channels (38) interconnect the three rails (32, 34, 36) at pivoting attachment points (40). The butt joint hanger (30) is inserted between two construction beams (94, 96) and the butt ends (108, 114) of two sheets of wallboard (104, 112) are attached to the central rail (32) by means of drywall screws (110). The two support rails (34, 36) abut against the surfaces of the wallboard flush with the nailing surfaces (98, 100) of the construction beams (94, 96) and the drywall screws (110) force the butt ends (108, 114) of the wallboard out of the plane (102) of the wallboard and into engagement with the central rail (32). This results in a depression area (116) adjacent both butt ends (108, 114) which can be easily filled with plaster (122) to produce a flat smooth butt joint (126).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a silo or tank with a lining by using preformed wall sheets comprising, along the edges thereof, edge zones provided with bolt holes for connecting the wall sheets to each other with slight overlap, wherein wall sheets are used prefabricated with a coating layer applied to the inside of the wall sheets under controlled conditions by spraying, spreading or the like, which coating layer covers the entire inner surface of the wall sheet, but leaves free the edge zones of two connecting edges; that the prefabricated wall sheets are then brought to the building site and connected to each other in such a manner that in each case a coated edge zone of a wall sheet lies on the inside on a free edge zone of another wall sheet; that at least on the inside the seams between the wall sheets are provided with a cemented joint and the heads of the bolts or the like are likewise provided with a layer of coating material.

Abstract: A system for protecting the exterior surface of a static structure, such as a roof, a wall, a fence or other structure, especially those exterior surfaces that are exposed to the ultra violet rays of the sun, to the elements, to ice damning, and to external mechanical stresses. The system is a laminated construction module including a waterproof substrate material which is substantial completed coated on at least its top surface with an adhesive to which the bottom face of one or more exterior protective elements are secured. The protective element is substantially continuously secured, so that should it become cracked, broken or splintered, the fractured portions of the protective element will remain secured to the top of the substrate material without being displaced, thereby protecting the substrate from the elements, from ice damning, and from ultra violet deterioration.

Abstract: A wallboard package having edge protective tape which connects two wallboards face-to-face, with an adhesive film on the tape inner surface adapted for use in affixing the wallboards to wall studs.

Abstract: Glass mat-faced gypsum boards having a set core containing gypsum dihydrate and at least a minimum amount of chopped fibers, as well as other optional fire-resistant additives, are provided. The resulting boards obtain superior fire resistance properties over conventional paper-faced boards of like thickness which include a similar amount of chopped glass fibers.

Abstract: A system and method regarding structural panels are disclosed which the structural panels have marginal edges with bevelled portions with increased surface area relative to non-bevelled edges. The bevelled surface areas are oriented in confronting relationship so as to define a longitudinal seam. An adhesive compound is provided in the seam. The adhesive compounds fills the volume between the opposing bevelled surfaces and provides sufficient shear and tensile strengths needed for joints. A finishing compound covers the adhesive compound wherein the finishing compound is compatible with both the adhesive compound and the structural panels.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved flexible corner bead strip usable for reinforcing a drywall corner. The corner bead strip comprises first and second plastic strips each of which has a substantial longitudinal dimension and corresponding with the length of the drywall corner to be reinforced. Each of the first and second plastic strips also has a transverse dimension which defines a corner line formed from the respective central and abutting edges thereof. A flexible V-shaped hinge is disposed at the respective central and abutting edges of the first and second plastic strips forming a corner line to enhance retention of the first and second plastic strips in the bent position. A drywall compound adhering surface is formed and bounded by the exterior surface of the wings of the V-shaped hinge and the attached plastic strip surface which accommodating extends laterally thereacross for containing dry wall compound therewithin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved flexible corner bead strip usable for reinforcing a drywall corner. The corner bead strip comprises first and second plastic strips each of which has a substantial longitudinal dimension and corresponding with the length of the drywall corner to be reinforced. Each of the first and second plastic strips also has a transverse dimension which defines a corner line formed from the respective central and abutting edges thereof. A flexible joint is disposed at the respective central and abutting edges of the first and second plastic strips forming a corner line. The corner line functions to substantially flexibly secure the first and second plastic strips together and permits the first and second plastic strips to be bent at an angle corresponding with the angle of the drywall corner for securement thereto, thereby to reinforce the drywall corner. An adhesive layer is also disposed on at least one side of the first and second plastic strips.

Abstract: An exterior insulation system for walls including a fibrous insulation board having a scrim adhered thereto on an outer side and having shiplap-type vertical edges, and cementitious material applied over the scrim.

Abstract: A modular mirrored wall system, particularly applicable for do-it-yourself installation, includes a plurality of mirrored panels of predetermined width and height. Each mirrored panel having framed edges and a bonded cardboard, fiberboard or other back to provide rigidity in the panels and ease in handling. Metal straps, secured to the panel frame, facilitate fastening of the mirrored panels to a wall. The system also includes at least one mirrored strip, having the same height as the mirrored panel but of smaller width. The mirrored strip is fixedly secured to the mirrored panels in order that the mirrored wall system may be adjusted to accommodate different size walls, the mirrored strip concealing from view the space between adjacent mirrored panels.

Abstract: Improved flexible waterproofing membranes of the pre-formed pressure-sensitive or self-adhesive bituminous type particularly useful in roofing are described. The membranes are in the form of factory-manufactured, flexible, sheet-like laminates employing a comparatively thin layer of metal film or foil positioned (a) beneath a support layer of synthetic polymer film and (b) above a layer of waterproofing self-adhesive bituminous composition such as rubberized asphalt. The metal film imparts a number of desired properties to the laminate such as fire-resistance, handling, etc. The upper polymeric support film protects the metal film and provides, inter alia, strength, puncture-resistance, and additional waterproofing properties. In one preferred embodiment, the upper polymeric film layer is a film having good weatherability characteristics.

Abstract: A jointing construction for laminated panels of the type having a core lamination of heat insulating material and facing sheet laminations bonded to opposed sides of the core, the jointing construction being characterized in that each panel is formed such that at least one side edge portion of one facing sheet extends beyond the core lamination to define a projection, the or each opposed side edge portion of said facing sheet having an engaging member associated therewith a pair of said panels in use being intended to be disposed adjacent each other such that the projection of one panel is engaged by the engaging member of the other panel, and sealing means being provided between said projection of one panel and the adjacent side edge portion of the corresponding facing sheet of the other panel.

Abstract: Laminates are prepared from rigid panels or sheets (e.g. gypsum board or plywood) and resin-saturated paper by a unidirectional pressure process which simultaneously bonds the paper to one of the broad flat sides of the panel or sheet and to one or more of the adjacent thin sides of the panel or sheet which intersect the broad side. The resulting laminates are useful in the construction of walls and furniture.