Abstract: A steel roofing panel support system is disclosed herein. The system generally includes a support element positioned on a roof surface, the support being configured to support at least a portion of a steel roof panel to be placed thereon. The support element may be cut from a block of expanded polystyrene such that the support is substantially wedge-shaped. A support element as disclosed herein may also be used in installations of steel panels over existing wood shakes or other roof surfaces.

Abstract: A roof panel clip that extends ten feet in length rather than the usual prior art one to two inches, enabling the clip to span the distance between two purlins to support roof panels over these distances. The extended length of the clip enables it to provide greater strength against uplift loads than that which was possible with the older narrower clips and this continuous clip can be installed more quickly than a series of the ususal smaller clips used to cover the same span.

Abstract: A deck drainage system having a plurality of channeled drainage panels. The drainage panels are mounted to direct water flow transversely of the deck joists to a gutter, the panels connected to and suspended from the underside of the joists. The gutter is mounted transversely across the discharge ends of the drainage panels to collect water therefrom and direct it to a down spout. Drainage panels, which are rectangular with the individual drainage channels extending lengthwise, may be overlapped both lengthwise and widthwise to fit the perimeter of the deck.

Abstract: A siding system which employs a plurality of siding assemblies, each capable of being selectively attached to other siding assemblies in a series. Each siding assembly has a wall bracket for selective attachment to a support structure such as a wall, and an associated siding panel. Each wall bracket is selectively attachable to its own associated siding panel and to the next higher siding panel of the series. When damaged, the individual siding panels are easily detached from the wall brackets and quickly replaced with an undamaged panel.

Abstract: A covering arrangement for a building has parallel elongate supports and covering parts arranged thereon. The covering parts include a core and, connected thereto, upper covering elements and lower planar covering elements, with the result that a sandwich is formed. The covering parts furthermore have an elongate, striplike form and in the installed position are arranged transversely to supports, extending at least from one support to a neighbouring support. In order to increase the resistance to wind loads, it is proposed that a longitudinal border region of a covering part (16) include a connecting device and the opposite longitudinal border region of a neighbouring covering part has a connecting device complementary thereto, by means of which the two covering parts are firmly connected to each other.

Abstract: The strip includes an elongated body having a pair of parallel sidewalls, an upper surface between sidewalls and a lower surface between sidewalls adapted to engage a water barrier on a wood roof. A plurality of spaced, inverted channels are formed along the body from the lower surface and terminate generally midway between the upper and lower surfaces. The channels extend between the body sidewalls and provide drainage perpendicular to the length of the body. The upper surface may be planar or be stepped. A plurality of spaced recesses with preset fasteners are disposed along the upper body surface.

Abstract: A heat block (28) is positioned between the upper lateral flange (24) of a purlin (14) and the roof panel (16) supported by the purlin. The heat block is in the shape of a barbell in that it includes opposed side portions (33 and 34) that are sized and shaped to extend laterally beyond the purlin (14) out into the hot zone adjacent the upper portion of the purlin and the roof panel (16). The heat block is of greater stiffness than the adjacent blanket insulation so that the heat block reliably occupies the space in the hot zone. Phase change material (64) can be incorporated in the opposed side portions (33 and 34) of the heat block.

Abstract: A protective trim strip having an “M”-shaped lateral cross-section is provided with a lengthwise channel along one edge and a lengthwise flange edge extending outwardly from the strip. A plurality of the trim strips are attached, using nails or screws, in a side-by-side and overlapping fashion onto the joists of a deck to direct water run-off away from the building to which the deck is attached, thereby protecting the deck joists and area under the deck from standing water. The flange edge of each strip is placed into the channel of the neighboring strip to improve the overlap. A foam adhesive can be used to adhere the flange edges of each strip into the corresponding channel of the neighboring strip.

Abstract: Roof insulation applicator (10) for applying blanket insulation or other sheet material to the roof of an industrial building includes a carriage (12) for mounting on adjacent purlins (14 and 15) of a partially completed roof. Support roller (40) is applied by the carriage to the upper surfaces of the purlins (14 and 15) and the carriage is tiltable about the support roller (40). The center of gravity of the carriage (12) is applied rearwardly of the support roller (40), between the support roller (40) and the rear of the carriage. Purlin engager (60) is mounted to the front of the carriage and engages under the upper laterally extending flange (22) of the purlin (14). The purlin engager at the front of the carriage limits the downward pivoting of the rear end of the carriage so that a lever arm effect is applied by the weight of the rear portion of the structure to the support roller (40).

Abstract: An elevated batten system according to the present is designed to eliminate the need to install the vertical and horizontal battens in separate steps. By attaching pads or blocks to the underside of the horizontal battens during assembly, the function of the vertical strips is contained in the resulting batten assembly itself.

Abstract: A panel clip assembly for use with skylight or roof panel systems and having allowance for reduced movement of panels both parallel and perpendicular to the seam formed by adjoining panels, together with improved allowance for rotational and pivotal movement of said panels. The panel clip includes a base member with a base plate and upward extending flanges; an interim mount member movably attached to the upward extending flanges of the base member by a pin assembly; and an upper clip assembly for receiving and constraining the panels. The upper clip member is movably attached to the mount member such that said clip member can slide in a direction parallel to the seam formed by adjoining roof panels. In addition, the mount member is capable of rotational movement in the plane of the panels and pivotal movement about the axis of the pin assembly.

Abstract: Structure of bathroom for installation in a room intended for use as a bathroom including a multiplicity of covering panels (1, 2, 3) produced to measure for the continuous lining of at least a part of the walls and the floor of the room to be installed and a multiplicity of sanitary components or modules (4, 5, 6, 7) each predisposed with its own support structure and with its own tubes (41, 51, 61, 71) ready to be interconnected reciprocally and to be connected to hydraulic conducts of the room to be installed (100, 101) in such a way as to complete the hydraulic circuit of the bathroom; floor, ceiling and wall structures for a pre-assembled bathroom; method for installing a floor structure for pre-assembled bathroom and a method for the production and installation in a room of a complete pre-assembled bathroom including the phases of: produce panels of covering, factory produced to measure for the walls of the room; produce the self-bearing sanitary components provided with tubes and joints predisposed to

Abstract: The present invention an elongated metal construction panel for use in forming a portion of the vertical walls of a building structure by being fastened to an identical adjacent panel, the metal construction panel comprising a front portion co-extensive with the length of the panel; end plates co-extensive with the length of the panel disposed substantially normal to said front portion and extending from distal ends of said front portion, said end plates defining the depth of said panel; flanges co-extensive with the length of the panel and extending inwardly from distal ends of said end plate, wherein said flanges are spaced from and parallel to said front portion; and wherein said end plates include end troughs co-extensive with the length of the panel such that when metal construction panels are placed adjacent each other by bringing into contact said end plates, said end troughs form a bonding channel adapted and sized for pouring bonding agents therein thereby securely fastening adjacent panels together

Abstract: An elevated batten system according to the present is designed to eliminate the need to install the vertical and horizontal battens in separate steps. By attaching pads or blocks to the underside of the horizontal battens during assembly, the function of the vertical strips is contained in the resulting batten assembly itself.

Abstract: A steel roofing panel support system is disclosed herein. The system generally includes a support element positioned on a roof surface, the support being configured to support at least a portion of a steel roof panel to be placed thereon. The support element may be cut from a block of expanded polystyrene such that the support is substantially wedge-shaped. A support element as disclosed herein may also be used in installations of steel panels over existing wood shakes or other roof surfaces.

Abstract: A hardwood floor structure includes a piece of sponge, a plurality of plastic E-shaped racks with apertures and ribs extending upward, and a plurality of rectangular floor boards composed of an upper portion, an intermediate portion having a protruding flange extending from two adjacent lateral sides and a recess on another two adjacent lateral sides such that the protruding flange is configured and sized to engage with said recess, and a lower portion having an inclined upper edge along a longitudinal side, an inclined lower edge along another longitudinal side, and a shoulder above the inclined lower edge. The ribs on the E-shaped racks have an enlarged head with an inclined surface forming a lower projection to be positioned on the shoulder of a respective one of said floor board. The rib has an upper projection at the other side to be positioned on the inclined upper edge of a respective floor board.

Abstract: The open joint wall panel system includes panels having a standardized shape attached to an extrudable track that, in turn, is attached to an exterior wall. Each panel is vertically positioned using dead load anchors and positioned relative to the exterior wall with anchor clips.

Abstract: An improvement in the structure of a hardwood floor includes a piece of sponge, a plurality of floor boards each being a generally rectangular member composed of an upper portion, an intermediate portion and a lower portion, said upper portion having a top surface for walking, said intermediate portion having a protruded flange extending outwardly from two adjacent lateral sides thereof and a recess on another two adjacent lateral sides thereof, said protruded flange being configured and sized to engage with said recess, said lower portion having an inclined upper edge along a longitudinal side thereof, an inclined lower edge along another longitudinal side thereof, and a shoulder above said inclined lower edge, a plurality of plastic racks with an E-shaped cross section having a plurality of ribs extending upwardly from a top thereof, each of said ribs having an enlarged head with an inclined surface thereby forming a lower projection at one side adapted to be positioned on said shoulder of a respective one

Abstract: A fastened structure wherein flat siding boards such as ceramic siding boards are fastened to the side of a building by making use of a fastening member. A first engaging members each having an engaging groove and an engaging hook are attached to the side of a building at predetermined intervals “d”. On the other hand, the siding board is provided on the rear surface thereof with a number of a second engaging members each having an engaging projection which is adapted to be engaged with the engaging hook of the first engaging member. The siding boards can be fastened in multistage vertically to the side of the building by pressing the siding board onto the side of a building so as to cause the first engaging member to engage with the second engaging member.

Abstract: The flooring includes a treading layer extending in a given plane, and supporting formations extending from the treading layer along respective directions of extension, in which at least some of the supporting formations extend with their respective direction of extension, which is oblique with respect to the given plane of the treading layer. The supporting formations include first supporting formations in the form of a first array of ribs, which are substantially parallel to one another and extend from said treading layer with their respective directions of extension, which are oblique with respect to the given plane of the treading layer, and second supporting formations include a second array of ribs, which extend from the treading layer in a substantially orthogonal direction with respect to the given plane of the treading layer and are set crosswise with respect to the first array of ribs.

Abstract: Batten elements are made of plastic or metal, such as galvanized steel, galvalume, or aluminum. Several alternate embodiments of battens are shown, along with a schematic illustration of a punch process for making the metal battens of the present invention. The batten elements all include holes or tunnels for the drainage of water through the batten elements. The alternate embodiments are shown in cross section or end view.

Abstract: A drainage system that is adapted to be installed between two supports. The supports may be the joists of an outdoor deck. The drainage system comprises a drainage panel and two clips. The drainage panel is comprised of a first end portion and a second end portion. A first clip is adapted to be secured to one of the supports. The first clip has a base and two flanges. The flanges extend from the base such that they converge and engage the first end portion of the drainage panel. The second clip is adapted to be secured to the other support. The second clip also has a base and two flanges. The flanges extend from the base and converge. The second end portion of the drainage panel is engaged by the flanges of the second clip.

Abstract: A freestanding wall is constructed by erecting at least two upright supports. The upright supports are either posts or columns. Upper and lower horizontal structure members are fastened to the upright supports. Vertical intermediate framing members are secured between the upper horizontal structure member and the lower horizontal structure member. Cladding is attached to at least the front and optionally the back of each vertical intermediate framing member to conceal each vertical intermediate framing member. The upper horizontal structure member is then covered with a cap.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ceiling drainage system for decks, canopies and other applications acting under a similar operational environment. The system is designed to attach to the underside of a conventional structural framework such as an outdoor house deck or a stand-alone canopy. The system provides a watertight snap-together ceiling that keeps the underneath area dry as to create outdoor living or storage space. The multi-paneled ceiling system is unique with its all-plastic construction and its multi-functional watertight snap-fitting interlock feature. This snap-feature maintains a watertight joint between adjacent components while allowing for thermal expansions and contractions of the modular plastic componentry and the inherent movements of the supporting structural framework. This system given its simplicity provides a superior “do-it-yourself” installation procedure for the unskilled homeowner or builder.

Abstract: A combination solar roof collector and roofing system includes a plurality of discrete small overlapping tempered glass panels of a polygonal shape which do not require exterior molding around individual panels to provide weatherproofing. The overlapping tempered glass panels are applied like ordinary roof shingles to naturally shed water on a roof. Elastomeric moisture proof caulking is provided between the panels. The construction of solar collectors is conformable to any existing roof shape or dimensions by using specially cut perimeter glass panels. The panels are held in place by spacer fastener clips that support the glass panels and hold each panel down to resist uplift forces in strong winds. The glass panels support the weight of a person, do not require any reinforcing of the roof structure, and can be individually removed and replaced to perform any repair or adjustment to the solar panels underneath.

Abstract: A structural member having a top flange, a web and a bottom support. The top flange transitions into the web and the web transitions into the bottom support. The overall height of the structural member varies to accommodate structural panels, including insulation and acoustical panels, of similar or different thicknesses. In one preferred embodiment, an apparatus having a plurality of structural members attached to corresponding bearing plates is used as a sub-purlin to provide an economical roofing system which allows for retrofitting and easy detection and replacement of damaged roofing panels.

Abstract: Panels for coffered ceilings comprising cladding panels of sheet metal or similar material and a method for mounting such panels. Each cladding panel comprises an essentially flat principal surface enclosed by longitudinally running joining sections as well as at least one longitudinally running stiffening section bent at an angle to the principal surface. The joining sections are designed so that any chosen panel can be removed simply and without the use of tools, so that a good seal is obtained between the panels, and so that it is possible to draw apart these to fit certain dimensions. In addition, the panels should hook into each other and remain sealed even if they should expand and buckle downwards due to fire or some other reason.

Abstract: A system for diverting rain water from the underside of a deck structure is comprised of a side-by-side array of flexible water-collecting elements , each of which collect and divert rain water from a regional area of the deck structure. Each water-collecting element is shaped to control the flow of water without restriction or impediment. This shape further increases the rigidity to the water-collecting element making it relatively easy to install and support. Coupling elements are interposed between adjacent water-collecting elements which function to fix them together such that the resulting array gains structural properties and impermeability comparable to a single corrugated sheet of the same material. Mounting elements secure this array to the underside of the deck. The result is an aesthetically attractive and environmentally rugged system which is realized with very economical components.

Abstract: A surface cladding system is disclosed in which corrugated plastic sheeting is utilized as wall cladding. In a preferred system, battens made of the same corrugated plastic sheeting are secured to the frame members of a wall. The battens are provided with a double side adhesive tape to which the corrugated plastic sheeting is attached. The joints between adjacent panels fall over frame members so that the edges of the adjacent sheets are sealed against water penetration by the double sided tape. The system can preferably be used in agricultural or industrial locations in which walls are frequently subjected to pressure spraying with water or other liquids. The wall system may also be used in recreational and domestic environments such as swimming pools or public washrooms, and also to line the cargo bays of cargo vehicles.

Abstract: The invention provides a stud of any chosen length. The stud has a plurality of sections (preferably two or four), each of which extends for substantially the length of the stud. The sections may be capable of moving relative to one another in a horizontal or vertical direction. In one embodiment, the sections of the stud are adapted to be fixed by fixing means, such as screws, expanded locking mechanisms and ratchet arrangements. The invention also provides the stud section used to make the stud.

Abstract: A sub-roofing element for a flat, plate-shaped structural element, in particular for a solar energy collection module that can be fastened to joist elements that can be laid on a pitched roof in the ridge-eaves direction, whereby the sub-roofing element is made of watertight material and has at least one water channel.

Abstract: A moisture barrier assembly for the end grain at the lower end of a wood casing such as door jambs, molding for exterior building sidings and window frames is disclosed. The barrier includes a moisture impervious plate such as plastic attached to and covering the entire lower surface of the casing. As an additional protective measure, a layer of a wood end grain sealant such as paraffin or other olefin wax is applied to the lower surface of the casing prior to attachment of the plate to the casing. The plate may also include one or more grooves or flutes across an upper surface portion thereof to permit air circulation between the plate and casing for drying the casing end grain in the event moisture seeps into the end grain through cracks or disruptions in the sealant layer from around the upper edges of the plate.

Abstract: A light transmitting roofing structure for a building having spaced apart rafters, and a method of use thereof, has a plurality of concave pan tiles mounted on and attached to the rafters, with a plurality of convex roof tiles attached to the rafters and overlapping the pan tiles on either side. The pan tiles are made of a light transmitting material. The roof tiles are similar to traditional roof tiles, giving the roofing structure the external appearance of a traditional roof.

Abstract: A structure for attaching furring panels on a building is disclosed. The structure has longitudinal panel holders fixed to the building. A plurality of hooks are regularly mounted along each of the holders. The furring panels are held on the panel holders while passing across the holders, thus being attached on the building. The panels individually have a plurality of downward insert rails, thus being caught by the hooks of the holders. Each of the panels also has both a top channel and a downward lower rail, thus being coupled to another furring panel with the lower rail being fitted into the top channel of the other furring panel. The above structure allows the panels to be uniformly expandable or contractible in accordance with a change of atmospheric temperature, thus almost completely preventing the furring panels from partially warping or cracking.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving a carriage along a roof structure of the type having a plurality of purlins spaced apart from one another in a parallel arrangement, and method of using same are disclosed. The apparatus includes a grappling member mounted for movement along the length of a first one of the plurality of purlins. The grappling member is adapted to be temporarily placed into a locked position so that the grappling member is fixed with respect to the first purlin. A tension member operatively connects the grappling member to the carriage. A pulling device is used to pull on the tension member so as to shorten the distance between the grappling member and the carriage, thereby advancing the carriage along the length of the purlins in a direction towards the grappling member when the grappling member is in the locked position.

Abstract: A moisture barrier assembly for the end grain at the lower end of a wood casing such as door jambs, molding for exterior building sidings and window frames is disclosed. The barrier includes a moisture impervious plate such as plastic attached to and covering the entire lower surface of the casing. As an additional protective measure, a layer of a wood end grain sealant such as paraffin or other olefin wax is applied to the lower surface of the casing prior to attachment of the plate to the casing. The plate may also include one or more grooves or flutes across an upper surface portion thereof to permit air circulation between the plate and casing for drying the casing end grain in the event moisture seeps into the end grain through cracks or disruptions in the sealant layer from around the upper edges of the plate.

Abstract: When installing vinyl siding on homes or other type buildings, a drawback to the trim pieces around windows, doors, etc., is the method of connecting two (2) retainer strips (J-Channels) together. The original method is to miter the horizontally and vertically placed retainer strips together. This method has proven to be too time consuming and is not neat in appearance. Since then, another way was invented. The new method being a corner piece that must be affixed to the structure having the siding installed. This, too, proved to be time consuming. Our invention is a corner siding piece having an L-shaped base plate with a first leg integral with a second leg, both of which have a first flange and a second flange extending inwardly at the bottom and a curved channel along the top of said first leg and second leg.

Abstract: A storm window or a roof or wall section of a building is formed form a plurality of double interlocking panels, each panel having left and right side strip sections of specific cross-sectional shapes that a locking force is developed between two panels when engaged at the strip sections. The locking force developed is proportional to a load applied against the panels. This increase in locking force between panels allows for the panels to be made from lighter stock material, yet still maintain the structural integrity that would normally be found in a heavier stock material.

Abstract: A clip for slidably mounting new standing seam-type or rib-type metal roof panels in spaced relationship above an existing rib-type or standing seam-type roof structure includes a base member and a slide member for attachment to the base member and the new panel. The base and slide members are interfitted in a manner which permits the slide member to shift longitudinally relative to the base member. The base and slide members include interfitted sections which are U-shaped in cross section, and the interfitted sections include a cutout and detent which cooperate to limit the amount of relative shifting between the base and slide members.

Abstract: This invention provides a panel assembly for buildings and the like comprising, in combination with structure supporting the assembly, an array of overlapping elongated metal panels, each panel including a lower edge, an upper flange, and a web including at least one outwardly protruding longitudinally extending stiffening rib. The stiffening rib adjacent the upper flange has an elongated longitudinally extending groove and an extended bearing portion for contacting the structure when the panel is fastened thereto. These ribs provide structural support without purlins, sheathing, or the like.

Abstract: A building structure is provided having a combination of a support post with a beam having a generally triangular cross-sectional shape with outwardly directed longitudinally extending flanges at the base and a channel formed along the peak of the beam, roofing sheets on the beam which is supported by a support post which is a rolled rectangular cross sectioned sheet metal component each side of which has a centrally located longitudinally extending stiffening channel formed therein. There is also provided a wall plate between the post and the beam, the wall plate comprising a component rolled to generally channel cross-section one flange of which has an outwardly extending step terminating in a section extended parallel to the channel flanges, and for the flanges to be inclined to the web of the channel.

Abstract: Raised portions are formed at opposing side portions of a metallic enclosing plate 4c, and an outside fitting portion 4c and an inside fitting portion are formed on the upper portions of the raised portions. A plurality of the enclosing plates are prepared and they are mutually joined via the raised portions and the outside fitting portion and the inside fitting portion are fitted together and arranged in parallel. A slide engaging portion of a mounting fixture is slidably fitted on the fitting portions of the enclosing plates and a sandwiching portion of the mounting fixture is fitted on a horizontal portion of a beam. In this construction, the enclosing plate can be mounted on the beam without using bolts or screws.

Abstract: A new roof panel mounting system for securing to an underlying roof support structure to preclude leaking. The inventive device includes a sheet of plywood secured to a support structure of a house. A sheet of insulation material is positionable on the sheet of plywood. A sheet of paneling is positionable on the sheet of insulation material. The sheet of paneling has a plurality of ridges extending upwardly therefrom. The sheet of paneling is coupled with respect to the sheet of plywood and the sheet of insulation material.

Abstract: Drainage system apparatus for collecting water from exterior walls of a building and directing the water to predetermined locations spaced away from the foundation of the building to prevent basement flooding. The apparatus uses a pitched conduit attached to an exterior wall of the building which collects and carries the water to a selected location. A siding member is also attached to the wall so that it covers the conduit to give the apparatus an appearance that is consistent with the rest of the wall. The siding member has slots to allow water to pass through the siding member and into the conduit. A starter strip secures the bottom edge of the siding member and incorporates means for discharging water overflowing the conduit at points spaced from the foundation.

Abstract: An interlocking roof system of tiers of successively higher interlocking panels mounted on base members, each panel being held in place by protrusions fitted into notches in the base member of the next higher tier, the panels of each higher tier having a groove wrapped about and locked onto a lip of the adjacent lower panel, side lips and clips being used to connect adjacent panels located in the same horizontal tier. The base member of the lowest tier is mounted at its lowest edge on a riser along the lowest edge of the roof being covered and at its upper edge on the rafters of the roof being covered. The next lowest base member is located at its lowest edge along the upper edge of the adjacent lower base member and at its upper edge on the rafters.

Abstract: A standing seam roof assembly in which adjacent roof panels are supported by underlying support structure in overlapping edge relationship to form a standing seam between adjacent roof panels is disclosed. A two piece hold down clip having a hook shaped section and a clip base secures the standing seam to the underlying support structure. The hook shaped section includes a slidable radiused portion, a substantially vertically extending portion and a hook portion which hooks over and is compressively secured to a corresponding radiused portion of the male sidelap portion. The slidable radiused portion slidably engages a c-shaped beam portion of the clip base, allowing the hook shaped section to move relative to the clip base as the panels expand and contract as a result of environmental conditions, while still resisting the unfurling and unzipping of the standing seam as a result of uplift forces on the panels.

Abstract: A clamp for controlling uplift on a metal roof. The clamp includes a unitary mounting body having a slot extending therethrough. This slot may be positioned over/about a standing seam on a metal roof and be appropriately secured thereto, such as by the use of blunt-nosed screws which engage the seam material.

Abstract: A standing seam roof assembly in which adjacent roof panels are supported by underlying support structure in overlapping edge relationship to form a standing seam between adjacent roof panels is disclosed. A plurality of fasteners secures medial portions of the roof panels to underlying support structure so that the standing seam is prevented from unfurling during uplift of the roof panels. The fasteners rigidly attach the roof panels to the underlying support structure, or alternatively, secure adjacent roof panels relative to one another. Additionally, the use of a floating underlying structure allows the panels to expand and contract as a result of environmental conditions without damaging the panels or underlying structural connections. The fasteners may be located adjacent to structural corrugation crowns located in the medial portions of the panels as well as adjacent to the standing seam.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a roof structure of the type having a plurality of purlins spaced apart from one another in a parallel arrangement is disclosed. The space between the vertical portions of adjacent purlins defines an insulation cavity that is generally rectangular in cross-sectional shape. The apparatus includes a carriage movable in a first direction along the length of the purlins for paying out a support sheet for support of insulation material as the carriage travels along the length of the purlins. The apparatus also includes at least one roller guide extending downward on top of the support sheet, rotating along the length of the support sheet, causing the support sheet to substantially conform to the shape of the insulation cavity. The roller guide is attached to the carriage and has two ends having wheels positioned at the sides of the insulation cavity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a refractory/heat insulating panel used in buildings and structures which must have a refractory performance. In the refractory/heat insulating panel (801), the mechanical strength and the fireproofing performance at the joint portions, which are weak portions in the panel, are increased by integrally forming inorganic boards (831) in the male and female joint portions (832, 836), filling a light-weight aggregate in the core material located at the male and female joint portions at a high density, or making the density of the core material at the joint portions higher than that at the center of the panel.