Abstract: A roof panel attachment clip includes a bracket having an upper flange, and a sliding member which supports one or more tabs. The sliding member and the bracket have alignable openings such as slots above a hole for receiving a bolt which connects the bracket to a purlin. The openings are sized to receive the shaft of an installation tool, such as a socket wrench, and must be aligned in order to get the wrench properly on the fastener. The installer is thus assisted in centering the tabs in the slots as he connects the bracket to the purlin. Once the tool is withdrawn, it is possible to slide the tabs out of position, but a biasing force between the sliding member and the bracket resists such movement.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing a floating siding wall of lap siding on vertical studs, including a series of specially formed siding locator-retainer members which are fastened to the studs with the siding members situated therein, the siding members not being fastened to the studs directly; and the resulting siding wall.

Abstract: A roofing tile hurricane clip for preventing the nose of an overlapping tile from lifting in high winds. The invention comprises a clip body having a fastening end, a generally C-shaped end for engaging the lower side edge of an overlapping tile, and an arcuate mid-body portion therebetween. The clip fastening end may incorporate an elongated aperture for accommodating a conventional fastener therethrough for securing the clip to a roofing tile such that the clip is subject to adjustment for engaging overlapping roofing tile edge of somewhat varying sizes.

Abstract: The roof tiles (1) of a sloping roof rest via a ridge on tile laths (2) and overlap one another in two directions. They are fixed with tile hooks (4) and each tile hook (4) comprises a first shaft section (7), which at the free end has a hook-shaped bend (8) which grips around a closing groove (6) on a side edge of a first tile, a second shaft section (9), which at the free end has a device (10) by which the tile hook is fixed to a tile lath (2), and a shoulder (11), which is located between the two shaft sections (7 and 9) and engages on the rear surface of a second tile partially located under the first tile. The two shaft sections (7 and 9) of the tile hooks are essentially perpendicular to the shoulder (11).

Abstract: An apparatus for forming exterior convex vinyl siding corners for use with external walls intersecting at angles greater than 90 degrees including a vinyl siding corner member with two exterior siding members intersecting in the steady state position at 90 degrees. The exterior corner is of a flexible material such as vinyl and defines two internal slots therein within which one or more expander members is positionable to spread the exterior corner member to an angle greater than 90 degrees and approximately equal to the obtuse angle of the intersection between the first and second surfaces. The expander member may be adjustably movable to vary different angles such as would be used in the external convex corners for mounting of bay windows and other similar obtusely oriented exterior walls.

Abstract: The present facade wall consists of superposed courses of tile blocks which rest directly on the underlying tile blocks and which are maintained in front of a building wall with a predetermined gap by different types of clips. The several courses have a shingle lap with each other. The resulting facade is practically weatherproof and is easily erected. Each tile block has a peripheral groove for insertion of the clips and of interconnecting strips. This groove is in a plane parallel to the inside face of the block and nearer the latter than the outside face. The portions of the top and bottom edge faces of the block which are external to the groove constitute rest faces while the portion of the bottom edge face which is internal to the groove is recessed for free passage of the clips which do not support the load of the blocks.

Abstract: A kit for constructing a yard barn comprising: a roof structure comprising, a plurality of elongated vinyl sheets of the type used as horizontally extending siding with each sheet having an upper and lower longitudinal curved edge created for interengaging locking one sheet to an adjacent sheet; a plurality of rafters supporting the vinyl sheets which are attached directly to the rafters; fasteners for attaching the vinyl sheets to the rafters; the rafters being composed of two angled members connected at their ends; a floor structure comprising a pair of prefabricated deck assemblies of reduced weight and size, each deck assembly comprising a network of joists attached at their ends to a side rail to form a support skeleton having an upper surface; a deck panel attached to the upper surface of the support skeleton; the network of joists having first joists attached at their ends orthagonal to the side rails, with intermediate joists extending between the first joists and with still further joists extending b

Abstract: In combination, a metal sheathing of a building, a plastic covering sheet, means for properly attaching said plastic sheet to said metal sheathing comprising a metal clip having a top portion folded over the top of said plastic sheet and having a laterally punched out portion extending through said plastic sheet, a weld pin having one end extending through punched out portion of said metal clip, to contact with metal sheathing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing disengaged, adjacent vinyl siding panels, the repair element having a generally planar body having a top edge of a thickness greater than the bottom edge, the planar body being slightly arcuate in shape, the top edge of the repair element being selectively frictionally engageable with a channel formed on the upper edge of a secured vinyl siding panel, the lower edge being engageable with the channel formed on the lower edge of the disengaged vinyl siding panel so as to resecure it to its adjacent vinyl siding panel.

Abstract: A clip (5) is formed of strip metal or material C for engaging with an upper most panel (UP) of a building siding (25) and a top out panel (P) to secure the top out panel (P) in position between the uppermost panel (UP) and the soffit (S) of building siding (25).

Abstract: The present invention provides an interlock assembly for joining adjacent building panels, said assembly comprising:(a) a pair of interlock assembly elements, each assembly element having integral therewith:(i) first complementary means for matingly engaging the assembly elements in an engaged position; and(ii) second complementary means for forcing and maintaining the first complementary means in the engaged position, wherein said second complementary means are separate and disposed away from said first complementary means.

Abstract: Sheet metal roofing or siding batten system (10) and standing seam system (30) are disclosed. The batten system (10) comprises pan (11), mounting bracket (16) and batten (23) sections. The standing seam system (30) comprises pan (31) and mounting bracket (32) sections. Both mounting bracket designs include a base (13,33), upwardly extending .legs (15,35), and downwardly extending securing legs (16,36) having inwardly extending protrusions (17,37) used to secure lateral borders (28 and 38,39) of the pans to the brackets. The invention ensures positive interlock of the components while allowing for thermal expansion and variations in pan geometry inherent in metal roofing systems.

Abstract: A roof tile fastening arrangement secures each of a plurality of concrete roof tiles, disposed in side-by-side relation, to a birdstop mounted adjacent the lower edge of a roof support structure, by a plurality of clips extending between and secured to the side edges of the tiles and to the birdstop. Each of the clips has an upper curved lip portion extending over the side edge of an associated one of the tiles. In a first embodiment, each of the clips has a lower hook portion which hooks to a different one of a plurality of drain slots adjacent the base of the birdstop. The clip is made of resilient material and has a curved body portion which may be flexed to facilitate installation of the clip and which then assumes the curved configuration to hold the clip in tension between the side edge of the associated tile and the associated drain slot in the birdstop.

Abstract: A clip for mounting top panels of vinyl siding is formed from a continuous strip of metal with three contiguous portions joined by respective bights defining a pair of oppositely directed resilient panel gripping portions. One of the resilient portions engages the top panel and the other engages the next to top panel in such fashion as to allow limited relative float of the panels.

Abstract: A roof tile fastening arrangement secures each of a plurality of concrete roof tiles, disposed in side-by-side relation, to a birdstop mounted adjacent the lower edge of a roof support structure, by a plurality of clips extending between and secured to the side edges of the tiles and to the birdstop. Each of the clips has an upper curved lip portion extending over the side edge of an associated one of the tiles. In a first embodiment, each of the clips has a lower hook portion which hooks to a different one of a plurality of drain slots adjacent the base of the birdstop. The clip is made of resilient material and has a curved body portion which may be flexed to facilitate installation of the clip and which then assumes the curved configuration to hold the clip in tension between the side edge of the associated tile and the associated drain slot in the birdstop.

Abstract: A roofing tile clip and apparatus and installation method thereof. The clip comprises a rigid body (2) from which extends at least one, preferably two, securing members (3), (11) and a fastening member (6). Each securing member comprises a shank portion (4), (12) termination in a shaped hook (5), (60). The fastening member comprises a short shank portion (7) bent orthogonally approximately at its mid-length, this orthogonal portion being crimped and having one edge thereof shaped to form a barb (9). Rows of clips are affixed at spaced intervals along the length of the individual battens and the roofing tiles are engaged along their edge portions by the hooks (5), (60).

Abstract: A clamp for fastening plate-form bodies, such as solar panels, onto a support plate comprises two U-shaped portions opening in opposite directions with a common shank portion of the two U-shaped portions. The body, such as the solar panel, has its edge received in one of the U-shaped portions, such as the upper U-shaped portion, while the opposite edge is received in a lower U-shaped portion of an adjacent row of clamps. Preferably, an elastic part having a U-shaped and profiled surfaces is placed between each of the U-shaped portions and edges of the bodies to prevent damage to the plate-shaped bodies.

Abstract: A roofing system having preferred metallic roofing panels overlying a roof structure or a substrate (such as a waterproof membrane) includes a mat of loosely-woven ventilation mesh material between the panels and the roof structure or substrate in order to provide proper ventilation, thus minimizing corrosion resulting from condensed moisture. The mesh is preferably composed of an extruded thermosetting plastic material.

Abstract: A metal roofing clip member having a base portion, which is rigidly attachable to a roof purlin, an separate upper clip portion attached to the upper part of the base portion, the upper clip portion including means for allowing rotational and articulating movement of the upper clip portion relative to the stationary base member; a third lower portion, secured against the clip member, the lower portion including a first outwardly extending flange, and a pair of inward extending flange members, the pair of flange members defining a single plain wherein the upper level of the roofing seam rests thereupon, the lower member also providing means while being secured to the base member and the upper clip member allows rotational and transactional movement of the member both relative to the movable clip member and the stationary base member.

Abstract: A standing-seam roof system with elevated sub-purlins supported on concealed slip assemblies is provided. A uniform thermal-insulating value of the roof system is maintained by elevating the roof panels substantially above the undeformed depth of the thermal-insulating blanket. Each clip assembly consists of two parts allowing level adjustment after the fastening of the clip assembly.

Abstract: A tile clip for a pitched roof of laterally interlocked tiles is provided for restraining a tile against movement away from, and movement down, the roof. The clip is secured to a roof batten adjacent the lower end of the tile, on which batten rest tiles in a row below the row containing the tile, being overlapped by the said tile. The clip comprises first, second and third portions; the first portion being securable to the batten, without removing the tiles resting thereon, and extending up to the end of such tiles; the second portion extending from the first portion to the upper surface of the tiles resting on the batten; and the third portion extending from the second portion down the tiles resting on the batten along the join between the said tile in the row above and a tile laterally adjacent thereto, to the lower end of said tile.

Abstract: A roof tile clip for securing a roof tile to a roof structure has an elongated body portion secured at a lower end such as through a base portion extending from the body portion to the roof structure and a lip portion at an opposite upper end thereof extending over and engaging a side edge of the roof tile. The lip portion is inclined relative to the body portion by an amount approximately equal to the amount of inclination of the roof tile relative to the roof structure to provide a close, relatively conforming fit of the lip portion with the side edge of the roof tile. The clip is made from a single piece of aluminum. The lip portion is further configured to provide a conforming fit over a ridge at the roof tile's side edge, and includes a neck portion an an acute angle to the body portion so as to fit flat against an angled flat surface at the side of the roof tiles, an intermediate portion extending from the neck-portion and a terminal portion extending from the intermediate portion.

Abstract: Modular roofing panel comprising a substantially flat or corrugated or fretted body, two opposite longitudinal profiled edges. One of the edges has a continuous leg inclined with respect to the body so as to rise above the top of the corrugations or frets, and defines, at its own base, a drain channel. The other edge extends in an overlapping fashion so as to cover, in use, the leg and the respective drain channel of an adjacent modular roofing panel to delimit therewith a drain duct.

Abstract: A bracket apparatus having a general U-shaped configuration with spaced front and back plates interconnected by a bottom plate. An angled plate extends upward from the front plate of the bracket. One or more of the hanger bracket apparatus are secured to the support surface. A header joist at the proximal end of the deck to the support surface is supported on the angled plate of the apparatus with a header joist at the opposite, distal end of the deck resting on the ground prior to positioning the deck in its horizontal orientation relative to the vertical support surface. As the distal end of the deck is elevated to orient the deck horizontal relative to the support surface, the header joist at the proximal end of the deck slides downward and is received between the front and back plates of the hanger bracket apparatus secured to the support surface.

Abstract: A construction panel having first and second edge portions arranged for interconnection with respective second and first edge portions of similar panels, the first and second edge portions being configured for mating engagement at at least two locations, the first edge portion including a generally flat portion arranged to permit attachment of the edge portion to an external support by a fastener extending through the flat portion, the mating engagement of the first and second edge portions being such that the generally flat portions and the fastener are covered by the second edge portion.

Abstract: A device suitable for fastening a roofing membrane to a roofing surface comprises a pair of stress reliever plates, preferably coupled along one edge. Membrane engagement members, such as spikes, extend A device suitable for fastening a roofing membrane to a roofing surface comprises a pair of stress reliever plates, preferably coupled along one edge. Membrane engagement members, such as spikes, extend from the inner surface of one plate toward the other plate and are received in holes provided in the other plate. In the preferred embodiment, the two plates are coupled to one another by coupling or hinge systems, and a method for using the device is disclosed which comprises placing the fastener at the edge of the membrane material. Use of the dual plate stress reliever in combination with the membrane engaging the spikes provides a system with high resistance to lateral pullout and a system which is easy to install. Wrinkling of the membrane during fastener installation is also minimized.

Abstract: A metal roofing clip member having a base portion, which is rigidly attachable to a roof purlin, a separate upper clip portion attached to the upper part of the base portion, the upper clip portion including means for allowing rotational and articulating movement of the upper clip portion relative to the stationary base member; a third lower portion, secured against the clip member, the lower portion including a first outwardly extending flange, and a pair of inward extending flange members, the pair of flange members defining a single plain wherein the upper level of the roofing seam rests thereupon, the lower member while being secured to the base member and the upper clip member allows rotational and translational movement of the member both relative to the movable clip member and the stationary base member.

Abstract: Structures for roofs, made of tiles of substantially planar and rectangular configuration or the like, including on one of their smaller edges at least one flange parallel to this edge which prevents displacement of the tiles with respect to the elongated supports on which the tiles rest directly by means of the flanges. A plurality of the supports are distributed one per each horizontal tile row and parallel therebetween, resting on a second plurality of more resistant elongated members. The elongated members are generally spaced from each other a distance larger than the space between the supports, horizontal and parallel as per inclined planes in the direction of the roof slope. Each elongated support has an "L" cross section from the edges of which longitudinal flanges project, forming angles of no less than 90.degree. with their respective legs.

Abstract: A clip for installing the top out panel of vinyl siding is formed from a continuous strip of metal having seven contiguous portions defining two vertically spaced gripping channels adapted to engage the overlying top edge of a last panel and bottom edge of a top out panel, respectively. The clips allow for easy installation, float of the top out panel, and a finished surface free from nails.

Abstract: An improved roofing tile with side flanges, one overlying and one underlying, providing an interlock between adjacent tiles. The flanges have two ridges and two grooves each. The inner ridge of the underlying flange is higher than the outer ridge thereof, and the outer groove of the overlying flange is deeper than the inner groove thereof. Optionally a cutout is provided on the overlying flange permitting a tile to be held with a hurricane clip on the underlying flange. Optionally a cavity is provided on the bottom face toward the lower edge to prevent a tile coming in contact with nails driven through tiles in a lower course.

Abstract: A ballast block is disclosed in the form of a planar plate member. The plate member has a top and bottom surface, front and rear end portions and oppositely disposed lateral edges. The end portions include a mechanism for preventing substantial uplift and rotational displacement of the block when its end portions are interlinked in overlapping relationship with the corresponding end portions of like ballast blocks.

Abstract: A lap board type of corner structure which comprises a series of panels on opposite sides of a corner wherein one set of panels on one side of the corner have end corner-overlapping hook-shaped portions interlocking with similarly shaped end portions on the other set of panels on the other side of the corner.

Abstract: Post-formed vinyl siding affixed to a substructure by nails extending through a channel shaped hurricane clip disposed over the top nailing portion of the siding. A top narrow strip of the clip front leg projects outwardly a short distance to form a guide so an applicator won't drive the nail in tightly and prevent movement of the siding during expansion and contraction.

Abstract: A shingle or shake panel is composed of shingles progressively increasing in width from one end of the panel, the narrowest shingle or shake being at least substantially three times the offset between adjacent shingle panels in adjacent courses. Apparatus for making such shingle or shake panels trims the individual shingles or shakes to width, accumulates them in a storage bin or wheel and dispenses the shingle or shakes from such storage bin or wheel to a fabricating table where the shingles or shakes are integrated by a strip secured to their outer face at a location such that the edge of the strip farther from the butts of the shingles or shakes is spaced from the butts of the shingles or shakes a distance equal to the weather exposure of the butt portions of the shingles or shakes.

Abstract: A slim seam roofing panel comprises a generally planar roofing panel section, a first, upstanding male section integrally connected to the panel section, and a second, upstanding female section integrally connected to the panel section at a location remote from and parallel with the male section for mounting over the male section of an identical adjoining roofing panel so as to form a slim seam. The male section includes a vertical portion that is received within the female section, a lower arcuate mounting portion and parallel upper and lower horizontal extension portions. The female section includes two parallel vertical spaced-apart portions that receive the male section vertical portion, and a horizontal extension portion that is received within the male section horizontal extension portions. The roofing panel also comprises an anchoring member that captures the male section arcuate mounting portion.

Abstract: This invention relates to siding panel units in which an area near fastener receiving slots has an isolation means disposed in a U-shaped configuration partially around at least some of said fastener receiving slots and said isolation means comprises vertical stress relief means at each side of at least some of said fastener receiving slots and an elongated slot lying below corresponding ones of said fastener receiving slots and spanning the distance between said vertical stress relief means.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing elongated siding panel members in an overlapping fashion to a building or the like. A clip is utilized for fitting over each end of a first lower panel and extending downwardly therefrom to form a self for receiving, holding and properly spacing the overlap of a second panel to be installed next. Consequently, a panel can be held in place and nailed on one end thereof to a stud or the like of the building and the other end will remain in position until such time that the installer can move to the other end to nail or otherwise secure such siding panel on the other end thereof. The clip also serves to space the sliding panel members apart so that the material thereof can breath to reduce or eliminate swelling and buckling of the siding after it is installed.

Abstract: A shingle mount for affixing first and second shingles along a roof ridge comprises a sheet member bendable about its longitudinal, medial axis to present first and second plates sloping therefrom. The mount is nailed atop the roof ridge so that the medial axis of the sheet defines the ridge line with the plates overlying the adjoining roof surfaces. At the end of each plate is a clamping flange which holds a ridge shingle atop each plate and in a proper position along the roof ridge upon insertion of the butt end of a shingle therein. The underlying plates direct moisture away from the overlying shingles and cooperate with the perforated clamping flanges to inhibit prolonged contact of deteriorating moisture with the ridge shingles so as to prolong shingle life.

Abstract: A sliding clip for a floating standing seam roof for allowing buckling of the roof panels to relieve excessive thermal expansion. The relative arrangement of the stops which limit the motion of the upper clip portion in respect of the lower clip portion is asymmetrical to allow a greater amplitude of motion of the upper clip portion toward the fixed ends of the roof panels caused by contraction than is permitted toward the floating ends of the roof panels caused by expansion. This prevents destruction of the clips or of the fasteners for the fixed ends. It also prevents rupture of the panels themselves at their fixed ends.

Abstract: A clip connector for anchoring rigid interlocked panels to spaced supporting members. The clip includes a washer member slidingly engaged on a base formed from the bottom of the upstanding clip web. The washer member is provided with an aperture extending therethrough exteriorly of the base. A fastener extends through the aperture and secures the washer member, in restrained but slidable engagement with the base, to a supporting member. Centering means may be provided on the clip web to position the washer member with respect to the base. Stop means may be provided at each edge of the base for limiting the movement of the base with respect to the washer member.

Abstract: An improved simulated tile roofing panel is disclosed. The panel comprises a background sheet of relatively thin material, such as ABS in which are integrally formed one or more raised elongated tile segments, disposed in a substantially parallel spaced relationship. Each decorative element are formed for cooperative engagement with a clip member for securing the front edge of one panel to the rear edge of an adjacent panel. Alternate embodiments of the clip member and of the form of the ends of the decorative element are disclosed.

Abstract: A joint retention clip for use in a rib-like joint formed by overlapping male and female partial ribs of adjacent panel members in a roof or wall structure. The joint retention clip maintains the partial ribs of the rib-like joint in assembled relation in the region between adjacent panel supports. The joint retention clip resides entirely on the protected side of a sealant bead and is thus not subject to corrosion; and exhibits improved resistance to applied vertical loads.

Abstract: Rigid clips, having an upper hanger portion and a lower channel formed to grasp the common elongate protrusions formed along the top edge of extruded vinyl siding, support the siding while permitting it to expand and contract freely with changes in temperature.

Abstract: A siding panel system is provided including a clip device located between overlapping and interlocking siding panels to restrain movement of a horizontal siding panel which may become disengaged from an adjacent lower course of siding due to wood floor joist shrinkage in the vertical direction. The siding panels generally have a fastening portion along the upper edge and a longitudinal groove opening away from the upper edge on the panel face below the fastening portion. A hooked flange portion along the lower panel edge projects at an angle toward the panel back for engagement with the groove on the face of an adjacent panel. The clip device includes an upper fastening leg having a generally vertically elongated opening therethrough and an integral medial leg projecting downwardly from the terminal end of the fastening leg and outwardly from the building structure.

Abstract: A roof construction disposed for superimposing upon an existing roof to provide for heat insulation and water-proofing employs a novel interlocking panel construction which facilitates assembly and insures water-tightness as well as providing for insertion of insulating material. It is especially adapted for a mobile home application but may also be used on other house structures.

Abstract: A panel fitting device comprises a main part made of wire rod or plate material and a pressing part made of the same material connected together at one end so that they form a clearance for receiving an upper panel, and the other end of the main part has a supporting leg to hitch a base material such as a C-shaped channel. When the base material is hitched by the supporting leg and the main part and the pressing part are turned clockwise, the top part of the lower panel is caught between the main part and the base material, and then, the bottom end of an upper panel is inserted into the aforementioned clearance and the upper and lower panels can thus be easily installed.

Abstract: An insulating panel structure for tank-like vessels, such as chemical reactors, precipitators and the like is disclosed. The panel structure includes fastening clips which permit a pre-fabricated panel structure to be fastened onto the vessel. These fastening clips permit thermal expansion and contraction of the panel structure with changes in temperature of the vessel without damage to the fastening system.

Abstract: A device for supporting one end of a lap siding while an opposite end is being nailed during a siding installation one a house; the device including, in one design, a hook for hooking over a top edge of a siding already installed, and a hanger adjustably mounted on the hook for a next above siding member to rest thereupon at a correct distance of overlap while the opposite end is manually held in the nailing progress.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of fixing roofing tiles to a roof structure. This method includes the steps of laying a lower tile on a tiling batten, passing a fastener through a preformed hole in the lower tile and engaging the batten, laying an upper tile on the lower tile in overlapping arrangement and finally connecting the upper tile to the fastener by a suitable clip.The invention also provides a roofing tile fixing clip for securing overlapping roofing tiles to a roofing structure. The clip includes a body portion, a foot adapted to engage a fastener secured to the building structure, and a hook to engage the upper tile of the overlapped tiles.

Abstract: A siding panel system for use on an exterior building wall or the like, including an overlapping interlocked array of horizontal siding panels 12, wherein the siding panels are secured to the wall by modular insulating and mounting units each comprising an insulating panel 10 and means such as a plurality of horizontal retainer strips 11 disposed in vertically spaced relation on the outer surface thereof for correctly positioning and facilitatingly mounting successive courses of the siding panels in the array. The retainer strips 11 have horizontally extending inward projections 130 received in recesses 28 defined by the insulating panels 10 for positioning the retainer strips properly to engage the successive siding panel courses. The modular units are attached to a wall by fasteners such as nails 52.