Abstract: A standing seam roofing/cladding system (2) includes elongate pans (4) having first and second lateral edges (6, 8) secured to a support structure (12) by channel brackets (10). The channel brackets each include a base (36) and first and second U-shaped arms (38, 40) defining downwardly opening cavities (42, 44). The lateral edges of the pans each include upwardly extending hems (18, 20), sized and positioned to be housed within the cavities formed by the U-shaped arms. The lateral edges also include generally vertically extending legs (22, 24) extending from the hems. The engagement of the hems within the cavities secures the lateral edges of the pans to the support structure. The upper portions (26, 28; 58, 60) of the legs are mechanically interlocked to form a standing seam (30; 62) thus creating a standing seam joint (45). An optional batten (52) may be used over the standing seam joint if desired.

Abstract: An improved elongated vinyl roofing shingle material, for installation on pitched roofs, is provided in coils or rolls, the length of each coil being longer than the width of a roof, the resulting roof having no vertical seams. The elongated shingles have pre-formed, longitudinally-aligned, elongated holes for accommodating roofing nails and to allow for expansion and contraction of the elongated shingle material without buckling or bowing the material. A longitudinal adhesive strip on the shingle upper side is spaced from the pre-formed fastener holes. The method of installation is also disclosed.

Abstract: A lap joint structure for adjoining panels of a sheet metal roofing assembly permits shifting of the joint panels longitudinally and transversely with respect to the joint as caused by thermally induced expansion and contraction, as well as providing a securely anchored connection of the panels to the roof structure. Two adjacent panels are rigidly connected to one another, an underlying cleat is rigidly connected to the roof substrate, and the two joined panels are securely connected to the cleat with clearance allowed for thermally induced movements of the panels across the substrate.

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: 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 building panel wall assembly comprises a multiplicity of pan-like rectangular panels arranged side by side and end to end in closely spaced relation. Each panel has an L-shaped top flange and a bottom flange and side flanges that extend in from the principal wall of the panel toward the building structure. A drainage gutter extends vertically along the vertical junctures between laterally adjacent panels. Either the upper or the lower flange of each panel is fastened to the building structure, and one or more clips connect the upper flange of each panel to the lower flange of the panel above it in the manner of a slip joint to allow relative movement in a plane parallel to the principal wall.

Abstract: A panel (10, 60) applicable to siding, soffits and related construction elements used as coverings for houses, buildings and like structures includes new, improved intercooperating gripping portions (18, 28 and 62, 64) at first (16) and second (26) edges for effectively locking panels of successive courses. The gripping portion at the first edge comprises a nail hem of double thickness for nailing the panel to an adjacent structure and there is an insulative layer (66) providing a wind resistance medium.

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

Abstract: A tile clip for attaching roofing tiles to the tiling battens having a pair of hooks to engage over the edges of both an upper and lower tile to hold both tiles in place. The lower end of the clip may have opposed hooks to engage both side flanges of a metal batten or means to allow the clip to be nailed to a wooden batten.

Abstract: A building panel has first and second opposed marginal ridges. The first of the marginal ridges is provided with an attachment zone whereby the panel is attachable to a building structure by at least one fastener. The second marginal ridge is of different cross-section but partly complementary to the first marginal ridge and can be laid in overlapping relationship over a first marginal ridge of an identical panel already attached to a building structure. The second marginal ridge then covers and conceals the attachment of the identical panel to the building structure.

Abstract: A roofing system of the batten type using sheet metal components only.The battens are of channel section having bottom and side walls, with the side walls having spaced apart extensions at their upper edge, folded inwards to lie in a plane parallel with the plane of the bottom wall. Each of the battens is disposed on an underlying wooden roof structure and secured thereon in spaced apart parallel arrangement of screws passed through the bottom wall of the battens. Pan sections are disposed between the battens and have side walls in contact with the side walls of the battens. Extensions project from the upper edges of the pan section side walls, some of which are folded over the top edge of the side walls of the battens and others of which lie over the inwardly folded extensions of the side walls of the battens and have portions thereof folded under the said inwardly folded extensions to interlock the pan sections with the battens.

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

Abstract: A roof arrangement including a metal roof deck and roof insulation sheet material positioned on top of the deck is disclosed herein. The roof insulation sheet material is fastened to the deck utilizing a roof fastener which is also disclosed herein. This fastener includes a longitudinal body with a pointed metal tip affixed to one end of the body. The longitudinal body has a circumferential outer portion located adjacent to and extending longitudinally back from the metal tip. This circumferential outer portion has a maximum outer cross-section greater than that of the metal tip and is constructed of a non-metallic material having a lower hardness than that of the tip.

Abstract: A combination rafter and cap-like clip structure with wedging interlocking lugs which are adapted to press pad-like flanges on the clips against roof panels against supports on the rafter.

Abstract: A prefabricated insulation panel including a face member of imperforate sheet material having a top flange with an upright attaching flange at the rear thereof, an inside foot flange spaced above the bottom edge of the face member defining a lapping bottom portion, and insulation material received and retained against the inside of the face member between the top flange and foot flange.