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 roof in which an upper-end engaging portion of a downstream roof panel is seam-jointed with a lower-end engaging portion of an upstream roof panel, wherein at least the lower-end engaging portion has flexural rigidity enough to disengage the seam joint.

Abstract: An improved roof and method wherein each course of slate is underlain with an interlayment material layer such that the interlayment material acts as a base to the through joints, resulting in a reduction in the amount of slate used by approximately 40% to 50%. The slate meets side to side (the through joint), the underlaying interlayment material providing sufficient waterproofing to protect the roof as well as being of lighter weight and a more economical slate roof than the slate which it replaces.

Abstract: A two-part fastening mechanism employing (1) a continuous metal strip having attachment slots whose axes are oriented parallel to the length of the strip, and (2) a single preformed metal connector piece having a longitudinally-oriented hook for gripping one end of a tile and a stem portion insertable into one of the slots in the metal fastening strip and bendable over the slot and back upon itself for retaining the connector piece attached to the continuous metal strip. When installed, the fastening mechanism holds each tile in two places: at a first end via the hook, and at an opening in the tile where the connector piece passes through.

Abstract: A solar energy collection system for a pitched roof covered with roofing plates, with support elements that can be laid in the ridge-eaves direction. The support elements can be laid overlapping one another in the ridge-eaves direction, whereby plate-shaped modules having cells are located on the joist elements butted up against one another or adjacent to neighboring roof covering plates. The length of which modules can be greater than the greatest coverage length of a roofing plate, and the width of which can be greater than the system coverage width of the roofing plate.

Abstract: Elongate metal roof panels with interlocking edge formations combine to establish a roof system. A center panel having matching edge locking formations and positioned at a mid-point on a planar roof section couples to a first series of elongate metal roof panels extending leftward and couples to a second series of elongate metal roof panels extending laterally rightward. Members of the first and second series of panels are similar in structure and include complimentary locking edge structures, but couple in opposite orientation.

Abstract: An externally suspended, back-ventilated facade system comprises a subsystem (1) having horizontal and/or vertical sections (2) and facade boards (3) with or without head rabbet (4) at the upper board edge (5) and having a drop rabbet (6) and foot rabbet (7) at the lower board edge (8), which can be fixed by means of board holders (9) to the vertical or horizontal sections (2). In order to be able to lay the facade boards with a shingle-type overlap, the drop rabbet (6) of the upper facade board (10) engages over the front surfaces (11) of the upper board edge (5) of the lower facade board (12), in such a manner that the front surfaces (13) of the upper facade boards (10) are arranged, in the region of the drop rabbet (6), in front of the front surfaces (11) of the upper board edge (5) of the lower facade boards (12) by a distance equal to the thickness of the drop rabbet plus the depth of the front ventilation gap (14).

Abstract: A splicing member for joining horizontally adjacent and abutting siding panels installed on a structure has a declination being substantially planar and extending downwardly and slightly outwardly. In certain preferred embodiments, a flange is connected to an upper edge of the declination forming a downwardly opening U-shaped channel which receives a portion of horizontally adjacent siding panels to which the splicing member is attached. A shoulder extends inwardly and substantially horizontally from a lower edge of the declination. When installed, the splicing member is positioned behind two horizontally adjacent and abutting siding panels and a fastener rigidly secures the siding panels and the splicing member to one another. A splicing member having multiple declinations to fixedly secure horizontally adjacent siding panels to one another and having multiple declinations is also disclosed.

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: The invention relates to a system for laying and mechanically joining building panels, especially thin, hard, floating floors. Adjacent joint edges (3, 4) of two panels (1, 2) engage each other to provide a first mechanical connection locking the joint edges (3, 4) in a first direction (D1) perpendicular to the principal plane of the panels. In each joint, there is further provided a strip (6) which is integrated with one joint edge (3) and which projects behind the other joint edge (4). The strip (6) has an upwardly protruding locking element (8) engaging in a locking groove (14) in the rear side (16) of the other joint edge (4) to form a second mechanical connection locking the panels (1, 2) in a second direction (D2) parallel to the principal plane of the panels and at right angles to the joint. Both the first and the second mechanical connection allow mutual displacement of joined panels (1, 2) in the direction of the joint.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching roof membranes to roof decks. A bridge is placed on flaps created by overlapping portions of roofing material. The bridge is comprised of two end portions which engage the roofing material. A screw is preferably installed through the bridge and into the roof deck. When wind applies force to the roofing membrane, the bridge creates a fulcrum-like effect which helps secure the roof membrane to the roof deck.

Abstract: A two-part fastening mechanism employing (1) a continuous metal strip having attachment slots whose axes are oriented parallel to the length of the strip, and (2) a single preformed metal connector piece having a longitudinally-oriented hook for gripping one end of a tile and a stem portion insertable into one of the slots in the metal fastening strip and bendable over the slot and back upon itself for retaining the connector piece attached to the continuous metal strip. When installed, the fastening mechanism holds each tile in two places: at a first end via the hook, and at an opening in the tile where the connector piece passes through.

Abstract: A strip for protecting the lower edge of framing of a structure above foundation is disclosed. It attaches at the outer face of the foundation and framing to protect the interface. Moreover, it extends outwardly. In one embodiment, a normal shoulder or face abuts the marginal edge of sheet panel material. In another embodimcnt, an angle face is located so that the strip can be positioned under a first plank to define a sloping angle so that overlapped planks can be built on the exterior to shed rain.

Abstract: A method for laying and mechanically joining rectangular building panels in parallel rows includes the steps of (a) placing a new one of the panels adjacent to a long edge of a previously laid first one of the panels in a first row and to a short edge of a previously laid second one of the panels in an adjacent second row, such that the new one of the panels is in the second row, while holding the new one of the panels at an angle relative to a principal plane of the first panel, such that the new one of the panels is spaced from its final longitudinal position relative to said second panel and such that the long edge of the new panel is provided with a locking groove which is placed upon and in contact with a locking strip at the adjacent long edge of the first panel; (b) subsequently angling down the new one of the panels so as to accommodate a locking element of the strip of the first panel in the locking groove of the new panel, whereby the new panel and the first panel are mechanically connected with eac

Abstract: Longitudinal facing laid on a base between retainers at a prescribed spacing includes a central face plate, an inner riser along right and left edges of the face plate, an outer riser on an outer side of each inner riser, a drain channel formed between the inner and outer risers, an engaging portion at at least one of end and median portions of the outer riser and in resilient engagement with the retainers.

Abstract: A roof panel for sloped roofs includes a self-supporting reinforced plate concrete-like materials, wherein the reinforcement above the plate has bars running along the slope of the roof. In the vicinity of these bars, attaching elements are arranged which bear the roofing material. In order to protect these reinforcement elements from the influence of the weather, they are embedded into concrete ribs, whereby these concrete ribs undertake the function of holding the attaching elements for the roof covering.

Abstract: A slatwall panel having a plurality of horizontally-oriented, vertically arrayed extruded slatwall members which define recesses from which standard one-quarter inch offset hardware and display fixtures may be hung. A slidably connected tongue and claw connection is provided for vertically adjacent members. A method of forming a panel of such members on a wall is also described. In one form, the panel is preassembled. In the other, it is assembled in situ.

Abstract: A roof arrangement includes a plurality of spaced apart substantially parallel adjacent battens arranged on increasing higher levels and a plurality of rows of roof slates supported on the battens. Each row of roof slates comprises a plurality of adjacently arranged slates with a gap being defined between two adjacent slates. Adjacent rows of slates are off-set. A support strip is located below the gap between two adjacent slates and extends laterally beyond the gap to a location underneath the two slates defining the gap, and further extends from one batten to a next higher batten. A waterproof strip extends below a row of slates from close to the lower end of the slates of the row of slates and is bent over the upper end of the slates of the row of slates to rest on to the upper end of the row of slates. First attachment elements pass through each slate near its upper end and through the waterproof strip below the slate into a batten located below the slate.

Abstract: The invention provides a number of embodiments of slidable brackets adapted for mounting building panels, especially roof members mounted to structural members in a manner to permit limited uni-axial or bi-axial movement. A preferred embodiment has a channel shaped base member and a channel shaped slider member. The base member is adapted to be secured to an existing roof or to a building frame component. The slider member is formed to slidingly straddle and slide on the base member. For uni-axial motion, the slider member has a single pair of longitudinal slots formed in each of its sides through which a bolt or the like passes and which also passes through a mating bolt hole in the side of the base member. For bi-axial motion, a pair of slots is formed in an attached beam whose axis extends in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the longitudinal slots in the slider member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for laying and mechanically joining building panels, especially thin, hard, floating floors. Adjacent joint edges (3, 4) of two panels (1, 2) engage each other to provide a first mechanical connection locking the joint edges (3, 4) in a first direction (D1) perpendicular to the principal plane of the panels. In each joint, there is further provided a strip (6) which is integrated with one joint edge (3) and which projects behind the other joint edge (4). The strip (6) has an upwardly protruding locking element (8) engaging in a locking groove (14) in the rear side (16) of the other joint edge (4) to form a second mechanical connection locking the panels (1, 2) in a second direction (D2) parallel to the principal plane of the panels and at right angles to the joint. Both the first and the second mechanical connections allow mutual displacement of joined panels (1, 2) in the direction of the joint.

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 first roof panel having a female sidelap portion forms a male insertion cavity and a second roof panel having a male sidelap portion is inserted into the male insertion cavity to form the standing seam assembly. The standing seam assembly prevents unfurling of the first and second roof panels by forming force couples that resist forces due to uplift of the first and second panels. A mastic material is compressed between portions of the female and male sidelap portions, thereby forming a weathertight seal.

Abstract: A resilient base flooring for assembly on a base surface comprising a plurality of subfloor panels carried above the base surface in substantial side-by-side and end-to-end arrangement to form a base floor having a continuous uninterrupted surface. A plurality of flooring boards are arranged to extend transversely of and are received with the sub-floor panels to define integral flooring system. Resilient members are disposed between the subfloor panels and the base surface to provide resilient support for the integral flooring. A first limit bar is connected with the base surface and a second limit bar is connected with an inner surface of the subfloor panels. The limit bars have overlying edges which interact to limit vertical movement of the integral flooring.

Abstract: A tile roof fixing system for securing roof tiles/shingles to a roof structure wherein a plurality of rows of tiles/shingles are supported by spaced apart parallel battens, with each tile/shingle having an upper end portion supported by one batten and a lower end portion supported by an adjacent lower batten, the lower end portion of each tile/shingle overlapping the upper end portion of an adjacent lower tile/shingle. Each of the tiles/shingles is supported along its opposite longitudinal margins by a pair of relatively short parallel joining strips which extend between and are supported by a pair of adjacent battens, each strip having a length such that its lower end portion projects beyond the lower one of the pair of adjacent battens. The joining strips are mechanically interlocked with the battens adjacent their lower ends and are each provided with integral locking means for securing the lower end portion of a tile/shingle against upward lift.

Abstract: A clip assembly 20 for concealed fixing of cladding sheets 50, of the type having re-entrant longitudinal ribs 51, 52 has a retaining element 29 for engaging inside a rib of the sheet. The retaining elements includes a fixing portion 31 disposed in a plane transverse to the rib and shaped for snap-fit engagement with a re-entrant portion 59 of the rib. The retaining formations may be disposed along a strap 21 in opposed pairs, with fastening apertures 40 in the strap centrally disposed below each rib. An improved cladding sheet 50 having interlocking male and female end regions 61, 62 is also disclosed.

Abstract: A plastic construction strip in the form of a coil of overlapped convolutions has a composition comprised primarily of polyolefin material. It is between about 20 and 80 mils in thickness and has a width of at least one-half inch. It has high resistance to tearing and a tensile strength in excess of 1,000 psi, plus sufficient stiffness to support at least a 6-inch length of itself in upright, substantially vertical condition from a holding point and sufficient flexibility to be wound upon itself in overlapping convolutions as small as 1 inch internal diameter. The coil is ideally marketed as part of a dispenser package having a peripheral wall with exit and re-entry openings, and the outermost end of the coiled strip is threaded through the exit and then back into a re-entry opening so as to lie loosely within the container but be easily withdrawn therefrom.

Abstract: An attachment clip is formed from a generally rectangular blank of bendable material and includes a pair of depending legs bent forwardly and upwardly so as to engage the slots found in the nailing flange of standard horizontal siding panels. The clip includes a nail slot having a length greater than the length of an individual slot formed in the nailing flange of the panel, thereby permitting greater expansion and contraction of the panel on the wall to which it is attached. The clip is formed from a rectangular blank of bendable material, with a notch extending upwardly in the lower edge to form the depending legs which are journaled through individual slots in the nailing flange of the panel.

Abstract: The roof system is formed of a corrugated sheet of material anchored to a roof beam, a mineral board anchored to the peaks of the corrugated sheet having a moisture barrier, at least one layer of insulating material interposed between the mineral board and the corrugated sheet, and standing seam metal roof panels anchored to the mineral board. A staggered anchoring system is provided which eliminates thermal shorts from the outside of the roof to the inside roof beams.

Abstract: A system of and manner for applying half log siding to a pre-constructed wall with the use of a separate piece of interlocking material. Having a specific shape, this interlocking piece allows for easy assembly and will securely hold the bottoms and tops of the positioned half logs to the wall. This assembly is repeated up the wall until the desired amount of wall is covered with the siding. This separate interlocking piece is capable of being fastened to a wall constructed of any building material while remaining hidden within the completed assembly. The final appearance of the siding gives the illusion of full logs, the drawbacks related with their construction and settling is not experienced.

Abstract: A siding attachment system includes a bracket and a clip for use in securing conventional siding panels to a wall. The bracket comprises a vertical extending web having legs extending rearwardly from a rear surface of the web at upper and lower ends of the web. A shoulder extends forwardly and downwardly from the front surface of the web at the lower end of the web. The shoulder is insertable in a channel formed in a rear surface of conventional siding. The shoulder supports the siding panel but permits the panel to slide longitudinally with respect to the bracket. A plurality of nail holes are uniformly spaced in linear alignment across a top portion of the web along its entire length. Nails or related fasteners may be selectively driven through the nail holes for securing the bracket to a wall. The siding clip generally comprises a rectangular sheet having a height corresponding to the height of the web and having at least one nail hole extending through an upper portion thereof.

Abstract: A double batted roof structure which consists in order of placement upon the roof rafters of a building, skip sheathing, a series of spaced vertically disposed members of metal first hat track, an insulative sheathing layer, a series of spaced horizontal members of second hat track, and conventional cement tiles.

Abstract: The present invention has an arrangement that two ends of a rectangular metal plate are turned up and the two ends are caused to approach at the central portion of the rectangular metal plate while maintaining a small gap so that a flat-pipe-type connection plate is formed, and the ends of elongated metal plates are slightly bent downwards to form insertion members which are inserted into the upper central gap of the connection plate from two directions.The thus-arranged structure causes rain in the connection portion to enter through the gap between the ends of the elongated plates corresponding to the upper central gap of the connection plate. Rain allowed to enter flows downwards through the flat-pipe-like connection plate. Since the lower portion of the connection plate is positioned upper than the lower elongated plate, rain is discharged onto the lower following elongated plate.

Abstract: A roofer's grid apparatus is provided for use in retaining shingles on a roof. The apparatus includes several mounting strips of support material which are secured together by horizontal connecting strips so that the mounting strips are parallel to and spaced from one another. A plurality of shingle retaining arrays are provided on the mounting strips for retaining shingles on the apparatus with the shingles arranged in horizontal courses and with each course overlapping the course beneath. Each array includes a pair of raised ears connected to the mounting strips and being spaced horizontally from one another by a distance adapted to be substantially equal to the length of a shingle, and a plurality of spurs protruding from the strips and adapted to penetrate the shingle when the shingle is positioned between the ears and pressed against the roof.

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: A generally rectangular roofing element adapted to be positioned with other similar elements in an overlapping relation to yield a simulated slate roof covering comprising a main body portion bordered by a top edge, butt edge, leading edge and trailing edge. The leading and trailing edges extend between the top edge and the butt edge. A headlap portion is provided and is bordered by the top edge. A butt portion is also provided and is bordered by the butt edge. At least a portion of the headlap portion is substantially darker than the butt portion in the area of contact with the butt portion. The darkened portion in the area contact with the butt portion forms a substantially straight line parallel to the butt edge. The butt portion includes a series of laterally adjacent simulated shingles extending from the leading edge to the trailing edge. Each simulated shingle has an edge forming a portion of the overall butt edge.

Abstract: A siding positioner/fastener that consists of a strip 40 with a continuous length, with inserts 50 coupled to it, at spaced intervals along the length of the strip. The strips are positioned and coupled to a substrate, aligning the strips perpendicular to the channel 70 length, which is parallel to the siding length, with a strip at each interval along the siding length, and with the inserts inline and parallel across each strip interval. A sloped channel is coupled to the back of the siding length. At each end the channel can slide on, or be pressed onto the inserts. The remaining inserts are pressed on. Each time an insert is locked onto the channel this aligns the following insert. When all the inserts are locked onto the channel, the siding can be moved parallel to the its length, or expand and contract its width. The insert length will allow two pieces of siding to be butted against each other on one insert.

Abstract: The modular roof structure includes a grid system with a plurality of parallel beams and a plurality of roof tiles provided on the parallel beams in an overlapping manner. The parallel beam has an engaging protrusion that projects upward. The roof tile has a front end that is provided with a hook portion to receive the engaging protrusion of the parallel beam, and a rear end which is provided with a projection to abut with the hook portion of an adjacent roof tile and a covering member which shields the hook portion from rain and sunshine.

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 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: According to the invention, there is provided an exterior wall unit for an exterior wall of a building structure, which comprises a siding member (10) made of a metal and one or more porcelain tiles (20) corresponding in size to and fitted to the outside surface of the siding member (10), the siding member (10) having the outside surface formed with engaging means (16) extending in the horizontal direction for engagement with the tile or tiles (20), each tile (20) being formed with engaging means (23) for engagement with the engaging means (16) of the siding member (10), each tile (20) being coupled to the outside surface of the siding member (10) to be integral therewith with the engagement of both the engaging means (16, 23).

Abstract: A method and system for applying a water gathering and channeling roof covering onto the upper roof of a building, which roof is at least slightly pitched, wherein fully annealed sheets of at least 99% titanium with a thickness of less than 0.020 inches are preformed into roof pans with right hand and left hand edges thereof formed into matching, longitudinally extending standing seam elements. The pans are placed in adjacent, abutting relationship with one another and joined together by press fitting adjacent standing seam elements into a standing seam extending along the roof's pitch and forming a water collecting trough for gathering potable rain water.

Abstract: A batten extender supports and engages roofing tiles that extend over the flashing located at intersections of adjacent roof sections and the intersections of roof sections and walls to keep the tiles aligned and flat without obstructing the flow of water along the flashing or contacting the crimped edge of the flashing and causing it to be flattened. The batten extender includes a plate having approximately the same width as the batten it extends and a length that is greater than the width of the flashing. A support element of the plate has legs that hold it above the flashing without obstructing the flashing and an attachment element of the plate overlies the extremity of the batten. Side flaps extend from the sides of the attachment element and contact the sides of the battens to align the plate with the battens. The attachment element is affixed to the batten by driving nails through it and into the batten.

Abstract: A stone cladded system for walls, including metal battens mounted in arrays of vertically extending, laterally spaced battens on a supporting wall structure of a building. Stonelike cladding members extruded or molded from cementious material are mounted on the battens and provide an exterior wall surface for a building. The battens provide upwardly facing, hook-shaped support projections which extend into downwardly open grooves in the cladding members to support the cladding members on the battens. Bendable locking tabs are provided on the battens which are bent out over the upper edges of the associated cladding members to lock the cladding members in position in engagement with the hook-shaped support projections.

Abstract: A slatted wall or panel assembly which may be easily assembled and possesses substantial structural rigidity as well as an attractive appearance, includes a plurality of structurally-supportive backing members having a plurality of mutually-spaced protruding ears which are generally rigid and which form load-bearing slat supports, and further includes a plurality of slats which are mounted upon the backing member by hanging the slats upon the load-bearing ears in interlocked relation with the ears and with adjacent slats by means of flanged edge extremities extending along each slat. Each pair of adjacent slats collectively defines an L-shaped recess which is adapted to receive therein a substantially L-shaped arm of a display shelf, hook, etc., for mounting display item upon the assembly. The slats are configured to permit manufacture by roll-forming bending operations such that the slats may be of sheet metal construction and economically manufactured in quantity.

Abstract: An improved roof tile securing means for securing roof tiles to a roof structure comprising a plurality of elongate tile support battens each having an upstanding web, an upper flange extending to one side of the web, and a lower flange extending to one side of the web, the flanges being approximately parallel, securing means for securing the tile support battens to the roof structure in spaced apart parallel relationship, wherein each roof tile has an upper or head end portion supported on the upper surface of the lower flange of one tile support batten, and a lower or tail end portion which is supported by the upper flange of an adjacent lower batten, the lower or tail end portion overlapping the upper or head end portion of an adjacent lower tile. A groove or slot forming walls forming an upper flange locating groove or slot is located on the underside of the roof tile near to and facing in the direction of its lower or tail end portion.

Abstract: An architectural tile is formed of a body portion having securing means extending therefrom. A plurality of tiles are secured together to form a roof or wall covering. The securing means include leg portions which are flexible and guide bars for directing securing means from facing tiles into interlocking positions. The legs are of sufficient length to provide flexibility and to prevent leakage of water into the gaps between adjacent lower tiles. Ridges extend from the lower surfaces of the body portions for spacing an overlapping tile from an overlapped tile to form a shadow line. The body portions may be flat or curved or a combination of flat and curved portions.

Abstract: Profiled roofing sheets for buildings are reinforced by supporting members (10) in an area of a roof structural support member (2) carrying the profiled sheets (1). The supporting members (10) are profiled and intended to be placed between the beam (2) and the profiled sheet (1). A supporting member is first placed on the structural support member and a profiled roofing sheet is thereafter laid on top of the supporting member after which a further supporting member is placed on the structural support member, the further supporting member connecting to the previously laid-out profiled roofing sheet and/or the previously placed supporting member in an upwardly guiding way, after which another profiled sheet is laid out on top of the further supporting member etc.

Abstract: To avoid the need for nailing through tiles and other cladding elements, they are formed with oppositely directed hook formations at opposite edges for engaging supports, which may be retaining profiles mounted on battens. For example, an upwardly facing hook formation is engageable under a downwardly directed supporting tongue of a profile when the element is tilted. It can then be pivoted about that tongue, into its cladding configuration. Its other hook formation snap-engages behind the tongue of the adjacent supports, which already engages the upwardly facing hook portion of another cladding element. Each support profile extends for most the width of one or more elements and provides support.

Abstract: This invention relates to a roof construction, preferably intended to be arranged on a roof of a slight fall and comprising a plurality of supporting plate profiles (1:1') which are put on crossbars (6) or the like, said plate profiles (1:1') being placed in a certain spaced relationship.At roofs having a slight fall, so-called plane roofs, it has so far been impossible in principle to use outer roof covering, as inleakage of water has been a great problem.The invention is characterized in that channeled plates (8) are laid on the supporting plate profiles (1:1') and that a condensate bar in the form of a disc (15) is arranged under each plate (8) at some distance from this, the disc (15) connecting with the plate profiles (1:1').

Abstract: A tiled wall structure capable of effectively preventing rainwater from entering the structure through a gap between tile blocks and permitting a mounting plate to exhibit rigidity sufficient to significantly increase strength of the wall structure. The tiled wall structure is so constructed that each of holding plates which are provided with holding pawls for holding the tile blocks thereon is fixedly and integrally mounted on the mounting plate in a manner to extend over each two mounting surface sections adjacent to each other through each of reinforcing grooves and the tile blocks each are securely held through recesses formed on the inner surface thereof on the holding pawls of the holding plate.

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.