Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable corner fitment for a roof. The adjustable corner fitment is comprised of a top membrane and a bottom membrane. The top membrane has a cutout. The cutout extends from a side of the top membrane. The base membrane portion has a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side. The first side is connected to the second side at a first angle greater than 90 degrees, and the third side is connected to the fourth side at a second angle greater than 90 degrees. The base membrane portion is conformed to loop shape such that the first side and the second side underlie portions of the top membrane contiguous to the cutout. The first side of the base membrane may be completely welded to the top membrane prior to installation. However, the second side of the base membrane is adjustable relative to the top membrane prior to installation on the roof.

Abstract: A coping assembly for a parapet wall, cant dam or gravel stop resiliently maintains the coping assembly in a tight-fitting interlocking installation and has a locator member beneath the coping cap or cover for maintaining at least a portion of the outer coping cap in a predetermined cross-sectional shape and in an accurate alignment between adjacent sections of the coping cap. The preferred triangular locator member is generally symmetrical with respect to a line normal to the face of the wall, dam stop or other raised roof protrusion and has a free-floating side edge in order to allow it to yield during installation of the coping cap. The coping assembly is quicker, easier, and less costly to install than prior such structures and provides enhanced protection for interior or underlying components or structures.

Abstract: A method and an adjustable roof curb are provided that enables the mounting of an appliance onto a roof of a building. More specifically, the adjustable pitch roof curb includes a base curb section, a support curb section and at least one pin operating as a fulcrum to adjustably position the support curb section to a desired pitch relative to a pitch of the base curb section, and further operating to effectively bear a load of the appliance (e.g., fan, air conditioner) mounted on the support curb section.

Abstract: The kit is made from sheet material for flashing a quadrangular roof-penetrating element, for instance a window (4), in an inclined roof (5) with a substantially plane surface, which material comprises a first element (1) with two through cuts (6) extending convergingly from the ends of a first line segment (L1) to an edge (7) of this element (1), a second element (2a) with two through cuts (11, 12), which cuts extend from each end of a second line segment (L2) obliquely to an edge (13) of the element (2a) under formation of an acute angle (V21) with the line segment (L2) and obliquely or straight to an edge (14) of the element (2a) under formation of an obtuse or straight angle (V22) with the line segment (L2), respectively, an element (2b) mirror-inverted relative to the second element (2a), a third element (3) with two through cuts (19), which elements extends from each end of a third line segment (L3) extends to each their respective edge (20) of the element (3) under formation of an obtuse or straight an

Abstract: A coping assembly for a parapet wall, cant dam or gravel stop resiliently maintains the coping assembly in a tight-fitting interlocking installation and has a locator member beneath the coping cap or cover for maintaining at least a portion of the outer coping cap in a predetermined cross-sectional shape and in an accurate alignment between adjacent sections of the coping cap. The preferred locator member is generally symmetrical with respect to a line normal to the face of the wall, dam stop or other raised roof protrusion.

Abstract: A stagnant-water intercepting device for disposition in earthworks is formed by an intercepting member and two auxiliary intercepting plates. The intercepting member has a semi-cylindrical center portion and two side wing portions. The semi-cylindrical center portion and the side wing portions are integrated into a single body. The two auxiliary intercepting plates are respectively provided with a plurality of spaced holes at their exposed portions and fixedly fitted into respective ones of the side wing portions of the intercepting member. The portions of the intercepting plates fitted into the side wing portions of the intercepting member are each provided with a plurality of holes.

Abstract: A vent pipe flashing system includes a lower flange, a resilient boot portion and a matching sleeve portion. According to a first embodiment, the lower flange is plastic or metal, the resilient boot portion is plastic or rubber, and the sleeve portion is metal or plastic and has a diameter large enough to slide over the vent pipe and a length about one inch longer than the vent pipe. The top of the sleeve is crimped to hook over the top end of the vent pipe and the bottom of the sleeve is coupled to the boot by crimping. According to a second embodiment, the lower flange includes a metal or plastic roof flange and a rubber gasket having a skirt fixedly seats atop the roof flange. The bottom end of the sleeve portion is crimped over the rubber gasket. The upper ends of the sleeve portion and the vent pipe are covered by a cap having an inverted U-section. According to either embodiment, multiple (telescoping) sleeve portions may be provided and (optionally) coupled to each other by crimping.

Abstract: A trim securement system, for use on a building having a roof, siding, a rake board between the roof and the siding, and a rake-board J-channel located immediately below the rake board. A receiver molding is mounted between the rake board and roofing tiles. A trim device includes a front trim surface, upper and lower trim surfaces which extend perpendicularly rearward from the front trim surface, and a trim tab which extends perpendicularly upward from the lower trim surface. The trim device is mounted so that the front trim surface covers the rake board, the upper trim surface extends into the receiver molding, and the trim tab extends into the J-channel.

Abstract: An two-piece siding box easily adapted for mounting various electrical devices such as outlets, switches, or light fixtures. The siding box includes a mounting block and a face plate. One end of the mounting block is fastened to an outdoor surface of a building near an electrical source The opposite end of the mounting block includes a peripheral wall and bosses within the peripheral wall that extend away from the surface of the building. An electrical device is fastened with screws to one or more bosses within the peripheral wall of the mounting block. The face plate includes a peripheral wall of a slightly smaller dimension than the peripheral wall of the mounting block. The face plate is brought in contact with the mounting block with the smaller peripheral wall of the face plate being slidingly engaged within the larger peripheral wall of the mounting block. A standard cover appropriate for the device mounted within the mounting block is then placed outside the face plate.

Abstract: The top of a wall is covered by a coping assembly including an inverted U-shaped cap supported by outside and inside formed sheet metal cleats fastened to the wall. The outside cleat includes a horizontal top panel nailed to the top of the wall and a vertical outside panel nailed to the front surface of the wall. A brace including an upwardly extending portion of the vertical outside panel and an upwardly inclined strut supports the forward part of the cap. An inclined spring portion of the outside cleat supports the center of the cap. An inside cleat has a horizontal top panel nailed to the wall and a vertical inside panel portion. The cap has depending outside and inside wall sections with lower extremities that interlock with lower edges of the vertical outside and inside panels.

Abstract: A flashing arrangement for windows including flashing elements attached to the window frame members for providing a waterproof flashing frame around the window frame. The flashing elements at the top member and side members of the window frame are made of profiles of an elastically deformable material and have a U-shaped cross section, where the first side flange is attached to the outside of the corresponding window frame member, while the other side flange provides sealing abutment with the underside of the surrounding roof. The flashing element at the bottom window frame member comprises an L-shaped profile with an upright flange for connection to the bottom member of the window frame and an outwardly protruding flange which can be connected to a flexible and strip-shaped flashing element of a plastically deformable material. The flashing frame can be manufactured by welding together extruded profile elements made of rubber or a thermoplastic elastomer or can be made in one piece by injection molding.

Abstract: A coping assembly for a parapet wall, cant dam or gravel stop resiliently maintains the coping assembly in a tight-fitting interlocking installation and has a locator member beneath the coping cap or cover for maintaining at least a portion of the outer coping cap in a predetermined cross-sectional shape and in an accurate alignment between adjacent sections of the coping cap. The preferred locator member is generally symmetrical with respect to a line normal to the face of the wall, dam stop or other raised roof protrusion. The coping assembly is quicker, easier, and less costly to install than prior such structures and provides enhanced protection for interior or underlying components or structures.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable corner fitment for a roof. The adjustable corner fitment is comprised of a top membrane and a bottom membrane. The top membrane has a cutout. The cutout extends from a side of the top membrane. The base membrane portion has a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side. The first side is connected to the second side at a first angle greater than 90 degrees, and the third side is connected to the fourth side at a second angle greater than 90 degrees. The base membrane portion is conformed to loop shape such that the first side and the second side underlie portions of the top membrane contiguous to the cutout. The first side of the base membrane may be completely welded to the top membrane prior to installation. However, the second side of the base membrane is adjustable relative to the top membrane prior to installation on the roof.

Abstract: A skylight is disclosed for installation in an opening disposed in the top of an enclosure. The skylight includes framing sections providing for variation in installations and accommodating on site adjustments when fastening and fitting the skylight within the opening of the enclosure. The framing sections are adapted to receive supplementary moldings adapted to friction fit with the framing section which provide for variation in installation tolerances and cover any undesirably exposed portions of the enclosure resulting from installation of the skylight, while accommodating on site adjustments.

Abstract: A counter flashing system is provided for protecting a termination end of a roofing material and providing an asthetic cover. An anchor has a first end attached to a wall and a second end defining a mounting slot for receiving a counter flashing. A mounting end of the counter flashing is inserted into the slot and fastened. The slot and the mounting end of the counter flashing both include a plurality of teeth which engage each other to prohibit movement of the counter flashing. A free end of the counter flashing extends out from the mounting end and covers a portion of the wall which includes a roofing seal. The anchor and counter flashing protect the roofing seal from exposure to weather and sunlight as well as providing as aesthetically pleasing appearance. With the present invention, the components can be easily assembled, disassembled, or replaced.

Abstract: A surface mounted counter flashing system and method is provided for securing and sealing a free end of a roofing material to a wall. A compression plate secures and compressingly seals the free end of a roofing material against the wall surface. The top end of the compression plate defines a first sealing trough for receiving a sealing material. The bottom end of the compression plate includes locking portion for attachment to a counter flashing. The counter flashing includes a mounting surface which is mounted to the wall above compression plate. A covering surface extends out from the mounting surface and encloses the compression plate protecting it from exposure to weather. A locking member is provided on the covering surface which connects and attaches to the compression plate, thus, securing the counter flashing. The top end of the counter flashing defines a second sealing trough for receiving the sealing material. Adjacent counter flashings are installed end-to-end leaving a gap therebetween.

Abstract: A unitary impervious boot member which includes a lip portion at the bottom thereof, which is fitted in substantial close tolerance around a chimney's flu tile. The lip portion of the member is sealed to the base of the upwardly extending flu tile by elastical pressure and optionally with adhesive such as silicone. The tightly fitted unitary impervious boot member is received and counterflashed by horizontal impervious member which substantially covers the entire horizontal surface of the sloped inner chimney structure before the cap is installed; and is sealed thereto by the gravitational pressure of the subsequently installed chimney cap and optionally with an adhesive such as silicone. Breathable weep lines are placed on top of the counterflashed horizontal impervious member to provide an exit for any trace moisture that may have penetrated the chimney cap.

Abstract: An expanse of thermoplastic flashing material is provided with a flap of like material. Upon flexing of the flashing to accommodate corner surfaces of a roof structure, the flap may be heat welded to same to shape the flashing to correspond to the surfaces of the corner. A modified form of the flashing includes a trapezoidal flap heat welded to the flashing expanse and having an extension thereon for securement to an underlying portion of the flashing expanse subsequent to shaping of the flashing to an outside corner of a roof structure. Sloping walls may be sealed as well as vertical, perpendicular walls may be accommodated by the modified flashing. A still further flashing modification includes first and second flaps particularly suited for abutment with vertical intersecting wall surfaces with the flaps being permanently secured to an expanse of flashing by heat welds.

Abstract: An two-piece siding box easily adapted for mounting various electrical devices such as outlets, switches, or light fixtures. The siding box including a mounting block and a face plate. One end of the mounting block is fastened to an outdoor surface of a building near an electrical source. The opposite end of the mounting block includes a peripheral wall and bosses within the peripheral wall that extend away from the surface of the building. An electrical device is fastened with screws to one or more bosses within the peripheral wall of the mounting block. The face plate includes a peripheral wall of a slightly smaller dimension than the peripheral wall of the mounting block. The face plate is brought in contact with the mounting block with the smaller peripheral wall of the face plate being slidingly engaged within the larger peripheral wall of the mounting block. A standard cover appropriate for the device mounted within the mounting block is then placed outside the face plate.

Abstract: The four metal panel portions of an air conditioning unit roof curb have spaced sets of inwardly projecting lanced portions positioned adjacent their ends and defining tab-receiving slots. With the panel portions in a rectangular assembly orientation, specially designed drive cleats are used to lock the contiguous ends of the panel portions together at the corners of the curb. Each cleat has spaced pairs of tabs which, when the cleat is downwardly driven into place on a corner section of the curb, sequentially enter vertically successive pairs of slots in the contiguous panel end portions at the corner. In this manner, only one tab pair and one slot pair need to be aligned with one another before the cleat is driven into place to lock the two contiguous panel end portions to one another, the initial tab pair/slot pair alignment serving to automatically align the successive tab and slot pairs as the cleat is driven home.

Abstract: A universal fitment for use with polymer-coated roof membranes to cover areas on and around vertical protrusions in a roof, is disclosed. The universal fitment has a body with at preferably three sides, a tab, and a neck connecting a corner of the body to the tab. The body is preferably either substantially square or substantially triangular. A universal boot is also disclosed. The universal boot has a generally rectangular section with a split extending vertically in a side, and a fitment with a body having at least three sides, a tab, and a neck connecting a corner of the body to the tab. The tab of the fitment is preferably welded to the back of the rectangular section above the split.

Abstract: The invention provides a quickly installed and preferably reusable flashing unit for use in roofing or cladding of a building. The flashing is constructed of stainless steel sheet metal for superior corrosion resistance and to withstand rough handling as old roofing material is scraped off the flashing surfaces to prepare it for reuse. The flashing is assembled along joints between assembled flashing components. Each joint includes a resilient gasket between opposing edges of adjacent flashing components. Clips join the components together and resiliently compress the gasket between opposing edges of the adjacent components. After assembly around stacks, openings, edges or other roofing discontinuities, the flashing is incorporated into the roofing in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A channel-shaped elongated member has a first wall which is opposite a second wall, and a floor. The second wall has a distal portion, also bifurcated into a primary wall and a secondary wall, forming a receiving channel. There is also a sealing means for forming a watertight seal between an underlayment waterproofing material and the receiving channel. In one embodiment, the receiving channel is composed of a malleable material wherein the primary wall of the receiving channel is externally marked in order to provide a guideline for crimping the channel thereby ensuring a watertight seal after the application of caulk. In another embodiment, the primary wall of the receiving channel is angled toward the secondary wall in order to firmly receive an underlayment waterproofing material, thereby forming a watertight seal when caulk is added.

Abstract: A flashing strip for use in providing waterproofing for roofing, more particularly for use at the intersection of a vertical wall and an angled roof top. The flashing strip of the present invention includes a plurality of flashing cards pre-assembled and bent into an "L-shaped" configuration. Each of the plurality of flashing cards barred to an adjacent a card to form the flashing strip of the present invention.

Abstract: A panel support construction accessory includes a back flange and a bottom flange obliquely extending from the back flange. The bottom flange includes an array of perforations for permitting moisture removal. Preferably, the panel support construction accessory additionally includes a lower flange coupled to the bottom flange and spaced from the bottom flange to create a cavity below the array of perforations. A filter material, such as open cellular material, is supported adjacent the array of perforations. The filter material transmits moisture. Alternatively, the construction accessory includes a forward flange extending between the lower flange and the bottom flange in lieu of or in addition to the filter material. Preferably, at least one of the lower flange and the forward flange includes an opening that communicates with the cavity.

Abstract: A prefabricated flashing for a weatherhead or other pipe which protrudes through roofs of structures such as a house to prevent rain or water seepage and which is adaptable to conform when assembled to any customary degrees of roof inclinations. The flashing includes an upper half of flashing and a lower half of flashing, each of which has a lip that can be easily secured together to surround a portion of the weatherhead or other pipe which protrudes through the roof. A clamping mechanism is provided for securing the upper half of flashing and lower half of flashing to the weatherhead.

Abstract: A fascia assembly for securing a rubber membrane against the surface of a roof, the fascia comprising a rigid base plate including a generally planar vertical portion adapted to be secured to the generally vertical edge portion of the roof and to clampingly engage a portion of the rubber membrane to secure the rubber membrane against the vertical edge portion of the roof, and including a generally planar horizontal portion adapted to engage a portion of the membrane supported by the upper surface of the roof adjacent the edge and to secure the membrane against the upper surface of the roof. The fascia assembly further includes a cover plate for providing a decorative cover over the base plate, and a spring clip for supporting the cover plate relative to the base plate. The base plate, cover plate and spring clip being fabricated from bended sheet metal blanks.

Abstract: A flashing member for frame structures of roof windows with main frame site surfaces substantially perpendicular to the surrounding parts of the roof surface comprises a shaped corner piece made in one piece from folded sheet material and with a first pair of wall sections for covering end parts of main frame side members penpendicular to one another, and a second pair of wall sections for covering the parts of the roof surface which border on said main frame side member, and a corner section for filling out between said second pair of wall sections.

Abstract: A coping system for parapet is comprised of three separate components, a plurality of cleats, a plurality of chairs and a plurality of caps. The cleats are secured to the parapet at spaced intervals and each cleat supports a corresponding chair. Each cap extends between at least two cleats and chairs. Adjacent caps are spaced from each other forming a gap between the caps with the gap being located directly above the chair. The chair forms a gutter for routing water away from the top of the parapet. The chair biases the cap away from the parapet to maintain the engagement between the cap and the cleat. All three components are made entirely of metal providing a sealed joint between adjacent caps without the use of organic compounds.

Abstract: A prefabricated flashing for post bases intended for installation in new or existing construction comprising two different pieces. One piece having a nailing flange (22) which fits snugly around a post whose dimension is 31/2".times.31/2" has a total of eight nail holes (20) and has four tapered sides (28) that terminates in a bottom flange (29). The second piece is shaped and sized similarly to the first except that it is split verticaly straight across the nailing flange and on one side has an extension of material (30) which creates a seam.

Abstract: A pitch pocket includes a multi-piece curb that has at least four quarter-circular corner elements, and at least four intermediate elements. Each of the curb elements has a base surface and similarly shaped lateral cross-sectional configuration with diagonal cut free ends. When the diagonal cut free ends are arranged abuttingly end-to-end, the elements define a continuous pocket with a generally quadrilateral plan shape. An adhesive is applied to the base surface and the free ends of each of the curb elements to secure the curb elements to each other and to the roof. A pourable sealant is cast within the pocket and forms a solid seal about the penetration in the roof. The curb elements are preferably made from a thermosetting polyurethane material.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, strips of a gutter decoration are piece-wise end-to-end (or seamlessly) attached to a gutter mounted to a building or structure to decoratively cover the gutter. The gutter decoration strip extends horizontally and cross sectionally comprises a first generally vertical section and a second section depending upwardly therefrom. The first vertical section includes a series or pattern of decorative features formed therein. The gutter decoration strip further includes means for attaching the strip to the gutter. Alternatively, the gutter decoration is attached below the gutter to either the fascia board or the gutter. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, strips of a fascia decoration are piece-wise end-to-end attached to a fascia board of a building or structure to decoratively cover the fascia board.

Abstract: A universal fitment for use with polymer-coated roof membranes to cover areas on and around vertical protrusions in a roof. The universal fitment has a body with preferably three sides, a tab, and a neck connecting a corner of the body to the tab. The body is preferably either substantially square or substantially triangular. A universal boot is also disclosed. The universal boot has a generally rectangular section with a split extending vertically in a side, and a fitment with a body having at least three sides, a tab, and a neck connecting a corner of the body to the tab. The tab of the fitment is preferably welded to the back of the rectangular section above the split.

Abstract: A fascia for use at the juncture of a building wall and a roof deck comprising a fascia member, a cant member, a flashing member, at least one clip, and a screw disposed through the clip for adjusting the position of each clip relative to the flashing member. Adjustably positioning the clip away from the flashing member positions the top portion of the flashing member toward the top horizonal segment of the fascia member and presses the bottom portion of the flashing member against the roofing material disposed on the second panel of the cant member. This provides structural strength to the fascia and improves the weather resistant characteristics of the fascia.

Abstract: An improved rainwater diverter for use as the terminal portion of roof flashing is disclosed for covering the abutment of a vertical wall and a sloped roof. The flashing comprises essentially twin, bilaterally symmetrical flanges of which either is adaptable for use as a vertical wall flange that lies in a plane which is essentially normal to the plane of the sloped roof flange. There is provided at the lower portion of the flashing, as an integral part thereof, a diverter part which spans the part of the flashing which lies along the vertical wall above the abutment and the part which lies along the sloped roof and lies at an obtuse angle to each of the said flanges.

Abstract: A parapet molding flashing installation system, for a foam molding to a building. The molding having an upper surface, and having a channel extending along the molding. The channel having an upper opening along the upper surface of the molding. An anchor insert extends in the channel and has an exposed face at the upper opening of the channel for attaching a flashing cap to the anchor insert to thereby secure the flashing cap to the anchor insert.

Abstract: A flexible roofing membrane is attached around the perimeter edge of a roof by the interlocking cooperation of a continuous sheet metal cleat member and a continuous sheet metal locking member. The cleat member is secured to roof perimeter blocking by common fasteners which penetrate the cleat member. The loose edge of the roofing membrane is sandwiched between the cleat member and the locking member, which snaps into locking position within a sheltered cavity formed by the cleat member. The cleat-membrane-locking member assembly provides a water-tight flashing system at the roof edge as well as a means for anchoring the membrane to the roof.

Abstract: A device lot terminating a roof surface at a vertical edge In a waterproof and airtight manner may serve as a flashing strip at a parapet wall, a wall cap, a roof edge, an expansion joint or in other roofing applications. The device comprises a relatively rigid member, typically of sheet metal or the like, and a flexible member, typically of modified coal tar bitumen, EPDM, or other suitable roofing material. The device has a channel formed in the rigid member along a longitudinal edge that receives the flexible member in an airtight and watertight manner. In this configuration, the flexible member provides a covering for the fastening surface on the rigid member, which is fastened by conventional means to the roofing surface and the underlying support structure. The preferred channel is formed from a pair of longitudinal bends made in opposite directions such that a "Z" shape cross section is formed.

Abstract: A foldable and expandable pitch pocket for encompassing an element such as a vent pipe protruding from a roof structure. The pitch pocket is initially an elongated piecepart which is arranged with slits on a horizontal wall and notches on the vertical wall aligned with the slits, thereby making it feasible to use light hand pressure to bend creases in the vertical wall to obtain the folded pitch pocket. A slot and tab cooperatively arranged interlock the vertical wall to fixedly hold the folded shape of the pitch pocket.

Abstract: A decorative siding structure for buildings. A series of dentil blocks is formed as a unitary one-piece dentil member. The dentil member is slidably engageable within a three-sided containment channel which is configured for secure attachment to a building. The scope of the invention also includes a frieze structure being integrally formed with the containment channel such that when the channel is securely attached to a building, the frieze extends upwardly and forwardly from the building so as to conceal a portion of a side of the building.

Abstract: A removable roof flashing cover system for use on structures which are faced with siding, such as aluminum or vinyl siding. By use of this invention, the space between the terminal edge of the siding and roof line can be compensated for during the initial installation or at a subsequent point in time. This invention is particularly useful in compensating for spaces or gaps which may occur in the roof line as a result of reroofing. The composite assembly consists of a channel, a wall bracket, and a removable face panel. The channel and the wall bracket are secured to a vertical building surface. The removable face panel is secured between the channel and wall bracket. When the system of this invention is utilized, a building which is covered with siding can be easily reflashed during a reroofing operation. It is preferred that the channel be J-shaped.

Abstract: A starter corner for use in constructing a shingled roof is provided. The starter corner is adapted to be positioned in the corner of a roof during construction for the purpose of preventing ice formation and backup damage to the finished roof.

Abstract: A nail for securing two materials together spaced by an interposed resilient material. The nail has a shaft having a first end and a second end. The nail has a head extending radially around the shaft at the first end. The second end of the shaft has a point. A sleeve has generally a cylindrical shape and a pair of ends. The sleeve has a cylindrical center portion and a pair of frusto-conical tapered portions. Each of the frusto-conical tapered portions extends from the center portion to one of the ends forming a cutting edge. The sleeve surrounds the shaft and has a length in excess of the thickness of the resilient material and less than the length of the shaft.

Abstract: Expandable thermoplastic polymers in particle form comprising a) at least one organic boron-silicon compound, b) at least one thermoplastic polymer and c) a blowing agent, a process for their preparation, and the foams produced using these expandable thermoplastic polymers.

Abstract: A pitch pocket for sealing a mechanical penetration of a roof includes a cementitious curb which defines a pocket having an upper edge, an inner surface and a base surface. An adhesive is applied to the base surface to secure the curb to the roof. A pourable, two-part urethane sealant is cast within the pocket to form a solid seal around the roof penetration with the curb.

Abstract: An interlocking joint or fastening means is provided wherein one fastening member is provided integral to a panel member to be fastened to another panel member. A second fastening member is provided having a tongue that intrudes into an opening provided by the integral fastening member.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for sealingly anchoring a sheet-like base roofing material on a building structure. The assembly includes an anchoring flange or plate having a number of openings therethrough, and a marshal strip of sheet martial overlies the anchoring flange and is bonded directly to the base roofing material through the openings, and preferably at a location interior of the anchoring flange. The assembly an be used in roof edge installations, for example, and can also include a fascia or a gutter arrangement, or a wide variety of other conjurations to suit a given application.

Abstract: An adjustable roof jack interconnects a roof-mounted air handler with a duct opening through the roof of a building in a full range from flat to a 6-in-12 pitch; so that a single roof jack is capable of use in substantially all standard construction. To accomplish this, the roof jack includes a lower rectangular box-like member, which is attached to the roof. An upper rectangular box-like member is made for attachment to a roof-mounted air handler; and the front and sides of the upper box-like member extend downwardly over the corresponding side and front of the lower roof-mounted member. The upper member is pivotally connected to the lower member at pivot points located through the sides intermediate the front and back of the two members.

Abstract: A roof deck covering system with a means for securing a roof membrane over a roof deck, either at the periphery or in the interior of a roof, and holding it in place for an indefinite period of time and not affecting the watertight integrity of the membrane.

Abstract: A roof flashing for sealing an opening in a roof through which an upstanding pipe extends includes a base member having an opening for passage of the pipe and a collar attached to the base member surrounding the opening in the base member for receipt of the pipe when the base member is attached to the roof. The collar has corrugations which permit the collar to be expanded and compressed to different lengths to accommodate different length pipes within the collar. The corrugations at the outer end of the collar are flattened out to facilitate folding of the outer end over an upper end of the pipe to form a watertight seal between the collar and pipe.