Abstract: A soffit fascia system 1 comprising a horizontal soffit 2 and a vertical fascia 9 has secured thereto, by means of a fixing channel 7 that engages the edge 2a of the soffit 2, a member 6 having a decorative portion 8 which, when in position, depends from soffit 2.The end 9a of the fascia 9 extends below the soffit 2 and contacts the closed end 7a of the fixing channel 7 and the shoulder 20 of the member 6. The face of the fascia 9 and the decorative portion 8 lie in the same plane.The decorative portion 8 is provided with corresponding male 17 and female clip attachments on opposing ends which allow the decorative portions 8 to be secured one to another in a run by positive clipping action.

Abstract: An improved roof edge ventilation strip serving as a starter strip to underlay the first course of shingling along a roof line. The roof edge ventilation strip comprises a roofing panel which is, in use, at substantially the same angle to the vertical as the roof to which it is attached. The material of the ventilation strip is wavy or corrugated for providing added strength. A horizontal soffit section of the ventilation strip has louvers which add strength to the ventilation strip and permit a ladder to be leaned against the strip outer edge. A vertical fascia section provides for fastening the ventilation strip in abutment to a vertical side of a house or a building. An alternate embodiment comprises a protruding drip edge to insure water run-off away from the house.

Abstract: The present invention relates to building constructions which are relatively inexpensive and easy to assemble. Under a first embodiment, a building construction comprised of a lower portion and an upper portion wherein the lower portion includes a plurality of walls having a radially outwardly extending top plate which serves to support the upper portion of the building and assists in providing the building with an exaggerated eave is disclosed. Under a second embodiment, the building construction includes a plurality of inner and outer frame members wherein the outer frame members serve the additional function of a trim assembly. As the building constructions of the present invention are relatively easy to construct, the building constructions can be sold as a kit for construction by individuals having relatively little experience in the construction field.

Abstract: A glazing bar system for utilization within glass panel roofing. A support beam has upper and lower capping located thereon. An end cap is disposed along an end of the support beam so as to present a finished appearance when a lower end of the support beam is aligned along an eaves portion of a building structure. A bracket is secured to the end of the support beam by means of a screw inserted through a screw port of the support beam. The end cap having L-shaped projections forming two channels which allow the end cap to be slidingly engaged over ends of the bracket.

Abstract: A safety device in the form of a building component (3) which has a channel (1) along which a traveller (4) may move. The traveller (4) has attachment means (5) for attachment to a safety harness. The building component (3) can be in the form of a roof ridge section (6) and can have an internal or external channel along which a suitable traveller (3) can move. The building component (3) can also be in the form of a gutter section (7), roof tile (9) or other component.

Abstract: A continuous roof drip edge ventilation system providing a system for adapting the continuous roof drip edge vent to corners. Corner pieces are provided which are quickly installed on a roof inside or outside corner which facilitates installation of the continuous venting material around corners. Also a system for providing a short nonlouvered end section of the continuous venting material and angled cuts on the venting material adapting the venting material for corners without the need for the separate corner pieces.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a vent strip for a soffit made of two or more serially arranged boards. When assembled, the soffit boards define a central gap closed by this vent strip having perforations therealong to enable breathing through said vent strip; the vent strip also includes an edge located U-shaped receptacle to enable the vent strip to grip or clasp the adjacent serial soffit board(s). The second edge supports an L-shaped bracket to enable the vent strip to be latched over the wall veneer.

Abstract: A horizontally-disposed fascia, a longitudinally-extending gutter having a bottom member, and a plurality of support members for suspending the gutter so the bottom member of the gutter forms an angle with the horizontal plane. The gutter is disposed between the fascia and a building wall so the fascia-gutter of the present invention appears to be horizontally-oriented, while the gutter is angled to drain rainwater.

Abstract: A molding assembly having a hanger member fixedly securable to an inner or outer wall of a building and a decorative molding insert member releasably engageable with the hanger member. The molding insert member is supported at a lower edge portion by a lower J-channel of the hanger member. An upper L-shaped portion of the insert member is supported by a depending lip portion of the hanger member which forms a second channel such that no external fastening elements are required to secure the molding insert member to the hanger member. The insert member can be quickly and easily releasably engaged within the J-channel and the second channel without the need for special tools. In an alternative preferred embodiment the insert member includes a lip portion which is adapted to slidably engage an under surface of an adjacently positioned insert member to provide an even more continuous appearance for adjacently positioned insert members.

Abstract: A system and method of securing and finishing exterior siding panels. The system includes a bracket mounted on an adjacent surface, a snap-in trim piece, and a siding panel covering a wall. The snap-in trim piece includes an extender having a plurality of crimps for interlocking with a hook at the end of the bracket. Additionally, the snap-in trim piece includes, at another end, a snap-in trim fastener for contacting the siding panel to the wall. Wires or cables may be run through a gap between the snap-in trim piece and a corner where the bracket and the siding panel meet. Additionally, the snap-in trim piece may also act as a trim sectional with coordinating colors to match and accentuate the beauty of the siding panels.

Abstract: A system and method for assisting in finishing and securing a top panel for a wall to a J-channel of a soffit. The system includes a soffit panel covering a surface, a J-channel bracket from which the soffit is mounted into, a top panel snap-in trim, and a top panel. The top panel snap-in trim includes, at an end, a top snap-in trim grasper for interlocking with a hook at the end of the J-channel bracket. Additionally, the top panel snap-in trim includes, at another end, a top panel snap-in trim fastener for contacting the top panel to the wall. Wires or cables may be run through a gap between the top panel snap-in trim and a corner where the soffit panel and the top panel meet. Additionally, the top panel snap-in trim may also act as a trim sectional with coordinating colors to match and accentuate the beauty of the siding panels.

Abstract: A roof ventilation system of the type for venting air from under a roof and preventing water, debris and pests from penetrating the ventilation system and entering the interior of the structure is provided. The roof closure vent system includes: a structure having a sloped metal roof having a ridge slot formed along substantially the length of a roof ridge permitting ventilation from the interior under said roof to the exterior; and a ridge closure vent positioned adjacent each longitudinal side of said ridge slot extending substantially along the length thereof fastened between said roof and a ridge panel, in place of the ridge closure vent or in combination therewith is a eave closure vent connected beneath said roof substantially along the length of an eave of said roof.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a soffit assembly made of inside and outside soffit boards, each comprising two or more serially arranged boards. When assembled, the inside and outside soffit boards define a central gap closed by a vent strip having perforations there along to enable breathing through said vent strip; the vent strip also icludes left and right U-shaped receptacles to enable the vent strip to snap to the adjacent soffit boards. A cross strip is also set forth which has a H-shape in profile to enable the adjacent boards to be abutted against each other and thereby joined with said cross strip at the joint between the boards.

Abstract: A fascia member and a soffit member are useful for trimming a building structure. The fascia member has a generally vertical panel and a generally horizontal flange projecting from the generally vertical panel at a lower corner. The generally horizontal flange has a locking lip extending along a distal edge. The soffit member has an edge portion having a plurality of spaced locking lips adapt to be engaged with the locking lip extending therealong. A channel member extending along the generally horizontal flange is employed for confining the edge portion of the soffit member within the channel member, when the locking lips of the edge portion of the soffit member are engaged with the locking lip extending therealong, so as to interlock fascia member mid the soffit member. The fascia member and the channel member may be a single piece or two separate pieces. In either instance, the channel member has an upper wall, an inner, vertical wall, and an upper wall.

Abstract: A device and method for removing ice and snow from roofs whereby a flexible sleeve attached to the lower part of a roof is remotely inflated, thereby shattering the ice in a controlled and safe manner. In the preferred embodiment, a mounting frame is sealingly attached to the roof surface and is configured to removably retain the flexible, inflatable sleeve in position on the roof. A number of retention means are disclosed. However, the preferred means is a zipper assembly, which is easy to operate and retains the overall flexibility of the inflatable sleeve to allow it to be rolled up for easy storage when it is removed from a roof. The lower end of the inflatable sleeve extends beyond the lower edge of the roof surface where it is movably secured to the edge of the roof. An operator realizing the need to remove ice from a roof remotely inflates the sleeve with a low pressure air supply. The expansion of the sleeve attached to the roof shatters the brittle ice.

Abstract: Roofing system is presented comprising a built-up roof(BUR) assembly or modified roof membrane assembly (MRM) which is adhered to gypsum, concrete or composite sheets or panels which have been loose-laid over a roof substrate. This allows the BUR or MRM assemblies to conduct heat to or receive heat from the thermal mass of the loose laid mass-weighted sheets immediately below the BUR or MRM assemblies. The gypsum panels, preformed concrete panels, poured-in-place concrete or composite mass-weighted construction panels which are placed between the BUR or MRM assemblies and the roof substrate causes more gradual changes in temperature between the roof assembly and the roof substrate.

Abstract: The thermal efficiency of a building is improved by installing a weather block and vent member across the space between the ends of joists resting on a plate having between them an insulation blanket having a vapor barrier adjacent a ceiling on the bottom of the joists. The member blocks the flow of air towards the end of the vapor barrier and the ceiling and sometimes down past the plate in a wall inside covering and down pass the inside covering and the vapor barrier on the blanket insulation between the wall studs, and redirects it upwards along the rafters. It also blocks the flow of air across the plate, to eliminate the Bernoulli Effect thereat which was operative to suck the out the air between the wall-stud insulation vapor barrier and the wall interior covering. The weather block and vent is field adapted to the parameters of the building and is factory scored for easy field adaptation and so that it can be shipped flat for transportation economies.

Abstract: A fascia member and a soffit member are useful for trimming a building structure. The fascia member has a generally vertical panel and a generally horizontal flange projecting from the generally vertical panel at a lower corner. The generally horizontal flange has a locking lip extending along a distal edge. The soffit member has an edge portion having a plurality of spaced locking lips adapted to be engaged with the locking lip extending therealong. A channel member extending along the generally horizontal flange is employed for confining the edge portion of the soffit member within the channel member, when the locking lips of the edge portion of the soffit member are engaged with the locking lip extending therealong, so as to interlock fascia member and the soffit member. The fasca member and the channel member may be a single piece or two separate pieces. In either instance, the channel member has an upper wall, an inner, vertical wall, and an upper wall.

Abstract: A unified cornice apparatus formed of metal or plastic, which is secured at one end by a roof nailer portion to the roof decking by conventional fasteners. A shingle mold portion extends from the roof nailer portion. The shingle mold portion has an outer face portion and a bottom face portion. A facia portion extends from the bottom face portion adjacent to the facia board. The facia portion extends beneath the facia board, to a bottom facia portion which extends in spaced relation beneath the facia board. An outer soffit portion extends upwardly from the bottom facia portion to a soffit portion which extends beneath the sub-facia to an inner soffit portion. The inner soffit portion extends downwardly from the inner soffit portion to an lower freeze portion. The lower freeze portion joins a bottom freeze portion, which is secured to an existing wall freeze portion. Alternately, the lower freeze portion connects to an outer wall freeze portion which extends upwardly to a hidden nailer portion.

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 continuous vent in the form of a resilient apertured trough which fits into a bevel in the center of the soffit or at the fascia or the wall. The advantages of the vent is that its hold is based on its shape, its resilience and the angle of the bevel in the soffit. The vent is used in existing soffits or on new construction. The method involves the steps of venting a soffit by cutting two beveled ends a few inches apart and inserting a resilient apertured vent in the space between the bevels. For new construction, one beveled strip is temporarily adhered via an adhesive to hold the vent in place until the second bevel is completed and both beveled pieces are installed.

Abstract: A generally vertical siding panel having an upper edge portion formed with at least two laterally spaced trim-engaging tabs and a generally horizontal soffit panel having a back edge portion are employed with a siding panel-trimming and soffit-panel mounting assembly comprising a supporting member and a retaining member. As extruded from a polymeric material, the supporting member has a generally vertical back panel and an upper front flange, which projects frontwardly from the back panel and overlies the back edge portion of the soffit panel. As extruded from a polymeric material, the retaining member is a separate member attached to the supporting member and has a lower front flange, which projects from the back panel and underlies the back edge portion of the soffit panel. One of the supporting and retaining members defines a hook behind the back panel.

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: A lockdown system for a low rise building including a roof structure with sheathing disposed over a plurality of roof rafters, the roof structure forming eaves around the periphery thereof, the system comprises a loop of rafter cable for being secured around the eaves of the roof; and a plurality of anchor cables operably secured to the rafter and to the ground, the anchor cables being adapted to exert a downward force on the rafter such that lift forces generated during high winds are counteracted.

Abstract: A vapor barrier panel is designed specifically for application to the area between the floor joists and under the sub floor and in front of a concrete basement wall. The panel body includes a flat panel section with a flange at the top edge at right angles to the top edge and two flanges down each side. The panel body is thus applied so that the top flange engages against the underside of the sub floor and the side flanges engage against the sides and bottom respectively of the floor joists. The panel is semi rigid so they can be applied in place simply by sliding into position and abutting against a bead of sealant applied to the floor and floor joists or pre-applied to and carried on the outside surface of each flange.

Abstract: The present invention relates to building constructions which are relatively inexpensive and easy to assemble. Under a first embodiment, a building construction comprised of a lower portion and an upper portion wherein the lower portion includes a plurality of walls having a radially outwardly extending top plate which serves to support the upper portion of the building and assists in providing the building with an exaggerated eave is disclosed. Under a second embodiment, the building construction includes a plurality of inner and outer frame members wherein the outer frame members serve the additional function of a trim assembly. As the building constructions of the present invention are relatively easy to construct, the building constructions can be sold as a kit for construction by individuals having relatively little experience in the construction field.

Abstract: Being extruded in one piece from a polymeric material, such as polyvinyl chloride, and being useful with a soffit panel and with a siding panel, a combination siding panel-trimming and soffit panel-mounting member has a back panel, an upper front flange for overlying a back edge portion of a soffit panel, a lower front flange for underlying the back edge portion of the soffit panel, and a back flange for engaging an upper edge portion of the siding panel. The upper front flange projects from the back panel frontwardly, generally horizontally, and approximately at a right angle. The lower front flange projects from the back panel, has a portion projecting frontwardly and upwardly toward the upper front flange, and has a generally horizontal distal edge.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mounting clip for joining siding panels. The clip has a first face and a second face. The clip is formed from a continuous metal strip. The continuous metal strip is bent generally into a FIG. 4 configuration and has an upright leg, a diagonal leg, and a angled leg. Each leg has a first end and a second end and a first face and a second face which correspond to the first face and the second face of the strip. The second end of the upright leg is connected to the first end of the diagonal leg by a first bight and the second end of the diagonal leg is connected to the first end of the angled leg by a second bight. The clip is especially well suited for joining a top out panel to a trim strip. In a preferred embodiment barbs and a point are provided to improve the connection between the topout panel and the clip.

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 hanger for holding and supporting fascia board during installation along the rafters of a roof. The hanger is formed of a saddle or bracket which attaches to the upper edge of the rafter. A fascia catch is pivotally attached to the saddle through an adjusting bar. The catch can be adjusted along the adjusting bar as needed and then locked in place.

Abstract: A roof drainage system includes an eve trough with end walls keyed for placement on the bottom edge of a fascia, a building corner post forming a drain spout within it, and a soffit channel connecting the eve trough to the drain spout. An alternative eve trough is formed in a horizontal siding member having front and back walls and an inner bottom together forming a water channel at an incline from horizontal.

Abstract: A molding assembly having a hanger member fixedly securable to an inner or outer wall of a building and a decorative molding insert member releasably engageable with the hanger member. The molding insert member is supported at a lower edge portion by a lower J-channel of the hanger member. An upper L-shaped portion of the insert member is supported by a depending lip portion of the hanger member which forms a second channel such that no external fastening elements are required to secure the molding insert member to the hanger member. The insert member can be quickly and easily releasably engaged within the J-channel and the second channel without the need for special tools. In an alternative preferred embodiment the insert member includes a lip portion which is adapted to slidably engage an under surface of an adjacently positioned insert member to provide an even more continuous appearance for adjacently positioned insert members.

Abstract: A precast concrete roof trim system comprising linear edge segments installed in the side edges of a roof and corner segments installed on the corners of the roof. The corner segments each have free ends engaging the corresponding ends of a spaced pair of the edge segments. Each edge and corner segment has a roof engaging portion with a first surface and a second surface. The first surface engages the roof when the segment is in a first position, and the second surface, which is transverse to the first surface, engages the roof when the segment is in a second position. Each segment has an extension which overhangs the roof when the segment is in the first position and extends upwardly from the roof when the segment is in the second position.

Abstract: In order to provide a pre-assembled, relocatable building structure which can be transported by road from one site to another, a metal skeleton which is formed of 6.times.2 inch rectangular cross-section hollow steel tubing, is welded together and provided with horizontally extending anchor brackets at the bottom of each vertically extending column member. These anchor pads allow the building to be lowered onto foundations in which anchor bolts are imbedded, and bolted in place. The foundations are formed so as to take the form of continuous elongate footers which break the passage of wind which tends to flow sideways under the housing structure. A shallow crawl space can formed between the foundation footers to facilitate service connections. To prevent winds from tearing off side and roof panels of roof and wall structures secured to the skeleton, metal brackets are used to enclose or encapsulate the edges of the panels in a manner which prevents the direct contact with the wind.

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 one-piece crown-and-soffit member is formed from a single piece of material. The crown portion is configured for secure attachment to a building at a lower section of the crown. The soffit portion extends outward from the crown to the roof of the building for secure attachment thereto. Vent passages are formed in the soffit portion for permitting air to pass through the soffit into and out of the building.

Abstract: A guard screen for a rain gutter for placement over the open end of a rain gutter for preventing the accumulation of debris in the gutter. The guard screen of the present invention includes a longitudinal screen body bordered by a pair of longitudinal edges. The guard screen includes a first edge and a second edge. The first edge has a U-shaped channel defined therein for connection with the front lip of a conventional gutter. At the terminal ends of the arms of the "U" are provided opposing flanges that reduce the open end of the channel to a narrow slot. The lip of the gutter is gripped between the opposing flanges when the guard screen is in place and, when in position, the lip of the gutter is firmly held therein. The second edge includes a flange for placement between the shingles of a roof and the roof boards. The screen body is preferably composed of a polymerized material.

Abstract: A curved block formwork element for use in forming structures such as curved cornices, lintels and window sills. The curved block formwork element comprises a substantially rectangular shaped block having two oppositely disposed side walls and two oppositely disposed end walls creating a hollow cavity inside, wherein a first of the side walls comprises a flat surface and a second of the side walls comprises a curved surface; means for vertically interlocking the block with a plurality of rectangular block formwork elements along a top and bottom surface of the block; and means for horizontally interlocking the blocks.

Abstract: A preconstructed soffit and fascia unit in which the fascia is secured to the front of the soffit and the back of the soffit is secured to the front face of a side panel of a wall before the side panel is mounted on the wall studs. The soffit and fascia unit is strengthened with intermediate supports that extend across the channel formed by the fascia, soffit, and side panel. The preconstructed soffit and fascia unit permits the elimination of the rafter tails.

Abstract: A building fascia is disclosed, which comprises an elongate gutter and a soffit. Being made from sheet aluminum, steel, or copper, the gutter has back, bottom, and front walls and a channel extending along and into the gutter from the back or bottom wall, preferably from the back wall. Being made therefrom or from vinyl or other polymeric material, the soffit has an edge portion inserted into the channel. Lips formed on the edge portion and on one of two side walls of the channel have sufficient flexibility and are shaped to permit the edge portion to be readily inserted with a snap action but to restrain the edge portion against being withdrawn from the panel. Preferably, one of the side walls of the channel is spaced narrowly from the bottom wall of the gutter, the narrowly spaced walls flaring into the gutter so that ice forming between the narrowly spaced walls is extruded into the gutter.

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: This invention is directed to a device which, when installed, effectively seals the spaces formed at the junction of a corrugated roofing element and a vertical support structure. A compressible material of fixed height is affixed to a rigid support member, both of which extend the length of the junction of the roof overhang and the vertical support structure. The device is pressed upwards into the junction, compressing the foam into the channels formed by the corrugated roofing element, and the rigid support member is then attached to the vertical support 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 article for connecting beams includes an outside spanning member which extends between the beams, a cross-web member connected to the outside spanning member, and clasping members which hold the beams in place. Beams are connected by placing the article between the beams so that the clasping members are against the sides of the beams. The article is formed by bending sheet material into a three-dimensional configuration which includes the various members of the article discussed above.

Abstract: A gutter system includes a strap for supporting a screen on the gutter. The strap is an elongate, planar member, preferably formed of the same material as the gutter. A first end of the strap is inserted under the roof shingles, between the keyways. The second end is configured to both project into a channel formed in the distal edge of the gutter and to overlie a horizontal wall of the channel, with a return portion to engagingly retain an edge of the screen.

Abstract: A mounting section (10) securable to a structure to enable mounting of a panel edge (21) to the structure. A base portion (16) is secured to the structure and a channel portion (11) receives the panel edge, the channel portion having a mouth (12) and two jaws (13, 14) defining the mouth and which are mounted to the base portion while the panel edge is being laterally moved into position. One jaw (13 or 57) is mounted to the base portion (16) by a hinged mounting (51, 52 or 58) enabling hinging movement during or subsequent to the location of the panel edge within the mouth. Retaining means (57 or 56) later retains the jaw against hinging movement. The retaining means forms a snap fit connection which is operable when the hinged jaw has been moved into its operative position confining the edge of the panel in the mouth of the channel portion. The retaining member is formed integrally with the hinged jaw with a flexible connecting portion between the retaining member and the hinged jaw.

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 building structure includes outer walls, a roof having a lower border that overhangs one or more of the outer walls, and a frame for supporting the outer walls and roof. A top frame member is secured to the frame, extending longitudinally, and forms a portion of the outer side walls. A wall panel is received in a bottom edge of the top frame member and a board member having holes therein is received in a top portion of the top frame member. The board member, top frame member and wall panel form the outer side wall of the building. Rafter tails are also mounted to the frame, and overhang the outer side wall and top frame member. The rafter tails are covered by an overhang deck and a facia board. Air is allowed to enter the chamber formed between the rafter tails, overhang deck and facia board and pass through the board member into the building structure, thus providing a flow of air into the building.

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.