Abstract: An improved gutter screen, and the combination of such a screen with a roof and gutter upon which it is mounted, in which the screen is of flexible, open-mesh construction, having spaced, flow-directing ribs extending in directions parallel with the slope of the roof and transverse flow-interrupting bars extending between the ribs. Together the flow-directing ribs and the flow-interrupting bars define a multiplicity of small, generally rectangular apertures, with the ribs being of a height substantially greater than that of the bars. The screen includes on its underside an underrib, parallel to the bars and the length of the gutter, to break up the surface tension of water flowing along the underside and direct the water into the gutter.

Abstract: Extruded aluminum alloy base, intermediate and top panels and a decorative plastic insert are provided. One marginal portion of the base panel is mounted on a support member on a building. An opposing marginal portion on the base panel is formed with a coupling member and with a perpendicular flange. An adjoining marginal portion on the intermediate panel is formed with a member-receiving channel and a perpendicular ledge. An opposing marginal portion on the intermediate panel is formed with a coupling member and with a perpendicular ledge. An adjoining marginal portion on the top panel is formed with a member-receiving channel and with a perpendicular flange. An opposing marginal portion of the top panel is adapted to be mounted on the support member on the building. The relatively adjoining flanges and ledges on the base, intermediate and top panels are adapted to receive a plurality of machine screws.

Abstract: This invention comprises an improved fascia panel and method of securing the fascia panel to a plurality of mounting brackets. The fascia panel 11 comprises a first portion 18 which is substantially vertical when the panel is secured to brackets and a second portion 19 which is below the first portion 18 where the second portion 19 is at an angle with respect to the first portion 18 such that the lower edge of the second portion 19 is rearward of the front face of the first portion 18.A first attachment means 20 is formed along the upper edge of the first portion 18, and a second attachment means 24 along the lower edge of the second portion 19. A plurality of mounting brackets 12 are provided which can be secured to a structure, and are provided with means to engage both the first and second attachments means 20 and 24 so as to secure the fascia panel thereto.

Abstract: A prefabricated building structure includes a hip roof that is collapsible so that the building structure may be transported from a manufacturing site to an assembly site, such as a homesite, in compliance with governmental regulations related to height and width restrictions on public highways. The building structure with the hip roof offers an alternative to the conventional gabled roof used in prefabricated houses and other buildings. The prefabricated building structure includes modular units secured together to provide an integral building structure, at least two of the modular units each including a collapsible, complementary hip roof system.

Abstract: A roof water dispersal system includes a plurality of longitudinally extending dispersal elements mounted near the edge of a roof structure for receiving and dispersing streams of roof run-off water. The elements are spaced apart from each other and assembled into a unit mounted to receive the streams of run-off roof water. The individual elements within the assembly can vary in shape, thickness, or material to provide an optimum balance between dispersal efficiency and strength of the overall assembly. A weir is mountable near the edge of the roof and aligned with cross members of the rain dispersal assembly to divert the roof run-off water streams from impacting on regions of the assembly at which the dispersal elements intersect with cross members to prevent undesirable deflection or collection of run-off water at these regions.

Abstract: A roof water dispersal system includes a plurality of longitudinally extending dispersal elements mounted near the edge of a roof structure for receiving and dispersing streams of roof run-off water. The elements are spaced apart from each other and assembled into a unit mounted to receive the streams of run-off roof water. The individual elements within the assembly can vary in shape, thickness, or material to provide an optimum balance between dispersal efficiency and strength of the overall assembly. A weir is mountable near the edge of the roof and aligned with cross members of the rain dispersal assembly to divert the roof run-off water streams from impacting on regions of the assembly at which the dispersal elements intersect with cross members to prevent undesirable deflection or collection of run-off water at these regions.

Abstract: An improved gutter screen, and the combination of such a screen with a roof and gutter upon which it is mounted, in which the screen is of flexible, open-mesh construction, having spaced, flow-directing ribs extending in directions parallel with the slope of the roof and transverse flow-interrupting bars extending between the ribs. Together the flow-directing ribs and the flow-interrupting bars define a multiplicity of small, generally rectangular apertures, with the ribs being of a height substantially greater than that of the bars. In a preferred installation, the screen curves gradually over the trough of a gutter with the upper portion of the screen conforming to the slope of the roof and the lower edge portion of the screen assuming a more horizontal condition along its attachment to the outer edge of the gutter.

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 marginal strip of sheet material 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 can be used in roof edge installations, for example, and can also include a fascia or a gutter arrangement, or a wide variety of other configurations to suit a given application.

Abstract: A wood rafter to wood corner plate connection in either a gazebo or a building roof having a hip roof. A single element sheet metal connector is provided having a base member connected to the corner plate, wing members connected to and tying the corner plates together, and a seat member bendably connected to the base for attaching a rafter at varying angles from 0.degree. to 90.degree..

Abstract: A roof truss (11) to be installed in a metal building frame (10). The truss (11) includes a bottom chord (12) and a top chord (13) which are to be supported by a stud member (15). The truss (11) is further provided with an eaves and fascia support (18) which has a horizontally extending portion (25) to support eaves sheeting, and a vertical portion (20) to support a fascia member (21).

Abstract: There is described a sheathing web consisting essentially of a waterproof-coated spunbonded of filaments of organic fiber-forming material. The sheathing web has on at least one surface a structure in the form of a weave pattern for increasing the slip resistance, this pattern having been embossed into the spunbonded in the course of its production.

Abstract: A flashing structure for installation along a roof edge to aid in proper drainage of moisture run-off. The sheet metal flashing includes a planar body portion for installation under the shingles or other roof covering and extending from a free edge to a parallel drainage edge. The flashing is bent at the drainage edge to extend back under and away from the body portion in a continuous curve, preferably of constant radius, for about 180.degree.. The flashing is bent again at an angle of less than 90.degree. at the juncture of the curved portion and a flat portion which extends from the juncture edge to a drip edge where the material is bent back upon itself to provide a portion extending to a terminal edge.

Abstract: The improved gutter shield assembly is arranged for attachment to a roof constructed of partially overlapping shingles which define thin spaces between them. The shield assembly includes a mesh-like barrier which prevents debris from entering the gutter. The barrier has a plurality of openings for permitting the passage of water from the shingles through the barrier and into the rain gutter below. Attachment devices which are devoid of nails are used to attach the shield assembly. Such attachment devices may include J-shaped hooks, bent tabs or both. The barrier is thereby attached while yet avoiding piercing of shingles and consequent impairment of the rainproof integrity of such shingles. In another embodiment, the barrier is permanently attached to the roof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fascia angle adapter for an eavestroughing system wherein the fascia angle adapter allows for supporting of an eavestrough hanger or other support fitting at different angles relative to a fascia board. The adapter is placed intermediate the hanger and the fascia board. The adapter has a base member having a fascia engaging surface, a top port for securing of the adapter to a fascia board, and an eccentric cam supported by the base member and movable with respect thereto whereby the cam can be moved to various positions such that the exterior surface of the cam is spaced a different distance from the fascia engaging surface. The cam member is preferably rotatably supported within the base member and has a number of planar surfaces about the periphery of the cam for defining, in cooperation with the base member, predetermined angles for known angled fascia.

Abstract: A perimeter securement assembly for a roof deck covered with a waterproofing membrane and an apertured overlay thereover comprises a coved base member adapted to be positioned along the periphery of the roof with the waterproofing membrane extending thereof and secured therein by means of a resilient member which hold the membrane in the coved portion. In one version the apertured overlay is provided with openings along its selvage edge, said openings engaging the one end of an S-shaped hook, the other end of said hook engaging the coved base member and being held in place by the resilient means. In another version a continuous flat hook-shaped member extends over the membrane and the coved base member, is held in place by resilient means, and is attached to the selvage edge of the apertured overlay by means of heat welding.

Abstract: A roofing clamp for attaching a flexible roofing sheet in a rain-tight manner. It comprises Z like halves which surround a block to clamp the roofing sheet therebetween. Machine screws hold the clamp halves together. The spacing between the clamp halves and block are of S shape at the ends to form a rain-tight seal devoid of perforation of the sheet.

Abstract: A baffle for use in an attic defined by a vertical exterior wall having a top wall plate, parallel ceiling joists supported by the top wall plate, and spaced apart, inclined rafters securely connected to the top wall plate and the ceiling joists is disclosed. The rafters typically have a roof deck fastened to their top surface. The baffle is installable between adjacent roof rafters to substantially block the flow of ventilating air through an opening located between the top surface of the wall plate and the underside of the roof deck. Once installed, the baffle of the present invention restricts flow of ventilating air between an exterior soffit and insulating material installed between the ceiling joists in the attic cavity.

Abstract: A system for covering the edges of slates or the like at the verge of a pitched roof, comprises a plurality of verge members (1, 2) joined by a union (3). Each verge member has a pair of flanges (5, 7) and a pair of channels (9, 10) defining two spaces (17, 18) for receiving the edges of the slates. The channels (9, 10) are disposed symmetrically between the flanges (5, 7) but one of the flanges has a portion (6) which results in the space (17) being narrower than the space (18), so that the verge member can be used with slates of different thicknesses. The union (3) joins together the verge members (1, 2) in such a way that the channels (9) being used are connected in a waterproof manner. The union (3) thus comprises an upstream portion (30) which underlies the channel (9) of the verge member (2) up the roof, and a downstream portion (31) which overlies the channel (9) of the verge member (1) down the roof, the portions (30, 31) being joined by a wall (32) extending between the ends of the two channels (9).

Abstract: A cant vent stop is preformed and has perforated fold lines to fit under a cantilevered floor and provide air passage-ways to warm the cantilevered portion of the floor to prevent excessive coldness. The stop is moisture proof and protects the adjacent rim joist and insulation from moisture. A rim guard stop is moisture proof and is also preformed and perforated to fit over insulation installed adjacent to a rim joist to protect the insulation and rim from moisture. The rim guard can also be folded to fit over the end of the insulation installed under a cantilevered floor to protect the exposed end from moisture. Both stops are made of corrugated cardboard and are moisture proofed by aluminum foil on one side.

Abstract: A sheet material assembly for forming a fascia assembly, raised roof edge assembly, coping assembly, or other such building component assembly, is disclosed. Such assembly includes at least a longitudinally-extending generally vertical outer face member, and frequently a longitudinally-extending, generally vertical inner face member spaced laterally away from the outer face member with an intermediate member disposed between the spaced-apart inner and outer face members to interconnect the inner and outer face members. Preferably, both or at least one of the face members has a flange portion located generally at an upper edge, with the intermediate member or an adjacent portion of the face member being secured to the flange portion. Such an assembly facilitates the forming of an angulated configuration, or a curved arcuate configuration, in order to form a "corner" portion of the assembly.

Abstract: The instant invention is comprised of a combination anti-ponding riser member integrally connected to an edge flashing member, the combination being adapted for mounting along the eave course of a tile roof system. The combination, which forms an article, is comprised generally of a first, roof decking connection member adapted to be connected to the roof decking, a second sloping ramp section adapted to be disposed at an angle relative to horizontal to allow water to drain over it and off of the roof, a riser member of suitable height to support the eave course roof of tile at the desired pitch, a second roof decking contact member preferably parallel to the first roof decking connection member and an eave flashing and drip member angled relative to said second roof decking connection member to direct any runoff water away from the eave of the structure to avoid water soaking thereof and consequent damage.

Abstract: An assembly of eaves fascia, comprising: a fascia board for concealing a plurality of outward ends of rafters arranged in the roof eaves of a building; an eaves soffit board, set apart under the eaves, for obstructing a view of the inside of the eaves from below, an inward end of the soffit board being fixed onto an outer wall of the building; a curtain board, caused to link the fascia board and an outward end of the soffit board, for masking a gap between the eaves and the soffit board; wherein a joint of the fascia board and the curtain board is adapted so as to enable the curtain board to move relative to and around the fascia board, whereby the curtain board can be supported even in a tilted manner by the fascia board. In addition, the above-mentioned assembly of eaves fascia is adapted to connect the curtain board with an additional curtain board so as to extend downwards.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for roofing a structure or the like by erection of at least one frame and installation of a tent cloth therealong. The frame comprises various elements forming, in the erected position of the frame, roof and wall elements. The roof elements adjoin each other along a ridge line and the wall elements adjoin the roof elements along roof edge lines. The method and apparatus are characterized in that the frame has two frame halves hinged together in a flat starting position and lifted from that position by at least two points. The roof elements are lifted first on the side of the ridge line until the roof elements are at a given angle to each other, in which position there is provided between the roof elements a tie member which, in the loaded condition, defines an angle between the roof elements.

Abstract: A perimeter securement assembly for a roof deck covering involving a one-piece fabricated coved securement base with resilient compression retainers for positively securing said waterproofing membrane roof deck covering therein.

Abstract: A molded door and mating door jamb for a observation tower enclosure includes a projection to adapt to a non-vertical structure on one side. The door projection is provided to avoid a projecting wall structure experienced by present day door jamb structures in enclosures having glare reducing slanted windows. A generally planar door is hinged to a vertical door jamb on the opposing side, but has a triangular projection on the non-vertical, slanted window side to adapt to the slanted door jamb construction. The door is hinged to open outward and away from the observer's forward area of interest. The molded door avoids a door jamb and adaptor sections which may obstruct the guard's view as he or she opens the door and exits. The molded door can also provide additional structural support for shutters and roof structure when closed. The door can also include seals, locks and windows for added security, protection and visibility.

Abstract: A multiple panel metal roofing system is installed on a continuous roof deck. Elongated support members are aligned to create a supporting frame structure formed as a plurality of grid sections each having sides defining the perimeter of each grid section. A plurality of substantially planar outer skin sections are aligned with the grid sections such that the edges of adjacent skin sections overlap above the upper surface of the support members. A layer of sealant is positioned between the overlapping edges of adjacent skin sections. Fasteners such as screws penetrate through the overlapping edges of adjacent skin sections and the intervening layer of sealant and extend into the upper surface of the underlying support members to immovably secure the overlapping edges of adjacent skin sections to the underlying support members and to form a compressed watertight seal along the perimeter of each grid section.

Abstract: A prefabricated, modular building construction system uses three basic, proportioned panels, comprising rectangular wall and roof panels and triangular gable panels. The panels are secured together with simple fasteners inserted through aligned openings in adjacent edges of the panels and turned to lock them in place. The gable panels are shaped as right triangles, with the angular disposition of the hypotenuse determining the pitch of the roof and the length thereof having a specific relationship with respect to the length of the roof panels. The lengths of the other two sides also have a particular relationship to the length and width of the wall panels. Thus, the panels may be arranged in any predetermined number and size to define buildings of various sizes and shapes. Each of the panels comprises channel shaped frame members surrounding a rigid insulating core with protective and/or decorative surface layers or sheets laminated on both sides.

Abstract: A single-ply, thermoplastic membrane roof construction includes, at its corners, a pair of right angularly disposed substantially rigid, edge, corner pieces welded together along a mitered joint by way of bringing a heating block into contact with the horizontal and vertical edges to be joined, and then converging the pieces to form the mitered corner which is fastened to the underlying roof structure. Strips formed of the same membrane fabric material as the roof covering membrane are welded to the horizontal upper walls of the edge pieces. Edge linear continuation strips are fastened in position to extend from the corner pieces, but with a gap between them and the corner-forming pieces. Clips mated to the configuration of the edge pieces and strips have portions at one of their upper and lower ends which snap into position to unite the spaced apart edge pieces.

Abstract: A casing trim, and the combination therewith of a flat vinyl strip, and the method of concealing building wooden casings and the like, wherein the casing trim is nailed to the edge portion of a casing, with one flange of the casing trim extending over an edge of the casing, and the perpendicularly directed face portion has a channel which receives and retains an edge of the flat vinyl strip.

Abstract: A system for the formation of a sloped roof surface on a pre-existing flat roof deck through the utilization of a mold assembly comprising a plurality of angularly configured beams spaced from one another and cooperatively interconnected with baffle plates and an overlying grill structure having a substantially open or pass-through construction to the extent that a confined space defined by the above set forth component is to be filled with a light-weight cementitious or other operable material preferably suitable for roofing, resulting in an inclined or sloped outer surface being formed contiguous with the grill structure such that the cured cementitious material and aforementioned components become a substantially integral, one-piece construction permanently secured to the pre-existing, original flat roof deck.

Abstract: A fascia assembly for securing the edge of a rubber roof membrane to the edge of a roof, the fascia assembly including a sheet metal fascia adapted to secure the edge of the membrane against a dam, and reinforcing clips adapted to be housed within the fascia and to prevent deflection of the material of the fascia in the event of forces on the membrane tending to pull the membrane away from the dam.

Abstract: A roof edge assembly having a metal water dam adapted to be fastened at the edge of the roof to the nailer structure thereof to define a raised roof edge. The water dam has a lower horizontal dam portion positionable generally flush with the upper surface of the nailer structure and extending inwardly a distance past the nailer structure and onto the adjacent insulation and then bending onto itself to form an upper horizontal dam portion. Two thicknesses of metal thereby provided decrease the bowing at the mechanical securement points of the water dam. The water dam at the forward edge of the lower horizontal dam portion is bent downwardly for about a half an inch to define a tab portion which provides positive edge securement to the nailer making attachment and alignment thereof easier, and minimizing wind infiltration.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for forming a raised roof edge on a building structure that preferably has a generally horizontal roof and a generally vertical outer face. The assembly includes a dam member for forming a water dam or gravel stop, a fascia member, and a separate clip member interposed therebetween for resiliently biasing the fascia member into a relatively tight and rattle-free interlocking installation on the dam member. Preferably, a roofing material is interposed between the clip member and the dam member and is frictionally secured and anchored therebetween as a result of the resilient snap-on engagement of the fascia member on the clip member and the dam member. The roof edge assembly thereby provides an improved water dam or gravel stop structure that securely retains and protects the roofing material on the roof of the building structure.

Abstract: Spaced elongated ribs each having a tapered end and a concave end are assembled together by means of elongated, spaced members inserted through respective spaced openings in each rib. The tapered ends of the ribs are attached to a common sheet of material which may be inserted underneath roofing shingles to position the entire assembly over a gutter to provide assistance to propel leaves, pine straw and other debris to the edge of the gutter but at the same time preventing the debris from entering the gutter while allowing the water to drain into the gutter. A continuous front member may be provided with clips for attachment to the edge of the gutter or may be omitted.

Abstract: A multiple panel metal roofing system is installed on a continuous roof deck. Elongated support members are aligned to create a supporting frame structure formed as a plurality of grid sections each having sides defining the perimeter of each grid section. A plurality of substantially planar outer skin sections are aligned with the grid sections such that the edges of adjacent skin sections overlap above the upper surface of the support members. A layer of sealant is positioned between the overlapping edges of adjacent skin sections. Fasteners such as screws penetrate through the overlapping edges of adjacent skin sections and the intervening layer of sealant and extend into the upper surface of the underlying support members to immovably secure the overlapping edges of adjacent skin sections to the underlying support members and to form a compressed watertight seal along the perimeter of each grid section.

Abstract: Structure for use on a roof consisting of a plurality of standard elements in the general form of planks that lock together which are formed with a dense outer impermeable skin and a lightweight insulating interior.

Abstract: A roof system and method of roof fabrication for a building having in place a plurality of parallel and spaced apart elongated structural support units defining a longitudinal surface exposed from above. Fabrication is effected by first applying a double faced adhesive tape longitudinally along the top surface of the support units after which flexible moisture impervious sheeting suitable to function as a vapor barrier is sequentially applied in lengths from rolls in a laterally spaced apart relation directly onto the adhesive tape of adjacent support units. This is followed by applying another length of sheeting intermediate and in contact with double faced adhesive tape applied over the borders of the adjacent previously applied sheeting into an overlapping seamed relation to render the sheeting continuous and uninterrupted.

Abstract: Verge unit is a symmetrical tapered channel converging toward one end and diverging toward another end. The unit 1 has two frangible portions which are disposed inwardly at the divergent end the removal of one of which portions allows the unit to be converted into a right hand or a left hand unit for use on a right hand or left hand verge of a roof. The units are placed over the free ends of tiles on a verge so that each divergent end of a unit is overlapped by a convergent end of an adjacent unit, thus providing a stepped line following the line of overlapping tiles along the upper edge of the verge and a straight line running along the lower edge. Verge units may be used for covering the free ends of tiles on tiled roofs to provide an aesthetically pleasing finish to the verge ends of tiled roofs and to prevent the ingress of rain and snow between the tiles.

Abstract: An anchor assembly for securing a rubber membrane against the surface of a roof, the anchor assembly including a rigid plate adapted to be secured to the generally vertical edge portion of the roof and to clampingly engage a portion of the rubber membrane. The anchor assembly also includes a support plate supported by a flange projecting from a forward face of the plate. A cover plate has an upper edge engaging an upper edge of the support plate and a lower edge resiliently engaging a lower edge of the rigid plate.

Abstract: A gable rake strip is employed in tile roofs. The rake strip is disposed along the gable edges and comprises a base portion and an upstanding portion. The base portion includes a plurality of upstanding ridges disposed parallel to the gable edge. The gable edge tiles are supported upon the ridges. The inner terminal edge of the strip is coplanar with the main plane of the base portion to admit a lateral flow of water. The upper end of the upstanding portion is reversed-back to either hook over a rake trim board or to assume the appearance of such a board.

Abstract: A protective peripheral cornice of a building which cornice is an equal angle broad flanged beam inserted between the top of the wall and the end section of the ceiling. Such beam is made of light material which is totally enveloped in a metal sheet except for two interruptions in each of which the sheet is replaced by bridgelike means of insulating plastic material which extend for about 1/2 the panel thickness; one of said interruptions being located across the horizontal median plane of the roof panel while the other is located across the vertical median plane of the wall panel. Such interruptions having thus the function of thermal insulations or thermal barriers.

Abstract: A support structure for forming eave corners on a hipped roof of a steel framed structure comprises a rectangular frame having two triangular sub frames tiltable along their adjacent diagonal sides. The inner corner of the rectangular sub frame is supported above the outer diagonal corner to form triangular planes coplanar with adjacent roof planes on each side of a hip line, the rectangular frame being cantilevered over the corner walls of the building to form an eave corner. The support structure may also be used to form internal or external corners on a verandah roof. A method for constructing hipped roofs on steel frame buildings is also provided.

Abstract: A knockdown housing structure formed of a number of wall panels which are interconnected together. The wall panels are slidably interconnected by the use of projecting pins which are slidably received in elongated slots. Pins are formed on one edge of each wall panel for direct engagement in slots formed in one edge of a horizontally adjacent wall panel. Connecting strips having projecting pins are utilized for interconnecting vertically adjacent wall panels. Each of the panels and connecting strips can be slid into place. The projecting pins have enlarged heads and the slots include spaced apart enlarged openings interconnected by a narrow slit. The pins can be inserted in either of the enlarged openings and slid to the narrow slit where the pins are maintained in place.

Abstract: A cornice for a construction work having an upright surface has a plurality of similar elongated panels of like section and predetermined length. These panels are laterally concave and each have a pair of parallel longitudinal edges and opposite longitudinal ends. A plurality of respective mounts each generally complementary to the concave section of the panels are anchored on the surface spaced apart by a distance equal to the length of the panels. Interengaging formations on the mounts and on the edges of the panels allow the panel edges to be hooked to the mounts. A tensioning device secures the respective panel snugly to the respective mount. Each mount comprises an outer mount member of a convex shape complementary to the concave section of the panels and an inner bracket fixed on the outer member. The anchoring device is secured to the inner bracket.

Abstract: A factory manufactured building assembled on site, comprising a load bearing structural frame with exterior wall units, floor units, and roof units supported thereon. The various units are assembled on the structural frame using a method that allows simultaneous assembly, or assembly in any desired order. The wall units are installed using devices which expand into the structural framework. The roof units are installed using devices which clamp onto the structural framework. The floor units rest on ledges formed in the framework and are secured thereto with clamp devices. All electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems are installed in the various floor, wall and roof units at the factory, and are connected together at the site.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved rain disperser system of the type in which an assembly includes a plurality of longitudinally extending plate-like members and a plurality of transversely mounted spacer members for maintaining the plate-like members a predetermined distance apart. The assembly is mounted proximate to the edge of a roof by a suitable bracket. The spaced apart, plate-like member assembly disperses rain water flowing down a roof into fine droplets, thus avoiding the need to install roof gutters and, at the same time, preventing corrosive damage to the ground below by otherwise unimpeded run-off water. In accordance with the present invention, a new spacer element is provided for the disperser system which includes tab-like members integrally extending from the body of the spacer element for mounting the spacer elements to the plate-like members. The tabs may be inserted through openings in the plate-like members and orbitally riveted thereto.

Abstract: The securing element (16) for tensionally fastening additions like roof balustrades (14), exterior stairways (15), roofs (11), arbors, greenhouses (13), pergolas (12), advertising elements, poster walls, etc. that function as extensions or expansions, to structures, especially single-story structures erected with with a kit of components. The securing element (16) extends over the total length of one side of the main structure (10) and has at least one fastening rail (22 or 23) that extends over its own total length.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for forming a raised roof edge on a building structure that preferably has a generally horizontal roof and a generally vertical outer face. The assembly includes a dam member for forming a water dam or gravel stop, a fascia member, and a separate spring clip member interposed therebetween for resiliently biasing the fascia member into a relatively tight and rattle-free interlocking installation on the dam member. Preferably, a roofing material is interposed between the spring clip member and the dam member and is frictionally secured and anchored therebetween as a result of the resilient biasing forces of the resilient spring clip member. The roof edge assembly thereby provides an improved water dam or gravel stop structure that securely retains the roofing material on the roof of the building structure.

Abstract: A panel comprising a perimeter frame, a pair of skins spaced apart by the perimeter frame, and load distributing connecting members at the corners of the frame. The perimeter frame is formed from members having two oppositely directed channels so that when a pair of panels are positioned in a side by side relationship one channel of the perimeter frame of one panel will enter the other channel of the perimeter frame of the adjacent panel. The load distributing connecting members have a tongue to engage the inwardly facing channel of the perimeter frame. The invention also comprises a building having a floor, walls, ceiling, and roof wherein at least the walls are formed of panels according to the invention.

Abstract: A prefabricated constructional component formed by a flat self supporting panel bent in a V shape and adapted to form a vertical section of the assembly formed by an outer wall of the construction and by the roof pane extending this wall upwardly is characterized in that it is in the form of a wooden chassis (37) with closed contour defining two flat panes connected together in a V shape, this frame being defined laterally by bonded laminate beams (38) bent into a V shape whose opened out length is greater than 5 meters, and each pane being closed by two flat parallel facings (43) of which at least the one disposed on the outside is formed from plywood.