Patents Assigned to Guardian Building Products, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8399062
    Abstract: A surface is insulated by applying an elastomeric foam material. In one embodiment, the elastomeric foam material comprises a polyurethane foam that is formed on-site by reacting an isocyanate with a polyol. In one embodiment, the polyol may include a polyol chain extender and/or a plasticizer. In one embodiment, the elastomeric foam material forms an air barrier against a surface. After the elastomeric foam material is installed, a fibrous insulation material may be then placed over the foam layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary E. Romes, William H. Crostic, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8015769
    Abstract: A connector for securing a roofing band to a roofing beam by a threaded fastener may include a circumferential flange portion, first and second recess extending within the circumferential flange portion sized to accept a roofing band, and a central portion extending within the circumferential flange portion between the first recess and the second recess, a middle area of the central portion being offset laterally from the circumferential flange portion by a distance enough to permit the roofing band to be slid through the first and second recesses so that the circumferential flange portion is located on a first side of the roofing band and the middle area of the central portion is located on a second side of the roofing band opposite the first side. A single fastener opening defined through the central portion, the fastener opening sized for receiving a threaded fastener therethrough for fastening the roofing band to a roofing beam. Related roofing assemblies and methods of construction are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Crostic, Jr., Lawrence Zupon
  • Patent number: 7954282
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to a storm shutter assembly clip used for stitching together multiple storm shutter panels in making a storm shutter system, and/or assembly method for accomplishing the same. The clip includes upper and lower portions, with the upper portion having at least one arm extending therefrom, and the lower portion having a housing including a nut. A hole is formed in the lower portion. The upper and lower portions of the clip may be angled so as to correspond with an angle formed by intermediate portions of the storm shutter panels. The at least one arm of the clip is slipped over an end of the first shutter panel so that the hole of the clip aligns with holes of the inner and outer shutter panels. A screw is fed through the holes of the first and second shutter panels and the clip so as to engage with the nut, the shutter panels tightening together via the screw being received by the nut in forming the storm shutter system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. Crostic, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110067345
    Abstract: A connector for securing a roofing band to a roofing beam by a threaded fastener may include a circumferential flange portion, first and second recess extending within the circumferential flange portion sized to accept a roofing band, and a central portion extending within the circumferential flange portion between the first recess and the second recess, a middle area of the central portion being offset laterally from the circumferential flange portion by a distance enough to permit the roofing band to be slid through the first and second recesses so that the circumferential flange portion is located on a first side of the roofing band and the middle area of the central portion is located on a second side of the roofing band opposite the first side. A single fastener opening defined through the central portion, the fastener opening sized for receiving a threaded fastener therethrough for fastening the roofing band to a roofing beam. Related roofing assemblies and methods of construction are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: GUARDIAN BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: William H. Crostic, JR., Lawrence Zupon
  • Publication number: 20100297424
    Abstract: A composite material having numerous uses is disclosed. The composite material contains an insulating media combined with a foam. In one embodiment, the foam comprises a polyurethane foam. The polyurethane foam holds the insulating media together and allows for the product to be molded as desired. The resulting composite product can be used as insulation or, alternatively, can be molded into various useful articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: GUARDIAN BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary E. Romes, William H. Crostic, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100272958
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure a laminated composite product is provided. The product comprises a composite base, the composite base including filler material and a thermoplastic material. The product further comprises a surface layer extruded on at least a portion of the base, the surface layer being non-adhesively joined to the composite base and including about 0.1 weight percent to about 10 weight percent pigment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. Crostic, JR.
  • Patent number: 7748197
    Abstract: A method and/or system is provided that compensates for the flow of air through fiberglass insulation. In certain example embodiments, a dynamic heat flow meter or the like is provided for measuring and/or determining any detrimental effects of air flow through insulation such as fiberglass insulation. Once the possible detrimental effects are recognized, an insulation system is adapted (e.g., by providing a foam based insulation in a wall cavity in addition to the fiberglass insulation) to compensate, or substantially compensate, for the effects of air flow through the fiberglass. For instance, a sufficient amount of foam insulation may be provided in a cavity adjacent fiberglass, where the foam blocks or substantially blocks air from flowing through the cavity, thereby compensating for the effects of air flow through fiberglass and permitting the intended R-value to be maintained or substantially maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary E. Romes, David W. Yarbrough
  • Publication number: 20100065206
    Abstract: An insulation product is comprised of a fibrous layer pre-assembled with a flexible foam layer. The layer containing the fibrous material may comprise a fiberglass layer or a layer containing cellulosic fibers. The foam layer, on the other hand, may comprise any suitable flexible foam, such as an elastomeric polyurethane foam, that creates an air barrier. The two materials are laminated together and the resulting product is delivered to a building or structure for installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary E. Romes
  • Publication number: 20100068463
    Abstract: A surface is insulated by applying an elastomeric foam material. In one embodiment, the elastomeric foam material comprises a polyurethane foam that is formed on-site by reacting an isocyanate with a polyol. In one embodiment, the polyol may include a polyol chain extender and/or a plasticizer. In one embodiment, the elastomeric foam material forms an air barrier against a surface. After the elastomeric foam material is installed, a fibrous insulation material may be then placed over the foam layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: GUARDIAN BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary E. Romes, William H. Crostic, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100003491
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a reflective insulation product is provided. The product includes a first outer layer having reflective material, a second outer layer, and an inner layer. The inner layer includes fiberglass and urethane, the urethane being present in an amount of at least about 5% by weight. The inner layer is positioned between the first outer layer and second outer layer such that the first outer layer is adhered to a first side of the inner layer by the urethane and the second outer layer is adhered to a second side of the inner layer by the urethane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. Crostic, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090250175
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to a storm shutter assembly clip used for stitching together multiple storm shutter panels in making a storm shutter system, and/or assembly method for accomplishing the same. The clip includes upper and lower portions, with the upper portion having at least one arm extending therefrom, and the lower portion having a housing including a nut. A hole is formed in the lower portion. The upper and lower portions of the clip may be angled so as to correspond with an angle formed by intermediate portions of the storm shutter panels. The at least one arm of the clip is slipped over an end of the first shutter panel so that the hole of the clip aligns with holes of the inner and outer shutter panels. A screw is fed through the holes of the first and second shutter panels and the clip so as to engage with the nut, the shutter panels tightening together via the screw being received by the nut in forming the storm shutter system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: Guardian Building Products, Inc.,
    Inventor: William H. Crostic, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090142571
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to composite siding panels, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a method of making a siding panel is provided. A first cover is provided. A fiberglass based substrate is provided. Urethane is applied to at least some of the fiberglass before at least some of the fiberglass reaches the first cover. The fiberglass is provided so as to be supported by the first cover. A second cover is provided so that the fiberglass is provided between at least the first and second covers. The fiberglass, wetted with the urethane, is flattened and/or densified between at least the first and second covers to form at least part of the siding panel. The siding panel may have a specific gravity of between about 0.5 and 1.2. The compressed siding panel may comprise from about 5-30% urethane by weight and from about 75-95% fiberglass by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. Crostic, JR.
  • Patent number: 7413340
    Abstract: A dynamic heat flow meter is provided which introduces a measured air flow into the system adjacent the test sample (e.g., insulation product), for which thermal properties are to be measured. The heat flow meter then measures thermal properties (e.g., thermal conductivity and/or heat capacity) of the test sample taking into account air flow through and/or adjacent the test sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary E. Romes
  • Publication number: 20080096004
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a composite lumber product include from about (i) 38-46% wood fiber, (ii) 0.2-5.0% foaming agent, and (iii) 46-60% polymer such as homopolymer polypropylene. Optionally, the lumber product may also include one or more of from about: (iv) 0.5 to 5% lubricant, (v) 0.5 to 6% pigment, and/or (vi) 0.4 to 5.0% coupling agent. Surprisingly, it has been found that such a composite lumber product is surprisingly less subject to moisture absorption thereby leading to a more stain resistant product and a product less likely to absorb moisture (less weight gain) during wet environmental conditions. Moreover, such a composite lumber product is easier to cut/saw, and easier to screw into, thereby leading to a more user-friendly product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. Crostic
  • Publication number: 20070289232
    Abstract: A fastening system is provided for securing decking boards to underlying joists for decking applications. In certain example embodiments, substantially U-shaped mounts are provided over the top of respective joists of a deck, and at least double-sided tape is used to adhere overlying composite decking boards to the U-shaped mounts and thus on the joists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. Crostic
  • Patent number: 7226206
    Abstract: A dynamic heat flow meter is provided which introduces a measured air flow into the system adjacent the test sample (e.g., insulation product), for which thermal properties are to be measured. The heat flow meter then measures thermal properties (e.g., thermal conductivity and/or heat capacity) of the test sample taking into account air flow through and/or adjacent the test sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary E. Romes
  • Publication number: 20060272280
    Abstract: A method and/or system is provided that compensates for the flow of air through fiberglass insulation. In certain example embodiments, a dynamic heat flow meter or the like is provided for measuring and/or determining any detrimental effects of air flow through insulation such as fiberglass insulation. Once the possible detrimental effects are recognized, an insulation system is adapted (e.g., by providing a foam based insulation in a wall cavity in addition to the fiberglass insulation) to compensate, or substantially compensate, for the effects of air flow through the fiberglass. For instance, a sufficient amount of foam insulation may be provided in a cavity adjacent fiberglass, where the foam blocks or substantially blocks air from flowing through the cavity, thereby compensating for the effects of air flow through fiberglass and permitting the intended R-value to be maintained or substantially maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Romes, David Yarbrough
  • Publication number: 20060256835
    Abstract: A dynamic heat flow meter is provided which introduces a measured air flow into the system adjacent the test sample (e.g., insulation product), for which thermal properties are to be measured. The heat flow meter then measures thermal properties (e.g., thermal conductivity and/or heat capacity) of the test sample taking into account air flow through and/or adjacent the test sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Romes
  • Patent number: D625581
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Guardian Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Crostic, Jr., Lawrence Zupon