Abstract: A fastening assembly for use in fastening a thick insulating layer 8, typically between 130 and 300 mm, onto a roof decking 9 comprises a self drilling and self tapping screw-threaded fastener 1 having a driving head 11; a load distributing plate 2 for engaging the upper surface of the insulation material 8 to hold it and distribute the fastening load so that the fastening assembly does not pull through the insulation material; and, an extensible resilient member 3 having one end 6 coupled to the head of the screw-threaded fastener 1 and the other end coupled to the load distributing plate 2. At least one coupling permit the screw-threaded fastener 1 to rotate with respect to the load distributing plate 2 to allow the fastener 1 to be driven through and screwed into the roof decking 9 to fasten the insulation material 8. The provision of a resilient element 3 accommodates minor variations in the manufacture of the insulation material, and distortions and deformations of it that occur in use.

Abstract: A flooring system comprising a foundation, a plurality of adjacent floorboards, each of the floorboards including a generally vertical side including a generally horizontal slot, and a base adjacent the foundation and including therein an opening spaced from the side, and clips for fastening the floorboards to the foundation, each including a generally horizontal upper portion received in the slot in the floorboard, a generally vertical portion, a lower generally horizontal base portion extending between the foundation and the base of the floorboard, and a projection extending upwardly in the base portion and spaced from the vertical portion and received in the opening in the base of the floorboard.

Abstract: A protective apparatus for tendons in tendon tensioning anchoring assemblies comprising a top member, a bottom member and a sealing cap which are attached to an anchor plate for providing corrosion protection for exposed portions of a tendon anchored in the tendon tensioning anchor assembly.

Abstract: A guide mat for a slant service or drill rig. The guide mat comprises rearward and forward portions and an open area in the rearward portion which is used to allow access to a wellhead. Adjustable pedestals are provided which move in orthogonal planes to the plane of the guide mat and thereby allow for convenient pinning of the mast of the rig to the mat such that the mast is maintained in its correct operating position while the drilling and/or service operations are underway.

Abstract: Leader filter for being mounted at the top of a leader extending down the side of a building and below the discharge opening formed in the bottom of a rain gutter attached to the building adjacent the edge of a roof upon which rain falls, said leader filter for preventing entrance thereinto of leaves and other debris which cause leader clogging and the stoppage of rain flow through the leader, including a generally closed hollow leader filter including a top, two sides, a bottom, front and back, the sides are provided with a plurality of longitudinally extending, generally horizontally disposed rows of slots such that there is no generally vertical path of rain flow down said sides which is not interrupted by at least one of the slots, the slots are of a predetermined size sufficiently small to generally prevent the entrance thereinto and into the generally closed hollow leader filter of the leaves and other debris, the top is for receiving rain from the rain gutter discharge opening and for diverting the rai

Abstract: An improved drop-ceiling support system for supporting ceiling tiles and lighting fixtures comprises hanger members attached to and extending downwardly from an original ceiling and arranged at aligned intervals along parallel rows, inverted U-shaped carrier channel members adjoined end-to-end in parallel rows and attached to the hanger members, and main runner members adjoined end-to-end in parallel rows transverse to the rows of carrier channel members and snap-fitted beneath and into the carrier channel members.

Abstract: A support shoe for a pole or post, comprising an anchor member (1) in the form of a rod for embedding in a vertical position in a concrete foundation, and a fork-shaped holder (2, 4) for retaining the lower end of a post or pole that can be screwed or nailed to the holder's two vertical support plates (4). Each of the vertical support plates (4) is formed with a horizontal guide and fastening member (4a) disposed at a right angle thereto. Utilizing said guide members (4a), the vertical support plates are adapted to be movable and securable in relation to each other, for varying the fork width according to the dimension of the pole.

Abstract: A frame construction and profile parts for forming same is comprised of a pair of interfitting rigid sections which are mutually connectable to define a U-shaped configuration for supporting a panel. One of the profile parts includes an inwardly facing chamber for receiving corners connecting adjacent frame legs, the chamber opening toward the panel so that the mounted panel covers the fasteners securing the corners. The profile part includes an outwardly facing and outwardly opening chamber for receiving mounting hardware.

Abstract: Apparatus for concealment and abridgement of relatively larger expansion joint voids between structures exhibiting orthogonal relative movement. The assembly consists of base plate and slide structure secured in orthogonal disposition on opposite sides of an expansion void, with angular matching cover plate structure supported on said base plate and slide structure.

Abstract: Improvement in a concrete reinforcing rod holder comprising hollow open-sided sections joined together so as to hold a pair of contacting reinforcing rods prior to pouring concrete to form a reinforced concrete structure, such improvement comprising each such section having a substantially uniform wall thickness and a cavity having inner and outer portions formed therein, the center of the inner portion of such cavity being located so as to coincide with the center of the respective reinforcing rod held therein and the center of the outer portion thereof being radially offset inwardly of that of such inner portion.

Abstract: A metal frame construction for residences having gabled or hipped roofs which is readily adaptable to form any of the typical gable or hip roof variations used in residential plans designed to be built using wooden framing. The frame construction includes a primary rigid frame and one or more secondary ridge beam/column frames joined to the primary rigid frame to form a new and different framing system for any of the typical residential gabled or hip roof plans.

Abstract: A downspout structure adapted to be utilized with a conventional gutter on a building structure to discharge run-off water to a drainage location, including an elongate generally U-shaped open downspout member having an interior water deflector arrangement along substantially the length thereof forming wettable surfaces adapted for causing run-off water contacting the deflector arrangement to flow sheetingly therealong to retain the run-off water within the downspout member. Leaves and other debris are transported through the downspout member by the sheeting water run-off and the open nature of the downspout member permits expulsion of such debris to substantially prevent clogging of the downspout structure.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful building component comprising a first series of elongated members arranged in parallel spaced apart relationship, at least two sets of aligned openings extending transversely through the first series of members, a second series of at least two elongated members extending substantially through respective ones of the sets of openings, and means for securing the first set of members to the second set of members in said parallel spaced apart relationship.

Abstract: Hollow blocks formed of corrugated cardboard, for example, have top edge openings receiving inverted U-shaped connectors for joining successive blocks together in a row or course and end slots together with top center slots receiving T-shaped connectors that include locking means for joining stacked rows or courses together.

Abstract: A novel anchor system is provided for connecting backup studs and backup wall systems to veneers such as brick work and the like. The novel anchor system includes an elongated anchor channel for affixation to a backup stud. This arrangement stiffens the combined stud and channel against bending. An anchor tie, connected to the channel, extends for connection to the veneer. When assembled, the stud, the elongate channel, the anchor tie, and the veneer together have a resistance to wind loads and bending which exceeds the sum of the parts.

Abstract: A suspended insulated cladding system is applied to building exterior. The method for applying the system comprises affixing a plurality of batts of semi-rigid vapor permeable fibrous insulation to the existing building exterior surface. Each of the fasteners used in affixing the insulation batts to the building exterior has an enlarged plate portion associated with the fastener. Each enlarged plate includes a plurality of apertures extending through it. A layer of cementitious material is applied over the batts and forced through the apertures in each plate of the fastener. The cementitious layer is allowed to harden over which a vapor permeable finish coat is applied. A sufficient number of fasteners are used to suspend the hardened cementitious layer from the building exterior surface.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a deployable M-braced truss structure that is efficiently packaged into a compact stowed position and expandable to an operative position at the use site. The M-braced configuration effectively separates tension-compression and shear in the structure and permits efficient structural design. Both diagonals and longerons telescope from an M-braced base unit. They are deployed either pneumatically, mechanically by springs or cables, or by powered reciprocating mechanisms. Upon full deployment, the diagonals and longerons lock into place with a simple latch mechanism.

Abstract: A metallic floor panel having top, sides and ends with the sides being longer than or equal in length to the ends. The panel has a flat upper surface. End channels are attached to the upper surface at each end and side channels are attached to the upper surface at each side. The side channels extend further from the upper surface than the end channels. Major ribs, generally parallel to the ends of the panel extend the width of the panel. Minor ribs are arranged between the major ribs and between the major ribs and the end channels. The end channels have lower surfaces generally parallel to the top surface to enable mounting of the panel to a main beam of a building.

Abstract: Dismountable multi-purpose framework (for example for use in forming access towers or platforms) is provided using a set of elongate members, preferably metal angle; including pillar members 10 and linking members e.g. horizontal members 11 interconnected by engaging a tenon formation 12 at one end of a first pillar member with a socket formation 16 of a second pillar member so that they are aligned in end to end relationship. The linking members have apertured lugs 21 which engage the tenon formation between the pillar members and the assembly is secured by a U bolt 17 which engages the tenon formation and is tightened by a wedge 19.

Abstract: An assembly system for attaching marble panels to walls is illustrated in which individual marble panels are formed of a thin marble layer attached to a carrier with the carrier being formed of a tongue groove assembly. Adjoining panels are interfit with each other, and this assembly system allows for relatively foolproof installation of marble walls.