Abstract: In the method of installing a window arrangement comprising a number of neighboring windows, a support structure including an upstand is first provided. Each window is provided with a plurality of predefined connection points, and windows are placed next to each other. One window is connected with the other and neighboring window at said predefined connection points.

Abstract: A laminated roofing shingle is disclosed comprising a posterior layer with simulated tabs and an anterior layer with tabs spaced apart by openings, wherein each posterior simulated tab is partially covered by a corresponding anterior tab, wherein at least one anterior tab has a first anterior tab breadth and at least another anterior tab has a second anterior tab breadth, and wherein at least one anterior opening has a first anterior opening breadth that is about equal to the second anterior tab breadth and wherein at least another anterior opening has a second anterior opening breadth that is about equal to the first anterior tab breadth. Also disclosed is a roofing system comprising a plurality of courses of the shingle.

Abstract: A roof structure and a vented eave riser are described. A vented eave riser can include a barrier wall with one or more air flow openings, and an ember impedance structure positioned proximate to the barrier wall. A roof structure may comprise a roof deck and a layer of roof cover elements spaced above the roof deck to form an air layer between the roof deck and the roof cover elements. The roof structure may also comprise one or more vent members each replacing and mimicking an appearance of one or more roof cover elements of the layer of roof cover elements, and/or at least one vented eave riser positioned at an eave between the roof deck and the layer of roof cover elements. The vent members and/or the vented eave riser may further include an ember impedance structure, such as a fire-resistant mesh material or a baffle structure.

Abstract: A fortified flashing laminate includes an uncured thermosetting polymeric layer having a top surface and a bottom surface. A first layer of vulcanized adhesive tape covers at least a portion of the bottom surface of the polymeric layer, and a second layer of vulcanized adhesive tape covers a portion of the first layer of vulcanized adhesive tape to form a fortified area. The size and positioning of the second layer of vulcanized adhesive tape may be selected to fortify known vulnerable areas of flashing laminates.

Abstract: A tensioned panel extended insulation system includes a support structure, a panel support structure and a pair of insulation panels. A telescoping tube extended insulation system includes a support structure and an ceiling sheet material. A rafter clip may be attached to a rafter for attachment of an end of the support structure. The telescoping tube extended insulation system may be arched. A cable arched telescoping tube extended insulation system includes an arched support structure, an adjustable spacer, a cable and the ceiling sheet material. A bar joist extended insulation system includes a support structure, an insulation support structure and an ceiling sheet material. A bar joist extended insulation system may be arched. A building heat collection power generator includes a heat exchanger, a pressure driven turbine, an electrical generator, a condenser and two fluid pumps.

Abstract: An installation method and tool facilitate the installation of decking members onto an elongated fastening track in an integrated fastening track systems. The installation tool comprises a base having a distal portion and a proximal portion. Imparting a striking force to the rear face of the base distal portion urges the front surface of the base proximal portion laterally into contact with fastening tangs integral with and extending upwardly from the fastening track, thereby engaging the fastening tangs to secure a decking member with longitudinal side edge slots to the fastening track.

Abstract: A lightweight, foldable cover adapted for attachment to a portable electric generator permits the generator to be operated while covered and shielded from weather. The cover includes rigid or semi-rigid sides hingeably joined and held in position with flexible straps. The cover allows unimpeded exhaust and airflow underneath the cover, and unimpeded access to controls and outlets. The flexible straps attach to the cover and the frame of the generator. The straps are adjustable to accommodate different generator frame sizes, and include quick release devices to allow rapid attachment to, or detachment from the generator frame for refueling or storage. When removed the cover folds nearly flat for storage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a ground anchor body having a rotation release structure. The ground anchor body includes a waterproof cap, a head coupler, a wedge, a tubular guide, a movable body, and a compression spring. The head coupler is coupled to a lower end of the waterproof cap. A tapered hole is longitudinally formed in the head coupler. The wedge is disposed in a tapered hole of the head coupler to hold the PC strand. The guide is installed in the waterproof cap. A slide slot is longitudinally formed in the guide. The movable body is disposed in the guide and provided with a slide protrusion inserted into the slide slot. The wedge is coupled to the movable body, and a key depression is formed in the movable body so that an end of the PC strand is key-coupled to the movable body. The compression spring elastically compresses the movable body downward.

Abstract: A method for forming a variably sized wall panel by supplying a face panel of a first material, the face panel having a front face and a back face, the back face having a plurality of crosspieces extending therefrom. The face panel is placed in a mold such that the front face of the face panel abuts a bottom of the mold and the back face of the face panel faces away from the bottom of the mold. A flowable second material is layered on top of the face panel and the flowable second material is allowed to harden such that the back face of the face panel and the crosspieces are frictionally bound to the hardened second material.

Abstract: A concealed anchor system that installs a post on a support surface. The concealed anchor system includes a stud, a sleeve, and setting material. The stud is attached to the support surface. The setting material is disposed between, and is attached to, the stud and the sleeve. The sleeve is disposed around, and is attached to, the stud, and is received by the post so as to install the post on the support surface. In a first embodiment, the support surface is wood, and in a second embodiment, the support surface is concrete.

Abstract: A ceiling suspension system has support members that are interconnected to support ceiling panels. The ceiling suspension system is suspended from a building. Each of the support members has a lower surface that is patterned and different in textural appearance than other portions of the support members to define patterned lower surfaces. For example, the patterned lower surfaces may have non-smooth textures that are uniform and symmetrical, or non-uniform and irregular. The patterned lower surfaces may have three-dimensional features such as lines, slots, dimples, protrusions, peaks and valleys and/or cross-hatching, which may be roll-formed on capping on the support members.

Abstract: Hidden frame airloop wall systems. The airloop wall systems disclosed here provide for systems that may accommodate various types of glass, including vision glass and spandrel glass. In some examples, the same airloop wall unit may accommodate both a vision glass panel and a spandrel glass panel. The disclosed airloop wall systems permit the use of glass of varying thickness, while at the same time presenting a consistent surface. Additionally, the window frame will be hidden from exterior view after the airloop wall system is installed.

Abstract: A bracketing system is provided having two brackets joined by an adhesive material that allows a bridge backing member to be mounted between vertical studs to enhance stability of the wall construction. A wall construction assembly according to an embodiment of the invention comprises two vertical studs and a bridge backing member mounted there between by a bracketing system, which includes a left bracket and a right bracket connected by a flexible adhesive material. The bridge backing member has curved flanges that are shorter in length than the web of the bridge backing member. This bridge backing member can then hook securely over the brackets, and abut the vertical studs. The hooking of the bridge backing member of the brackets and shorter flanges allows the bridge backing member to rest on the brackets without the installer having to manually hold the bridge backing member between the studs prior to attachment.

Abstract: Solar panel array with a plurality of solar panels on support system attached at corners or off such corners for foundation structure needs and irregularities secured to roof by lag bolt with mount channel and flashing pre-assembled into mount by crimp for positive seal and mount riser height adjustable can include bilateral or quadrilateral mounts, a coupler seat to affix panel to mount and lateral movement seat for solar panel. An intercalative junction piece, nut, or washer has tines for grounding, a dissociation guide and flexture and keeps off the surface for association and perforation to clamp panel firmly via different clamps including wedge clamps, top restraints, lip end clamps, side support clamps, compression clamps, etc.

Abstract: A window assembly includes a pane of material through which light is passable and a plurality of thermobimetal elements positioned adjacent the pane. The elements each assume a first shape at a first temperature and a second shape at a second temperature. The elements reflect more light away from the pane when in the second shape than the first shape.

Abstract: Interlocking construction blocks are provided, having a tongue and groove configuration, attachable together by pressing the tongue of one block into a groove of another block. Multiple blocks may be adapted to be interlocked together forming a structure, such as a wall. Blocks comprise first and second opposing sidewalls integrally connected together by first and second pairs of opposing connecting walls. The first and second sidewalls comprise a lower portion integrally connected to an upper portion. The lower portion comprises a pair of opposing lower portion sidewalls integrally connected to a pair of opposing lower end walls. The upper portion comprises a planar top surface, a pair of opposing upper portion sidewalls and a pair of opposing upper portion end walls integrally connected via upper portion angular walls. The upper portion sidewalls, upper portion end walls and upper angular walls may have a beveled or tapered surface.

Abstract: A leveling assembly for an interior wall system includes an elongate floor channel secured to the floor, a floor rail longitudinally disposed within the floor channel for supporting the wall panel, and levelers positioned along the floor channel. The levelers each include a base resting on the floor channel, a threaded rod projecting upwardly from the base, an outer threaded sleeve capable of telescoping movement over the threaded rod, and a threaded nut secured in an opening defined in a bottom surface of the floor rail. The threaded nut supports the floor rail. The levelers vertically space apart the floor rail from the floor channel.

Abstract: A fire-rated angle piece and wall assemblies or other assemblies that incorporate the fire-rated angle piece, in which the angle piece can include an intumescent or other fire-resistant material strip. The angle can be attached adjacent to a corner of a framing member, such as metal tracks, headers, header tracks, sill plates, bottom tracks, metal studs, wood studs or wall partitions, and placed between the framing member and a wall board member at a perimeter of a wall assembly to create a fire block arrangement. A fire spray material can be applied over a portion of the angle piece.

Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing endless cornered wood siding resembling solid wood paneling system providing, in some embodiments, a continuous flow of wood grain from one side of a panel, around a corner, to an other side of the paneling which may include an internal chamber system perhaps having spaced internal core elements or the like.

Abstract: A structural support device comprising a receiver which is configured to receive and to connect a framed structure, a weight bearing member to which the receiver is attached, and a vertical support member which is attached to the weight bearing member and which may be capable of adjusting the overall height of the structural support device. The structural support device may further comprise a footing which assists in securing the structural support device to the ground and/or to a ground support.