Abstract: An elongated water impermeable joist cap adapted to be disposed upon the top of a joist and used in outdoor structures, such as decks and gazebos. The joist cap is adapted to be disposed between the joist or stringers and the supported flooring, such as decking, to inhibit water from becoming entrapped therebetween and rotting the joist, which would otherwise reduce the useful life of the outdoor structure. Fasteners, such as nails or deck screws, can be driven through the supported structure and the joist cap and into the joist during construction. The joist caps are uniquely designed to redirect water which may form on the outer surface of the joist cap outward and away from the joist. The joist caps are scored such that they can be easily broken at pre-determined lengths for easy and quick installation upon a pre-selected length of joist.

Abstract: A two-piece solarium panel cap comprised of a top and bottom member, wherein the bottom member is bridged across adjacent solarium panels to provide a water seal. The top member is selectively secured upon the bottom seal member to seal the fasteners from the environment. Both pieces can be comprised of resilient polyethylene material which is much less expensive than conventional aluminum or galvanized metal weather stripping. Further, the present invention is easy to use and can be manufactured in a variety of colors. Two embodiments are shown, one adapted for being disposed over an interface between two solarium panels, and a second embodiment adapted about a single solarium panel forming a corner of a solarium.

Abstract: An adjustable telescoping downspout which can be laterally or vertically adjusted to a preferred position, extended longitudinally or retracted upwardly to an inoperative position. The two-piece trough is attachable to the downspout in a turret-like arrangement and requires no tools or hardware. The trough further includes a flow diverter at the distal end thereof for diverging and deflecting the water flow in a fan-shape to reduce the likelihood of soil erosion. The flow diverter can either be integrally formed with the trough, or provided as a separate member which can be selectively attached to the distal end of a trough. The diverter member includes a plurality of diamond-shaped protrusions for directing water flow over the side edges of the diverter member and which has a tongue-shape.