TERMINATION FOR BUILDING STRUCTURES
A termination assembly comprises a termination member and a drainage assembly. The termination member includes a base interconnecting a connecting flange and a supporting flange, and the base is configured and arranged to receive a portion of a wall between the connecting flange and the supporting flange. The drainage assembly includes a drainage member operatively connected to the base, and the drainage member creates a void to facilitate drainage and ventilation.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/164,279, filed Mar. 22, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.
BACKGROUNDFor buildings with varying types of thin veneers such as stucco, and sidings applied over varying thicknesses of outboard rigid insulation stucco-type exteriors, moisture drainage is important. Rainscreen drainage systems are commonly used with building structures such as exterior walls and windows to provide an air gap over a water resistive barrier to create a capillary break, which allows gravity to drain moisture and provides ventilation to dry out the materials. These rainscreen drainage systems must include functioning terminations. If not adequately drained and ventilated, the building materials can absorb moisture and eventually rot. Even with rainscreen drainage systems, rot can be a problem.
For the reasons stated above and for other reasons stated below, which will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding the present specification, there is a need in the art for a termination for building structures.
SUMMARYThe above-mentioned problems associated with prior devices are addressed by embodiments of the disclosure and will be understood by reading and understanding the present specification. The following summary is made by way of example and not by way of limitation. It is merely provided to aid in understanding some of the aspects of the invention.
In one embodiment, a termination assembly comprises a termination member and a drainage assembly. The termination member includes a base interconnecting a connecting flange and a supporting flange, and the base is configured and arranged to receive a portion of a wall between the connecting flange and the supporting flange. The drainage assembly includes a drainage member operatively connected to the base, and the drainage member creates a void to facilitate drainage and ventilation.
In one embodiment, a termination assembly comprises a termination member and a drainage assembly. The termination member includes a base interconnecting a connecting flange and a supporting flange, and the base is configured and arranged to receive a portion of a wall between the connecting flange and the supporting flange. The drainage assembly includes a drainage member operatively connected to the base and a filter member operatively connected to the drainage member. The drainage member includes outwardly and inwardly extending portions thereby creating a void to facilitate drainage and ventilation.
The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of embodiments and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate embodiments and together with the description serve to explain principles of embodiments. Other embodiments and many of the intended advantages of embodiments will be readily appreciated as they become better understood by reference to the following detailed description. In accordance with common practice, the various described features are not drawn to scale but are drawn to emphasize specific features relevant to the present disclosure. Reference characters denote like elements throughout the Figures and the text.
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration embodiments in which the disclosure may be practiced. In this regard, directional terminology, such as “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “back,” “leading,” “trailing,” etc., is used with reference to the orientation of the Figure(s) being described. Because components of embodiments can be positioned in a number of different orientations, the directional terminology is used for purposes of illustration and is in no way limiting. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural or logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The following detailed description, therefore, is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.
It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and mechanical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense.
Embodiments of the disclosure generally provide a termination member configured and arranged to receive at least a portion of a terminal portion of a building veneer, which is part of a wall, for example a top of a wall, a bottom of a wall, and portions forming a window opening, to assist in moisture drainage and ventilation. Generally, the termination member includes a base onto which at least a portion of the terminal portion is seated and a connecting flange and a supporting flange extending from opposing sides of the base. At least a portion of the terminal portion is positioned between the connecting flange and the supporting flange. The connecting flange is configured and arranged to be connected to the building structure. The base is configured and arranged to drain moisture via gravity and provide ventilation.
A termination member can be used alone or in combination with another termination member. The termination member can include a drainage assembly. The termination member can include drainage apertures.
In one embodiment, illustrated in
In an example, the base 103 has a depth of 3 inches, the connecting flange 104 has a height of 3½ inches, and the supporting flange 106 has a height of % inches. The bottom portion of the connecting flange 104 is 1½ inches and the top portion of the connecting flange 104 is 2 inches. The bend 104a creates a gap of ⅛ inch from the building structure to the base 103.
As illustrated in
Preferably, the termination member 102 is inserted into a termination member 118, which is a receiving termination member, as shown in
In an example, the base 119 has a depth of 3⅛ inches, the connecting flange 120 has a height of 3½ inches, and the supporting flange 122 has a height of % inches. The bottom portion of the connecting flange 120 is 1½ inches and the top portion of the connecting flange 120 is 2 inches. The bend 120a creates a gap of ⅛ inch from the building structure to the base 119.
The termination member 102 fits within the termination member 118, and this assembly is used along the head of a window opening (on top of a window). The termination member 102 is sloped relative to the termination member 118 and provides longitudinally extending voids for drainage and ventilation, and the termination member 118 provides a surface generally aligned with the top of the window for aesthetics. A portion of the veneer can be applied to an exterior surface of the termination member 118 so that it blends with the rest of the exterior. The termination member 102 can be sloped from one end to the other end or it can include a bend proximate the middle to slope downward toward both ends. The gap between the building structure and the bottom portions of the bases 103 and 119 provide additional ventilation. Preferably, the termination members 102 and 118 are made from stainless steel to resist corrosion and be fire resistant. Preferably, the termination members 102 and 118 are made in 8 feet lengths and one or more assemblies can be used along a terminal portion of a building.
In one embodiment, termination member 118 can be used alone, for example along sides of a window opening, as shown in
In one embodiment, illustrated in
In an example, the base 127 has a depth of 3⅛ inches, the connecting flange 128 has a height of 3½ inches, and the supporting flange 131 has a height of % inches. The bottom portion of the connecting flange 128 is 1½ inches and the top portion of the connecting flange 128 is 2 inches. The bend 128a creates a gap of ⅛ inch from the building structure to the base 127. The angle of the base 127 provides a gap or slope 143 of ⅛ inch from a side of the base 127 proximate the supporting flange 131 to a side of the base 127 proximate the connecting flange 128.
As illustrated in
Termination member 126 can be used alone, for example along a window sill (bottom of a window opening), as shown in
In one embodiment, illustrated in
In an example, the base 147 has a depth of 3⅛ inches, the connecting flange 148 has a height of 3½ inches, and the supporting flange 150 has a height of % inches. The bottom portion of the connecting flange 148 is 1½ inches and the top portion of the connecting flange 148 is 2 inches. The bend 148a creates a gap of ⅛ inch from the building structure to the base 147. The angle of the base 147 provides a gap or slope 153 of ⅛ inch from a side of the base 147 proximate the supporting flange 150 to a side of the base 147 proximate the connecting flange 148.
Termination member 146 can be used alone, for example along a bottom of a veneer, as shown in
The components of the building and how they are installed are well known in the art and, therefore, will be described generally using reference numerals for similar components although they may be used differently in different views. Although the components and how they are installed with the termination assembly are described, it is recognized that other suitable installation techniques and configurations can be used.
Generally, as shown in
It is recognized that other suitable types of veneer structures, such as those including insulation or wood, could be used with the present invention.
Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that a variety of alternate and/or equivalent implementations may be substituted for the specific embodiments shown and described without departing from the scope of the present invention. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the specific embodiments discussed herein. Therefore, it is intended that this invention be limited only by the claims and the equivalents thereof.
Claims
1. A termination assembly, comprising:
- a termination member including a base interconnecting a connecting flange and a supporting flange, the base configured and arranged to receive a portion of a wall between the connecting flange and the supporting flange;
- a drainage assembly including a drainage member operatively connected to the base, the drainage member creating a void to facilitate drainage and ventilation.
2. The termination assembly of claim 1, wherein the termination member is made of metal.
3. The termination assembly of claim 2, wherein the metal is stainless steel.
4. The termination assembly of claim 1, wherein the termination member includes drainage apertures.
5. The termination assembly of claim 4, wherein the base is sloped to direct moisture toward the drainage apertures.
6. The termination assembly of claim 4, wherein the drainage apertures are positioned on the base proximate the connecting flange.
7. The termination assembly of claim 6, wherein the void created by the drainage member includes lateral channels configured and arranged to direct moisture toward the drainage apertures.
8. The termination assembly of claim 4, wherein the drainage apertures are positioned on the base proximate the supporting flange.
9. The termination assembly of claim 8, wherein the void created by the drainage member includes lateral channels configured and arranged to direct moisture toward the drainage apertures.
10. The termination assembly of claim 1, wherein the drainage member is made of corrugated spunbond or screen material.
11. The termination assembly of claim 1, the drainage assembly further comprising a filter member, the drainage member interconnecting the base and the filter member.
12. The termination assembly of claim 11, wherein the drainage member is made of corrugated spunbond or screen material and the filter member is made of spunbond.
13. The termination assembly of claim 1, wherein the void created by the drainage member includes longitudinal channels configured and arranged to direct moisture toward a distal end of the termination member.
14. The termination assembly of claim 1, wherein the drainage member includes outwardly and inwardly extending portions creating the void.
15. The termination assembly of claim 1, further comprising a receiving termination member configured and arranged to receive the termination member, wherein the termination member is positioned to slope relative to the receiving termination member, and wherein an exterior surface of the receiving termination member is configured and arranged to receive a portion of a veneer.
16. A termination assembly, comprising:
- a termination member including a base interconnecting a connecting flange and a supporting flange, the base configured and arranged to receive a portion of a wall between the connecting flange and the supporting flange;
- a drainage assembly including a drainage member operatively connected to the base and a filter member operatively connected to the drainage member, the drainage member including outwardly and inwardly extending portions thereby creating a void to facilitate drainage and ventilation.
17. The termination assembly of claim 16, wherein the filter member is operatively connected to the outwardly extending portion of the drainage member.
18. The termination assembly of claim 16, wherein the termination member includes drainage apertures positioned on the base proximate the connecting flange and the base is sloped to direct moisture toward the drainage apertures.
19. The termination assembly of claim 18, wherein the void created by the drainage member includes lateral channels configured and arranged to direct moisture toward the drainage apertures.
20. The termination assembly of claim 16, wherein the termination member includes drainage apertures positioned on the base proximate the supporting flange and the base is sloped to direct moisture toward the drainage apertures.
21. The termination assembly of claim 20, wherein the void created by the drainage member includes lateral channels configured and arranged to direct moisture toward the drainage apertures.
22. The termination assembly of claim 16, wherein the drainage member is made of corrugated spunbond or screen material and the filter member is made of spunbond.
23. The termination assembly of claim 16, wherein the void created by the drainage member includes longitudinal channels configured and arranged to direct moisture toward a distal end of the termination member.
24. The termination assembly of claim 16, further comprising a receiving termination member configured and arranged to receive the termination member, wherein the termination member is positioned to slope relative to the receiving termination member, and wherein an exterior surface of the receiving termination member is configured and arranged to receive a portion of a veneer.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 15, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 22, 2022
Inventor: John H. Koester (Payson, AZ)
Application Number: 17/695,479