Abstract: A bituminous hip and ridge roofing panel having roofing granules on its exposed surface and having folded underlay and overlay sections such that a three dimensional appearance and improved weatherability is achieved upon installation.

Abstract: An interior corner joint for joining wall board panels, particularly wall board panels simulating tiles embedded in grout, in a corner. The interior corner joint comprises a first base section; a second base section extending upwardly from said first base section and being perpendicular to said first base section; a rib extending upwardly from said first base section disposed adjacent to said second base section and canted toward said second base section, said rib, second base section, and first base section defining a channel adapted to receive a first wall board panel; and a flange at the distal end of said rib extending outwardly from said rib and inclined toward said first base section, said rib, flange and first base section defining a second channel adapted to receive a second wall board panel in substantially perpendicular relationship to said first wall board panel. With the two wall board panels inserted into the two channels the only exposed part of the joint is the flange.

Abstract: A plurality of planar walls for a HVAC enclosure enclose an interior volume subjected to negative pressure which pressure tends to draw undesirable contaminants into the volume through fastener apertures used to attach the walls together. A corner joint construction for the enclosure includes inner and outer L-shaped members formed with tortuous engaged end extensions. The members cooperate to form an L-shaped volume for the length of each corner joint of the enclosure and an end chamber also extending for the length of the joint is formed by the extensions at each L-shaped volume leg edge. The L-shaped volume and the end chambers isolate the outermost member from interior volume. Fasteners used to fasten the walls to the corner joint are fastened in communication with the end chambers or the L-shaped volume to isolate the interior volume from the fastener apertures.

Abstract: A ridge cover used to shingle houses, that gives a roof the appearance of a wood shake shingle. The cover is constructed from a rectangular sheet of asphalt composition which has a plurality of folding tabs. The tabs are arranged such that when the tabs are folded from the side, the resulting cover has a thickened portion on one end of the cover.

Abstract: A shingle unit used for covering the hip, ridge and rake portions of an asphalt shingle roof. The shingle unit includes a top cover permanently bonded to a tapered substrate to create the visual effect of tapered thickness. The shingle is preformed to an inverted, V-shape so as to conform to the hip, ridge or rake portions of a roof. Various notches are formed on the perimeter of the top cover to facilitate longitudinal alignment and surface exposure of the shingles at installation. Depressions are formed on bottom surface of the substrate and are filled with an adhesive during manufacture. After installation, solar heat causes the adhesive to flow between the substrate and the subjacent area of the top cover, or roof, to provide wind uplift resistance.

Abstract: A method is taught of making a multiple-layer, three-layer shingle, in which a base shingle layer is formed by separating a first shingle layer longitudinally into halves, with adhesive applied longitudinally to the halves of the base shingle layer, and with a second shingle layer then being separated into halves to function as secondary shingle layers that are applied over the adhesive on the base shingle layers, to secure them together, and with a third shingle layer being separated longitudinally into halves and then transversely into segments, with adhesive being applied transversely over granules on the top surface of the secondary shingle layer, with the segments of the third shingle layer forming a top shingle layer, with such segments being selectively applied to yield predetermined design effects. The result is to produce a three-layer laminated shingle, with the layers adhered together with granules on the top surfaces of the layers sandwiched therebetween.

Abstract: A method of installing a composite zinc/pressure-sensitive adhesive strip between the top course of a tile roof and the tile ridge cap. The tile roof cap assembly attained by the method is also described whereby a portion of the zinc is exposed to weather so that the zinc may erode and wash down the roof surface below the ridge cap to prevent fungus and moss growth.

Abstract: A roof transition flshing (10) for installation to a building at a juncture between a vertical wall (40) and an edge (46) of a sloped roof (44), to prevent water flowing along the flashing (10) from seeping behind siding (42) located on the vertical wall (40) and shingles (48) located on the sloped roof (44). The roof transition flashing (10) comprises an L-shaped member having a vertical planar section (16) and a transverse planar section (18). The transverse planar section (18) extends generally laterally from the vertical planar section (16) and is joined thereto by a first imperforate seam (20). The vertical planar section (16) is positioned under the siding (42) and flush with the vertical wall (40) and the transverse planar section (18) is positioned under the shingles (48) and flush with the sloped roof (44). The L-shaped member has an upper end (14) and a relatively lower end (12).

Abstract: A siding trim piece has a low gauge layer (preferably metal) of preferably about 0.013 gauge, with a substrate material (preferably foam) laminated to the low gauge layer. An edge of the siding trim piece preferably has an integral J channel. The substrate material is fixed to the structure preferably by an adhesive. A method for siding a structure includes the steps of covering the trim, edges and corners in a structure with the siding trim pieces having an integral J channel, and covering the exterior surfaces with siding by inserting ends of the siding into the J channels of the siding trim pieces to abut the siding with the trim, edges and corners of the structure without interposing a separate intermediate seam covering material between the siding, corners, edges and trim. The invention provides a wood-like appearance and avoids the appearance of discontinuities between the siding and trim, edges and corners of the structure.

Abstract: A wall edging system for strengthening the wall intersections of buildings replaces the conventional metal corner bead used on drywall joints. The principal element of the system is an extruded plastic strip having a thickened, arcuate central area and two outwardly extending flanges which are othogonally oriented to one another, so that the thickened central portion runs along the seam between the orthogonally intersecting walls, and the flanges extend outwardly along the thickened central portion to be nailed into the drywall to secure the strip to the edge. Means is provided for providing a purchase for the mud that is applied over the flanges, and in addition to the strip there are other pieces defining two-leg and three-leg inside and outside corners, these pieces having tongues extending from each of the legs which slip beneath the central, thickened portions of the adjacent linear strips to provide a secure meeting at the corner.

Abstract: A small building is constructed from components erected on a non-progressive basis. Among these components are base plates laid out in a rectangular configuration such that the ends of the plates form corners, posts which extend upwardly from the base plates at the corners as well as between the ends of the base plates, and roof caps which rest on the posts and support a roof. Each post includes a stud having a web which extends generally transversely with respect to the base plate and roof cap between which its post is located and flanges which project from the web generally parallel to the base plate and roof cap. Each post also has a stud cover having a center wall, a positioning groove along the center wall, and flanges projecting beyond the center wall. The positioning groove of the stud cover receives the web of the stud, and screws pass through the center wall of the stud cover and thread into the web of the stud, thus securing the stud cover to the stud with their flanges parallel.

Abstract: The invention provides a new fascia panel structure consisting of a plurality of butting panels disposed side-by-side on a support structure fastened to the building to which the fascia is applied. The support structure consists of two vertically-spaced horizontal parallel rails having upwardly opening channels. The panels each have downwardly extending horizontal top and bottom edges which engage in the channels and can slide sideways therein. Each panel has a channel-forming member fastened to its rear surface adjacent one vertical edge, and a tongue-forming member fastened to the rear surface adjacent the other vertical edge; these can also act as stiffening members. The panels are installed on the horizontal rails and slid sideways until the respective panel tongue is engaged in the adjacent panel channel, the tongue covering any wall gap that may be left to accomodate expansion.

Abstract: The construction of a hip at the bottom corner of a tiled roof includes a tray which supports the roofing tiles cut into the hip at the point. The tray has, at its bottom edge flanges against which the tiles rest in order to provide positive support for these tiles.

Abstract: A laminated composite roofing hip comprising a flexible, foldable panel having a central fold line along its horizontal length, a leading vertical edge and a rear vertical edge, a riser strip positioned over said panel having a leading vertical edge, a rear vertical edge conterminous with the rear vertical edge of said panel, a central fold line mateable with said panel central fold line, a longitudinal dimension between about 117th and about 2/3rds the length of said panel and a height approximately equal to that of said panel, said riser strip being laminated top said panel in a restricted 0.5 to 3 inch vertical area along the length of the riser strip so as to allow free vertical displacement of the non-laminated riser strip portions over the surface of the underlying panel. The invention also relates to the process of installing said composite roofing hip at an edge, a ridge, or a valley of a pitched roof and to a roof finished with the laminated roofing hips of the present invention.

Abstract: A statically self-supporting spatial framework structure for prefabricated buildings. A plurality of metal components are arranged in spaced relationship and provide supports for inner and outer walls or skins to eliminate thermal bridges between the inner and outer walls preclude heat transfer therebetween.

Abstract: A partition wall in which a plurality of sections are adjoined by a plurality of vertically spaced apart hollow clips having a tightenable screw protruding from each to which a section of wall is to be affixed, with each screw head being placed through a hole in the web of a metal stud near the end of each wall section, with the screw head screwed tight against the stud web material.

Abstract: A capping system for a roof ridge comprised capping members, e.g., ridge tiles, connected to a reentrant portion arranged to overly ends of tiles adjacent the ridge. Filler members are disposed between the tiles and reentrant portion. Ridge interior is ventilated by circulation of air passing over the filler member and through the reentrant portion.

Abstract: A fabricated sheet metal roof flashing assembly for weather proofing the junction of roof planks at a roof valley. The invention consists of a series of abutting pairs of flashing assemblies faced over the intersection of two areas of roof planks. The flashing assembly has an elongated U-shaped channel member which encompasses upwardly directed integrally formed walls of the two flashing segments.

Abstract: There is provided corner joint means which facilitates reliable connection of two wall members placed adjacent to each other at a concave or a convex angle portion i.e., corner portion, in the wall structure of buildings. The corner joint means also provides a simple heat insulating construction at the corner portion of the wall structure. The corner joint means of this invention comprises a pair of foundation assemblies each having one end thereof fixedly connected to the respective wall members, and a plurality of plate-like attachment members spaced in the depth direction of the corner portion and extending between the foundation assemblies. Each of the attachment members is so arranged that one end thereof is fixedly connected to one of the foundation assemblies and the other end thereof is slidably connected to the other foundation assembly.

Abstract: Accessories for use in installing metal shingles to a roof have convertability and simplicity features. One of the accessories can be used as a starter strip at the edge of the eaves. It can also be used as a gable strip at the end of the gables. This accessory has two flat portions formed transverse to each other with a channel located at the corner between the two sections. At the edge of the eaves, the channel is oriented on top of the decking for receiving the locking flange of a conventional metal shingle. At the edge of the gable, the channel is oriented vertically, next to the fascia board, for receiving a downwardly bent edge of a conventional shingle. The valley base consists of two flat portions with an upwardly facing channel located in the center. The channel receives downwardly turned edges of the adjoining shingles.

Abstract: A building panel of composite wood materials adapted to cover intersecting surfaces on opposite sides of an apex at the hip or ridge of a roof or corner of a building includes a substantially flat back face and an irregular outer weather face resulting in variations in panel thickness at different positions on the panel face. The panel is provided with a V-shaped groove formed in the back face and extending along an axis adapted to overlie the apex of intersection on application of the panel on a building and also includes a V-shaped groove formed in the irregular outer weather face directly opposite the V-groove in the back face defining therebetween a panel web of substantially constant thickness between the apexes of the grooves that is less than the average nominal thickness of the panel between the faces. These grooves facilitate the bending of half portions of the panel on opposite sides of the grooves to fit against intersecting surfaces on a building roof or wall corner.

Abstract: A valley strip for conducting runoff from the line of intersection of two intersecting roof surfaces of pitched roof comprises an elongated sheet member having a defined channel portion with a bottom wall and opposed vertically extending sidewalls formed between opposed flanges. The recessed channel portion can handle larger precipitation runoff flows, minimizes runoff from one surface flowing over the strip flange underlying the opposite roof surface, and provides for placing the bottom wall of the valley strip in supportive relationship by the underlying roof structure.

Abstract: An asphalt composition ridge cover and method of forming the same whereby a decorative appearance somewhat resembling that of a shake roof ridge cover is achieved. The ridge cover generally is a flat, approximately rectangular piece of asphalt composition roofing material, having a plurality of tabs at one end thereof which are multiplely folded over one another thereby forming a region of increased thickness at that end. When installed, the thickened portions give the ridge covers, and the ridge on which they are installed, the appearance of a shake shingle or tile roof while maintaining double coverage as required in many installations. One particular shape of the unfolded cover permits a very economical cutting of such covers from a roll of asphalt composition material.

Abstract: An asphalt composition ridge cover and method of forming the same whereby a decorative appearance somewhat resembling that of a shake roof ridge cover is achieved. The ridge cover generally is a flat, approximately rectangular piece of asphalt composition roofing material, having a plurality of tabs at one end thereof which are multiplely folded over one another thereby forming a region of increased thickness at that end. When installed, the thickened portions give the ridge covers, and the ridge on which they are installed, the appearance of a shake shingle or tile roof while maintaining double coverage as required in many installations. One particular shape of the unfolded cover permits a very economical cutting of such covers from a roll of asphalt composition material.

Abstract: An inside and outside corner for construction material used as siding, roofing, paneling and the like. The corner in its natural position has a diameter (depth) sufficient to accommodate siding material with an insulating backing. The corner piece has a stress yield joint for compression to a diameter (depth) to be sized to siding material with no backing material. In a first alternative embodiment, for particular adaptation to plastic siding, the yield joint further comprises interlocking means to retain the corner in position when plastic siding with no backing is utilized.

Abstract: An assembly of metal panels for a building or the like, wherein adjacent panels have outwardly projecting side flanges interlocked to constitute a seamed rib, and including anchor clips mounted on supporting structure and held in the seamed rib between the interlocked flanges for securing the panels to the structure. The outer portions of the panel flanges are formed as longitudinal box channels all opening in the same lateral direction and dimensioned to interfit in nesting relation, while the clips similarly have portions formed as box channels that fit between the nested channels of the interlocked flanges. The channel-formed portion of each panel flange has an outer leg formed with a return curve; for ease of assembly, the return curve on the outermost flange of each seamed rib is initially partly open, and is deformed after assembly so as to conform closely to the return curve of the inner flange of the rib.

Abstract: A starter strip and siding strip combination comprises a siding strip of the kind having a hooked lower edge. The starter strip consists of an upper nailing portion having a downwardly-outwardly-extending main flange projecting from its front face and a return retainer flange extending horizontally from the main flange toward the front face, the free end tip of the return flange being rounded. The hooked lower edge of the first siding strip can be engaged with the flanges while in a horizontal orientation, in which the siding strip floats freely and can easily be moved sideways for adjustment. The siding strip can then be rotated into the vertical position against the associated structure and nailed thereto, without the possibility of disengagement from the starter strip, either during installation or during subsequent expansion and contraction of the siding by daily and seasonal temperature changes.

Abstract: A method of anchoring ridge-capping or hip-capping to the structure of a building. A rail fitted with a series of clips moveable therealong is secured to a hip- or ridge-board. Flanges on the clips engage the upper surfaces of a series of end-to-end cap sections forming a continuous roof capping above the rail. The clips are adjustable to suit individual applications.

Abstract: A wall edging system for strengthening the wall intersections of buildings replaces the conventional metal corner bead used on drywall joints. The principal element of the system is an extruded plastic strip having a thickened, arcuate central area and two outwardly extending flanges which are othogonally oriented to one another, so that the thickened central portion runs along the seam between the orthogonally intersecting walls, and the flanges extend outwardly along the thickened central portion to be nailed into the drywall to secure the strip to the edge. Means is provided for providing a purchase for the mud that is applied over the flanges, and in addition to the strip there are other pieces defining two-leg and three-leg inside and outside corners, these pieces having tongues extending from each of the legs which slip beneath the central, thickened portions of the adjacent linear strips to provide a secure meeting at the corner.