Abstract: A portable floor panel has at least one absorption layer and at least one load-distributing layer laminated thereto and forming therewith a circumferential edge in turned formed with notches and teeth oriented such that notches and teeth of adjacent panels fit with one another.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhering floor panel includes a panel body. The panel body has a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface. The bottom surface is coated with a foam layer and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer. A bottom of the foam layer is flush with that of the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer is adjacent to the second side surface. The first side surface is formed with a male engaging portion, and the second side surface is formed with a female engaging portion adapted to mate with a male engaging portion of another panel body.

Abstract: A new concept wall system is provided, wherein the Exterior Insulation and Finish System cladding is created using components with no water absorption, a very low vapor permeability and sealing properties, accommodated with an installation technology which extend the materials properties to the assembly, together with bonding and sealing the intersections and terminations, creating a Non-Permissive to water and vapor diffusion, Exterior Insulation and Finish System (NP-EIFS). The present invention relates to an EIFS cladding having two air and vapor barriers, one applied to the substrate, a continuous liquid membrane with sheathing joints sealed to be moisture barrier for inside vapors, and an exterior weather and vapor barrier which is created using closed cell extruded polystyrene insulation boards, special assembled with joints sealed, to create a non-permissive insulation envelope of the enclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exterior finish system for building structures that includes a water pervious adhesive for securing an insulation layer to a water resistive barrier applied to a building wall substrate. Also disclosed is a building structure such as a building column or wall that includes the finish system and a method of using the finish system to assemble a building structure such as column or wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to click structure plywood flooring, which has both of the advantages of reinforced floorboards and the advantages of plywood floorboards and the present invention provides plywood flooring of which the plywood is heat-compressive treated and click-shaped.

Abstract: A stack of a plurality of thin film adhesively bonded members are removably coupled to a ceiling. The adhesive is configured to allow an exposed layer to be removed without removing the entire stack of square members.

Abstract: Floor panel (1) comprising a backing (2) which exhibits a plastics material that is pliable and flexible at the temperature at which a floor is used, comprising a decorative layer (3) disposed above the backing (2), comprising complementary mechanical locking means (8, 9, 13, 14), which are provided at least two edges of the panel (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 11, 12), interact in the locked state of two floor panels (1) and counteract movement apart of the floor panels (1), wherein at least one of the locking means (8, 9, 13, 14) is provided at least in certain regions with at least one adhesive (K1, K2).

Abstract: Laminated structures for use in building construction are fabricated by a manufacturing process such that the laminating steps to not require elevated drying temperatures or an extended dwell time at any point. The process employs stock materials that simultaneously reduce cost and improve performance. This is accomplished using a specially formulated viscoelastic glue and ambient temperature drying apparatus. As a result, the production capacity of the manufacturing facility, cost of goods, and delivered performance are greatly improved over existing methods.

Abstract: A tough building system and buildings and associated accessories which make such structures more versatile. Support accessories can include a fiber-reinforced polymeric composite support bracket, adapted to be mounted to a top of a foundation wall, and to support an edge of a slab of concrete adjacent the top of the foundation wall, or to support brick fascia, or to support ends of floor joists adjacent an inner surface of said foundation wall. Support accessories can also include a load-bearing, and load distributing support pad, adapted to be used as an interface support/footer between an underlying natural base and an overlying constructed structure. The support pad has a plurality of fiber-reinforced polymeric layers, optionally stacked one on top of the other. The pad has a load bearing capacity of at least 1000 pounds per square foot. The support pad may be a pultruded product.

Abstract: A building panel of the roofing or siding type is disclosed, as well as a building structure having such roofing or siding panels, in which the panels are comprised of two different types of building materials. The composite panel includes at least one layer of synthetic polymeric building material, having adhesively secured thereto at least one layer of asphalt based building material, with outer, upper surfaces of the panel, that would be weather-exposed in the installed condition on a building structure being comprised of the asphalt based building material, and with the synthetic polymeric layer(s) of polymeric building material being weather-protected in the installed condition on a building structure.

Abstract: The invention contemplates constructing a building by making composite walls in a factory using continuous or batch processing equipment. To make the walls, a Fiber Reinforced Coating (FRC) is prepared and then applied to foam core panels on their faces. Preferably, the panels are precut to the required dimensions before coating with openings for doors and windows. The coated panels are then transported to the site and bonded together to form the building.

Abstract: A structural adhesive for masonry of a polyurethane adhesive base with dispersed thermal stabilizer particulate additive of a mean particle size sufficient for providing, after application and curing, cured structural adhesive thermal stability in favorable accordance to a predefined threshold. The polyurethane base provides at least 85 weight percent of the structural adhesive at a viscosity sufficient for room temperature bead application of the structural adhesive.

Abstract: An anchoring adhesive combination includes a slug or package of chemical anchoring adhesive having a proximal end and a distal end and a rod which can be a penetrator having a pointed proximal end, and open distal end, and a threaded or corrugated outer surface. The pointed proximal end of the penetrator is connected to the distal end of the slug or package of chemical anchoring adhesive so that the pointed proximal end is at least partially surrounded by chemical anchoring adhesive. The open distal end of the penetrator receives a proximal end of an anchor pin to form a combination of anchor pin, penetrator and slug or package of anchoring adhesive in series.

Abstract: The invention forms a composite building by using beams made from plastic foam coated with fiber reinforced concrete.

Abstract: A roof membrane is disclosed, for use in simulating a standing seam metal roof when applied to a roof surface and a roof system is also provided, that employs the roof membrane, disposed between longitudinal, but spaced-apart, generally parallel roof battens. Underlayments of various constructions are also provided, beneath the membrane, as an option. Caps are provided for upstanding legs of the roof battens.

Abstract: A lap trim system and method is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the system includes a pair of flanges joined along a longitudinal edge and extending generally at a right angle to each other and adapted to cover a corner formed by a plurality of pieces of overlapping siding. In addition, the system includes a rear surface along a free edge of each flange having at least one shoulder protruding from the rear surface of each flange in profile, where the at least one shoulder of each flange is adapted to fit along a lower edge of at least one piece of the plurality of pieces of overlapping siding.

Abstract: A vinyl floor panel for a flooring system prepared from a blend of a polymer and cork granules. The floor panel includes top and bottom surfaces with a first layer between both surfaces. A printed pattern is located on the top surface. The first layer is prepared from a blend of a polymer polyvinyl chloride and cork granules, where the cork granules are evenly distributed with the polyvinyl chloride throughout the length, width, and thickness of the first layer.

Abstract: A structure comprising a softwood-ceiling/hardwood-floor formed of a single set of adjacent boards. Each of the boards including a hardwood layer bonded to a softwood layer, the board having a first edge and a second edge, the first edge having a tongue, the second edge having a groove, the first edge having a first chamfer on the softwood layer, the second edge having a second chamfer on the softwood layer. All boards securely attached to carrying beams that span the walls between two levels within a building.

Abstract: A cladding tile includes a base having an adhesive layer connected to a surface thereof and facing stones are securely connected to the adhesive layer. The facing stones are so securely connected to the base so that when the cladding tile can be conveniently used on vertical surfaces without worry peel-off of the facing stones.

Abstract: A self-adhering ice and water roofing membrane, having a roofing underlayment attached to it, wherein the roofing underlayment also serves as the carrier for the release layer, and is needed to transport the self adhering roofing membrane from the manufacturer to the construction site. A splitable adhesive may be used in place of the release layer on the underlayment.

Abstract: A wall assembly includes a wall frame, a trough, a moisture transport spacer coupled to the wall frame and providing a substantial barrier to the passage of air and moisture vapor through the wall assembly, a moisture wicking sheet disposed at a bottom of the wall frame and extending from the moisture transport spacer to the trough, and an air seal disposed between the moisture wicking sheet and the bottom of the wall frame. The trough communicates with a dynamic ventilation system configured to remove moisture collected in the trough.

Abstract: A perimeter insulation strip for use when laying laminate or parquet floors is described. The perimeter insulation strips comprises a vapor barrier film including a perimeter insulation strip bonded on a front side and at least one adhesive layer arranged behind the perimeter insulation strip on a back side. The vapor barrier film has at least one overlapping section starting from the perimeter insulation strip to connect with a vapor barrier film below a floor covering to be laid.

Abstract: A tile for covering an area and which interlocks with an adjacent tile includes a main body having a top surface and a bottom surface disposed opposite the top surface. The main body has at least a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The tile includes at least one male connector situated on at least one of the first lateral side and the second lateral side of the main body and extending outwardly therefrom. The tile further includes at least one female receptacle situated on at least one of the first lateral side and the second lateral side of the main body and extending outwardly therefrom. The male connector of the tile is engageable with a female receptacle of an adjacent tile so that the tile may interlock with the adjacent tile.

Abstract: A universal mounting clip for installation of siding strips in a horizontal, overlapping pattern includes a unitized clip body of U-shaped cross section having a front panel, a rear panel, and an interconnecting top panel. The clip body can be made of a structural metal, a structural thermoplastic compound, or a composite material. The front panel of each clip also has at least one adhesive pad that will bond the front panel of the clip to the back side of the next overlapping siding strip. The universal siding installation clip fits over a top edge of the siding strip, and a securing screw is run through the aperture in the front panel of the clip, through the siding strip, and through an opening in the rear panel, and then into the sheathing material, thereby spacing the siding strip from the sheathing material and subsequently-installed siding strips.

Abstract: There is a frame casing kit configured to couple to a door frame, including a plurality of casing strips; wherein each of the casing strips are non-ductile. Each of the plurality of casing strips includes ends shaped to couple together to form a complete covering of a rectangular frame. The frame casing includes a clip orthogonally coupled to a side panel, and coupled to a step orthogonally, and also coupled to a face. The clip is configured to couple about a door jamb behind a weather stripping, and the face is configured to cover an exterior portion of a door frame. The frame casing kit further includes an adhesive, such that when the fluid adhesive is applied to an interior surface of a casing strip, to couple to a frame by the adhesive. The frame casing kit further includes an accessory face selectably coupleable to the face.

Abstract: Glue based hardwood floor boards are provided by this invention. The floor board includes a protruding tongue on one end and a receding groove on the other end. A string of glue capsules is placed inside the receding groove. When the protruding tongue of an adjacent floor board is forced inside the receding groove of the first floor board, the glue capsules are broken and the glue leaks into the receding groove, thus bonding two floor boards.

Abstract: The installation system and method for installing an architectural covering material to a substrate surface utilizes an adhesive mat having layers of adhesive and release layers arranged to allow the covering material to be initially positioned, and later repositioned to be permanently set. The adhesive mat includes a planar carrier member, one or more adhesive layers on at least one planar side of the planar carrier member, and at least one release layer of material removably covering the one or more adhesive layers. In one form, the adhesive mat includes a carrier sheet, first and second adhesive layers on opposing planar sides of the carrier sheet, and first and second release layers of material removably covering the two adhesive layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article of manufacture and a method of how to utilize the same in order to create a radiation leak-proof environment. The present invention further relates to a metal stud configured with two holding cavities wherein the first holding cavity and the second holding cavity are constructed so that when a lead sheet is held in the first holding cavity and wherein a lead sheet is held in the second holding cavity the lead sheets overlap, and thereby, create a radiation leak-proof metal stud system.

Abstract: A process for making a plurality of hip, ridge or rake shingles, and the shingles produced thereby and stacks and packages of such shingles are provided. An adhesive impregnated mat is moved longitudinally, and granules are provided onto adhesive, in predetermined bands. An overlay band of adhesive, continuous or discontinuous is provided, with granules thereon, increasing the thickness of the shingle material being made, in predetermined bands, relative to the remainder of the shingle material. The shingle material is slit longitudinally, and one portion can be laminated to another portion, preferably creating a multiple-ply laminated shingle material with thickened overlay portions and optionally with shadow line portions. The material is then slit longitudinally, and cut transversely into a plurality of hip, ridge or rake shingles, which may be individually separated from each other, or which may comprise a plurality of connected together shingles. The shingles are then stacked and wrapped.

Abstract: Disclosed roofing shingles and related methods of manufacturing provide a reinforced material that strengthens the bond between shingles by reducing the affect of heat on the sealant/adhesive between shingles in one or more areas where sealant/adhesive is applied or where it contacts other shingles once installed on a roof deck. The reinforcement material acts as fiber reinforcement to the sealant/adhesive. The reinforcement material intertwines with the sealant/adhesive, and thereby helps the shingles resist delaminating or slipping or blow-off when subjected to high heat conditions or on very steep sloped roofs. The reinforcement material helps retain the strength of the adhesive bond between shingles in these conditions by providing fiber reinforcement to the adhesive bond.

Abstract: A damping system includes a base substrate, a constraining substrate and a non-foam damping layer between them. The base substrate has greater lateral dimensions than the constraining substrate. Consequently, the damping system is provided in a localized region of the base substrate. The damping system can be provided, for example, at a region of the base substrate where a longitudinal projection or moving linkage extends through an opening in the base substrate, such as a steering column through a dashboard panel. In this embodiment, a composite opening is provided through the damping system to accommodate the extending projection or linkage, and the damping system is effective to provide localized damping against vibrations due to the through-the-panel linkage. The damping system provides these benefits without increasing the overall thickness of the body part, and without providing damping and constraining layers across its entire lateral expanse, saving cost and weight.

Abstract: A lightweight plastic foam construction element (1), for use in making shower stalls, bathroom partitions and the like, consists of a plastic foam core (4) with at least one external mortar layer (8) reinforced with fibers. The construction element has wall areas that are reinforced with at least one adhered wall component of more rigid material for the attachment of installation components that extend over the outer surface on an operational, working side of the construction element. The wall components (11) are inserted into a groove (10) cut into the working side, and the groove is sealed on the working side using a foam filler element (12).

Abstract: Compound glass brick for a glass wall, characterized in that the compound glass brick is transparent (light-permeable) and comprises an assembly of at least two or more plates which are stacked one on another or next to one another are arranged with their plate surfaces facing one another, and are connected to one another at their plate surfaces by means of a force-transmitting adhesive bonding means, with all of the plates and all of the force-transmitting adhesive bonding means being composed of transparent material and in each case being transparent, and with at least the outer plates or all of the plates being glass plates, the plate surfaces of which are smooth as glass.

Abstract: A flashing material for a building structure is provided. The flashing material includes a flexible water-resistive membrane having an upper textured surface with a series of separate, laterally paced-apart, elongate spacers bonded thereto. The elongate spacers can be polymeric filaments that define an air space and drainage paths across the upper surface of the membrane. Preferably, the filaments have a series of depressions formed therein that provide transverse drainage paths across the filaments. Sill, decking and other building structure assemblies and methods of making the flashing material are provided.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a high performance tape for use in insulated glass units (IGUs) that combines exceptionally low permeability to gases and vapors with extremely low thermal conductivity. Prior art includes low-permeability aluminum-backed tapes as well as low-conductivity polymer-backed tapes, but nothing currently available serves both of these needs with a single product.

Abstract: The disclosure includes warm resistant wooden beams and methods of manufacturing. In one embodiment, wooden beams having opposing major surfaces covered by hydrophobic polymeric films exhibit dry surface friction values of about 3.0-20 lbs. and blocking values of about 0-150 lbs. Specific hydrophobic polymeric films include polyethylene and polypropylene films.

Abstract: Cellular PVC siding, trim, and architectural assemblies are provided which use cellular PVC as an exterior building material due to its stable weatherproof qualities, but which is combined with a substrate to improve the handling and usability of the cellular PVC material. Embodiments of the invention include modular exterior siding assemblies, trim board assemblies, corner trim assemblies, and cylindrical trim assemblies.

Abstract: A composite cladding panel 1 comprises a backing tray 2 and an external skin 3 with a layer of foam insulation material 4 such as a phenolic or polyurethane based foam material therebetween. One of the skins, in this case the external skin 3 has a plurality of tongue and mortise blocks 5 fastened to the panel 1 by fasteners 12. Each fastener 12 comprises a peel rivet having a mandrel, a stress plate, and a main body. Pilot holes 13 are first drilled through the blocks 5 and the rivet 12 is inserted. On operation of a rivet gun the main body curls up 22 and is clamped against the inside surface of the external skin 3. The blocks 5 are thereby efficiently and effectively clamped to the external skin 3. A composite insulating panel with an integrated high performance brick cladding is provided.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced pultruded planks serve as underlayment for tile, stone or terrazzo. In one embodiment, the planks have a thin base surface with a plurality of elongated ridges. The planks have interlocking tongue and groove edges. The elongated ridges have a narrow base and a wider distal portion wherein the areas between adjacent ridges have a trapezoidal cross sectional configuration with the thin base resting on the support. Tile can be adhered to the surface using a rigid cementitious adhesive which fills in the trapezoidal area, creating a very rigid support structure. If the planks are reversed with the ridges resting on the support, tile or stone can be adhered to the relatively smooth thin base with an epoxy adhesive.

Abstract: Connectors for joining adjacent modular floor covering units. Embodiments of the connectors include a film and an adhesive layer coated on one side of the film. The connectors can have a conductive component that allows electrical continuity to be maintained between adjacent tiles. In yet another embodiment, the connectors can be equipped as radio frequency identification tags by including radio frequency transponders. To install tiles using the connectors, a first tile is placed on the floor and a connector is positioned so that the adhesive layer faces upward and does not contact the floor. The connector is typically positioned so that only a portion of the adhesive layer adheres to the underside of the tile, leaving the remainder of the connector extending from the underside of the tile. One or more tiles are then positioned adjacent the first tile so that a portion of the connector adheres to the adjacent tiles. In this way, the connectors span adjacent tile edges.

Abstract: There is provided a dock having a pair of primary frame members and a pair of secondary frame members. A plurality of cross members extends between the pair of primary frame members. The dock includes a plurality of cross member connectors for connecting the cross members to the primary frame members. Each cross member connector includes a frame contact portion and a cross member engagement portion extending from the frame contact portion. The frame contact portion is connected to a respective one of the plurality of primary frame members. The cross member engagement portion defines a channel sized and configured to receive the alignment plate of a respective one of the plurality of cross members. A roller assembly may also be included for stabilizing the dock relative to an adjacent piling.

Abstract: A structural insulated panel includes an internal foam (EPS) core, oriented strand board (OSB) faces on the core, and a sheet of magnesium oxide (MagOx) on one or both of the faces for environmental purposes of either weather resistance and/or fire protection. The outer faces incorporate interior and exterior surfaces that need little more than a finish top coat paint. The combination of core, oriented strand board, and outer sheets provide a thermally efficient insulating structure that is a fully nationally code approved building structure.

Abstract: A structural insulated panel (SIP), such as 8 foot×24 foot, is made with a foam plastic core, oriented strand board on each face, and structural paper on either side of that, all bonded together. The oriented strand board capped with structural paper provides a particularly strong wall structure. Also, the structural paper provides a finished surface as manufactured. SIP-to-SIP joints are created using an insert sandwiched between end portions of in-line-joined SIP panels.

Abstract: A tile guard for use in a method of installing a plurality of tiles on a floor surface includes a layer of film having opposed top and bottom surfaces, the top surface having a generally smooth texture and the bottom surface including an adhesive. The method of installing the tiles includes the steps of positioning the layer of film on a top surface of respective tiles of the plurality of tiles such that respective film bottom surface are in contact with respective top surfaces of the respective tiles. The method includes positioning the respective tiles on the floor surface such that the film top surface faces upwardly and such that predetermined gaps are left between the respective tiles. The method includes spreading grout over the positioned tiles and directing the grout into the gaps between the respective tiles and then removing the layer of film from the respective tiles.

Abstract: A wall panel system includes a mounting bracket with a longitudinally extending first channel and a longitudinally extending second channel, and a wall panel with a perpendicular flange around its periphery. The wall panel is attached to the mounting bracket by a clip attached to the wall panel adjacent the flange, the clip having an engaging element with a first portion and a second portion. The clip is secured to the mounting bracket by either the first portion of the engaging element mating with the second channel, or the second portion mating with the first channel. The first portion of the engaging element and the second channel each include a protrusion, the interaction of the protrusions causing the first portion to snap into the second channel.

Abstract: The present invention is (in some embodiments) a system of decorative siding panels made from high-density expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, such panels configured for overlapping, having interlocking tongue and groove structure. These panels for covering a surface, such as wall sheathing, of a structure.

Abstract: A novel composition of weatherable and semi-weatherable materials that can be injection molded or extruded into sheets or rolls to create a roofing product wherein the roofing product overlaps in order to provide a substantially weatherable covering on a roof. The roofing product has a top layer (14) made of weatherable polymers and multiple substrate layers (22, 30) made of semi-weatherable polymers. A decorative, three dimensional appearing layer (16) of colorants is uniquely applied to the bottom surface (15) of the top layer (14). The weatherable top layer (14) is preferably an ASA or acrylic-type copolymer. The semi-weatherable bottom layers (22, 30) are specialized formulations of fire resistant polymers, where the semi-weatherable bottom layers (22, 30) have had the Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) uniquely improved for use in roofing. The product has multi-layering UV stability. The multiple layers can be injection molded or extruded or laminated or preferably multi-layer-extruded, thus bonded.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a facade glazing element having a stepped glazing with a first and a second windowpane (13, 15), wherein the dimensions of the first windowpane (13) exceed those of the second windowpane (15) by a specified amount. The first and second windowpanes (13, 15) are each firmly bonded at their edge to a mounting frame (35) made of wood or wood-based material by means of a first and a second adhesive layer (37, 39). On the mounting frame (35) is provided a room-side fastening possibility or fastening means for fastening the facade glazing to a facade. By virtue of the room-side fastening possibility for the facade glazing element, disassembly is possible without damaging the surrounding components or connections to the building, thereby making repair glazing, for example, easily possible.

Abstract: Drainage under a deck can be performed by a structure that includes hanging components and corrugated panels. For example, a hanging component can have connected first and second portions, with the first portion being connected to hang from one of the joists and extending downward to where it connects to the second portion, which is below the joist. The second portion can be connected to support of at least one of the panels from above. The upper surfaces of panels are sloped so that drainage occurs from a high part to a low part. The direction of slope and the direction of corrugations are not perpendicular, and can be approximately the same. The hanging components can, for example, be L-shaped brackets, U-shaped, or inverted T-shaped, and can be integrally formed by extrusion of plastic or can be metal. The panels can be corrugated plastic or metal sheets.

Abstract: A frame assembly for sheet material. A plurality of inner frame sections have at least one recess for receiving the sheet material. The inner frame sections can be fitted around at least part of the periphery of the sheet material. A first outer frame for receiving the sheet material with the inner frame sections fitted thereon is provided, together with a second outer frame to be applied to the sheet material with the inner frame sections fitted thereon. A mechanism to connect the first and second external frames together is provided, with the inner frame sections therebetween. The first and second outer frames together define a space whose shape corresponds to that of the outer cross-sectional shape of the inner frame sections. Thus, the first and second outer frames capture the sheet material with the inner frame sections fitted thereon. A mechanism to hold the inner frame section in place is included.