Abstract: A roof/wall structure includes a substantially rigid substrate and a waterproof membrane adhesively joined to an outer surface of the substrate. The membrane includes a layer of thermoplastic or elastomeric waterproof material, a layer of cushion material bound to an inner surface of the layer of waterproof material, and a pressure sensitive adhesive bound to a side of the layer of cushion material remote from the layer of waterproof material and bound to the substrate.

Abstract: An exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) is provided for use with associated insulation and substrate layers of a building. The system includes primary and secondary water resistant barriers on first and second surfaces of the associated insulation layer. The secondary water resistant barrier includes a single adhesive and sealing layer defining at least one channel and adhesively securing the second surface of the associated insulation layer to the associated substrate layer. The system is usable with a plurality of associated insulation layers disposed in abutment, the single adhesive and sealing layer defining at least one channel extending from the first insulation panel to the second insulation panel and being adapted to conduct fluid therethrough. Further, a hand tool for working the adhesive and sealing layer is provided.

Abstract: A roofing system, including at least one composite roof batten structured and arranged to support roof tile over a roof structure. The composite roof batten includes a substantially rigid low-density core, an upper reinforcing layer structured and arranged to reinforce the substantially rigid low-density core, and a lower reinforcing layer structured and arranged to reinforce the substantially rigid low-density core. The composite roof batten having at least one channel structured and arranged to assist the passage of moisture and air therethrough under the roof tile.

Abstract: A door comprising first and second door skins secured to each other to form a cavity therebetween filled with expended foam. Each of the door skins has an opening therethrough for receiving a glass insert and a flange portion. Distal ends of the flange portions of the first and second door skins engage each other in an overlapping relationship by the expansion pressure of the expanded foam. The door further comprises a glazing rim member having a leg portion snap-locked between the flange portions of the first and second door skins. The method for assembling the door comprises the steps of filling the cavity between the door skins with foam material, then inserting the glass insert through the openings in the door skins and mounting the glazing rim member to the first door skin by snap-locking between the flange portions of the first and second door skins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of constructing a building, comprising the step of providing a skeleton for a building wall of the building. The skeleton includes at least upright building elements such as columns or dividing walls. At least one lightweight, heat insulating and fire retarding wall element is placed between each adjacent pair of said columns. The columns are covered to provide substantially closed wall surfaces. The wall surfaces are covered with a covering layer having properties so as to provide fire-resistance to the complete wall. The covering layer on the inside wall surface may include a base layer of modified resin mortar, and a top layer of plaster mortar. The covering layer on the outside wall surface may include a base layer of modified resin mortar and a top layer of mineral mortar.

Abstract: An air chamber for the housing of air handling components including an interior shell surrounded by an exterior shell, the shells being separated by materials of relatively low thermal conductivity. The interior shell is peripherally mounted on an interior base. The interior base is disposed within an exterior base that supports the exterior shell. A structural thermal insulation material is disposed interstitially between the interior and exterior bases and the interior base and interior shell are thermally isolated from the exterior base and exterior shell.

Abstract: A tough, water-proof building system provides wall, ceiling, and floor structures, as well as accessories. The walls can be designed to have vertical and horizontal strengths sufficient to be used in place of concrete, as an engineered solution, both above grade and below-grade, including in severe weather conditions. Walls have inner and outer layers, and structurally reinforcing members extending, typically as a layer and/or stud, the full height of the wall, at spaced locations along the length of the wall. The spaces between the structurally reinforcing members are optionally filled with insulating foam. An optional reinforcing stud is attached to, or overlaid by, the inner layer, and extends inwardly into the building from what is otherwise the inner surface of the building panel/wall panel. A building floor can be supported from the load-bearing wall, at locations on the floor support members which are below the top of the load-bearing wall.

Abstract: Roofing composites and methods of producing the roofing composites are disclosed. The roofing composites are multi-layer structures in which two layers of the composite structures are bonded to each other by a thermoplastic elastomer composition. The layers are bonded to each other by heat fusing the elastomer composition in one embodiment. The composite structures have a variety of uses, including uses in construction materials such a roofing membranes, interior and exterior siding, and wall coverings.

Abstract: A tough, water-proof building system, and methods of making the system elements and constructing buildings, which provides wall, ceiling, and floor structural panels and corresponding walls, ceilings, and floors. The walls can be designed to have vertical and horizontal strengths sufficient to be used in place of concrete, as an engineered solution, both above grade and below-grade, including in severe weather conditions, such that no concrete need be used except for floor slabs. Panels have inner and outer layers, and structurally reinforcing members. Structurally-reinforcing members extend, typically as a layer and/or stud, the full height of a wall, at spaced locations along the length of the wall. Spaces between the structurally reinforcing members are optionally filled with rigid foam. An optional reinforcing stud is attached to, or overlaid by, the inner layer, and extends inwardly into the building from what is otherwise the inner surface of the building panel.

Abstract: A tough, water-proof building panel, made of fiber-reinforced polymer, is useful in making structural walls, ceilings, and floors of buildings. Upstanding such walls can have vertical and horizontal strengths sufficient to be used in place of concrete, as an engineered solution, both above grade and below-grade, including in severe weather conditions. Panels effectively have inner and outer layers, and structurally reinforcing members. Structurally-reinforcing members extend, typically as layer and/or stud, the full height of the wall panel, at spaced locations along the length of the panel. Spaces between the structurally reinforcing members are optionally filled with rigid thermally insulating foam. Optional reinforcing studs are attached to, or overlaid by, the inner layer, and extend inwardly into the building from what is otherwise the inner surface of the building panel. Panels can be made by e.g. assembling pre-fabricated blocks and/or webs, by evacuating a mold, and by pultrusion.

Abstract: Building wall panels having lightweight hollow core interiors include embodiments suitable for interior and exterior walls, for industrial, commercial or residential buildings, and for multi-story structures. Various methods for making these wall panels are disclosed, including the formation of cast gypsum firewall layers.

Abstract: A system provides insulation products for a plurality of insulation wall cavities in buildings, where a substantial portion of the insulation wall cavities have a known nominal width. The system includes providing flangeless insulation products having a blanket of fibrous insulation material and having a facing material with a width substantially equal to the width of the insulation blanket, with the width of the insulation blanket and the width of the facing material being greater than the nominal width of the plurality of insulation cavities. The increased width of the facing material to improves the seal of the facing material when the insulation product is placed within insulation wall cavities of the known nominal width in comparison to the seal provided by flanged insulation products applied with inset stapling to the same insulation wall cavities.

Abstract: A hail-resistant roofing membrane includes a flexible waterproof polymeric layer of material, a flexible layer of non-woven fabric joined throughout the area of a first surface thereof to the polymeric layer, and a flexible layer of foam material joined throughout the area of a first surface thereof to a second surface of the layer of non-woven fabric, the layer of foam material being adapted for attachment to a roof surface throughout the area of a second surface of the layer of foam material. The roofing membrane is adapted for attachment to an existing roof structure. A method for making the membrane includes binding the polymeric layer, the non-woven fabric layer, and the layer of foam material together with the fabric layer disposed between the polymeric layer and the foam material.

Abstract: A furniture composite board comprises different materials. The surface of a proper-shaped matrix is covered by thermosetting resin and then fibers. The fibers then are soaked in thermosetting resin. During the process of thermosetting, the fibers would be solidified and become hard and firm on the surface of the matrix. The composite board has strong strength and its weight would change according to the matrix. It is easy for the composite to form various shapes; easy to be produced and needs no complicated equipment.

Abstract: A prefabricated, faced roofing board composite includes a first board layer made of a polymeric material or a predominantly polymeric material and a fire and weather resistant fiberglass-based facer bonded to a top major surface of the first board layer and forming a top major surface of the composite. The fiberglass-based facer is substantially impervious to the passage of hot gases of combustion, water, and water vapor through the thickness of the fiberglass-based facer. The faced composite can be a cover board, an insulation board; can include cover board and insulation board layers; and can include cover board, insulation board, and baseboard layers. A second fiberglass-based facer that is substantially impervious to the passage of hot gases of combustion through its thickness can form a bottom major surface of the composite.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for a cement building which may utilize cement floor panels, cement wall panels, cement roof panels, cement joist panels, and cement roof support panel. Although each type of cement panel will vary in construction depending on the function, preferably each panel comprises a synthetic foam core and a cement outer shell. Molds may be utilized at the building site or offsite to create the panels which are then secured together to form the building. Once a panel is raised, it is substantially complete thereby reducing time required to complete the building. Floor panels may comprise an internal cement arch to provide a sturdy panel that provides a sturdy support for loads placed thereon.

Abstract: A cabinet for an air handling unit includes a cabinet assembly being formed framelessly of a plurality of panel assemblies, each panel assembly being formed of two spaced apart metallic panels embracing an intermediate core and wherein the plurality of panel assemblies provides the structural strength of the cabinet assembly. A method of forming a cabinet for an air handling unit is further included.

Abstract: A building envelope system for providing a continuous air, water, vapor and thermal barrier about a building structure is provided. The building envelope system includes framing structurally connected to the building structure and at least one barrier panel attached to an outer face of the framing and providing an air, water, vapor and thermal barrier about the building structure. The at least one barrier panel includes a structural foam core and inner and outer facing sheets provided about the structural foam core. The at least one barrier panel provides structural support for an exterior facade system. The exterior façade system is attachable to the outer facing sheet of the at least one barrier panel such that the air, water, vapor and thermal barrier defined by the at least one barrier panel is maintained.

Abstract: An insulated building panel includes a male connector configuration as well as a female connector configuration that are both formed of generally bent surfaces. The male connector as well as the female connector extends outwardly from the side faces of an insulating foam core so that the foam is protected from damage. The male connector is formed by bending the metal edge into a generally U shaped configuration with the outer edge of the U bent downwardly towards the interior of the panel. The female connector is bent back almost towards itself and terminates in a curvilinear gutter portion. The female portion includes a detent edge that defines a shallow receptacle into which a male detent edge is inserted so as to lock the male and female connectors in a nested position, thereby securing two panels together.

Abstract: The present invention is a window sill and trim corner assembly. The window sill and trim corner assembly may extend around a window or other opening in a structure.

Abstract: This invention relates to composites comprising a substrate and a multi-stage latex polymer emulsion film.

Abstract: A door has a core that includes a porous layer having a thickness and two opposing major surfaces. In one construction, the core also includes three fire-retardant layers, and two of the fire-retardant layers are separated by the porous layer. The porous layer and the fire-retardant layers are coupled together. Other constructions include one or more fire-retardant layers in balanced or unbalanced placement around the porous layer.

Abstract: A door comprising first and second door skins secured to each other to form a cavity therebetween filled with expended foam. Each of the door skins has an opening therethrough for receiving a glass insert and a flange portion. Distal ends of the flange portions of the first and second door skins engage each other in an overlapping relationship by the expansion pressure of the expanded foam. The door further comprises a glazing rim member having a leg portion snap-locked between the flange portions of the first and second door skins. The method for assembling the door comprises the steps of filling the cavity between the door skins with foam material, then inserting the glass insert through the openings in the door skins and mounting the glazing rim member to the first door skin by snap-locking between the flange portions of the first and second door skins.

Abstract: A composite deck assembly includes a baseplate and a top plate secured to the baseplate. The baseplate is formed from a first composite matrix comprising strands of reinforcing fibers oriented in first direction and a polymer resin. The baseplate includes a plurality of ribs and a plurality of laterally extending open channels disposed between the ribs. The top plate is formed from a second composite matrix of reinforcing fibers in a polymer resin, and is secured, optionally releasably, to the baseplate so as to generally enclose at least a portion of the channels. All the reinforcing fibers in the baseplate may be limited to being either the strands oriented in the first direction or matted reinforcing fibers having a random orientation. At least one of the base section and the top plate may be translucent. The open channel configuration simplifies manufacture and lowers cost.

Abstract: A 3-dimensional decorative panel is disclosed to easily embody a wanted 3-dimensional shape by using Styrofoam having good heat insulation and workability. The panel includes a drain groove (22) formed on a side of the Styrofoam (20) for draining a rainwater, and a metal plate (10) coupled to a rear surface of the Styrofoam (20), the metal plate having a plurality of bent portions (11), and a reinforcing core (12) being attached to the metal plate 10. A polygarde (30), silicon (31), a polygarde (30), a primer (32), and a colored layer (33) are sequentially layered on a surface of the Styrofoam (20) in order to enhance a durability of the Styrofoam (20).

Abstract: Methods for fabricating sidings and methods for securing those sidings to structures are disclosed. Additionally, this disclosure teaches embodiments of sidings that can be secured to structures. For some embodiments, the siding comprises an insulation and a panel. The insulation and the panel are coupled to each other prior to installation of the siding. This coupling is achieved by non-adhesive coupling mechanisms.

Abstract: A composite wall panel for exterior walls of a structure includes a polymeric foam core having a C-stud framing system embedded therein and an exterior and/or interior facing formed of a reinforced concrete bonded to the core surface and mechanically attached to the studs thereby providing increased strength, insulation and resistance to environmental conditions.

Abstract: A three-piece insulated rim board for use in a building structure comprises first and second elongate structural layers and an intermediate elongate insulating layer sandwiched between and bonded to the first and second structural layers.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating sidings and methods for securing those sidings to structures are disclosed. Additionally, this disclosure teaches embodiments of sidings that can be secured to structures. For some embodiments, the siding comprises an insulation and a panel. The insulation and the panel are coupled to each other prior to installation of the siding. This coupling is achieved by non-adhesive coupling mechanisms.

Abstract: A collapsible building module including: a floor panel; a plurality of wall panels, each having an upper end and a lower end and being connected to said floor panel at or adjacent their lower ends for pivoting movement relative to said floor panel about respective pivot axes at or adjacent their lower ends between an erected position in which they stand up from said floor panel and a stowed position in which they rest on said floor panel or on top of one another; a roof panel operatively connected to one of said wall panels at or adjacent its upper end for pivoting movement relative thereto about a pivot axis adjacent said upper end; and securing means for securing selected adjacent panels together in the erected position.

Abstract: A door comprises a frame, first and second outer skins, and first and second stiffeners. The first and second outer skins are respectively connected to first and second sides of the frame, and the first and second stiffeners are positioned between the first and second outer skins and are attached to the frame. The first stiffener is connected to the first side of the frame, and the second stiffener is connected to the second side of the frame. The first and second outer skins are respectively connected to the first and second stiffeners at positions adjacent the frame. The first and second stiffeners are joined together within an area defined by the frame, and the first and second stiffeners are joined together along a plane approximately equidistant from the first and second outer skins. The door also includes a window.

Abstract: Panels of the invention are used to form large capacity enclosure sidewalls. Trailers, trucks and cargo vans are examples of such enclosures. Intermediate framing support is not needed. Each panel has a polymeric core with a first metal cladding and a second metal cladding. The core has opposed longitudinal configured ends, each of which has a stepped shoulder which extends the length of the panel. The metal claddings follow the contour of the stepped shoulder. The stepped shoulders are offset from the first face of the core approximately one-half the thickness of the panel. In assembling a walled enclosure sidewall, the panels are positioned so that adjacent stepped shoulders mate together to create a flush face surface. Joining means are used in the stepped shoulder areas to permanently join together adjacent panels.

Abstract: An insulated concrete form system having a pair of bottom U-shaped channels secured to a concrete slab that serve as a footprint for a concrete wall. Exterior and interior foam sheets are aligned within the bottom U-shaped channels that define the wall. Top U-shaped channels are slipped over a top edge of the foam sheets. A plurality of strongbacks are used to provide structural support for the foam sheets during a concrete pour of the wall. The strongbacks each have a pair of hangers adapted to be secured over the top U-shaped channels to secure the strongbacks to the foam sheets. A top wall spacer is used to join a strongback on one side of the wall cavity to a strongback on a second side of the cavity to resist pressure exerted outward on the foam sheets during a concrete pour to form the wall.

Abstract: A modular panel, the panel comprising a first member including a top surface and a bottom surface; an optional second member joined to the bottom surface of the first member; at least two reinforcing elements integrally disposed on the bottom of the first member; at least two elements integrally disposed on the bottom surface of the first member or on the second member for affixing and/or aligning the modular panel to at least two support members, each support member including a top surface; and a support flange integrally disposed about the periphery of the first member for engaging the top surface of the support member. The modular panel being constructed of a thermoplastic material or metal.

Abstract: The present application provides improved fenestration products and improved methods of making fenestration products. The product may include (a) an elongated vinyl polymer foam body having a length, a first surface extending the length of the foam body, and a second surface extending the length of the foam body; and (b) an elongated fiber reinforced polymer pultrusion support engaging the foam body and substantially entirely covering the first surface, wherein at least a portion of the second surface is exposed. The method may include (a) providing an elongated vinyl polymer foam body; (b) covering a first surface extending the length of the body with an elongated fiber reinforced polymer pultrusion support; and (c) applying traditional woodworking processes to a second exposed surface extending the length of the body.

Abstract: A laminated structural insulated panel has an inner or core layer, an outer layer on the opposite facing surfaces of the core layer and an adhesive layer between each surface of the core layer and its respective outer laminate layer. To increase the strength and reduce the likelihood of delamination, the present panel is provided with a plurality of perforations in the surface of the core layer that receives the outer and adhesive layers. Each of the perforations form a chamber that receives a portion of the bonding agent or adhesive utilized for the adhesive layer. The bonding agent or adhesive bonds to the side walls of the chamber to mechanically anchor the outer layer to the interior of the core layer by substantially increasing the bonding surface between the adhesive layer and the core layer. In one embodiment, the core layer is an expanded polystyrene or other rigid foam.

Abstract: A lightweight, reinforced composite structural element is disclosed, which includes a hollow housing, interior reinforcement, a filling of polyurethane foam, and a substantially uniform outer coating of a high-solid protective coating. The reinforced composite structural element can be used as a railroad tie and for other construction uses. The structural element is formed with a housing having end caps or ends sealed by flaps that are connected with and bendable from the housing material to create a sealed container with openings for injection of the foam into cavities of the housing formed by the interior reinforcement.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a construction panel system comprises a first panel of one or more construction panels. The first construction panel comprises a core board, a first insulation layer coupled to a first side of the core board, and a second insulation layer coupled to a second side of the core board, where the core board provides a structural integrity for the first panel, the first insulation layer substantially covers the first side of the core board and the second insulation layer substantially covers the second side of the core board.

Abstract: A prefabricated wall panel is disclosed. The panel has a first exterior facing sheet of plywood or OSB and the second interior facing sheet of plywood or OSB. Framing struts are located between the sheets to secured thereto to define a panel volume. A polymeric in-situ foam core is formed inside such panel volume. The overall panel thickness is 4 inches, plus or minus 1 quarter inch. In the finished wall assembly, thickness in combination with a sheet of drywall allows flush mounting of door jambs and window jambs, including flush mounting of trim pieces. The panel has an R value in excess of R20.

Abstract: A structural insulated panel includes a structural chase or cavity to accommodate connection of the panel to an anchoring device embedded in a foundation or load bearing footing. An embodiment of the panel also includes an opening through an outer panel member providing physical and visual access to the connection within the structural chase. Another embodiment provides for an insulated structural chase also capable of accommodating an anchoring device and connecting member.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a glazable, molded panel, door or window which molding includes, on at least three sides of the area to be glazed, a plastics foam core and one or more continuous, integral skins comprising a synthetic polymer, which process includes: forming the plastics foam core with a continuous groove in register with the intended position of the glazing, the groove extending along the at least three sides of the area to be glazed; lining the groove with a layer of a synthetic polymer which may be the same as or different from the skin polymer(s), the layer being at least partly contiguous with the or each skin; slidably inserting a former into the groove; and molding the panel, door or window with the application of heat and pressure thereby bonding the layer of synthetic polymer to the or each skin to form a continuous, integral skin of a synthetic polymer about the at least three sides of the area to be glazed.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a system for measuring the state of panels in real time, particularly of one or more composite panels, characterized in that it has a network of very fine waveguides connected to a series of transducer sensors that are designed to send and receive signals in the waveguides, these sensors being themselves connected to a computer device such as a microprocessor device.

Abstract: A composite wall assembly includes a frame. A sheathing layer of composite material is mounted on the frame. At least one waterproof insulating layer is adhered to the sheathing layer without puncturing the waterproof insulating layer. An outer layer of composite material is adhered to the waterproof insulating layer opposite the sheathing layer without puncturing the outer layer. The sheathing layer and the outer layer may be a magnesium oxide composite board material.

Abstract: Cell walls (16) made of wood form a plurality of cells in which a filler material 18 (e.g. foam insulation) is received. Facing members (12, 14) are glued to the sides of the core structure (10). The grain of the wood cell walls (16) extend sideways of the core (10), such that in grain is directed towards the facing members (12, 14). This construction may be used to form logs (L) used for making log cabins, beams, columns, etc. It may also be used for constructing panels used to form furniture elements, such as desks, cabinets, etc., and for making doors.

Abstract: Building wall panels having lightweight hollow core interiors include embodiments suitable for interior and exterior walls, for industrial, commercial or residential buildings, and for multi-story structures. Various methods for making these wall panels are disclosed, including the formation of cast gypsum firewall layers.

Abstract: The invention concerns a subfloor which is provided between a hard base (11) and a floor such as a laminate or parquet floor resting on the latter, whereby this subfloor is composed of laterally connecting mats (9, 10) having a core (1) made of a synthetic foam provided with an underlay (2) and a top layer (3) made of a synthetic foil, whereby this underlay (2) and top layer (3) represent a flap (4, 5) which extends over the side edge of said core (1), so that this flap (4, 5) overlaps with the mat (9, 10) connecting onto this side edge.

Abstract: A generally planar, structural insulated panel for building construction includes a pair of outer facings disposed on opposed surfaces of a plastic foam core. Both of the outer facings are gypsum cellulose fiber board such as gypsum wood fiber board. Disposed on the exterior surface of the gypsum wood fiber board on the exterior surface and between another expanded polystyrene insulation panel is a weather resistant barrier that is fastened to the gypsum wood fiber board. The exterior surface of the second insulation panel is fastened to the gypsum wood fiber board by mechanical fasteners. The insulation panels are then coated with a basecoat which has an embedded mesh reinforcement and then a finishing coat is applied to the base coating. Vinyl or aluminum metal siding can be fastened to the structural assembly by G screw fasteners or other mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement in the construction of water ride surfaces and comprises at least one layer of soft permeable material built into the padded substrate of a structurally supported ride surface. The permeable material connects to a drainage system and is preferably sandwiched between a slick skin upper waterproof membrane, and a supporting substrate beneath it. The advantage to this improvement is when water leaks through the waterproof membrane, the permeable material prevents water from building up inside the padded substrate, and allows the water to be drained out, rather than blistering and bubbling up under the waterproof membrane, thereby helping to preserve the integrity and longevity of the ride surface.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide an insulated structural panel including a superinsulating, desiccant-filled, vacuum-sealed insulating panel sandwiched between a pair of composite panels. The composite panels are configured to impart structural strength to the panel without introducing heat transfer pathways through the vacuum-sealed insulating panel. The desiccant material disposed within the vacuum-sealed insulating panel is capable of absorbing moisture within the vacuum established within the vacuum-sealed insulating panel and thereby reducing the degradation of the vacuum-sealed panel's insulating capacity.

Abstract: A structural panel for interior use made of a polystyrene foam core of either extruded polystyrene foam (XPF) or an expanded polystyrene foam (EPF) and a rigid face material having a higher density and being thinner than said foam core and attached to each opposed face of said foam core to capture said foam core.