Abstract: A folded slatwall insert is provided. A slatwall cover is illustrated anchored to a typical slatwall and covering at least one slat of the slatwall. A folded slatwall insert as disclosed prevents surface damage to a typical slatwall, allows for rapid and cost effective customization of the aesthetics of the slatwall, and can be used to mount custom graphics to the slatwall.

Abstract: Construct a wall assembly by: (a) providing a support structure with spaced apart structural members; (b) affixing a thermally insulating layer of polymeric foam boards to the structural members, the foam boards achieving a Class A rating according to ASTM E-84; (c) covering seams between polymeric foam boards with a sealing tape; (d) affixing a plurality of fasteners through the thermally insulating layer to structural members with the fasteners extending beyond the outside surface of the thermally insulating layer; (e) attaching a façade selected from metal panel, metal-composite-metal panels, fiber reinforced cementitious siding veneer and materials having a thickness of at least 1.9 centimeters (0.

Abstract: A high impact, moisture resistant, wall panel system and methods for mounting a high impact, moisture resistant wall panel to an existing structure are disclosed herein. A high impact, moisture resistant wall panel includes an inert substrate composed of a high density inorganic material, wherein the substrate is dimensionally stable, a laminate composed of a substantially rigid polymeric material, and an adhesive for engaging the laminate to the substrate.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant lath is provided for use in exterior finishing systems, such as stucco systems and exterior insulation and finish systems (“EIFS”). The lath includes in a first embodiment an open, woven fabric comprising weft and warp yarns containing non-metallic fibers, such as glass fibers. A portion of the weft yarns are undulated, resulting in an increased thickness for the fabric. The fabric is coated with a polymeric resin for substantially binding the weft yarns in the undulated condition. This invention also includes methods for making an exterior finish system and building wall including an exterior finish system using such a lath.

Abstract: A low-cost and easy to manufacture static structure and method for soundproofing walls, floors, and/or ceilings of rooms in new and/or existing construction utilizes an asphalt based flexible membrane as one or more sound absorbing layers which may be applied to an existing wall panel or first applied to one or more unmounted wall panels to form a laminated structure which is then affixed to the walls, floor or ceiling to be soundproofed. The wall panel is preferably gypsum wallboard. Each sound absorbing layer, in addition to soundproofing, may also serve to prevent or at least reduce air or water infiltration to and from the room.

Abstract: An article hanging system capable of easily changing an exhibit position and an exhibit height of an article such as a goods exhibited in a shop, a hanger and a display shelf comprises a ceiling rail assembly, a wire holder slidably retained to the ceiling rail assembly, a wire hanging down from the wire holder, a gripper fixably attachable at a desired position along the wire, a wire holder attached to a lower end of the wire and a floor rail assembly to which the wire holder is slidably retained. Each of the rail assemblies comprises longitudinal rails extending in a longitudinal direction (the Y-direction) and lateral rails slidable with respect to the longitudinal rail as being spanned between the longitudinal rails. Each of the wire holders are slidable along the lateral rail.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing insulated panels, comprising in sequence two congruous sheet fines, a former, a foaming structure, and an extrude.

Abstract: A structural assembly has a first set of first elongate structural members alternately spaced apart from a second set of second elongate structural members by locking blocks, the first set defining a first plane and the second set defining a second plane forming an intersection at an angle with the first plane, the structural members and locking blocks defining an assembly of adjoined blocks and structural members at the intersection, and a compressive mechanism spanning the assembly of adjoined blocks and structural members at the intersection. Compressing the adjoined blocks and structural members by the spanning compression mechanism locks the blocks and structural members together in a manner to resist applied forces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel sustainable building, the outer enclosures, roofs and foundations of which form an envelope that is formed, with the exception of doors, windows and chimneys, by a central core (5) with a high heat storage capacity, by an inner liner or membrane (4) with a high thermal conductivity and which is in close contact with the central core, and by an outer thermally insulated and mechanically resistant skin (6).

Abstract: According to the invention, a system for insulating a structure is disclosed. The system may include an insulation panel. The insulation panel may define an internal volume. The internal volume may be at a lower pressure than an exterior of the insulation panel. The insulation panel may be disposed within a portion of the structure.

Abstract: A spacer panel is incorporated into building walls to drain accumulated moisture from the wall structure. The spacer panel is formed with spacer members that project on opposing sides of a central planar web member. Each spacer member is formed independently and has a planar portion extending around the spacer member to provide a location for the insertion of apertures to allow moisture to pass from one side of the panel to the other. Each spacer member includes a planar surface that facilitates an application of adhesive for attachment of a barrier member thereto. The spacer members can be oriented in a herringbone pattern alternating on opposing sides of the central web member. The spacer members can be formed as a circular projection extending on one side of the central web with a truncated conical member projecting to the opposing side of the central web from the circular projection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wall reinforcement system, in particular for tying a veneer wall (21) to a back up wall (22). The system can protect a building against adverse seismic or wind loading conditions. A helical wall tie (1) is driven into a back-up wall (22) using a percussion tool. A connector (10) is then placed over the end of the wall tie, the connector engaging with the helical fins to prevent its removal without unscrewing the connector (10). A reinforcement wire (20), which preferably extends around a building, is then threaded through a hole in the connector to lock the rotation of the connector (10). The reinforcement wire is used to link a series of connectors together. The wire is then encased in mortar (24) within the bed joint between two courses of bricks. In preferred embodiments, more than two reinforcement wires extend in parallel along the bed joint.

Abstract: An overlay encasement molding comprised to match in length the preexisting molding trim where the sides and corners of the overlay will have tight fit to the sides and corners of the preexisting molding and will adhere to the preexisting molding. The present invention further provides a method of attaching sections of planar members to side and corner moldings where the molding has a flat face and right angle corners. Each channel on the planar surface shall mate with the flat right angle corners of the preexisting molding. Such attachments thereby form corners that have a channel and cutout.

Abstract: The invention relates to a removable ceiling panel, a rectangular material with a face, a back and four sides with edges, installed from beneath and retained horizontally by its four sides, concealing the profiled suspension grid. The panel is supported at the four sides and it is retained by gravity in the vertical direction. The profiled suspension grid is of the standard type known in the market. The design of the sides of the panel permits carrying out its installation on the basis of simple precise movements, which procedure for installation also forms part of the patent applied for. Said installation movements are not natural and, consequently, render the panels aseismic.

Abstract: The Structural Insulating Panel Finished (SIPF) has a finished external surface and internal surface ready for carrying out of immediate painting and decorating. Introduction of the stud inside a panel construction is with a result of creating a rigid special structure with other elements of the panel. The spray-foam technology is employed in constructing powerful connections between inner and outer layers. As a result of high adhesive qualities of spray-foam, we have strong connections between panels where all lacunas are filled by an insulation layer that provides a highly reliable connection. The innovations discussed above eliminate the need for exterior finish of the panel, reducing time and cost of construction while allowing build houses of two-three floor height. The SIPF panel has an insulation layer of 6? deep, making it possible to use the product in all climatic zones of the World.

Abstract: Wall and ceiling acrylic latex coating compositions having properties that prevent joints between adjacent wallboard panels from cracking during settling of new homes and during transportation of manufactured buildings, and otherwise prevents joint cracking from flexing, such as caused by extreme weather conditions or building settling. In another embodiment, the coating compositions can be applied directly over joints between adjacent square-edged wallboard panels to conceal the joint without using tape, wallboard “mud”, or other joint filling compositions.

Abstract: Structural insulation sheathing (SIS), preferably in the form of a panel, comprises a structural member and an insulation member. The structural member and insulation members are in intimate, planar contact with one another, and the SIS structure meets both the structural (that is, AC 269) and insulation (R>2) requirements for the North American residential market. The structural 23 member of the SIS structure is multi-layer laminated paperboard. The insulation member of the SIS is a foamed sheet of a thermoplastic material such as polyisocyanurate.

Abstract: An insulation product is provided comprising a sheet of randomly oriented fibers bonded by a binder. The sheet has first and second major surfaces and a pair of side portions. A facing layer is bonded to at least one of the major surfaces. A region of the sheet proximate to the facing layer is more puncture resistant than a remainder of the sheet.

Abstract: A finishing system has lineal adaptors which are used with primary lineals where the primary lineals are fixed to a building structure to create primary insulation cavities. Insulation panels are positioned within the primary insulation cavities and the lineal adaptors are added to the primary lineals to create secondary insulation cavities. Finish insulation panels are positioned within the secondary insulation cavities and trim pieces are added to the lineal adaptors.

Abstract: The wall panel system of the present invention includes a flexible sheet interlock to flexibly seal a joint defined by adjacent perimeter framing members and a capillary break to inhibit the entry of water into drainage or weep holes in gutters in the perimeter framing members.

Abstract: To provide an external corner member with excellent workability, which can be constructed on an external corner portion of a building without making a noticeable gap formed in abutting portion and without using any sealing material, a constructing structure of external corner portion using the external corner member, and a construction method of external corner portion. The present invention is an external corner wall material, which is obtained by disposing two plate material at substantially a right angle, and which has abutting portion that is obtained by abutting an inclined end surface of each plate material to an inclined end surface of the right or left external wall board disposed adjacent to the plate material, and a cutout portion that is provided behind the abutting portion.

Abstract: A slab protector is provided in the form of a sheet of material configured to overlap an edge of a newly poured slab to protect that slab while an adjacent slab is poured and surface finished. The sheet of material extends along the entire length of the edge impacted by the adjacent pour and is configured to have an overhang portion that extends down over the exposed side of the slab. The sheet also includes a primary portion that overlays a significant portion of the surface of the poured slab. The slab protector sheet is preferably formed of a plastic material and includes an adhesive strip on its underside that removably and temporarily adheres the slab protector to the underlying concrete slab to resist dislodgement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a building element for erecting internal walls, outer walls and or ceilings or roofs, preferably flat or slightly slanted roofs of a building, consisting of an insulating layer forming an insulating core made of mineral fibers bound by a binding agent, especially rock wool fibers and/or glass wool fibers bound with a synthetic resin, and at least one preferably metal covering layer which is disposed on a large surface of the insulating layer. An adhesive layer is placed between the covering layer and the insulating layer and used to glue the covering layer to the insulating layer.

Abstract: Apparatus for securing vapor barrier film to subfloor material and to floor joists is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a first portion having an adhesive receiving surface adapted to adhesively receive said film; and a second adhesive portion secured to said first portion and adapted for adhesion to said subfloor material and to said floor joists. A method for securing vapor barrier film to subfloor material and to floor joists is also disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: providing apparatus including: a first portion having an adhesive receiving surface adapted to adhesively receive said film; a second adhesive portion adapted for adhesion to said subfloor material and to said floor joists; adhesively securing the second portion to the subfloor material and the floor joists; and securing said vapor barrier film to said first portion.

Abstract: In a method of making insulated concrete tilt-up panels, an insulating material such as polystyrene is formed into a desired shape corresponding to the panel shape. Attachment grooves are formed across the surface of the insulating material. Preferably, the attachment grooves have a substantially triangular cross-section. The insulating material is laid groove-side-up in a concrete form and wet concrete is poured into the form. The concrete fills the grooves, attaching the insulation to the concrete panel. When the concrete is cured, the panel may be stood up and set in place so that the insulating material forms the exterior surface of the panel. A finishing material may be applied to the exterior surface of the panel. A panel set for use in constructing low-income residential housing includes four concrete tilt-up panels. The insulating material and concrete forms may be prepared in the quantity desired for the entire construction project and transported to a casting area at the construction site.

Abstract: A lightweight multilayer heat reflective concrete cure blanket having a moisture-impervious top outer layer, a moisture-impervious bottom outer layer, and the top and bottom layers sealingly connected to each other at the boundaries of the layers to form a moisture-impervious chamber between the first and second layers. The chamber includes at least one bubble type insulative layer therein, and the bottom surface of the blanket comprises a heat reflective material to reflect heat emanating from the concrete when the blanket is placed over the concrete. In a further embodiment, heat reflective material is applied to at least one inner bubble type layer to reflect additional heat which radiates from the concrete through the insulative layer and back towards the concrete.

Abstract: Insulated Fabric Pocket Panels were designed to provide safe, economical, portable energy saving insulation for the interior living spaces of un-insulated or under insulated structures. The embodiments inserted into the fabric pocket panel include the following but not limited to either one layer of double bubble reflective foil insulation (15), an insulation bundle (25) or foil radiant barrier (28) inserted inside the pocket. The insulated fabric pocket panels insulate against heat and cold transfer through perimeter interior surfaces from outside weather. Heat and cold are reflected out of the interior of the structure to the outside environment. The reflective foil on the interior side of the panel reflects heated furnace air or cooled air conditioning air away from interior surfaces back into the interior or center of the rooms. Furnaces or air conditioners do have to heat or cool the interior finished wall surfaces. Only the air is heated or cooled.

Abstract: A weather insulation barrier or block for insulating residential, commercial, and industrial dwellings and structures includes a rectangular-shaped panel member that includes a flat backing member to which an insulation member, preferably composed of foam rubber, is secured with the insulation member being slightly smaller than the backing member whereby the backing member defines a continuous peripheral lip with the long sides of the lip being centered on and secured to joists or studs that form the framework of a wall or the floor of an attic thereby providing year-round insulation for the dwelling or structure. The panel members can also be interconnected to form an insulation roll whereupon the panel members can be unrolled and used as needed.

Abstract: A sheathing product having a structural substrate with two or more edges. The sheathing product also having a weather resistive barrier attached to the structural substrate prior to securing the structural substrate to a frame of a building. A part of the weather resistive barrier extends beyond an edge of the structural substrate to create a flap that allows the weather resistive barrier to be attached to an abutting sheathing product.

Abstract: Heat insulation tiles (20) are supported in a grid (14) of support bars (15 and 16) of a ceiling assembly (10) with the ceiling tiles being in the form of insulation boxes (21) that form a dead air spaces (24) therein. Reflective material (22) is applied to at least one of the interior surfaces of the box that faces the dead air space (24) and a layer of phase change material (40) is applied to the insulation boxes.

Abstract: Currently, piping tapes are used as elastic masking elements of joints between lateral panels in an aircraft. According to one embodiment, a gap covering for cabin panels in an aircraft is provided, where the gap covering comprises a flexible cover region that is arranged between the cabin panels and finishes off so as to be substantially flush with surfaces of the panels. In this way, a lightweight economical gap covering which covers gaps in an effective and attractive manner and provides protection against injury is provided.

Abstract: An insulated wall panel is provided that employs a plurality of spaced insulated members that define cavities within the body of the wall panel. The insulation panels that form the cavities may be constructed of a reinforced insulating material, such as expanded polystyrene. The insulated wall panels may include a reinforcing mesh, preferably fiberglass coated with PVC embedded within the body of the EPS foam during fabrication. The strengthened EPS foam blocks have the advantage of being lightweight and very durable, thereby reducing handling damage, for example.

Abstract: A building board, in particular a flooring panel, with a core comprising at least one upper layer and one lower layer of wood fibers or wood chips glued with an adhesive and pressed to one another, which is provided on at least its top side with a pattern that is covered with a sealing coat and in which sealing coat a structure corresponding to the pattern is embossed, is characterized in that at least the chips of the upper layer are glued with an adhesive having thermoplastic properties, and the upper layer has recesses formed at least directly beneath the pattern.

Abstract: A fire resistant fibrous composite article includes fibers bound together into a consolidated fibrous article such as a fiberboard. A first fire retardant composition including a hydrated mineral is in the interior of the article. A second fire retardant composition including a boron-containing compound is in the surface of the article. In another embodiment, a fire resistant fibrous composite article includes fibers, a fire retardant hydrated mineral and a zeolite bound together into a consolidated fibrous article which is resistant to water absorption. Another embodiment provides a lignocellulosic fibrous composite board for use in a roof system in which the board is exposed to bonding energy when it is bonded to another roof system component during construction of the roof. Another embodiment relates to a roof system of which a lignocellulosic fibrous composite board is part. The board or the roof system is in compliance with one or more fire resistance or flame and smoke standards.

Abstract: A drainage wall cladding system including a substrate backing assembly, an insulation layer, and elongated adhesive ribbons compressed between the substrate backing assembly and the insulation layer. Prior to compression, the ribbons have a base portion and a top portion formed on the base portion. After compression, the top portion is substantially compressed and the base portion is minimally compressed, wherein the adhesive ribbons are formed such that formation of cavities is minimized. Preferably, the base and top portions are trapezoidal in cross-sectional shape. A trowel or push box may be used to form the adhesive ribbons. An edge of such trowel and a blade of such push box define one or more notches to create ribbons with a trapezoidal base portion and a smaller trapezoidal top portion.

Abstract: The invention concerns a holding element for an insulating panel of an insulated wall made of concrete and insulation, with a lower chord and with latticework connected with the lower chord, where the lower chord is intended for attachment to the insulating panel and the latticework for embedding in the concrete core. The lower chord consists of or comprises a U-shaped sectional rail from which the latticework having a lattice of successive undulations extends perpendicularly. The undulations of the lattice are formed by a number of individual, essentially trapezoidal bows that are arranged at a distance from each other and are positively connected to the sectional rail.

Abstract: A construction configuration for a building includes a fixture adhered to a framing structure with an adhesive system. The adhesive system has an outer pressure sensitive adhesive material, an inner pressure sensitive adhesive material, a bonding adhesive material, and at least one spacer material. The spacer material has at least one opening for containing a desired quantity of the bonding adhesive material.

Abstract: A flashing device comprising a flange comprising a front surface, back surface, and an opening wherein the opening is essentially centrally located in the flange and wherein the flange is suitable for attachment to a surface of an overlaid structural sheathing panel over a protrusion through the sheathing panel, and a gasket effective to essentially seal the perimeter of the protrusion to water, and an adhesive backing located on a back surface of the flange wherein the backing comprises an adhesive effective to permanently attach the flashing device to the surface of the overlaid structural sheathing panel. A system for flashing can comprise such a flashing device. A kit, building system or structure can comprise a flashing device as described and an overlaid wood composite panel.

Abstract: A masonry block includes a set of block members each having opposing end faces, an outer face and an inner face opposite of the outer face, a top face and a slot that includes a first portion at least partially coextensive with the top face and a second portion transverse to the first portion which is at least partially coextensive with the opposing end faces of the set of block members. The set of block members are supported on a self-supporting wall frame.

Abstract: A building construction kit comprises a plurality of ground beams (10), for example of concrete, positionable and securable relative to one another to form a rigid foundation frame, a plurality of storey-height external wall panels (30) supportable on and securable to the beams of the foundation frame to form an external building shell and a plurality of floor units (70) which can be supported on and secured to the beams (10) or to the panels (30) to form a floor at, respectively, ground level or an upper level. Each external wall panel (30) comprises a galvanised steel frame (31) with a weatherproof cladding (35), for example of glass-reinforced concrete, at an intended outer side of the panel so that the shell formed by the panels provides a sturdy structure which is weatherproof without the need for a further weather-resistant finish.

Abstract: A shutter assembly having a foam insert or core enveloped by a cementitious or urethane-based shell. The shell can also be provided with an optional hanger member that allows the shutter assembly to be mounted to a dwelling via a bracket affixed to an exterior wall surface thereof. The assembly can be molded from a cementitious slurry including gypsum cement and water, or alternatively, from a two part urethane filled with lightweight fly ash. An appropriate amount of the slurry or urethane-based material is added onto a bottom mold surface portion to a desired depth. If the hanger member is to be used, it is placed onto the bottom mold surface portion prior to the introduction of the slurry or urethane-based material. The foam insert or core is placed atop the slurry or urethane-based material in a desired orientation, whereupon the top mold surface portion is closed over the bottom mold surface portion.

Abstract: A wall and/or ceiling polymer-based composite structural sheathing board has a polymer material or predominantly polymer material core layer with a density between 1.6 lbs/ft3 and 25 lbs/ft3. A facer overlays at least one of the major surfaces of the core layer. The facer is generally coextensive with and bonded to the overlaid major surface of the core layer and enhances the integrity and fastener pull through strength of the polymer-based composite structural sheathing board as well as other desired physical and performance characteristics of the polymer based composite structural sheathing board. A wall and/or ceiling system of a building structure includes a plurality of the polymer-based composite structural sheathing boards overlaying and secured to a structural wall and/or ceiling frame and forming a wall and/or ceiling sheathing layer over the structural frame.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel roof system comprising a plurality of roof insulation panels (4) moulded from foamed polystyrene or the like material, the panels being mounted on a roof structure, which may comprise conventional purlins and rafters with roof battens or a closed roof decking of timber or the like material. In either case, the panels are supported by the roof structure and in turn provide location and support for a plurality of roof tiles (6, 6a). In order to enhance the location and support of the roof tiles on the panels, the panels are provided with upstanding walls having re-entrant angled surfaces (32) for engagement by hook-like protuberances (60a, 60b, 61a, 61b) provided towards lower ends, in use, of the roof tiles. The roof tiles may be made from cementitious compositions, ceramic compositions or reconstituted slate materials. The roof system may also include reinforcement for the panels, which may be provided with for mutual interlocking engagement with sideways adjacent panels in use.

Abstract: A mineral fibre board having at least two resilient edges in order to prevent any small gaps in the joints between two adjacent boards when these are installed. The purpose of the invention is to improve the effect of the insulation layer and thereby either reducing the heat loss to a minimum in order to comply with new standards for low energy consumption buildings or to improve the fire properties of a fire protection insulation layer on e.g. steel constructions. The invention also concerns a method for producing the mineral fibre board by mechanical compression by rollers.

Abstract: A fire resistant mine door sealing system is disclosed for use in an underground mine passage, and includes a door panel pivotably mounted to a stoppage. A fire resistant seal member is positioned between the door panel and the stoppage to form an airtight seal therebetween, even when the door, stoppage and seal are subjected to high temperatures associated with a mine fire. The seal member comprises a high strength reinforced elastomeric seal having a plurality of elastomer layers and a plurality of reinforcing layers. At least one of the plurality of elastomer layers may have a flame retardant. The reinforcing layers are sandwiched between the elastomer layers to provide high strength and toughness. A method of manufacturing a fire resistant seal member is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sheathing adapted to be fastened to at least one wall supporting structure comprises at least two layers. The first layer comprises a polymeric foam layer. The second layer comprises a polymeric scrim and is located adjacent to the first layer. The second layer reinforces its periphery so as to inhibit the failure of the scrim. The reinforced periphery may include a selvage tuck or a folded-edge.

Abstract: A composite wood panel having a first and a second longitudinal edge comprising an essentially parallel first surface and second surface, a core, a spacer integrally formed in or attached in the core on at least the longitudinal edges wherein the spacer extends from an edge a pre-determined distance whereby upon placing one panel adjacent to a second panel a spacer of the first panel will abut a spacer of or an edge of a second panel thereby forming at least a first aperture between the adjacent panels wherein an aperture is located between adjacent edges of the panels. A spacer can push into its panel upon linear expansion of a panel. The spacer can be, e.g., a tongue, edge profile, or separate spacing material. Methods for making and using panels are disclosed.

Abstract: The wall insulating and finishing system is a system for finishing a concrete structure to increase the amount of useable space in a building. The finishing system comprises a plurality of connectable panels. An insulation layer is secured to the rear surface of the panels. The insulation layer has a generally flat front surface that is secured to the rear surface of the panels. The insulation layer also provides an uneven rear surface that is positioned adjacent to the existing basement foundation wall, and a pair of uneven side surfaces. The uneven rear and side surfaces of the insulation layer provide a plurality of grooves or dimples that allow moisture and air to move freely between the wall structure and the insulation layer. The panels and insulation layer are mounted to the existing wall structure by mounting brackets.

Abstract: A skylight for a standing seam roof having a skylight panel housed in a frame with a vertically extending curb along two longitudinal and two lateral sides. The frame curb integrates on the longitudinal sides with U-shaped curbs formed into modified roof panels selected from the construction project. On the lateral sides, the frame curb integrates with curbs formed in two end pieces painted with the other roof panels in the project. Standing seams, which are raised above the surface of the roof, interconnect the regular roof panels. The modified roof panels interconnect with the standing seams of the regular roof panels. The lateral sides of the skylight assembly traverse at least one standing seam when integrated with the regular roof panels.

Abstract: An improved support system for an injection molded floor tile is provided by vertically aligning the support system below the main floor panel with a surface structure above the main floor panel. The surface structure is at least one vertical structure or protuberance that rises above the top surface of the main floor panel. The support system maintains the structural integrity and rigidity necessary to support various loads on top of the floor tile.