Abstract: A system is provided for facilitating the temporary hanging of at least one object from vinyl or aluminum siding while maintaining the integrity of the siding during and after the use thereof. The system comprises a hanger and a removal tool. The hanger has an upper portion designed to non-destructively be engaged between two rows of siding. The lower portion of the hanger provides the means to support the hanging of at least one object therefrom. The removal tool is designed for non-destructive cooperation with the upper portion of the hanger when the hanger is installed between two rows of vinyl or aluminum siding.

Abstract: Lightweight structural panel units for construction of space enclosing structures each of which is formed from a blank of flat, suitably rigid, yet foldable sheet of material, which are profiled and pre-creased with a unique configuration. Upon folding, the blanks form a substantially hollow three dimensional polygonal beam-like unit having a shape and configuration which positively aligns and interlocks when conjoined with a plurality of similar folded beam-like units to form a substantially hollow 3-dimensional “structural panel unit” having symmetrical cross bracing inside and sufficient rigidity to enable sufficiently large areas to be produced for the construction of space enclosing structures. Each structural panel unit has a configuration and profile that positively aligns and interlocks when engaged with similar structural panel units to complete a desired space-enclosing structure which has an exterior facing surface and an interior facing surface separated by a substantially hollow void.

Abstract: Laminated hip and ridge asphalt shingle having a first, a second and a third layer laminated together by a lamination adhesive. The first layer is of two L-shaped configurations, each having a horizontal head portion and a vertical butt portion. The horizontal head portions are superimposed on each other, while the vertical butt portions are placed adjacent to each other and form a gap which allows bending of the first layer thereby preventing stress and breaking. The second layer overlaps the firs layer. The third layer only overlaps the head portion of the second layer. The top surface of the shingle is coated with mineral granules, while portions of the undersurface of the shingle are coated with a self-seal adhesive to secure the shingle to the hip or ridge of a roof.

Abstract: A waterproof-sheet type of roofing shingle comprises a belt-like tape attached to a bottom side of the roofing shingle facing a concrete slab. The belt-like tape has air passages for reducing a pressure of steam or vapor generated from concrete. The air passages are formed by projections or grooves and adapted to be in communication with air passages of an adjacent roofing shingle. The air passages are eventually in communication with an ambient atmosphere so as to vent the steam or vapor to the atmosphere, and therefore, bulging of waterproofing material is prevented from occurring.

Abstract: A method for sealing a roof is disclosed herein. The roof is of the type comprising an inclined substrate and a first layer of shingles. The first layer of shingles has a first side and a second side wherein the first layer of shingles first side is attached to the substrate. The method comprises a first party selecting a second party to seal the roof. The first party provides a waterproof membrane having a first side and a second side to the second party. The second party positions the membrane first side adjacent at least a portion of the first layer of shingles second side. The second party attaches a second layer of shingles to the substrate, wherein the second layer of shingles is adjacent the membrane second side.

Abstract: A single metal sheet roofing panel having a plurality of alternatively raised and lowered patches longitudinally arranged in three rows. The panel 30 comprises a side clip connection system for laterally connecting adjacent panels. The panel is coated with the stone based coating and has a unique patterned appearance of multiple colors and shades. A method for manufacturing of the panel.

Abstract: A coated fiber mat of improved tear strength upon dividing pieces of the coated mat and the coating is provided. The coated mat is a cured, non-woven mat including a mixture of fibers having different fiber lengths. The fibers contain a polysiloxane compound and are fixedly distributed in a binder.

Abstract: Algae-resistant roofing granules consisting of one or two coats of a fired semi-ceramic composition having a metallic copper powder which does not significantly affect the color tint strength of the pigment contained in the coatings.

Abstract: An assembly typically comprising solar panel modules is disclosed, which is mounted on a surface exposed to wind, and has a panel mounted at an angle to said surface, and means defining a concave surface extending from the top edge of said panel to the surface on which it is mounted, whereby impingement of wind on said concave surface reduces the wind-induced uplift applied to the assembly. This arrangement reduces the amount of ballast required to prevent the assembly from blowing away.

Abstract: A method and apparatus which includes the use of an S-Tile mold, combined with a scoring/knifing process for providing a channel, which allows for an S-Tile to be produced which appears to be two separate but cooperating tile sections having a general C-shaped cross section. The longitudinal channel 9 may also be painted, colored, or otherwise darkened in order to accent a “shadow” effect which causes the eye to better perceive separation of the two portions 6 and 7 of the tile 5.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to prefabricated construction panels, which allow for an improved roofing system and method for installation. In one embodiment, panels are provided with a weather resistant surface layer pre-bonded to the panel with tabs extending beyond the panel body suitable for overlapping adjacent panels in order to form a weather resistant roof. In a further embodiment, the panels are prefabricated from Oriented Strand Board (OSB) with tar coated paper bound to one side which extends beyond the edges of the panel body to form the tabs. These features and others allow for the quick and efficient assembly of a weather resistant roof that is cost effective and safer to construct.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated fiber mat of improved tear strength upon dividing pieces of the coated mat and the coating which comprises a cured, non-woven, fiber glass mat containing a polysiloxane wherein the fibers are fixedly distributed in a formaldehyde type binder containing a binder modifier which is a crosslinked styrene/acrylic polymer, and to a process for the preparation of the mat.

Abstract: A wind-resistant shingle and a method of making it is provided in which the rear surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer, which resists upwardly wind-applied bending torque when the shingle is installed on a roof, such that the failure of the shingle when it is bent beyond its elastic limit, is resisted until the shingle has absorbed a high percentage of applied torque.

Abstract: Laminated hip and ridge asphalt shingle having a first, a second and a third layer laminated together by a lamination adhesive. The first layer is of two L-shaped configurations, each having a horizontal head portion and a vertical butt portion. The horizontal head portions are superimposed on each other, while the vertical butt portions are placed adjacent to each other and form a gap which allows bending of the first layer thereby preventing stress and breaking. The second layer overlaps the firs layer. The third layer only overlaps the head portion of the second layer. The top surface of the shingle is coated with mineral granules, while portions of the undersurface of the shingle are coated with a self-seal adhesive to secure the shingle to the hip or ridge of a roof.

Abstract: A shingle includes a shingle neck, and a shingle body. A raised engagement and guide element (5) is disposed at the bottom side of the region of the shingle body (2) disposed remote relative to the shingle neck. The raised engagement and guide element (5) exhibits a raised engagement guide element (5) in the lower region of the shingle body (2). The raised engagement and guide element (5) exhibits a female mold like undercut zone (6) in the direction of the body (2) and disposed remote from the shingle neck. Correspondingly dimensioned male mold like undercut zones (7) are disposed at the two shingle shoulders (4). The width of the two shingle shoulders (4) corresponds in each case to about one half of the width of the raised engagement and guide element (5). Preferably, the shingle is a roof shingle.

Abstract: A decorative siding panel is disclosed. The panel preferably comprises a thermoformed unit which includes upper and lower attachment flanges bordering a central area which is formed with a raised profile to simulate natural stone. The panel preferably includes means for attachment to adjacent panels forming a given horizontal course. The panels are preferably thermoformed to a desired shape, a textured coating in a series of coating stages, a color is applied to the texture and the coatings fixed to the unit.

Abstract: A synthetic roofing shingle or tile is provided, in which a core material is formed, of generally less expensive material, and with a skin material provided, disposed thereabout, with the skin material being generally of greater expense and having desirable weather-withstanding qualities.

Abstract: A speed roofing system consisting of a thin continuous sheet of flexible material with rigid material tabs integral to the continuous sheet. This method of using a rigid polymer based material is lighter and stronger than the existing tabs. The shear strength of these tabs is 60% greater than the existing tab anchoring method. They are less prone to deform or flex under the stresses roofs are subjected too. The tabs are labeled in both English language and Spanish with the phrase “Anchor All Tabs” on both sides of the tabs. The user arranges the speed roofing system in the appropriate pattern governed by governmental building codes. The continuous strip may be easily cut at any point to form to the application of the existing space. The user then anchors one end and then proceeds to anchor all the tabs. Because the speed roofing system places the integral tabs at the specified predetermined distance the user only considers the most efficient way to pattern the sheets.

Abstract: A lightweight roofing slate that is resistant to the pressure of high forced winds. The roofing slate is preferably made from autoclaved aerated concrete that is lightweight, fireproof, termite proof and can withstand hurricane force winds when properly mounted to a roof. Roofing slates are applied to the roof in an overlapping formation. An adhesive material is applied to the bottom surface of each roofing slate so that the overlapping roofing slate is secured to the top surface of the adjacent roofing slate and each roofing slate is further secured to the roof. A nontoxic, water based sealer is applied to the top surface of the roofing slates after they are secured to the roof.

Abstract: A seam plate implement assembly comprises a substrate having a longitudinal extent and upon which a plurality of seam plates are fixedly disposed at predetermined uniformly spaced longitudinal positions which correspond to the transverse spacing defined between the crest portions of an underlying corrugated roof decking substructure. In this manner, when a particular one of the membrane plates is fixedly secured to one of the crest portions of the underlying corrugated roof decking substructure by suitable threaded fasteners, the remaining membrane plates will be automatically properly aligned with the other crest portions of the underlying corrugated roof decking substructure so as to automatically ensure proper and secure fixation of the seam plates upon the roof decking assembly.

Abstract: A multi-layer laminate shingle has a base layer and at least a second layer above the base layer. At one end of the shingle the base layer projects beyond the second layer while at the other end the second layer projects beyond the base layer. When the shingles are laid in a course along the roof, the projecting end of the second layer overlaps the projecting end of the base layer of the next shingle, forming a shiplap joint over all or substantially all of the width of the shingle, protecting the joint against rain penetration. This shiplap feature allows the headlap to exposure ratio of the shingle to be reduced to less than 1 and even to 0.5 or less, thus reducing the cost of shingles per unit of roof coverage area. If desired, a narrow strip can be adhered to the top of the headlap portion of the shingle or beneath the butt portion of the shingle to emulate the appearance of a costly triple laminate shingle.

Abstract: A clip for installing panels of siding to an underlying structure is disclosed. The clip has an upper tab portion that extends downwardly to a forked neck. The upper tab portion is adapted to receive a fastener. A front portion and a rear portion extend downwardly from the forked neck. The clearance between the front portion and the rear portion is sized to receive a nail hem of the panel of siding. The rear portion includes a forwardly protruding lip, and the forward portion includes a rearwardly turned curved hook. Both the forwardly protruding lip and the rearwardly turned curved hook engage an uppermost fold in the panel of siding just below the nail hem. This configuration allows the clip of the present invention to simply and quickly snap over the top edge of the panel at any desired location along the length of the panel, and eliminates the need to install individual clips one at a time from one end or the other of the panel.

Abstract: An adhesive composition is provided for adhering together roofing materials such as EPDM rubber and thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). The adhesive composition includes a rubbery polymer comprising a blend of a thermoplastic block copolymer selected from the group consisting of a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, a styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer, a styrene-ethylene/propylene block copolymer and an ethylene-propylene block copolymer and combinations thereof and a polyisobutylene. Roofing articles incorporating the adhesive composition are also provided. The composition is a pressure sensitive adhesive that allows roofing articles to be applied in a peel and stick manner.

Abstract: A cap sheet for cold-applied adhesive roof installations includes a reinforcement mat saturated with and encapsulated within SBS modified bitumen. Bitumen layers above and beneath the mat have top and bottom major surfaces. The top surface of the top bituminous layer has a first edge portion extending inward from and along a first lateral edge. The bottom surface of the bottom bituminous layer has a second edge portion extending inward from and along a second lateral edge. The bitumen in the edge portions is a pressure-sensitive adhesive that is covered by release liners for protection prior to installation. When the cap sheets are installed, the release liners are removed from the edge portions and overlapping edge portions of the cap sheets are pressed and adhesively bonded together to immediately form effective watertight, weather-secure seams.

Abstract: Siding panels and intermediate articles of their manufacture are provided. The siding panels include a central portion including an aesthetic pattern and a pair of lateral edge portions which are molded while the polymeric material is still hot or molten. One exemplary aesthetic pattern provided is a cedar shake siding pattern. Adjacent cedar shake shingle impressions have substantially the same lengths, but a plurality of bottom edges of the individual shingle impressions are beveled to give the appearance of shingles having different lengths.

Abstract: A sheet of shingles for application to the ridge or hips of a roof. Two or more shingles are arranged in a generally straight line with the tops of adjacent shingles generally aligned with one another, with the bottoms of adjacent shingles generally aligned with one another. The second edge of a prior shingle overlaps and is above the first edge of any immediately subsequent shingle. Two or more mechanical fasteners are placed in the overlapping area of adjacent shingles to connect such shingles, leaving the corners unattached so that the upper, overlapping corners can be lifted to nail the lower, overlapped corners to the roof. Tar is placed between the overlapping and the overlapped corners in order to utilize solar energy to seal the corners of the adjacent shingles to one another after the nails have been inserted.

Abstract: A wall covering comprising a plurality of plastic panels each having a body portion formed with rows of simulated building elements. The panels are mounted on a support surface with a lower marginal edge region of one panel overlying an upper marginal edge region of a previously mounted panel in a lower course and with a side marginal edge region of one panel overlying the side marginal edge region of a previously mounted adjacent panel in the same course. The marginal edge regions are provided with interlocks which engage and secure both the overlapping upper and lower marginal edge regions and the overlapping side marginal edge regions as an incident to upward movement of the panel relative to the underlying previously mounted panels.

Abstract: Roofing products with improved laying lines. In one embodiment, the roofing product includes a laying line oriented lengthwise on one side of the roofing product, and the laying line has a width of at least ⅛ inch.

Abstract: An exterior weather shielding panel assembly for fitting against an external side wall of a building, comprising a rigid back board for anchoring engagement with the building side wall, a waterproofing membrane applied against the back board, an air ventilating screen applied against the waterproofing membrane opposite the back board, and a plurality of shingles disposed against the screen outer face in slopewisely cascading fashion. Nails concealed by the overlapping sections of upper rows of shingles fixedly anchor the panel assembly components to the residential building side wall. The panel assembly is manufactured in factory before installation on the building.

Abstract: A roofing shingle with a laying line that facilitates the alignment of an overlying course of shingles with respect an underlying course of shingles is provided. The laying line is located on a front surface of the shingle and has a width such that the laying line is exposed when an edge of another shingle is placed in contacting proximity with the laying line. The shingle may also have a scale and one or more nibs that protrude from the sides of the shingle that assist in aligning the shingles in the second course with the shingles in the underlying course. The shingle may also include nailing zones located on the front surface of the shingles provide a location for fastening the shingles to the roof. A method of laying the shingles of the present invention on a roof is also provided.

Abstract: Siding boards for clapboard boarding are used in a clapboard boarding structure in which lower side portions of upper siding boards are overlapped frontward of upper side portions of lower siding boards for installing a plurality of siding boards to a framework of a building. The siding boards are ceramic type siding boards with vertical joint grooves being formed on designed surfaces. Lower edges of the lower side portions of the siding boards are formed at different heights with the boundaries of the vertical joint grooves. Rear surface stepped portions that have been obtained by notching the rear surface are formed at the lower side portions. Upper end portions of the rear surface stepped portions are formed in a substantially straight line in lateral directions.

Abstract: A wind-resistant shingle and a method of making it is provided in which the rear surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer, which resists upwardly wind-applied bending torque when the shingle is installed on a roof, such that the failure of the shingle when it is bent beyond its elastic limit, is resisted until the shingle has absorbed a high percentage of applied torque.

Abstract: A method apparatus and product is provided which includes the use of an S-Tile mold, combined with a scoring/knifing process, which allows for subsequent controlled separation of what would normally be an S-Tile into two separate tile sections each having a general C-shaped cross section. This allows for two types of tiles (S-tiles and Two-Piece Mission tiles) to be made from one type of mold (S-tile). A method, apparatus and product is also provided which includes the use of an S-Tile mold, including or combined with a scoring, knifing, or forming process for providing a channel or other suitable shape, which allows for an S-Tile to be produced which appears to be two separate but cooperating tile sections having a general C-shaped cross section. The longitudinal channel 9 or other shape and or proximate area may also be painted, colored, or otherwise darkened in order to accent a “shadow” effect which causes the eye to better perceive separation of the two portions 6 and 7 of the tile 5.

Abstract: A laminated shingle has a rendered shadow design when placed with other similar shingles on a roof deck. The laminated shingle includes an overlay member and an underlay member fixedly attached to each other. The overlay member includes an upper or headlap portion and a lower or exposed butt portion with one or more tabs separated by cutouts. The underlay member is coated with a layer of relatively dark granules to form vertically and horizontally-oriented underlay shading areas. In one embodiment, one or both vertical edges of at least one tab are generally parallel to the vertically-oriented longitudinal axis of the vertically-oriented shading area to expose a portion of the shading area.

Abstract: A composite shingle, comprising a headlap portion, a buttlap portion, the thickness of the buttlap portion is approximately between ¼ inch and ¾ inch, tab cuts that extend completely through the buttlap portion to create separate tabs, the tab cuts disposed along the lower buttlap portion edge such that the width of the separate tab have random appearance; wherein after installation of a plurality of the composite shingles, each tab appears to be a separate shingle. A method of covering a surface with composite shingles comprising providing a plurality of composite shingles having a thickness approximating the thickness of a wood shingle, wherein the plurality of composite shingles each have a width of between approximately 2 inches and approximately 10 inches; and attaching the plurality of composite shingles to the surface in a fashion similar to and/or identical to attachment of a wood shingle to a surface.

Abstract: Siding panels having indicia indicating a zone into which fasteners should be placed, and methods for manufacturing and installing the panels are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the siding includes a panel of siding material having a first edge extending along a first dimension, a second edge spaced apart from the first edge a first distance, and a first side with indicia. The indicia define a zone into which at least one fastener should be placed to install the panel. The zone extends along the first dimension and has a width of approximately 0.2 inch to approximately 0.3 inch. The zone has a center line spaced apart from the first edge a second distance of approximately 7 percent to approximately 22 percent of the first distance. The siding material is composed of a continuous, single fiber-cement compound including cement, silica, and cellulose fiber.

Abstract: A roof or wall face comprises a plurality of battens (216a, 216b) etc space apart to define a plurality of transverse courses each including a space (226). The roof has an outer layer of tiles (218a, 218b, 218c) etc transparent to solar radiation, and an inner layer of metal or other strips (214a, 214b, 214c) etc absorbent to solar radiation. A pipe (228) extends through each space (226) and is thermally connected to each of the absorbent strips. The pipe (228) forms a circulatory duct for a solar heating system. Solar radiation incident on the roof passes through the transparent tiles (218a) etc to be absorbed by the strips (214a) etc, whereby a heat transfer fluid in the pipe (228) is heated for the system. Air held in each space (226) provides an insulative blanket. The strips (214a) etc are formed to provide ventilation and a run-off for moisture.

Abstract: A coated fiber mat of improved tear strength upon dividing pieces of the coated mat and the coating is provided. The coated mat is a cured, non-woven mat including a mixture of fibers having different fiber lengths. The fibers contain a polysiloxane compound and are fixedly distributed in a binder.

Abstract: A shingle ridge cover is formed from a rectangular sheet of shingle roofing material back folded on itself to provide a central thickened portion for the shingle ridge cover. An upper portion of lesser thickness provides a nailing margin for the shingle ridge cover, and cooperates with a centrally-located thickest portion of the shingle ridge cover to provide a safety space to allow for “pop up” of the roofing nails or fasteners. A lower portion of the shingle ridge cover overlies the thickened upper portion of a preceding shingle ridge cover as installed on a roof, and cooperates with the preceding shingle ridge cover so that they together provide three layers of protective shingle sheet material over all portions of a hip, ridge, or rake of a roof on which the shingle ridge covers are installed.

Abstract: Asphalt composition ridge cover formed from an approximately rectangular sheet of asphalt composition roofing material. The sheet of asphalt composition material is bent around a radius through approximately a ninety degree angle along the centerline so that no more than minimal bending of the ridge cover is required during later installation.

Abstract: A sheet of shingles for application to the ridge or hips of a roof. Two or more shingles are arranged in a generally straight line with the tops of adjacent shingles generally aligned with one another, with the bottoms of adjacent shingles generally aligned with one another. The second edge of a prior shingle overlaps and is above the first edge of any immediately subsequent shingle. Two or more mechanical fasteners are placed in the overlapping area of adjacent shingles to connect such shingles, leaving the corners unattached so that the upper, overlapping corners can be lifted to nail the lower, overlapped corners to the roof. Tar is placed between the overlapping and the overlapped corners in order to utilize solar energy to seal the corners of the adjacent shingles to one another after the nails have been inserted.

Abstract: A decorative simulated thatch unit includes a clamp, flexible decorative cords, and a press strip. The clamp includes a top wall, two side walls confronting each other, and spaced teeth provided longitudinally along at least one of the side walls and distally from the top wall, and extending toward the other one of the side walls. The top wall cooperates with the side walls to define a receiving space. The decorative cords have U bent portions received in the receiving space and clamped by the side walls, and two end portions extending out of the clamp from the U bent portions through gaps among the teeth. The press strip is received in and is straddled by the U bent portions. The press strip presses the U bent portions against the top wall, and is retained in the receiving space by the teeth.

Abstract: A multiuse electric tile module for walling, flooring, or roofing applications having a photovoltaic cell, thermovoltaic cell, electroluminescent material, or a combination of these disposed over a rigid substrate, such as ceramic. Each tile is electrically connectable through a male-to-female connecter to at least one adjacent tile without external wiring. Preferably, a sealing layer is disposed over the electrical elements and rigid substrate to seal and protect each tile. Optionally, each tile may further include an inverter to convert direct current to alternating current or a battery to store electricity. The electroluminescent material provides light for architectural accents or nighttime visibility.

Abstract: A method of installing differently colored roofing shingles to create the appearance of a substantially random colored pattern. The method includes the selection of at least two colors of roofing shingles. The shingles are installed in a plurality of rows on a roofing substrate in a repetitive pattern. Advantageously, the method creates a visually aesthetic roof at a desirably low cost.

Abstract: A multi-layered shingle adapted to be positioned with other similar shingles in an overlapping arrangement on a roof to yield a simulated wooden shake roof covering comprising a headlap portion and a butt portion. The butt portion comprises a series of multi-layered tabs. All the tabs have the same number of layers and each multi-layered tab (a) is separated from the next adjacent multi-layered tab or tabs by a space or spaces, respectively, and (b) comprises an uppermost layer and at least two layers underlying the uppermost layer. Each underlying layer is laminated to the layer above it to form a multi-layered laminated composite. The laminated composite is integral with the headlap portion and the top surface of the uppermost layer of each tab is coplanar with the top surface of the headlap portion. The invention also includes an apparatus and a process for the continuous manufacture of the shingles of the invention.

Abstract: A siding panel is provided including a body portion for covering a structure's exterior, the body portion including a top lock disposed at a first end, a bottom lock disposed at a second end, and a connection member formed in a predetermined configuration; and a fastening hem for supporting the body portion, the fastening hem formed with a channel to receive the connection member to allow the body portion to move relative to the fastening hem during expansion and contraction when the siding panel is exposed to temperature changes. This sliding-type connection allows for rapid installation since the fastening hem can now be fastened tightly to a building exterior using any type of rapid firing-type installation device. Additionally, nailing slots of conventional siding panels are no longer needed since the body of the siding panel will float without movement of the fastening hem.

Abstract: A waterproof-sheet type of roofing shingle comprises a belt-like tape attached to a bottom side of the roofing shingle facing a concrete slab. The belt-like tape has air passages for reducing a pressure of steam or vapor generated from concrete. The air passages are formed by projections or grooves and adapted to be in communication with air passages of an adjacent roofing shingle. The air passages are eventually in communication with an ambient atmosphere so as to vent the steam or vapor to the atmosphere, and therefore, bulging of waterproofing material is prevented from occurring.

Abstract: A tile (1) provided with lateral longitudinal fixed joinable lower elements (13) on an underlying surface (8) and upper (14), and at a front end of the tile, an antisliding detent (15) is present. A method and system for covering a roof using a tile (1) having a central curved portion whereby two or more tiers are formed by the tiles joined together by upper elements and lower elements, and adjacent tiers joined together with one tier overlying an adjacent tier and being locked together by the antisliding detent.

Abstract: Adjacent rows of flat, panel-shaped components disposed below one another, overlapping in a shingle-like way, form a covering of a roof or a facade. The components are preferably designed as photovoltaic elements. Disposed under the components in each case in the region between adjacently situated vertical rows is a section forming an upwardly open channel in order to receive and drain water running off next to the components. The section has sawtooth-shaped lateral parts on which the components are borne in their shingle-like configuration. By means of the lateral parts, a clearly defined support for the components is formed, and by means of the sections draining the water, seals between the components can be dispensed with even in horizontal direction.

Abstract: A thermoset fluorescent pigmentary vinyl is provided which is vinyl siding and trim components having luminescent characteristics. A thermoset fluorescent pigment which is charged by sunlight during the daytime hours and emits light during the nighttime hours.