Abstract: A sealing element, in particular for sealing a frame element with respect to a building component, having a sandwich structure, including: a metallic primary layer which is creped at least in certain regions to form an elongation reserve of the sealing element; a secondary layer; and a bitumen-including filling layer which is arranged between the primary layer and the secondary layer.

Abstract: A steep slope roofing panel system includes an underlayment and a plurality of roofing panels installed atop the underlayment. The panels may be installed to provide both protection from the environment and watershedding. Alternatively, the panels and the underlayment may share the watershedding functions of the roof, with one as a primary watershedding component and the other as an auxiliary watershedding component. The roofing system may be custom manufactured off-site based upon predetermined measurements and characteristics of a roof and its protrusions. Alternatively, the roofing system may be custom manufactured at the job site based upon such measurements and characteristics. Each panel may be assigned to a location on the roof and may include imprinted instructions regarding cutting and/or bending the panel to form flashing, drip edges, or other features, as well as the panel's location and installation sequence on the roof.

Abstract: A siding material for a building configured to hold one or more solar panels is disclosed including a siding shell including a first section and/or a second section, wherein each first and/or second section includes an essentially flat face disposed at an angle ranging from about 30 degrees to about 90 degrees relative to the ground or a perpendicular plane extending from a side of the building. In addition, one or more surfaces of the first section and/or the second section are perforated, and the first section and/or the second section each include a channel configured to hold an electrical cable.

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure is an exterior cladding panel including a first end, a second end, and a series of locking clips extending from a front face of the exterior cladding panel and positioned along the first end of the exterior cladding panel. The exterior cladding panel also includes a locking leg extending from a rear face of the exterior cladding panel and positioned along a middle portion between the first end and the second end. The exterior cladding panel also includes a series of simulated shingles positioned in a single course between the first end and the second end, including a series of gaps separating adjacent shingles. Each gap extends lengthwise from the second end to the middle portion of the exterior cladding panel, and includes a first width that differs from a second width of at least one adjacent gap in the series of gaps.

Abstract: The present invention relates to roofing material to be connected with a further roofing material under a condition that respective sides of the roofing material and the further roofing material are overlapped with each other, including a main body having a substantially flat plate shape and a fitting part formed at an end of the main body. The roofing material further includes at least one positioning marker which is provided to the fitting part so as to indicate a position of an overlap between the respective sides.

Abstract: A hot/cold aisle containment system includes a frame structure, at least one electronic equipment enclosure installed at least partially within the frame structure, and a header panel assembly. The frame structure is adapted to be at least partially covered by one or more panels to define an interior space and includes a vertical member and a horizontal member. The header panel assembly is installed between a top of the at least one electronic equipment enclosure and the horizontal member of the frame structure to prevent circulation of air above the enclosure. The header panel assembly includes a main panel and at least one seal.

Abstract: An interlocking panel system for top-down installation on an underlying structure including a plurality of panels, with an uphill course and a downhill course where each panel is generally rectangular, having an uphill edge and opposing downhill edge. An interlocking member is disposed along the uphill edge, and a receiving member adapted to receive the interlocking member and a joining flange are disposed along the downhill edge. A panel of the uphill course is affixed to an underlying structure via fasteners through the joining flange. The interlocking member of a panel of the downhill course is insertable into the receiving member of the uphill course, and the position of the panel of the downhill course is adjustable within the span of the receiving member.

Abstract: A roof panel system assembled from roof panels comprising a panel portion bounded along a support edge by a support element and along an opposed cover edge by a cover element. The cover element adapted to rest upon and provide resilient sealing and locking engagement with the support element of an adjacent panel. The support element adapted to provide resilient support and locking engagement with the cover element of a second adjacent panel. In an embodiment a panel cover is provided for shielding an upper surface of the panel portion and adapted to inter-fit and lock with engaged support element and cover element pairs along the support element and the cover element of the panel when the panel is engaged with adjacent panels when assembled. In an embodiment contoured insulated panels are provided as a base to support the panels. The contours providing passageways to allow the transport of air beneath the panels when assembled.

Abstract: Self supporting roofing plate for pitched roofs having purlinless roofing construction is disclosed. This particular roofing plate allows for the rafters of the purlinless construction to be spaced apart as twice as allowed when using best known prior art products, thus significantly reduces costs and labor of the complete roofing construction.

Abstract: A molded panel for buildings is manufactured in a manner that permits the blocking tab along the upper edge of the panel to be molded in a position that is close to its final desired position. Pressure is applied to the locking tab as it cools, thereby bringing the locking tab into its final position.

Abstract: A cladding sheet that is adapted to engage one or more than one concealed clip that is connected to an underlying structure is disclosed. The cladding sheet includes at least one lengthwise extending pan (3) and a lengthwise extending rib (5) on each side of the pan. The width of each rib is between 70% and 130% of the width of the pan.

Abstract: A roof panel is furnished with a flat covering element (1) having a front edge, a rear edge, a first side and a second side, a projecting bent-up side face (2) vertically protruding from the flat covering element (1) near the first side, and a bent-up side face (4) vertically bending off at the second side of the flat covering element (1). An inwardly flanged edge (3) is formed at the projecting bent-up side face (2) bent over toward the inside. An outwardly crimped edge (5) is formed at the bent-up side face (4) bent over toward the outside. A single piece connected attachment edge (7) for screw holes is disposed along the projecting bent-up side face at the outer side of the projecting bent-up side face. An upwardly warped reinforcement bead (8) is extending parallel to the first side and to the second side and subdividing the flat covering element (1).

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for continuously producing elongated siding panels is disclosed. The apparatus includes a conveyor, a plurality of mold plates, and a die for extruding a sheet of material onto the mold plates. The mold plates are formed of a rigid material and positioned adjacent one another and supported by the conveyor for forming the elongated siding panels. Each of the mold plates has an upper edge portion and a lower edge portion with an intermediate portion therebetween. The intermediate portion has an aesthetic pattern for imparting the pattern to the sheet of material with the adjacent mold plates having different aesthetic patterns. The lower edge portion has a lower leg extending substantially perpendicular from the intermediate portion defining a horizontal plane and a projection portion between the lower edge portion and the intermediate portion extends beyond the horizontal plane for imparting a jagged pattern to the intermediate portion.

Abstract: A system for decoratively covering a support surface is provided. The system comprises a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a top, a bottom, and first and second ends. Each panel includes a nailing hem for mounting the panel to the support surface. Each panel also includes first and second rows of decorative portions simulating building materials. A riser interconnects the first and second rows. Each panel further includes a flap extending from the riser at the first end and a catch extending from the riser at the second end. The flap and catch mate with a corresponding catch and flap of horizontally adjacent panels. The flap and catch are both sloped upwardly toward the top at an acute angle to provide a mating fit between corresponding flaps and catches.

Abstract: Self supporting roofing plate for pitched roofs having purlinless roofing construction is disclosed. This particular roofing plate allows for the rafters of the purlinless construction to be spaced apart as twice as allowed when using best known prior art products, thus significantly reduces costs and labor of the complete roofing construction.

Abstract: A polymer siding panel for mounting on a wall surface that in one embodiment includes at least two horizontal adjacent sections and a plurality of decorative elements integrally formed with the said panel and disposed in at least one row. The panel may also include an upwardly facing channel formed on a rear side of the siding panel opposite the front face; and at least two splicing members. The splicing members may be transparent or translucent and manufactured from a polymer that is the same or different than the polymer of the siding panel, and one of the splicing members may be welded to and joining the sections to one another. The other splicing member can be welded to one of the sections at a side edge opposite the side edge adjoining the other section. The other splicing member may extend beyond the respective side edge.

Abstract: A sheet metal cladding panel for covering roofs and walls of buildings. An elongated sheet metal member forms a web of the panel. The sheet metal member has upwardly folded flanges along two elongated edges of the web of the panel. A first of the upwardly folded flanges is folded outwards and downwards along an upper edge to form a first lap. A second of the upwardly folded flanges is folded inwards and downwards along its upper edge to form a half lap. Also a system and a method for cladding roofs and walls with at least two panels. The panels include pre-cuts at a double-layered first flange.

Abstract: A top down trap lock shingle system that includes a plurality of identical shingles, each shingle having a bottom layer, an intermediate layer permanently attached to the bottom layer along the intermediate layer top edge forming a pocket between the bottom layer and the intermediate layer and a top layer permanently attached to said intermediate layer and permanently attached to said top edge of said bottom layer forming an extended tab along the top of the shingle that includes strips of adhesive and said bottom layer having an enlarged nailing or stapling zone that extends beyond the bottom edge of the intermediate layer, said attachment flange including a top adhesive layer and a bottom adhesive layer. The shingles are trapped and locked by inserting the top tab portion of the top area in a top down manner onto an above shingle row staggered to protect the seams and fastening the bottom edge of the shingle to the plywood roof thus trap locking each of the shingle rows in place.

Abstract: Siding is provided for protective use on a structure. The siding simulates log construction and includes one or more panels which each include a top section, mounting section, flat section, female locking flange section, bowed section and male locking flange section. Each panel may be textured to simulate real logs. A film can be adhesively attached to the surface of the panels to simulate wood grain, as well.

Abstract: The open joint wall panel system includes panels having a standardized shape attached to an extrudable track that, in turn, is attached to an exterior wall. Each panel is vertically positioned using dead load anchors and positioned relative to the exterior wall with anchor clips.

Abstract: A siding panel is provided having a front side and a rear side. The siding panel includes a nail hem for securing the siding panel to a support structure. The nail hem has a proximal member for mounting adjacent to the supports structure and a distal member spaced from the proximal member and the support structure. The distal member terminates in a free end. The siding panel further includes a catch projecting outwardly from the panel. The catch forming an impediment for the free end of the distal member thereby preventing further outward movement of the free end of the distal member.

Abstract: A metal shingle including a main body having a top, bottom, left and right peripheral edges and a front and a back surface. The top edge defines a top flange bent over the front surface, and bottom edge defines a bottom flange bent over the back surface. The left edge is a straight edge, and the right edge is a lock-formed shape defining a channel. The metal shingle is attached to the underlying roof sheathing material either through a nailing flange or by a clip attached to the top flange. The metal shingle can be part of a shingle system. The metal shingle is relatively small in exposed area and easily interconnected with adjacent metal shingles.

Abstract: A structure for attaching furring panels on a building is disclosed. The structure has longitudinal panel holders fixed to the building. A plurality of hooks are regularly mounted along each of the holders. The furring panels are held on the panel holders while passing across the holders, thus being attached on the building. The panels individually have a plurality of downward insert rails, thus being caught by the hooks of the holders. Each of the panels also has both a top channel and a downward lower rail, thus being coupled to another furring panel with the lower rail being fitted into the top channel of the other furring panel. The above structure allows the panels to be uniformly expandable or contractible in accordance with a change of atmospheric temperature, thus almost completely preventing the furring panels from partially warping or cracking.

Abstract: A building siding panel and assembly each assembly having a plurality of interconnecting siding panels that are attached to the building using fasteners that are driven into the building through a plurality of aligned and spaced apart slot pairs in a uniform manner that reduces the distortion that accompanies thermal expansion and/or contraction of the siding material.

Abstract: Sheet metal multiple stepped tile panels are joined to similar roof panels in interlocking relationship. On one edge running the length of the panel is a single female groove while the opposite edge of the panel has a plurality of male members which can engage the single groove of a similarly shaped panel. The stepped panel is quite long compared to its width. Hidden screws in a securing flange join the panel to a roof.

Abstract: Flat-rolled sheet metal is manufactured to preselected gage, mechanical properties and surface finish and is fabricated into unitary sheet metal shingle structures with interlocking folded over sheet metal layers providing for ease of assembly and weatherproofing along each side of a rectangular configuration portion which remains exposed after assembly of shingle structures in side-by-side interlocked relationship in a horizontal direction, and in overlapping partially-covering relationship in a vertical direction. Galvanized mild steel provides lightweight, high-tensile strength, impact-resistant and long-service-life shingle structure. Finish coating enables selection of coloring and thermosetting polymeric coatings facilitate embossing of exposed portions to simulate the appearance of cedar shakes or other types of shingles.

Abstract: A roof system and the method of producing same using rolls of material to provide continuous tiers or rows of roof covering over wood panels avoiding vertical roof seams. Plastic is first placed over the wood panels and then a metal cover such as aluminum or copper is applied. The wood panels are affixed to the structure beneath both the plastic strip and the metal cover. Each tier overlaps the upper edge of next lower tier. At the peak of the roof, a cap is provided with abutting wood members secured to the structure covered by a plastic sheet and with a metal member over the plastic sheet.

Abstract: A siding attachment system includes a bracket and a clip for use in securing conventional siding panels to a wall. The bracket comprises a vertical extending web having legs extending rearwardly from a rear surface of the web at upper and lower ends of the web. A shoulder extends forwardly and downwardly from the front surface of the web at the lower end of the web. The shoulder is insertable in a channel formed in a rear surface of conventional siding. The shoulder supports the siding panel but permits the panel to slide longitudinally with respect to the bracket. A plurality of nail holes are uniformly spaced in linear alignment across a top portion of the web along its entire length. Nails or related fasteners may be selectively driven through the nail holes for securing the bracket to a wall. The siding clip generally comprises a rectangular sheet having a height corresponding to the height of the web and having at least one nail hole extending through an upper portion thereof.

Abstract: A wall covering comprising a plurality of plastic molded panels each having a relatively thin body portion formed with rows of simulated building elements. The panels are mounted on a support surface in a plurality of horizontal courses with a side marginal edge region of one panel overlapping and sealingly engaging an underlying side marginal edge region of the adjacent panel and a lower marginal region of a panel in one course overlying an upper marginal region of a panel in a lower course. Each panel is provided with frangible locating means for positively locating an interlock lip of the overlying panel in predetermined engaged relation with interlock flanges of an underlying panel. The interlock flanges of the panels are provided with reinforcement ribs to prevent breakage when the panels are exposed to weather extremes and undergo thermal expansion or contraction. Finally, each panel is provided with side interlock means which enhance the panel's resistance to buckling during installation and use.

Abstract: An interlocking roofing panel is disclosed. The panel has longitudinal edges and large and small dikes extending along these edges. These dikes interlock to form a standing seam. Upon installation, the top wall of the small dike is sufficiently spaced below the top wall of the first dike of an overlapping longitudinally adjacent panel, defining an "upper gap," to interrupt movement of water between the dikes. Also, the small dike features a concave portion which opens towards the primary panel portion and the first dike has a linking portion, so that the linking portion extends into the concave portion while being sufficiently spaced within the concave portion, defining a "lower gap," that, during installation, upward movement of the first dike relative to the small dike is permitted.

Abstract: Flat-rolled sheet metal is manufactured to preselected gage, mechanical properties and surface finish and is fabricated into unitary sheet metal shingle structures with interlocking folded over sheet metal layers providing for ease of assembly and weatherproofing along each side of a rectangular configuration portion which remains exposed after assembly of shingle structures in side-by-side interlocked relationship in a horizontal direction, and in overlapping partially-covering relationship in a vertical direction. Galvanized mild steel provides lightweight, high-tensile strength, impact-resistant and long-service-life shingle structure. Finish coating enables selection of coloring and thermosetting polymeric coatings facilitate embossing of exposed portions to simulate the appearance of cedar shakes or other types of shingles.

Abstract: In a metal roofing system in which a plurality of overlapping horizontal courses of metal shingles are secured to a roofing substructure, each course being formed from a horizontal row of metal shingles that overlap and interlock with other metal shingles in a course disposed directly therebelow, and wherein a joint pan is positioned below abutting metal shingles within each course, the improvement comprising: a deformation at a top of each joint pan, the deformation indicating proper placement for a short edge of a metal shingle.

Abstract: A vinyl shake for being affixed to an exterior wall of a building is disclosed. The shake comprises a textured sheet having an upper flanged portion and a lower flanged portion, the upper flanged portion being bent downwardly on one side of the textured sheet, the lower flanged portion being bent upwardly on the reverse side of the textured sheet, the upper flanged portion including at least one opening formed therein, the textured sheet including at least one opening formed therein and aligned coaxially with the opening formed in the upper flanged portion, the upper flanged portion including a lip laterally coextensive therewith and extending downwardly below and beyond the coaxially aligned openings formed in the upper flanged portion and textured sheet.The forgoing abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed, nor is it intended to be limited as to the scope in any way.

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

Abstract: A standing seam roofing panel having opposed elevated ridges to define first and second dikes. The roofing panel includes a ledge integrally formed with the panel and extending from the first dike to a first panel edge for securing the roofing panel. The second dike includes a cap integrally formed therewith having a free end which is releasably secured over the first dike of an adjacent roofing panel to secure adjacent panels and seal the standing seam.

Abstract: A sheet metal cladding panel for cladding facades, walls and roofs, said panel (1) including a middle portion (2) between upwardly folded edge sides (4, 11), of which at least one has a portion (12) bent outwardly-downwardly to form a flange or half seam for joining juxtaposed panels to each other. To obtain simplified erection of such panels the edge side (11) formed with the half seam (12) is, as is the half seam (12), formed with a double wall along at least a part of the panel, and terminates in an attachment flange (6) projecting out from the edge side (11) for fastening the panel to a substructure.

Abstract: An architectural tile is made of a panel capable of overlapping a laterally adjacent panel as well as a longitudinally adjacent panel. The panels include a first part for being secured to a wall or roof and which includes a locking ridge for engaging a second part of an overlapping panel. The locking ridge terminates below the upper edge of the panel to allow a longitudinal overlap of the panels.

Abstract: A building panel useful as vinyl soffit in residential construction. The building panel comprises a principal portion, a locking flange, and a locking receptacle interlocking with the locking flange of an adjacent panel. The building panel is easy to assemble and combines high strength with a pleasant appearance.

Abstract: Panel siding for the wall of a building comprising elongated panels arranged in close, parallel relationship with the longitudinal edges of adjacent panels opposed to one another. The panels have integral tongue and groove formations along the opposed longitudinal edges which are interengaged to provide connections between panels. A layer of insulation is provided at the rear of each panel, providing a panel insulation unit. Each panel insulation unit is installed in a single step.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of interlocking panels as well as panels and paneling kits useful in working those methods. The complete interlocked panel assembly resulting from working these methods exhibits a horizontal pattern, excellent wind uplift resistance and water tightness. Concealed fastening devices for panel-to-substrate affixation add to the water proofing and aesthetic qualities of the finished panel assemblies of the present invention. The self-interlocking panels of the present invention are easy to install, especially in that no external clips or other fasteners are necessary for panel-to-panel affixation. The interlocking panels of the present invention may be installed from the top of the underlying structure downward.

Abstract: A shim is provided to improve the aesthetic appearance of the overlap of adjacent siding panel ends manufactured from metallic or polymeric materials. The shim includes an elongated body having one or more positioning members extending therefrom. The body also includes a member to enable retention of the shim in place. The shim is preferably injection molded into a unitary one-piece construction.

Abstract: A roofing structure includes a series of overlapping, interlocking panels, each of which has a small ridge and a large ridge at opposing edges of the panel. The large ridge of each panel overlaps a small ridge on an adjoining panel, but the ridges are sized and spaced from one another to interrupt capillary movement of water between them. Each panel is fastened to a roof board using a noninvasive fastener which fits within a groove in the upper surface of each panel. The fastener can slide relative to the groove to allow expansion and contraction of the panel without buckling or breaking.

Abstract: A lap board type of corner structure which comprises a series of panels on opposite sides of a corner wherein one set of panels on one side of the corner have end corner-overlapping hook-shaped portions interlocking with similarly shaped end portions on the other set of panels on the other side of the corner.

Abstract: Disclosed is roof panel construction, preferably of galvanized steel, aluminum, fiberglass reinforced plastic, and the like, comprising a substantially flat body of substantially parallelogrammatic configuration, first shoulder means adjacent a first edge of said body and extending substantially in a straight line across said body, said shoulder means extending outwardly from the plane of said body a distance approximately required to accomodate the thickness of an adjacent shoulder means, and then for a short distance away from said edge in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of said body to provide an opening, said shoulder means and said edge being spaced sufficiently along the plane of said body to provide an attachment tab, said shoulder means and said body being hermetically sealed at their juncture, and a second edge of said body substantially oppositely disposed to said first edge and provided with second shoulder means of essentially the same configuration as said first shoulder means but opp

Abstract: A building panel which can be fabricated on site to any desired length, comprising a continuous strip having two mutually interlocking edge structures running the full length of the panel, one edge structure being adapted to be fastened to the underlying roof and including an outer flange with spaced slots through which a nail or screw can be used to fasten the panel, an upwardly projecting lengthwise first ridge with a rounded upper portion, an S-shaped recess spaced inwardly from the first ridge and running lengthwise of the panel, and the other edge structure including an outer flange adapted to be inserted into the S-shaped recess of the next adjacent panel, and an upwardly projecting lengthwise second ridge adapted to overlie the first ridge of the next adjacent panel.

Abstract: A roofing panel assembly including, in combination, a first roofing panel and a second roofing panel. Each roofing panel comprises a body plate portion and an edge attaching portion. The edge attaching portion of the first roofing panel includes an outwardly extending plate portion, a bridge plate portion offset from the body portion, a transition portion, and a return bend flange portion. A sealant strip extends lengthwise of the transition portion and between the bridge plate portion and return bend flange. The edge attaching portion of the second roofing panel includes an outwardly extending plate portion, a bridge plate portion offset from the body plate portion, a first return bend flange, a transition portion of the second roofing panel, a second return bend flange, an inwardly extending plate portion, and an attachment flange. Means in the attachment flange attaches the attachment flange to a sheathing member.

Abstract: In an array of overlapping siding panels, which are secured to the wall of a house or the like, if the hook-shaped lower edge of a panel becomes loose or disengaged from an underlying panel, it is repaired by inserting and securing the upper edge of a repair element beneath the lower edge of the loose panel, and above the upper edge of the underlying panel, and so that a hook on the lower edge of the element engages beneath and forms and extension for a hook formed along the upper edge of the underlying panel. The hook-shaped lower edge of the loose panel is then snapped over and secured by the hook on the lower edge of the element.

Abstract: A roof shingle is provided with upper and lower edges adapted for resilient interlocking with the corresponding lower and upper edges of further such shingles arranged in adjacent rows in a roof construction. The end edges are also provided with lip and slot arrangements to facilitate end-to-end interlocking. One end of each shingle has a projecting tab for nailing to the building, such tab being hidden beneath an adjacent shingle in the finished construction.

Abstract: A roofing sheet intended to constitute external roofing, especially for roof constructions for small houses, comprises an upper edge which the mounted state of the sheet extends horizontally and perpendicular to the pitch, and is shaped to act as a beam, a lower edge which extends in parallel with the upper edge and is formed to overlap the upper beam section of an underlying sheet. The upper beam section and the lower edge are connected by groove-shaped portions, which in the mounted state of the sheet extend in the direction of the pitch.

Abstract: A solar energy structure which includes translucent panel members which may be generally V-shaped. Through panel configuration and interlocks the solar energy is permitted to pass through the panel structure which also serves to provide thermal insulation. It also provides an air envelope to the building surface to which it is attached. The structure may be made up of extruded members and is attached to the supporting structure with a floating type arrangement to permit thermal expansion and contraction to occur. The generally V-shaped panels contain closed air spaces and attach one-to-another with a male/female relationship.