Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing and installing a roof structure, in which clay is formed into tiles which simulate wood shakes, and the tiles are attached atop a supporting surface in a predetermined manner in a substantially unrecognizable pattern. The tile configuration provides a structure which is light in weight yet is structurally sound, which lends itself to ready installation upon a wide variety of structures.

Abstract: A composite interlocking vinyl or other veneer siding having an elongated insulating member bonded to a vinyl panel with a permanently flexible adhesive that is compatible with both vinyl and insulation material and does not harden. The insulating member is configured such that a front face of the insulating material exactly coincides with the profile of the front face of the vinyl member. The insulating member forms a shallow shelf at an upper edge of the insulating member and an adjacent insulating member forms another shelf to overlap the adjacent shallow shelf to form a shiplap seal when assembled. Horizontal and vertical edges of the vinyl siding and insulating member are configured to overlap when mounted.

Abstract: A method of adhering roof tiles to a roof utilizes a one-component adhesive and in particular, a one-component polyurethane adhesive foam applied to the undersurfaces of the roof tiles in a discontinuous patterns. The adhesive is applied in the form of separate deposits at opposing corners of the undersurfaces of the roof tiles and the roof tiles are laid on the roof in serial fashion and overlapping courses.

Abstract: A composite interlocking vinyl or other veneer siding having an elongated insulating member bonded to a vinyl panel with a permanently flexible adhesive that is compatible with both vinyl and insulation material and does not harden. The insulating member is configured such that a front face of the insulating material exactly coincides with the profile of the front face of the vinyl member. The insulating member forms a shallow shelf at an upper edge of the insulating member and an adjacent insulating member forms another shelf to overlap the adjacent shallow shelf to form a shiplap seal when assembled. Horizontal and vertical edges of the vinyl siding and insulating member are configured to overlap when mounted.

Abstract: A method of adhering roof tiles to a roof utilizes a one-component adhesive and in particular, a one-component polyurethane adhesive foam applied to the undersurfaces of the roof tiles in a discontinuous patterns. The adhesive is applied in the form of separate deposits at opposing corners of the undersurfaces of the roof tiles and the roof tiles are laid on the roof in serial fashion and overlapping courses.

Abstract: This invention relates to a rectangular roofing shingle defined as a shingle unit having front and rear stepped edges and having (a) an undivided headlap portion and (b) a butt portion horizontally divided into at least 4 dissimilarly shaped, space-separated, snaggle-toothed tabs which are integral with, and extend from the bottom portion of said headlap and which are recessed from the side edges of said headlap; said shingle unit, having an overall length in inches approximately equal to from about 9 to about 12 inches multiplied by the number of tabs, is secured to a reinforcement strip which is positioned to underlay said tabs, and from about 0.75 to about 5 inches of said adjoining headlap and which has a length equal to the overall length of the shingle unit.

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: An extruded roof tile (30) has an upper surface (11), which is contoured to give the appearance of a profiled tile and which is, for example, provided by projections (32, 34) extending between the upper and lower edges (13) and (14a) respectively of the tile, and an under surface (12) having a shape which is other than a contoured shape which generally follows that of the upper surface (11) of the tile (30). For example, the under surface (12) may have a shape which corresponds to that of a flat tile.

Abstract: A roof tile formed of a sheet metal, preferably steel, in which the sheet material tile is strengthened by integral flanges (11) raised bosses (14) and depressions (15). The raised bosses (14) in use act as supports between one tile and an overlapping portion of another tile.

Abstract: An insulated covering for building sheathing comprising foam insulation shaped to occupy the area between raised construction panels and the building sheathing and sized to leave narrow air-gaps, horizontally and vertically, between the outside surfaces of the foam insert and inside surfaces of the raised aspects of the construction panel. The panels are secured to the building in a manner that allows the foam insert to float, freely, within the raised panel. The inserts provide the panels with enhanced structural durability and improved insulating qualities. Allowing the insert to float freely within the raised panels prevents annoying noises and panel deformation caused when tight fitting foam insulation expands during rapid temperature changes and warm weather. A foam insert shaped to accomodate simulated shake roof aluminum roofing panels is illustrated.

Abstract: A double batted roof structure which consists in order of placement upon the roof rafters of a building, skip sheathing, a series of spaced vertically disposed members of metal first hat track, an insulative sheathing layer, a series of spaced horizontal members of second hat track, and conventional cement tiles.

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: A lightweight roofing shingle or tile having an elongated body with top and bottom surfaces that taper lengthwise of the body as provided by beveling of underside ribs. The shingle or tile has a composition consisting of expanded perlite, Portland cement, and an ingredient or ingredients selected from the group consisting of pumice and expanded shale, all ingredients being mixed particulate form, hydrated and cured.

Abstract: A method for retrofitting a metal roof formed of overlapping R panels having major ribs and panel flats spaced therebetween includes the steps of removing fasteners disposed along the overlapping margins of adjacent R panels; plugging the holes formed when the fasteners are removed from the R panels; positioning a RETRO R panel having dual-tiered major ribs and panel flats spaced therebetween over the metal roof; aligning the major ribs of the RETRO R panel with major ribs of the underlying R panel; and fastening the major ribs of the RETRO R panel to the major ribs of the underlying R panel. An apparatus for retrofitting a metal roof includes a plurality of dual-tiered major ribs and a plurality of panel flats spaced therebetween, such that when installed over an existing metal roof, the major ribs of the new roof panel are aligned with the major ribs of the underlying roof panel.

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. The underlying side marginal edge region of each panel is formed with a plurality of laterally extending interlock flanges each having a nailing aperture, and the overlapping side marginal edge region of the adjacent panel has a plurality of integrally formed hooks for engaging an upper peripheral edge of a respective one of the interlock flanges for positively interlocking the overlapping sides and for maintaining sealing engagement therebetween. A corner molding is provided for receiving respective ends of the panels at a corner in a manner which enhances the aesthetic appearance of the finished installation.

Abstract: A lightweight roofing shingle or tile having an elongated body with top and bottom surfaces that taper lengthwise of the body, the body having laterally spaced, elongated edges; the body having a mid-region and a recess sunk upwardly into the mid-region, from the bottom surface; the recess extending widthwise of the body to intersect the body laterally spaced edges whereby the recess is adapted to receive a batten to support the body mid-region when installed on a roof. A secondary taper on the tile bottom surface engages the roof to provide leverage resisting wind up-lift forces exerted on the lightweight tile acting to rotate the tile about a nailing point fulcrum.

Abstract: A multi-layer shingle is provided, comprising three shingle layers; specifically, a base layer, a secondary layer and a top layer. The base layer and the secondary layer each have butt portions and tab portions. The secondary layer has tab portions that are preferably somewhat shorter than the tab portions of the base layer, showing portions of the tab portions of the base layer beneath the tab portioins of the secondary layer. The top, or third layer is comprised of individual strips that are preferably narrower than the tab portions of the secondary layer, and which preferably extend up into the butt portion of the secondary layer, in overlying relationship therewith. The base layer and secondary layer are secured together by preferably horizontal adhesive stripes. Adhesive also secures the top or third layer strips to the secondary layer, preferably by means of vertical adhesive stripes. Different granule applications are provided for desired aesthetic effects.

Abstract: A shingle system for covering sloping roofs and also capable of being used as wall sidings. The shingles are made of heat-insulating material and each main shingle has at its underface a network of intersecting channels communicating with the channels of adjacent shingles for ventilation of the space between the support surface and the shingles, to prevent water condensation. The shingles are laid in cross-rows and longitudinal rows and have keys to interlock adjacent shingles along both rows. The shingles have water barriers at their top face to prevent wind-swept rainwater from entering the joints between adjacent shingles and from overflowing onto the support surface. Concealed passageways are provided to allow this water to run off the shingles. Ridge shingles and side edge shingles are also provided to prevent rain from reaching the support surface, while permitting air circulation between the shingles and the support surface. A fascia board is also provided for the same purpose.

Abstract: A roofing tile which has a corrugated thin top wall (11) with an upper shelf (17). The tile is slopingly angled and contains an overhang on the lower edge such that overlapping is accomplished when layed contiguously on a roof (13). One lateral edge includes an upwardly facing shelf or pocket (71) having a pair of beads (77) defining a rain trough (79). An overhang flange (41) on the opposite edge allows the tiles to nest forming a water resistant joint. A support grid (15) is formed by a number of intersecting longitudinally diagonally and transversely extending wall segments integrally formed with the top wall provide a sturdy support. The shelf further contains a number of sockets (21) and the overhang (19) contains a matingly shaped flange member (23) which join together when layed one on the other creating an indexing interface aligning the tiles together and preventing slipping apart. A pair of nails are driven into the roof through holes (69) to further attach the tiles.

Abstract: A siding panel with a cover sheet of hardboard fixed by an adhesive to an underlying backerboard of resin foam. Preferably the panels are installed with their longitudes extending horizontally. Each panel is secured to a wall frame by nails passing through spaced apart holes through the cover sheet adjacent its upper longitudinal edge and a locking structure adjacent the lower longitudinal edge of the panel. In the first course of panels the locking structure engages a starter strip nailed to the wall frame and in each succeeding course of panels engages the upper edge of an adjacent panel in the immediately preceding course. The locking structure is a tongue and preferably an adjacent recess in the lower longitudinal edge of the backerboard which when installed receives and interlocks with the upper nailed edge of the cover sheet of an immediately adjacent panel or a flange of a starter strip simulating an upper edge of a panel.

Abstract: A roofing tile has a platelike but sinuous body which includes an upwardly concave and downwardly convex valley part and an upwardly convex and downwardly concave ridge part, both of which are smoothly, continuously rounded. The valley part and ridge part are located on respective sides of the sinuous body and adjoin one another substantially at the center thereof. A support part located near a first end of the sinuous body projects downwardly from a bottom surface of the valley part and terminates at a downwardly facing bonding surface which is adapted for adhesive bonding directly to a roof. A sidewardly extending wall upstands from a top surface of the sinuous body at the first end thereof, and a sidewardly extending groove is formed in the bottom surface of the valley part adjacent a second end of the sinuous body. The groove is adapted to receive the upstanding wall of another identical roofing tile for adhesive bonding of the wall therein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a panel for installation with similar adjacent top, bottom and side panels to form a roof having the appearance of a wooden shake roof. The panel has a generally rectangular panel body with an irregular surface of generally trapezoidal shake-like modules of different heights and widths, which surface is symmetrical only about the lateral center line of the panel. The modules at the ends of the panel body are configured to overlap with an end module of an adjacent side panel. The panel also features a nose flange extending downwardly from the front edge of the panel body which is irregularly configured so that the nose flange bottom edge is adapted to abut the panel body of an adjacent bottom panel. A rear upstand extends upwardly from the rear edge of the panel body and is irregularly configured so that the front surface of the rear upstand is adapted to mate with the nose flange rear surface of an adjacent top panel.

Abstract: A ballast block is disclosed in the form of a planar plate member. The plate member has a top and bottom surface, front and rear end portions and oppositely disposed lateral edges. The end portions include a mechanism for preventing substantial uplift and rotational displacement of the block when its end portions are interlinked in overlapping relationship with the corresponding end portions of like ballast blocks.

Abstract: An interlocking roof tile is formed as a single integral member having at least two tile elements lying in different planes so that a step is formed between them, the tile elements being offset from each other both along a row direction and transverse to a row direction so that one tile element will lie in a row above and laterally offset from the other.

Abstract: A sub-roof for roofs with roofing boards consisting of a plurality rectangular insulating boards (1) overlapping each other in direction of the slope of the roof. Each insulating board has a parallel plane central section (3), integral with a wedge-shaped board section (2) on the ridge side and a wedge-shaped board section (4) on the eaves side, the thickness of which increases towards the middle of the board. The thickness of the board sections (2 and 4) on the ridge side and on the eaves side at their edge towards the central board section (3) is at least equal to the thickness of said central board portion (3) and, when thicker boards are used, reaches said thickness after going through a step (11 and 12). The insulating boards (1) are placed so that they constitute an offset double or multiple covering.

Abstract: Tiles 60 inches long fit on a wall along the length of a standard bathtub, and when cut in half, fit on walls at ends of a standard bathtub. Each tile has a lip and flange that overlap adjacent tiles in a way that makes grouting unnecessay between adjacent tiles. A mastic bead between adjacent tiles is hidden from view and seals out moisture. An edge of a tile front surface slopes down from the flange of one tile to drain moisture away from the lip and flange. The lip and flange also abut in a way that aligns one tile with another.

Abstract: A roof cladding element which is constructed to span at least two roof framing rafters and which, in use, avoids the need for conventional roofing battens. The cladding element is pressed from sheet steel and includes a panel portion, an inverted channel-shaped ridge formed along the top edge of the panel portion, a scalloped downwardly extending lip formed along the bottom edge of the panel portion, and a plurality of inverted channel-shaped ribs formed in the panel portion to extend to the bottom edge from an inner wall of the ridge. Also, a series of recesses are formed in the inner wall of the ridge, each recess being in alignment with one of the ribs and defining a cavity into which the associated rib extends.

Abstract: An insulated siding panel comprises a panel of hardboard attached by adhesive to a polystyrene foam layer. The rear surface of the foam layer is parallel to the front face of the hardboard panel. The upper and lower faces have parallel V-shape with the upper face having the V inward for collection of moisture. The panels are installed by overlapping the hardboard of two adjacent panels to allow the foam layers to interlock leaving a space for a sponge layer. Channels are formed in the foam downwardly between the hardboard and the foam and across the bottom of the foam to provide an intercommunicating network to transmit moisture vapor. The panels can be nailed to the front face of a building using a spacer device to set the distance of the upper edge of the panel from the front face of the building to prevent compression of the foam.

Abstract: A wood shingle panel includes an elongated backing sheet and a face layer adhesively bonded together, the face layer being composed of a double course of half-length shingle sections formed by severing standard full-length tapered wood shingles midway between their tip and butt ends. The butt end portions of the tip shingle sections are located adjacent to the lower longitudinal edge of the backing sheet and the tip end portions of the butt shingle sections are located adjacent to the upper longitudinal edge of the backing sheet. The butt end portions of the butt shingle sections are arranged along the central portion of the backing sheet and overlie the tip end portions of the tip shingle sections. The butt end portions of the butt shingle sections are rabbeted for receiving the tip end portions of the tip shingle sections in the rabbet. The lower margin of the backing sheet may be rabbeted beneath the butt portions of the tip shingle sections to overlap the upper margin of the next lower panel.

Abstract: A method of lining an interior surface of a furnace with roll-type insulation by attaching a plurality of hooks onto the interior surface to be lined, folding back portions of the roll-type insulation on themselves to create folds in the roll-type insulation, and pressing the folds onto the hooks to thereby attach the roll-type insulation to the interior surface. Each of the plurality of hooks includes a hook member for passage through portions of the roll-type insulation. Each hook member is fixedly attached to the interior surface of the furnace either by being welded directly thereto when the interior surface of the furnace is metal or by being fixedly attached to a plate member which is in turn bolted, riveted, or otherwise fixedly attached to the interior surface of the furnace. The hook member includes a leg portion having a pointed first end for passage through the roll-type insulation and having a second end.

Abstract: An improved simulated tile roofing panel is disclosed. The panel comprises a background sheet of relatively thin material, such as ABS in which are integrally formed one or more raised elongated tile segments, disposed in a substantially parallel spaced relationship. The respective ends of the tile segments are formed with cooperating portions so that the ends of the tiles on adjacent panels interlock to retain the panels in position, to present a realistic Spanish tile appearance, and to improve the watershedding capabilities of interlocked panels. Other features, improvements and alternate embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The roof section comprises a quadrilateral substrate and a roof covering on the top thereof. The covering comprises shingle-like roof plates, the bodies of which have a tapering cross section in one cross sectional plane thereof. The plates are arranged in at least two elongated parallel, relatively transversely offset but overlapping relatively top and bottom series. Each series has a plurality of the plates, and the plates are arranged in each series so that the bodies of the plates are staggered in overlapping relationship to one another lengthwise of the series. Also, the tapering cross sections of the plates are disposed lengthwise of the series.

Abstract: A shingle panel includes a backing board underlying and secured to the tips of shingles laid in a row to form a course. The lengths of the shingles, extending transversely of the length of the backing board, are more than twice the width of the backing board so that the butts of the shingles overhang the backing board a distance greater than the backing board width. The panels are assembled in successive courses in substantially coplanar relationship with the backing boards in edge abutment to form continuous sheathing, and the shingles will be disposed in the overlapping relationship of a conventional roof or side wall. The exposure width of the shingles is established by the width of the backing boards.

Abstract: A backerboard for use in conjunction with a siding panel of the type having longitudinally disposed walls connected by a longitudinal step and wherein the siding panel is normally fastened to the external wall sheathing of a building. The backerboard is adapted to be disposed between the inner surfaces of the siding panel walls and the exterior of the building sheathing. The backerboard is fabricated from two polystyrene foam plastic members that are disposed with respect to each other so as to have overlapping portions that are bonded to one another by a suitable adhesive such that the longitudinal side edge of one of the members adjacent the overlapping portions is contoured to snugly abut the step of the siding panel when the backerboard is positioned against the same. A method for manufacturing the backerboard is disclosed.

Abstract: A shingle panel includes a backing board underlying and secured to the tip of shingles laid in a row to form a course. The lengths of the shingles, extending transversely of the length of the backing board, are more than twice the width of the backing board so that the butts of the shingles overhang the backing board a distance greater than the backing board width. The panels are assembled in successive courses in substantially coplanar relationship with the backing boards in edge abutment to form continuous sheathing, and the shingles will be disposed in the overlapping relationship of a conventional roof or side wall. The exposure width of the shingles is established by the width of the backing boards.

Abstract: A roofing strip capable of perfectly preventing permeation of rain water due to the phenomenon of capillary attraction is disclosed, which roofing strip has as its salient feature the profile of an oblong iron sheet wherein the upper edge X thereof is shaped into four-fold upward bends 1, 2 and 3, the bend 1 contains a semicircular arching ridge 4, the portion of the sheet extending from the bend 1 toward the lower edge Y is bent at a position close to the lower edge Y to form an upward inclination 5 at an angle of about 160.degree.