Abstract: The invention is directed to a tongue and groove product which comprises a first and second major surface and a first and second longitudinal edge. The first longitudinally edge including means defines a longitudinally-extending groove. The second longitudinal edge includes a longitudinally-extending protruding tongue for interlockingly engaging a complimentary grooved longitudinal edge of an adjacent tongue and groove board. The protruding tongue has an upper and a lower longitudinally-extending surface. The major design feature of this invention is that the protruding tongue has at least one substantially vertically-extending opening formed therein. Each of the openings extends through the protruding tongue from said longitudinally-extending upper surface to said longitudinally-extending lower surface for providing at least one drain path for water to drain by gravity from said first major surface downwardly through each said vertically-extending opening.

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 watertight and fire proof system for covering a roof is provided which comprises a plurality of tile elements which interlock in a horizontal direction relative the roof. The individual tiles can be interlocked and oriented relative each other to enable the selectable displacement of adjacent tile elements along a sloping direction of the roof which is perpendicular to the horizontal direction. An upper edge of a first one of the adjacent tile elements can be positioned at a different slope level of the roof relative an upper edge of a second one of the adjacent tile elements. Orientation of a first tile element relative a second tile element in the sloping direction is limited by contact between a lower flange of the first tile element and the abutting edge of the second tile element.

Abstract: A weep hole cover for covering existing weep holes in masonry walls in a manner to permit moisture drainage from and ventilation of the existing weep holes while preventing entry of insects into said weep holes. The weep hole cover includes a top planar sheet sloping downwardly and outwardly from the masonry wall at an acute angle approximating 10 degrees, sidewalls integral with said top planar sheet, each sidewall ending in an outwardly extending flange engageable with the masonry wall, and a bottom planar sheet integral with the top planar sheet and the side walls and having an edge engageable with the masonry wall. The bottom planar sheet has a plurality of pin holes enabling drainage and ventilation while preventing insect entry. The weep hole cover is sealably attached to the masonry wall by silicone adhesive around the perimeter thereof.

Abstract: A decorative wall covering and method of installation. The wall covering includes a plurality of identically molded panels each having first and second predetermined laterally spaced vertical cutting lines and being formed with horizontal rows of laterally spaced simulated shake. The first panel of each alternate course in the vertical direction is cut along the first cutting line and the first panel of every other course is cut along the second predetermined cutting line, whereby the lowermost row of simulated shake of the panels of each course are automatically offset from the uppermost row of the panels in the course immediately therebelow.

Abstract: A wall covering comprising a plurality of plastic molded panels each having a relatively thin body portion formed with rows of simulated of shake shingles. The panels are mounted on a support surface, such as a wall or roof, in a plurality of vertically spaced horizontal courses with a lower marginal edge region of the panels in one course overlapping the upper marginal edge regions of the panels in the course immediately below and with side marginal edge regions of adjacent panels also overlapping. The overlapping marginal edge regions each are formed with a plurality of parallel water barrier ridges for impeding movement of water outwardly over the peripheral edges of the underlying marginal edge region, as well as into nail mounting holes. The water barrier ridges are discontinous so as to impede outward water movement, while allowing drainage of water in a downward direction.

Abstract: A roof structure formed of overlapping rows of tiles retained in place by elongated generally horizontally extending members each of which extends along and is vertically between upper edge portions of the tiles in a first row of tiles and lower edge portions of the tiles in a second row. The tiles of the two rows preferably have flanges which are secured to opposite edges of the member. The tiles and the mentioned retaining members are secured in position by attachment to a series of parallel base boards forming a part of the substructure of the roof assembly. The tiles are strengthened at their side edges by reinforcing plates received beneath the tiles and each projecting laterally into overlapping relation with two adjacent tiles, with these elements also assisting in preventing flow of water downwardly between the side edges of adjacent tiles.

Abstract: The present invention, in its most simple embodiment, is directed to an improved shingle or shake which has a strapping member affixed to the underside thereof and positioned across the narrow dimension of the shingle a distance from the tip end toward the butt end about equal to the exposure width. The strapping member may have at least one slot through the outer surface directed along the height dimension, substantially perpendicular to the lower facing surface and having a depth less than the strapping depth. The strapping member serves, at least, the functions of consistently positioning shingle in successive courses to result in a constant exposure width and allowing the circulation and flow of air under and around the shingles so that they will dry out and thus remain functional for a long period of time.

Abstract: A flange for photovoltaic module frames is disclosed comprising water drainage channels formed by two overlapping flanges, antiwicking grooves in two other overlapping flanges, with nailing slots in the flanges.

Abstract: An architectural tile is formed of a body portion having securing means extending therefrom. A plurality of tiles are secured together to form a roof or wall covering. The securing means include leg portions which are flexible and guide bars for directing securing means from facing tiles into interlocking positions. The legs are of sufficient length to provide flexibility and to prevent leakage of water into the gaps between adjacent lower tiles. Ridges extend from the lower surfaces of the body portions for spacing an overlapping tile from an overlapped tile to form a shadow line. The body portions may be flat or curved or a combination of flat and curved portions.

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: Roofing shingles of the solid variety including a backing strip of rectangular-shaped light-weight material such as cardboard mounted on a flat sheet of weather-resistant material, the backing strip having substantially the same thickness as the flat sheet and being affixed to the upper portion of the back of the flat sheet, but below the upper edge of the flat sheet.

Abstract: An improved roofing shingle assembly and system wherein each shingle assembly in the system comprises a shingle having a front edge and a rear edge, a gauge piece bonded to the shingle adjacent the rear edge of the shingle and extending partially across the width of the shingle, the gauge piece including a leading edge adapted to form an abutment surface, and adhesive seal tabs disposed across the length of the shingle on the same side or on the side opposite the gauge piece. The shingle system is completed by abutting the rear of a first shingle assembly against the abutment surface of a second shingle assembly, whereby the adhesive seal tabs hold the first and second shingle assemblies together.

Abstract: A laminated composite roofing hip comprising a flexible, foldable panel having a central fold line along its horizontal length, a leading vertical edge and a rear vertical edge, a riser strip positioned over said panel having a leading vertical edge, a rear vertical edge conterminous with the rear vertical edge of said panel, a central fold line mateable with said panel central fold line, a longitudinal dimension between about 117th and about 2/3rds the length of said panel and a height approximately equal to that of said panel, said riser strip being laminated top said panel in a restricted 0.5 to 3 inch vertical area along the length of the riser strip so as to allow free vertical displacement of the non-laminated riser strip portions over the surface of the underlying panel. The invention also relates to the process of installing said composite roofing hip at an edge, a ridge, or a valley of a pitched roof and to a roof finished with the laminated roofing hips of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention provides a roof tile which is designed in such a way as to interlock and slidingly engage with all surrounding neighbor roof tiles such that lifting of the top tiles from the bottom tiles is prevented. The invention further provides a roofing system comprising these roof tiles. Moreover, the invention provides fastening elements and profiles for securing the roof tiles to purlins.

Abstract: Post-formed vinyl siding affixed to a substructure by nails extending through a channel shaped hurricane clip disposed over the top nailing portion of the siding. A top narrow strip of the clip front leg projects outwardly a short distance to form a guide so an applicator won't drive the nail in tightly and prevent movement of the siding during expansion and contraction.

Abstract: A shingle or shake panel is composed of shingles progressively increasing in width from one end of the panel, the narrowest shingle or shake being at least substantially three times the offset between adjacent shingle panels in adjacent courses. Apparatus for making such shingle or shake panels trims the individual shingles or shakes to width, accumulates them in a storage bin or wheel and dispenses the shingle or shakes from such storage bin or wheel to a fabricating table where the shingles or shakes are integrated by a strip secured to their outer face at a location such that the edge of the strip farther from the butts of the shingles or shakes is spaced from the butts of the shingles or shakes a distance equal to the weather exposure of the butt portions of the shingles or shakes.

Abstract: A rectangular shingle sheet having a butt portion which is longitudinally divided into spaced apart tab segments and an undivided headlap portion which is 1.3 to 1.5 times higher than the outward extensions of said tab segments in said butt portion; said butt portion and headlap portion carrying an asphaltic backing of varying thickness Wherein the upper area of the headlap portion which is of a height approximately equal to that of the butt portion is coated with an asphaltic backing of between about 5 and about 15 mils thickness and the remaining lower area of the headlap portion and the entire butt portion is unifomly coated with an asphaltic backing of between about 20 and about 75 mils thickness. In one embodiment, the shingle is a composite roofing shingle comprising a shingle sheet having a butt portion which is longitudinally divided into tab segments spaced apart by between about 0.5 and about 1.5 their width and an undivided headlap portion which is between about 1.3 and about 1.

Abstract: Clapboard siding has a channel rabbeted at the back bottom edge to prevent wicking of rainwater between clapboards, and has a plurality of vertical vent channels or grooves cut in the back surface so that air can vent into the space between the structure and the siding.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roofing element, in particular a concrete roofing panel, at whose underside extend a suspension ledge and a base rib, while at least two cross ribs of lesser thickness than the base rib extend in the covering or overlapping region next to the base rib and parallel thereto, with the basic surface of the base rib extending parallel in relation to the outer surface of the roofing element. For increasing the tightness of the roofing element, the thickness of the roofing element of optionally S-shaped or wave-shaped cross section in the apex of the cross rib farthest removed from the base rib is slightly, up to 6 percent at the most, less than the thickness of the roofing element in the base rib and the height of further cross ribs disposed between the base rib and the cross rib farthest removed from the base rib is less than the height of the cross rib farthest removed from the base rib.

Abstract: A building panel for exterior and interior wall and roof surface includes an elongated body formed of a relatively thin walled, molded hardboard material having upper and lower edges, opposite ends, an outer weather face adapted to resemble the profiles historical or traditional siding and shingle shapes and a back face generally contoured to match the outer surface. The body includes a lower edge portion extending upwardly and outwardly of the lower edge of the panel which joins an intermediate fascia portion spaced outwardly of the lower edge. An elongated fastener receiving strip is formed along an upper edge of the intermediate fascia portion and includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart fastener receiving depressions integrally molded therein.

Abstract: A panel composed of wood sawn tapered shingles including an undercourse of longer shingles and an upper course of shorter shingles disposed with the tips of the shingles in the two courses even and the shingles of the two courses being integrated by staples penetrating both courses of shingles and extending into a narrow cleat behind the undercourse of shingles. The lower edge of the cleat is spaced from the butts of the shingles of the undercourse for engagement with the tips of the shingles of the next lower panel to serve as a gauge for establishing the relative positions of adjacent upper and lower panels applied to a roof or sidewall.

Abstract: Wood shingle sidewall panels include a face layer of high-grade tapered wood shingles with their longitudinal edges in abutment, an intermediate layer of veneer and a backing layer of wood shingles tapered opposite to the taper of the face wood shingles. The shingle layers are bonded to the opposite sides of the veneer, respectively. Each sidewall panel shingle has a rabbeted longitudinal edge which when abutted to the adjacent shingle in the panel simulates the appearance of shingles individually applied to a wall.

Abstract: A building panel having inner and outer faces outlined by opposite ends and an upper and lower edges with opposite ends of the panel adapted to closely face the ends of adjacent panels in the same course. The outer face of the panel includes a lower portion of substantially greater surface area adapted for exposure and an upper portion of relatively smaller surface area adapted to underlie a lower portion of the back face of one or more panels laid up in the next higher course. At least one of the opposite ends of the panel is formed with a spacer projection adjacent the smaller upper portion thereof extending outwardly to provide an expansion space between a lower portion of said one end and an end of an adjacent panel positioned in the same course or row.

Abstract: Generally rectangular wood shake covering elements laid up in overlapping courses are spaced apart transversely of their lengths by sawn wood shingle filler elements. Preferably the major portion of the overlapped portion of each course is formed by the tips of the sawn shingle filler elements, whereas the major portion of the exposed portion of each course is formed by the wood shake covering elements. One of such elements can be notched providing a transversely extending shoulder dividing such element into tip and butt portions of unequal width. In application, the shoulder tightly abuts the adjacent element. The covering and filler elements can be used to construct a roofing panel which includes a sawn shingle underlayer beneath each course and waterproof paper which underlies at least the major portion of the shingle underlayer but which is secured to the roofing panel by having one end portion interposed between the underlayer and the covering or filler element at one end of the panel.

Abstract: A building panel having opposite sides and parallel beveled edges defined respectively by facing sheets and by the parallel sides of the first and last trapezoidal corrugations of a longitudinally corrugated sheet sandwiched between the facing sheets, the longitudinally extending trapezoidal spaces between the corrugated sheet and the facing sheets being filled with urethane or like insulating foam which bonds the facing and corrugated sheets together and forms a strong monolithic section. The facing sheets and corrugations are preferably made of cardboard, and the facing sheets desirably have colored, patterned or textured surfaces. The panel herein is further characterized in that a reinforcing, weatherproofing, and protective skin of translucent or transparent plastic is applied over the sides and edges of the panel through which the colored, patterned, or textured surfaces of the facing sheets are visible.

Abstract: Entire or partial end wall or side wall sections of a corrugated metal building can be constructed economically with an integrated solar heating panel which can supply forty to sixty percent of winter heating during daylight hours. The solar heating panel or wall section matches and supplements the appearance of adjacent standard wall surfaces and a virtually unnoticeable transition from standard to solar heating wall surfaces is achieved. Heated air can flow by natural convection or with blower assistance through a plenum in the solar heating wall panel to and from connected ducting. A uniquely formed clip provides the proper stand-off spacing between superposed sheets which make up the solar heating panel and the clips also serve to securely join the several corrugated sheets in proper interfitting relationship with the use of strategically placed self-tapping screws and intervening closure strips which maintain solar plenum integrity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shingle-type building element in form of several shingle-like surfaces placed side by side forming a joint-structure or a single shingle piece, comprising a form of a plate which in the right angular cross-section shows the upper member with a width b a height h and a wedge-shaped lower member with the wedge point, with a truncated side, in case of a wedge stump which is later connected at the ridge, or the upper member facing the top of the wall by which the wedge-shaped lower member is either in the cross-section a triangle ABC of which side AC is equal to the height h of the upper member and of which the side BC is smaller than half of width b or the extension is such that it shows in the cross-section a triangle ABC, and a polygon joint below which gives after the building elements are laid in the cross-section a right angular basic member, by which the upper member and the lower member is one unit made of the same or different materials, the upper member of the single-t

Abstract: The longitudinal sides of rectangular wood roofing shakes are stepped providing transversely extending shoulders facing the shake tips and dividing each shake into a narrower tip portion and a wider butt portion. In application, rectangular fillers are located between the tip portions of adjacent shakes with the butts of such fillers tightly abutting the shake shoulders. The width of each filler is substantially greater than the combined depths of the shake shoulders it abuts such that the adjacent longitudinal sides of the butt portions of the shakes are spaced apart a substantial distance.

Abstract: To ensure positive inter-engagement of the free edge of a male rib at one side of a roof or wall cladding sheet with an internal shoulder formed in, and longitudinally of, a female rib at one side of an identical sheet, the said free edge has a series of outwardly displaced abutments formed on it so that engagement between the two is confined to those points at which the abutments are placed.

Abstract: Spacing means for wall panels for preventing the buckling of said panels due to changes in climatic temperature, the panels having slotted portions along a top edge and one side thereof for receiving a flange mounted along the bottom edge and the other side of an adjacent panel, the improvement consisting of breakable spacing members extending at approximately right angle to the panel and mounted in proximity of the slotted portions whereby upon mounting one panel upon another, the spacing members of the upper panel engages and rests on the top edge of the flange of the lower panel in predetermined spaced relation to the upper edge portion of the slotted portion, said space permitting the expansion due to temperature changes of the panels without buckling same.

Abstract: An improved roof structure using flexible sheets of waterproof roofing material such as a felt backed polyvinyl chloride. An inverted generally V-shaped channel joins adjacent edges of the sheets of material. The channels have sides and an apex extending above the normal maximum water level on the roof structure during heavy rains. The adjacent edges of the material are bonded to the opposite sides of the channel and are further sealed by overlapping and bonding together or by a bonding to the inside of a second, overlapping inverted V-shaped channel. The air space in the first generally V-shaped channel may be vented to the atmosphere to prevent sweating beneath the roofing material.

Abstract: A roof is provided with a plurality of reinforcing struts spanning tile battens. The reinforcing struts are of top hat cross-section and are provided with a stepped locating tab at one end to enable a sequence of struts to be laid in stepped formation to accurately locate side channels on stepped roofing tiles.

Abstract: Louvered roof apparatus is disclosed which includes a plurality of overhanging louvers to provide shade as an integral part of a roof.

Abstract: A shaped metallic roofing plate having a plurality of tile-shaped metallic rectangular elements adapted to be superposed at their upper and lower edges and side edges. Each rectangular element has a substantially S-sectioned bend formed along the upper edge thereof and a downward bend formed along the lower edge. The upper bend has a plurality of nailing surfaces extending in parallel with the roof surface and occupying a common plane. In assembling, the elements are nailed at their nailing surfaces to the roof surface such that the lower bend of the overlying element is placed and superposed to the upper bend of the underlying element. At one side edge portion of the element, there is formed is at least one groove extending in the direction of slope of the roof.

Abstract: This disclosure deals with novel clamping structures for stagger-joining wall panels as of the translucent sandwich type and the like, provided with panel overlapping clamping elements having weather sealants and adapted to be threadedly locked in offset position.

Abstract: A metal roofing shingle having a main body portion of a generally trapezoidal configuration. A holding strip is utilized for supporting and backing the shingle, when applied to a roof. The entire structure is waterproof, easy to install and extremely durable. The trapezoidal shape of the shingle body provides a unique arrangement whereby moisture which may be driven thereunder by rain storms is readily drained.

Abstract: An extruded aluminum planar roofing shingle with a structural capability of spanning over six feet which incorporates an integral tube which projects from its lower surface, the shingles being mounted in edge overlapping, parallel array fashion across laterally spaced, inclined roof rafters of a building structure and being interlocked at said edges, each shingle extending the full length of the roof. Preferably, a light transmissive plate of a size corresponding generally to that of the shingle is carried by each shingle on the upper surface of the shingle and spaced therefrom to enhance heating of the extruded aluminum shingle and collection of solar heat thereby. A second layer may also be applied in such a manner that there is an insulation air space between each layer of the light transmissive plate.

Abstract: A panel made of sheet metal, synthetic resin, or the like and adapted to be mounted shingle-fashion with a plurality of other such panels to an upright wall is of generally rectangular shape with upper and lower end edges and lateral side edges. Between these edges the panel has when mounted a horizontal bend subdividing it into an upper half and a lower half. In the upper half the panel has an upper central substantially planar region which is surrounded by an upper downwardly U-shaped non-planar attachment portion by means of which the entire panel is secured to the upright wall. The lower half has a lower central substantially planar region which is contiguous at the bend with the upper planar region and generally coplanar therewith in a relaxed unmounted condition of the panel.

Abstract: A siding panel and siding panel assembly. Each panel has a pair of ridges near the top edge so that the top edge of the panel can be nailed to a substrate while remaining spaced therefrom. The bottom edge of each panel is provided with a flange terminating in an inverted U-shaped opening adapted to engage the upper edge of an adjacent panel.

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 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 wall arrangement is disclosed herein and includes at least one fixed support member having vertically extending front support face, at least one elongated sheet of material, for example exterior vinyl siding, and a device for attaching the sheet to the front face of the support member to support it in a vertical position. This attaching device includes a longitudinal strip which is connected to the front face of the support member and a plurality of outwardly extending, elongated support elements which are inserted through openings in the sheet material for supporting it in the vertical position just discussed.

Abstract: A wall construction suitable for an exterior load bearing wall includes spaced studding positioned vertically between upper and lower plates with the outer surfaces of the studs scalloped so as to present limited areas of contact with an insulating board affixed thereto and preferably incorporating a moisture seal membrane. Siding or the like is positioned on the exterior of the insulating board to form the exterior surface of the wall and lath and plaster or dry wall is affixed to the interior surface of the studding in continuous contact therewith to complete the wall construction, the arrangement being such that the studding act as heat conveying fins on the lath and plaster or dry wall so as to warm the area within the wall construction. The spaced transversely positioned scallops in the exterior surface of the studding substantially isolating the studding from the insulating board and exterior siding.

Abstract: A roofing shingle consisting of an upper layer of composition roofing material, a lower layer of waterproof roofing felt, and an intermediate layer spacing the upper and lower layers apart, all of the layers being firmly bonded together. The intermediate layer may function to provide a dead-air space for purposes of heat insulation, or may consist of tubular members permitting free circulation of air between the upper and lower layers. The composite structure of the shingle gives it a bending strength highly resistant to curling or other damage by high wind, and the lower layer may be extended to underlie adjacent shingles in the same course, so as to provide a waterproof under-layer for the upper layers.

Abstract: A roof and wall seal incorporating a cant forms a flexible water tight closure between a roof structure and a wall perpendicular thereto. A cant partially receives roofing material to form a seal and extends upwardly relative thereto in spaced relation to a supporting wall and a skirt movably secured to the wall above the cant depends thereover to complete the seal which provides ventilation and unusual flexibility.

Abstract: A joint support is adapted to be disposed beneath a joint at adjacent ends of horizontally disposed overlapping siding panels to support same and to assist in preventing the formation of a gap at said joint by virtue of inward buckling or deflection of one of the panels relative to the other. The joint support, as seen in a cross-section view taken at right angles to the longitudinal dimension of the panels in the installed condition has a wedge taper and has minimum thickness adjacent a first end which, in use, is uppermost. The opposite end of the joint support is contoured or shaped to overlie and accommodate the panel holding lip of a preceding lower panel. The first end of the joint support has an outwardly and downwardly turned portion adapted to fit over the panel holding lip or lips of the panels which the joint support, in use, underlies and the opposite end of the joint support includes shallow hook means thereon for snap fitting engagement over the holding lip of the preceding lower panel.