Abstract: A wall structure comprising a plurality of columns of preformed, lightweight, stacked blocks, with the columns of blocks connected to each other by a plurality of elongated, vertically oriented, support beams. Preferably, the wall structure is operatively connected to a structure by one or more brackets. Each bracket includes a wall engaging portion and a structure engaging portion, and is configured and arranged to allow constrained movement of the wall structure in a predetermined direction. Preferably, the bracket is positioned such that the wall engaging portion is collaterally aligned with the longitudinal axis of a support beam so that one surface of the wall engaging portion is in a confronting relation therewith and an opposing surface of the wall engaging portion is in a confronting relation with a block.

Abstract: A partition composition is provided having a plurality of partition units. Each partition unit has two supportive poles of hollow tubular shape and cross-shaped cross-section, an outer baffleplate, and a center baffleplate. Optionally, at least one of the supportive poles is configured as a corner pier. Each supportive pole has two lateral wing portions and two panels on front and rear sides, each of which is formed with a plurality of through holes. A plurality of coupling holes are provided on the lateral wing portions; and, the outer baffleplates have a plurality of hooks which correspond to the coupling holes formed on their lateral sides facing the lateral wing portions. The two outer baffleplates are parallel arranged to extend between two supportive poles such that an interspace is formed between the two parallel outer baffleplates. A center baffleplate is provided within the interspace. The partition composition can be easily assembled and disassembled.

Abstract: A modular louver system is disclosed which utilizes a series of joined frames having the same basic cross section, a series of spacers, and a series of louver vanes having the same v shaped cross section. The frames have a t-shaped channel, with inwardly facing channel lips defining the narrow portion of the t-shaped channel. The louver vanes have a dovetail at each end, where the dovetail neck will fit in the area defined by the inwardly facing channel lips. In addition, the spacers are shaped so that they will rest in the t-shaped channel and will either separate the louver vanes from each other or from an adjacent frame. The louver vane dovetails are inserted in the t-shaped channels of opposing frames, with at least one spacer inserted in the t-shaped channels to separate the louver vanes from each other and from an adjacent frame. Where rectangular connection is desired, the frames are connected either using a clip joint arrangement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular building system. The system employs various building elements, which are interconnected by way of scarf joints. The building elements are connected to form a building module. The modules, in turn, can be interconnected to form a larger structure such as a dwelling. Additionally, the present system allows fixtures, such as window and door frames, to be incorporated into a completed dwelling. The details of the various components of the system of the present invention, and the manner in which they interrelate, will be described in greater detail hereinafter.

Abstract: A prefabricated fence post assembly comprising a slotted fence post which slideably receives an adjoining prefabricated modular panel, picket fence, lattice or ornamental section for the construction of fences, walls and other structures incorporating panels.

Abstract: A floor tile or wall tile in the form of a panel has a frame and a filling. The frame and the filling are nondetachably connected in a utility state to form an integral part. The connection between frame and filling interlocks tongue and groovc-like. The frame extends beyond the filling in the plane of the tile at least the thickness of the frame. The filling is of the same thickness as the frame.

Abstract: A method of making a seal on a panel for a door or window by applying and curing a sealant on the surface of the panel is provided, preferably by screening the sealant onto the surface of the panel. The panel with the seal is mounted in a window or door frame such that the seal is disposed between the panel and the frame itself. To assemble the door or window, the panel may be inserted into “U” shaped grooves in the structural members comprising the door and the frame members assembled about the panel. The panel may have multiple layers with such seals interposed between the layers.

Abstract: A riveting method comprises:adhesion-bonding a synthetic resin sheet 11 to a surface of a metal sheet 10 having a thickness of not more than 1 mm,adhesion-bonding a metal sheet 12 having a thickness of not more than 1 mm to a surface of the synthetic resin sheet 11,then stacking the metal sheet 12 and a metal plate or metal holding plate 2,forming a rivet hole from the surface of the metal plate or metal holding plate 2 to such a depth as reaching the synthetic resin sheet 11 but not penetrating the metal sheet 10,burying a mandrel-inserting type rivet in which a mandrel penetration aperture is formed from a head and through a shank of the rivet, and a mandrel having a mandrel head protruding out of the shank with the outer diameter of the head being more than the inner diameter of the penetration aperture is disposed through the penetration aperture in the rivet hole, andmoving the head of the mandrel by an operation of drawing the mandrel, thereby diametrically enlarging the top end of the rivet shank.

Abstract: A building system and apparatus for forming a wall. U-shaped channels and H-shaped or T-shaped members coupled at their sides by rigid links hold foam panels in a desired spaced relationship. Vertically oriented panels aligned and connected by T-shaped members or horizontally oriented panels stacked with and connected by H-shaped members are inserted into the U-shaped channels to form a structure of the desired length. Concrete is poured between the panels and members where it hardens to form a structural wall. The planar surfaces of the U-shaped, H-shaped and T-shaped members enable the members to be extruded, or roll formed, thereby substantially reducing member production costs. Furthermore, widely available conventional foam panels can be used, reducing panel production costs.

Abstract: A monocoque concrete structure includes a core structure comprised of foam panels presenting opposite sides and arranged in a desired shape of the monocoque concrete structure. A layer of concrete is applied to each of the opposite sides of the core structure to form a double monocoque concrete structure having a load bearing concrete shell on each of the opposite sides of the core structure.

Abstract: A constructive system applied to buildings in general, to form walls, by means of modular foldable frames attached, who allow to place from the upper part blocks or plates and support it.The blocks have horizontal or vertical holes, to pass brazing rods, linkes with the frames.The blocks when overlapped form channels, to pass rods linkes with the frameThe frames when are formed by two vertical jambs and two horizontal articuladed piedes. When joined together with other adjacent, form filling channels, to fill with resistant materials, and other channels to fill with materials to seal joints of blocks or plates.The frames with the resistant channels, rods, blocks or plates, resist better strong winds and seismic movements.

Abstract: A novel light building assembly system using construction panels is described. Fiber board panel is described as a preferred material. A pre-assembled low-sloped roofing system is joined to a pre-assembled wall system by use of a pre-manufactured PVC vinyl extrusion. The extrusion is installed on top of the wall system and secured by use of adhesive. Once installed the extrusion acts as a stiffener and alignment member for the walls and becomes a locking system for the roofing panels which are also secured by use of adhesive.

Abstract: An edge support extends longitudinally along the lid opening for a bulk body. The edge support includes a wall support, a rim above the wall support, and a receiving slot between the wall support and the rim for receiving the longitudinal extending edge of the bulk body wall. The edge support is unitarily and integrally formed of a single piece, such as an extrusion out of aluminum. The edge support is strong and low cost and facilitates manufacture of the bulk body.

Abstract: A barrier forming a temporary dam that may be erected quickly alongside a river in spate to protect a flood-prone area. The barrier (11) mainly consists of extractable piles (15) fitted in holes in the ground, and removable water-tight members (20) that may be mounted between the piles once they have been drawn out of the respective holes. The water-tight members may be made of a stack of metal beams and thick bars.

Abstract: The housing system uses foam filled cement and fiberglass clad panels and cement fiberglass moldings to construct modular housing. The panels have a foam core made of polystyrene bead foam coated with an adhesion promoter and then covered with a laminate consisting of layers of continuous strand fiberglass matt and Portland cement. The moldings used to fit the sections together are also made from Portland cement and fiberglass. The panels can be shaped to serve multiple purposes, such as roof panels. Wall panels can be oriented so that the space left between the panel ends and the moldings can be filled with cement. An adhesion promoter can also be used to assist the bonding between the foam and fiberglass panels and the cement fiberglass moldings to provide greater structural strength for the resulting structure.

Abstract: A glass top for boats made of a number of arched structural extrusions holding together a series of translucent panels. Some panels, the top ones and the ones on the lower sides, are fixed while the middle ones can slide upward or downward to allow ventilation. Each arched extrusions consists of three superposed extruded members of identical cross-section, held together by bolt assemblies biased by elastomeric strips to enable adjusting the width of the channel receiving the edges of the slidable panels to suit panel of various thicknesses.

Abstract: A furniture system is particularly adapted to support group activities in open plans, and the like. A plurality of columns support an overhead framework on the floor of a building in a freestanding fashion at a predetermined elevation, generally above average user height. A plurality of individual panels are provided, wherein each panel is constructed to permit easy, manual, bodily translation of the same by an adult user. A hanger arrangement is associated with the overhead framework, and cooperates with connectors on the panels to detachably suspend the panels at various locations along the overhead framework. The panels are manually reconfigurable between many different arrangements to efficiently and effectively support different group activities. Preferably, the panels are capable of providing a partitioning function to visually divide at least a portion of the workspace, and/or a display function to facilitate group communications.

Abstract: An insulated concrete wall is constructed by securing at least one tie assembly (14) to a panel (12) of insulative material, securing the tie assembly and panel to a pair of spaced forms (60, 68), and pouring concrete into an open space defined by the forms adjacent the panel. The concrete is then allowed to set, and the forms are removed. The tie assembly (14) includes an elongated tie (16) having a central region (24) adapted to remain in place in the wall subsequent to construction and a pair of opposing end regions (26, 28) adapted to be detached after removal of the forms. In addition, the assembly (14) includes an elongated retainer body (18) formed of heat insulative material and received on the tie (16), and a pair of face plates (20, 22) retained on the body on either side of the panel (12).

Abstract: A composite beam enclosure structure comprising one or more planar, rigid panel elements each having a platform with an upper surface, integral solid peripheral top and bottom and side edges, and one or more intersecting ribs standing on the bottom surface of the platform defining sectional configurations. Elongated, structural framing elements having integral opposing flanges spaced for receiving the side edges of one or more of the rigid panel elements are securely attached to the side edges of the rigid panel elements by attachment means such as screws, rivets, weld or other bond.

Abstract: A partition structure is comprised of a plurality of interconnected construction blocks. The partition structure can be formed in any size and shape including, triangular, rectangular, circular, semi-circular, trapezoidal, etc., by cutting away one or more outer edges of the structure. The partition structure can serve as the pane for a window or door frame.

Abstract: A translucent construction block assembly, e.g. for a window or wall panel of non-standard size and/or shape, has a frame extending around an array of hollow translucent construction blocks assembled in horizontal and vertical juxtaposition, the blocks each having front and rear walls connected by a peripheral wall and the array having a periphery engaged by the frame so that the blocks are thereby retained in position. The blocks include partial blocks having openings interrupting the peripheral walls thereof, the partial blocks being juxtaposed with the openings at the periphery of the array. A seal of resilient material interposed between the array and the frame extends between the front and rear walls and closes the openings.

Abstract: Proposed is a trench falsework which includes a base box (3) made up of lining panels (5) held apart by braces (8). The panels making up the box have a flat edge (7) along the top and a cutting edge (6) along the bottom. The falsework system also includes at least one add-on box (4, 12) designed to be used as an extra tier and made up of lining panels (5) which meet flush with those of the base box (3). The invention calls for the lining panels (5) making up the raised box (4, 12) to be of the same design as those in the base box (3).

Abstract: The present invention provides a panel with holding frames, in which the panel and the holding frames can be fitted easily and at a high accuracy and there is no problem concerning appearances. The panel with holding frames is formed by fitting the holding frame to each side portion of a square panel. Each holding frame has a leg portion for connecting to a fixation portion for fitting, a support portion fixed to a rear surface of the panel in contact, and a rim portion for catching a periphery of the panel, and the support portion has a relief portion operating to receive the periphery of the panel into the rim portion smoothly. The respective holding frames are temporarily assembled in a frame-shape, and receiving portions for fitting corner blocks are formed at the support portions of the holding frames to make the respective holding frames in a predetermined fixation state after putting the panel into the temporarily assembled frame.

Abstract: A core for a patio enclosure wall includes a first layer formed of polyisocyanurate material and a second layer formed of plasterboard bonded to the first layer. The core may be sandwiched between a weather resistant exterior panel and an interior surface to form a panel/core assembly for a patio enclosure wall. The core of the present invention provides fine thermal insulation. The plasterboard components serve to prevent the spread of flames. Furthermore, the core serves as an efficient sound barrier.

Abstract: A metal door has a unitary rectangular frame of generally uniform cross section providing stiles and rails, and a pair of substantially rectangular panels which are secured to the frame. The panels have opposed flanges overlying and engaged with the adjacent side margins of the stiles of the frame to secure the panels thereto. The door is fabricated by forming an elongate metal strip into a frame element of generally uniform cross section with channels between a generally planar central portion and inwardly offset marginal portions. A predetermined length of the strip is bent to form a substantially rectangular frame, the ends of which are fastened together. The panels have lips on their flanges and are assembled to the frame with the flanges inserted into the channels and the lips frictionally engaging the side walls thereof.

Abstract: A wood wall structure has standard components arranged in such a way that strength and ductile capacity exceeds those in current standard wall arrangements. The structure has a top plate and a bottom plate that are substantially the same, each plate having a groove along the center face, a central sheath is positioned between the top and bottom plates fitting into each groove. Pairs of vertical framing elements extend between the top and bottom plates with the central sheath sandwiched therebetween and attachments between the pairs of framing elements retain the central sheath in position.

Abstract: An integrated utility distribution and panel system includes a prefabricated floor construction supported on the building floor, having a hollow interior to define at least one utility raceway therein, and a floor surface shaped to support workstations thereon. Utility posts are provided to distribute utilities from the floor construction to the workstations, and each includes a foot mounted on the floor construction for rigid upstanding support. The utility posts include panel support channels, as well as utility channels which communicate with the floor raceways to dispense utilities to the workstations. Non-structural panels are provided, and extend between adjacent utility posts. Each panel has a lightweight construction with connectors positioned along opposite ends thereof which mate with the panel support channels to removably support the panels on the utility posts.

Abstract: A furniture system is particularly adapted to support group activities in open plans, and the like. A plurality of columns support an overhead framework on the floor of a building in a freestanding fashion at a predetermined elevation, generally above average user height. A plurality of individual panels are provided, wherein each panel is constructed to permit easy, manual, bodily translation of the same by an adult user. A hanger arrangement is associated with the overhead framework, and cooperates with connectors on the panels to detachably suspend the panels at various locations along the overhead framework. The panels are manually reconfigurable between many different arrangements to efficiently and effectively support different group activities. Preferably, the panels are capable of providing a partitioning function to visually divide at least a portion of the workspace, and/or a display function to facilitate group communications.

Abstract: A construction unit and method for forming an exterior surface on a support framework. The construction unit includes a plurality of tiles for forming a finishing layer on the support framework. Mounting brackets are attachable to the support framework to position the tiles at a distance from the support framework to define an internal cavity between the support framework and tiles. An adhesive, filler material is introduced into the internal cavity to bind together the support framework, the tiles and the mounting brackets to form a consolidated construction unit. In a stud frame building, modified mounting brackets can be used that position the tiles directly against an exterior face of the stud frame wall. The adhesive, filler material contacts and binds the tiles through the openings in the stud framework.

Abstract: A screen combination includes two side beams and an upper beam and a lower beam for securing a panel. The upper and the side beams each includes three flat surfaces intersected with each other. A mortise is formed in each of the flat surfaces. The upper and the side beams each includes two side portions each having a channel for engaging with screws so as to attach accessories to the beams. The upper and the side beams each includes a groove for engaging with the panel. A number of angles are secured to the beams so as to couple the beams together. A number of tenons are engaged with the mortises so as to couple the beams together.

Abstract: A retaining wall for remote environments such as wilderness trails utilizes an "H-beam" post member having first and second elongate, vertical plates joined in a spaced, generally parallel relationship by first and second vertical brace portions, so that the cross-section of the resultant construction yields a central cavity between a pair of open web or channel portions. For installation, a stake member (e.g., a segment of rebar or similar material) is driven into the ground, and the central cavity of the H-beam post is placed over the rebar, so that the rebar engages the central cavity and supports the H-beam post. Additional H-beam posts are installed at spaced intervals along the line of the intended retaining wall. Boards, planks or other elongate, sectional materials are inserted into the open webs between adjacent H-beam posts, and are successively stacked to create a wall. Anchors are installed from the H-beam post into the soil or rock for stability. Finally, a cap can be placed on the boards.

Abstract: A climate resistant decking structure and method for providing same incorporating modules and a frame where the modules are constructed using an undernailing technique with profiled shank nails and corrugated nails driven into planking, joist, and nailer boards in a manner where the finished assembly has an exposed surface clear of imperfections caused by nailing.

Abstract: A corrugated panel structure, for use in the construction of a building wall or other structural application, includes a corrugated panel of broad, planar configuration and a pair of elongated caps mounted on opposite edges of the corrugated panel. Each of the elongated caps has a protruding central channel which is slotted to receive the individual corrugations of the corrugated panel. Each elongated cap is secured in place over an end of the corrugated panel by a rod disposed within the central channel and extending through apertures in the corrugations and end portions of the corrugated panel. Between the end portions, the corrugations form a zig-zag pattern of diagonally oriented planes which alternate in direction. Such corrugations extend in spaced-apart, parallel fashion between the opposite edges of the panel. The slots in the central channels for receiving the individual corrugations are diagonally oriented and alternate in direction relative to the directions of elongation of the elongated cap.

Abstract: A skylight panel has a first skylight frame adapted to be adjacently positioned to the first building panel. The first skylight frame includes an upper and a lower first connector respectively coupled to the top of the first skylight frame and the bottom of the first skylight frame. The upper and lower first connectors are adapted to be coupled to the upper and lower connectors of the first building panel. A first lower flange is mounted to the first skylight frame for supporting one side of the radiation attenuating member. The skylight panel also includes a second skylight frame adapted to be adjacently positioned to the second building panel. The second skylight frame includes an upper and a lower second connector respectively coupled to the top of the second skylight frame and the bottom of said second skylight frame. The upper and lower second connectors are adapted to be coupled to the upper and lower connectors of the second building panel.

Abstract: A barrier is formed with pairs of elongate first supports having tiop plate portions and side plate portions forming a substantially U-shaped configuration. A flang portion extends from each side plate portion. The top plate portion being formed with a plurality of spaced apart apertures with the side plate portion formed with a plurality of spaced apart slits. Web-like second supports are inserted into the slits of the first supports and have apertures which are aligned with apertures in the top plate portion of the first supports. Block members of rectangular cross-section are held between the first supports and second supports along opposit end and side surfaces with opposite upper and lower surfaces being supported by the second supports. Bolts and nuts serve to fasten the first and second supports together while clamping the block members between the flange portions and side plate portions of the first supports as well as between the second supports.

Abstract: A joint structure for connecting framing components such as sash members for a window is disclosed having separate functional and decorative junctions between adjacent framing components. The functional junction between components may be formed between opposing and abutting mitered mating surfaces defined at adjacent ends of the component, and a separate squared flange and cooperative recess may be formed on interior surfaces of the components for overlapping the mating surfaces and providing a decorative junction, for example, having the appearance of a mortise and tenon joint. The joint structure is particularly suited for use in custom or replacement applications whereby lineal extruded members formed of a heat weldable material may be cut to size having the aforementioned surfaces, and then heat welded together to form a custom sized framing structures such as a sash or frame for a window or door.

Abstract: A storm panel and attachment apparatus for protecting an exterior window in a structure includes three frame members attached to the structure peripheral to the window. A panel assembly includes a panel member and a panel-mounted connector assembly connected to the panel member. The panel-mounted connector assembly connects the panel assembly to the structure either directly or by way of a frame member. In a first embodiment, the panel-mounted connector assembly includes a panel-attached frame member which includes a first frame portion connected to the panel member and a second frame portion adapted for connection to the structure. U-shaped channels in the frame members are adapted to receive edges of the panel member when the panel member is slid onto the frame members. In a second embodiment, the panel-mounted connector assembly includes a plurality of captive first connector elements distributed at first positions on the panel-mounted connector assembly.

Abstract: The fastening device for objects, more particularly cladding panels or parts of apparatus, comprises a profile bar receiving the object to be fastened. The profile bar is essentially formed of a center profile and a respective adjacent lateral profile on both sides which are designed in such a manner that the center profile and one of the lateral profiles form a respective continuous clamping channel receiving a portion of the object to be fastened. This allows a very simple attachment of a variety of objects without any visible fastening elements.

Abstract: A rapidly erectable, removable, reusable, and raisable acoustical wall system is provided that comprises a plurality of wall panels, each of which has opposing side edges which include a front edge and a back edge, a plurality of panel support posts having pairs of parallel flanges for receiving the side edges of the wall panels to form a wall, and a plurality of wedging members for forcefully securing the front side edges of the panels into an acoustically-obstructing engagement with the front flanges of the panel support posts. Wedge-receiving recesses are provided at the top and bottom of each of the back side edges of the panels, the top recesses of one panel being registrable with the bottom recesses of another panel when two panels are stacked between the same support posts.

Abstract: The invention deals with facade structure comprising supporting profiles and glass panes supported by the supporting profiles, the glass panes being fixed to the supporting profiles by a connecting member, wherein the connecting member comprises a connecting profile made from silicone based heat curable rubber, wherein has been embedded at least one metal insert in such a way, that on opposite sides of the connecting profile parts of the metal insert protrude from the connecting profile, the protruding parts of the metal insert being accommodated in recesses provided in the supporting profile.

Abstract: In a simple and robust panel mounting arrangement support pins project laterally and inwardly from rearwardly projecting flanges at opposed side edges of a panel, and are operatively engaged within angled slots extending rearwardly from front edges of flanges of supports, thereby to support the side edges of the panel. Each slot has a first limb portion which is open at the front edge of the respective flange and extends rearwardly therefrom, and a second limb portion which communicates with the first limb portion of the slot and which entends downwardly to a closed end thereof at which the associated support pin is disposed when the panel is fully mounted on the support.

Abstract: A furniture system is particularly adapted to support group activities in open plans, and the like. A plurality of columns support an overhead framework on the floor of a building in a freestanding fashion at a predetermined elevation, generally above average user height. A plurality of individual panels are provided, wherein each panel is constructed to permit easy, manual, bodily translation of the same by an adult user. A hanger arrangement is associated with the overhead framework, and cooperates with connectors on the panels to detachably suspend the panels at various locations along the overhead framework. The panels are manually reconfigurable between many different arrangements to efficiently and effectively support different group activities. Preferably, the panels are capable of providing a partitioning function to visually divide at least a portion of the workspace, and/or a display function to facilitate group communications.

Abstract: Described is a preferred structural panel including a frame and elongate members movably engaged by edges of the frame. Sheet material is bonded to the movably engaged elongate members and covers each side of the frame. In this manner, differential expansion among components of the frame and the sheet material can be accommodated by movement of the elongate members. Also described are preferred sheet material support systems and I-beam members.

Abstract: A security cabinet comprises a body of a high-strength material and at least one burglary resistant lockable door. To make the inventive cabinet sufficiently burglary resistant for storing e.g. firearms, it is designed with one main element and at least one end element attached to one end of the main element, at least one display window with a glass panel of shock-proof, burglary resistant glass sheet material being stationarily mounted in the body of the main element, whereas the burglary resistant, lockable door of the cabinet is attached to the body of the end element and forms at least part of the corresponding end wall of the cabinet. The display window is mounted by being clamped between a circumferential frame made of a high-strength material and arranged on the outside of the body, and a circumferential, torsionally rigid frame section on the inside of the body. The frame engages the body outside, and the frame section is attached to the body inside to form a mounting groove for the glass panel.

Abstract: A temporary glazing panel retainer is disclosed for use in a glazed panel wall construction. The glazing panel retainer engages a glazing clip mounted onto the face of a frame member to maintain glazing panels within their respective glazing recesses on either side of the frame member during assembly of the wall construction. The retainer is configured to be concealed beneath a cover member such that the retainer does not have to be removed to install the cover member.

Abstract: A protective shutter assembly includes a pair of rail members that are adapted to be mounted on opposing vertical sides of a window or the like, along with a plurality of shutter panels adapted to extend between the rail members. Each rail member includes an elongated channel which opens toward an associated channel of the other rail member. The shutter panels and the rail members are preferably formed from an extrusion process to reduce manufacturing costs. Due to this construction, the channels have open ends. The lower end of each channel is closed off, at least partially, such that the interengaging shutter panels can be positioned between the associated rail members and retained within the channels.

Abstract: A hollow shaft wall with horizontal studs held between corner posts and an intermediate vertical wall support post, which intermediate post has a central reinforcement channel, the reinforcement channel has a bottom and two side walls, the channel is filled with strips of gypsum board, and the two side walls have metal channels affixed thereto providing oppositely opening grooves for receiving and supporting the ends of said horizontal studs.

Abstract: A modular floor is constructed from rectangular panels which interlock with one another along their long sides. Each panel is provided with an upwardly-facing surface along one of the longer sides and downwardly-facing surface along the other of its longer sides. The downwardly-facing surface of one panel rests on and is supported by the upwardly-facing surface of an adjacent panel. Each panel may be provided with supporting feet generally below its upwardly-facing surface. The supporting feet, which are preferably detachable from the panels, may be of fixed height or may be adjustable. Two types of adjustable foot are disclosed.

Abstract: An outside STYROFOAM.upsilon. polystyrene plastic wall or fence is constructed by anchoring each of at least two styrofoam H-columns to a concrete base in the ground supporting a steel reinforcing bar which extends up into a hollow of the column by filling the hollows with concrete. A STYROFOAM.TM. polystyrene plastic panel is supported within the grooves of juxtaposed columns. The fence may have any desired length. The panel is secured to the two columns by L-shaped rebars or a continuous length of rebar laid in a recessed groove atop each panel and column and anchored in the concrete in the column hollows. An exterior mesh-stucco or paint finish covers the wall. Columns--in--line, L, T--and panels--square or T--enable making walls of any shape or configuration.

Abstract: An interlocking skylight and roof panel assembly includes a skylight unit having a glazing unit with a plurality of sides and a frame assembly secured around the glazing unit. The frame assembly includes a channel shaped first frame member having a first leg, a spaced second leg and a third leg interconnecting the first and second legs. Each of the first and second legs includes an inwardly turned flange. A roof panel includes a first skin, a spaced second skin and a panel of material secured therebetween. Defined along one edge of the roof panel are a pair of spaced channels. The inwardly turned flanges of the skylight unit frame assembly can be interlocked into the edge channels of the roof panel.