Abstract: A fully-adjustable coping assembly capable of conforming to a wide variety of parapets, walls, and other structures is disclosed. Embodiments of the assembly comprise two toothed, interconnected elements which not only telescope as necessary but, when connected, form an internal gutter as well. The elements may be made of PVC or other non-metal if desired to facilitate on-site cutting and fitting. Complementary cover and splice plates also are disclosed for coupling discrete sections of the coping assembly. The cover and splice plates themselves can be interconnected to seal the entire assembly and provide another internal gutter for redirecting fluid away from the protected surface.

Abstract: A roof truss (11) to be installed in a metal building frame (10). The truss (11) includes a bottom chord (12) and a top chord (13) which are to be supported by a stud member (15). The truss (11) is further provided with an eaves and fascia support (18) which has a horizontally extending portion (25) to support eaves sheeting, and a vertical portion (20) to support a fascia member (21).

Abstract: An assembly is provided for sealing and capping an edge construction on a building structure wherein a facing, composed of masonry or other materials, is placed along a back wall, generally in a face-to-face relationship. The edge sealing or coping assembly seals and caps the interface and joint or space between the facing and the back wall and accommodates variances in the facing depth and/or the spacing between the facing and the back wall along the perimeter of the building.

Abstract: A reglet or flashing assembly includes a termination bar member with a snap-on resilient flashing and accommodates longitudinal expansion without leakage at longitudinally-adjacent joints, as well as providing for such a snap-on flashing or skirt component that only requires installation forces that are directed toward the wall, thus avoiding adverse effects on sealants, water-proof membranes, or other wall surface panels or structures. In at least one version, the reglet assembly also accommodates irregularities along the surface of the wall, such as high or low points or recesses resulting from masonry mortar joints.

Abstract: A roof flashing unit which is attachable to a parapet or other upstanding wall at its intersection with a roof to ensure a tight, waterproof roof construction. The unit includes a rectangular sheet of bendable metal having a transverse Z-shaped bend therein to define an upper or counter section which is secured to the wall and a larger base section. The diagonal of the Z bend forms with the counter section are open-ended channel, and it forms with the base section an open-ended pocket. Wedged into the pocket is the upper edge of a flexible waterproof membrane which overlies the base section.

Abstract: A roof edge fascia system has a base member and a fascia member to secure the edges of a roof-top waterproof membrane and to secure the edges of paving blocks or insulation sheets covering such membrane at the roof edge.

Abstract: A roofing system and method of securing insulation board to a roof deck free of mechanical fasteners includes the deck, a plurality of the insulation boards, and a flexible waterproof membrane which covers the boards. First and second embodiments of the invention include flexible polyisobutylene pads and strips respectively, which have opposite top and bottom pressure sensitive adhesive surfaces. A plurality of the pads are adhered to the insulation boards by their adhesive top surface at locations where mechanical fasteners otherwise would be necessary to secure the boards to the roof deck. A pair of the strips are adhered to the boards by their adhesive top surface at spaced locations. After removal of a release sheet from the bottom surface of the pads or strips, the boards are placed and pressed on the roof deck, and the exposed adhesive secures the boards to the deck free of mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: A termination bar assembly for securing the edges of a rubberized sheathing member covering a supporting roof structure to the vertical walls surrounding the supporting roof structure, the assembly including a number of elongate strips having a flat center section and tubular edges, a series of openings in the center section, a number of screws passing through the openings and the sheathing member for securing said strip to the vertical wall and a splice clip having a center section and circular tubes along the edges of the center section from matingly engaging the tubular edges of the elongate strips, a raised tab is provided in the center section to center the ends of the elongate strips on the clip.

Abstract: Eaves section system comprising a first section part with a covering strip, a downward-directed covering flange at right angles thereto an upright rib and a second section part which encloses said rib, is coupled to the first section part and is provided with a second covering strip above the first covering strip and with at least one coupling piece to be fitted between the first and second covering strip, and which is on the one hand to be coupled to the first section part, and to which on the other hand the second covering strip is to be locked.

Abstract: A coping assembly is disclosed for a parapet wall on a building structure that can accommodate varying or inconsistent wall widths, with the parapet wall having generally vertical inner and outer vertical surfaces interconnected by a generally horizontal upper surface. Coping assemblies according to the present invention include a preferred resilient clip member, a clip attachment device for attaching the clip member to the parapet wall, a fascia member, a top plate member, and a top plate anchoring device for anchoring the top plate to the parapet wall. The fascia member and the top plate member have overlapping or telescoping portions that provide for the feature by which various wall widths or thicknesses can be accommodated.

Abstract: A gutter assembly with a leaf and pine needle guard for attachment along the roof edge of a structure. Mounting brackets are provided for securing the assembly to the structure along its length. The gutter assembly includes a curved water shed surface with a plurality of openings along its vertical portion which selectively allow the water to enter the gutter positioned below while excluding pine needles, leaves and other debris from engagement within the gutter.

Abstract: A single-ply, thermoplastic membrane roof construction includes, at its corners, a pair of right angularly disposed substantially rigid, edge, corner pieces welded together along a mitered joint by way of bringing a heating block into contact with the horizontal and vertical edges to be joined, and then converging the pieces to form the mitered corner which is fastened to the underlying roof structure. Strips formed of the same membrane fabric material as the roof covering membrane are welded to the horizontal upper walls of the edge pieces. Edge linear continuation strips are fastened in position to extend from the corner pieces, but with a gap between them and the corner-forming pieces. Clips mated to the configuration of the edge pieces and strips have portions at one of their upper and lower ends which snap into position to unite the spaced apart edge pieces.

Abstract: A fascia assembly for securing the edge of a rubber roof membrane to the edge of a roof, the fascia assembly including a sheet metal fascia adapted to secure the edge of the membrane against a dam, and reinforcing clips adapted to be housed within the fascia and to prevent deflection of the material of the fascia in the event of forces on the membrane tending to pull the membrane away from the dam.

Abstract: This invention relates to rain gutter devices, and in one embodiment comprises a bracket for use in supporting a rain-water deflector. The bracket is in the form of a flat continuum having a straight upper section and a double-reverse lower section. The lowermost portion includes a tab adapted for receiving the top edge of an associated rain-gutter. The upper section includes tabs for insertion into corresponding apertures in associated rain-water deflectors. Other embodiments include such brackets in combination with rain-water deflectors having bracket tab apertures, each of which consists of a central opening and side-openings that are separated from their associated central opening by a narrow web. Thereby, upon movement of the rain-water shield in its long dimension as a result of thermal expansion and contraction, the associated bracket tabs will break through the webs, eliminating restraint on migration of the shields and avoiding buckling of the rain-water shield.

Abstract: A fascia for securing a rubber membrane against the surface of a roof, the fascia including a rigid planar plate portion adapted to be secured to the generally vertical edge portion of the roof and to clampingly engage a portion of the rubber membrane to secure the rubber membrane against the vertical surface, and a rigid flange projecting from the planar plate portion and including a lower surface adapted to engage a portion of the membrane supported by the surface of the roof adjacent the edge and to secure the membrane against the upper surface of the roof.

Abstract: A flat roof cover system comprising a facia edge plate and a generally flat roof substructure which includes a nailable perimetral edge strip, and a waterproof rubber-like membrane cover of a length to extend beyond the edge strip. A rigid clip having a flat nailing portion is nailed to the upper face of the edge strip. The clip has a rigid inversely disposed V-shaped portion with a wall extending down along the building which terminates in a lock flange. A facia plate, having a like deformable resilient V-shaped portion terminating in a reversely turned edge bearing on said membrane edge and the clip plate gravel stop surface beneath it, has a latch socket to snap over said lock flange.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for forming a raised roof edge on a building structure that preferably has a generally horizontal roof and a geneally vertical outer face. The assembly includes a dam member for forming a water dam or gravel stop and a fascia member. Preferably, the dam member is a one-piece structure, including a clamping and retention portion and a vertical intermediate portion, and biases and secures the fascia member into a relatively tight and rattle-free interlocking installation on the dam member. Preferably, a roofing material is gripped and held against the dam member as a result of the biasing forces of the clamping and retention portion and the intermediate dam portion. The roof edge assembly thereby provides an improved water dam or gravel stop structure that securely retains the roofing material on the roof of the building structure without penetrating the roofing material, at least along the roof surface.

Abstract: An asphalt composition roofing starter which functions as both a starter and flashing is disclosed. The starter is preferably made from the same asphalt composition roofing material as the roof itself, and comprises a rectangular portion for nailing in plurality to the lower edge of a roof in side by side abutting relationship, and an integral downward extending flashing-like portion which may serve as the flashing on a new roof, or alternatively, covering existing metal flashing in reroofing applications, in either event being more compatible with the main roof covering itself and not requiring the usual periodic repainting characteristic of ordinary flashing. The downward extending portion of the starter is wider than the upper rectangular portion by extending beyond either one or both ends of the upper rectangular portion so as to provide an overlap to avoid any visible split or opening between the adjacent starters.

Abstract: A process and a system for applying insulation and water sealing to roofs such as house trailers includes a sealing strip that fastens completely around the upper wall. This strip seals the edges of successive layers of a first waterproof membrane, a layer of thermal insulation and a second waterproof membrane. The combination provides a layer of thermal insulation completely enclosed in waterproof membranes. This maintains the effectiveness of the insulation by preventing the entry of moisture. The system permits use of readily available, inexpensive materials. The system may be applied by the owner because it requires no special tools or skills.

Abstract: A protective awning for scaffolding and tubular structures of the type generally used in restoration of buildings and construction in general. A laminar piece of cloth, canvas or similar material constituting the awning proper is fitted on a bearing structrue formed from tubular elements welded together. The bearing structure is finished at the bottom by vertical sections with a sleeve welded to the free or bottom ends thereof, in which sleeves the top ends belonging to the structure of the scaffolding are housed and attached, and are fixed by radial screws provided in the sleeves. The extreme lateral zones have a bar for the passage of the awning over them, each of which is complemented by a mechanism for securing the awning to the bearing structure.

Abstract: A roof edge fascia system has a base member to secure the edges of a roof-top waterproof membrane at a roof edge and an invertible complemental fascia member transposably interlockable with the base member.

Abstract: A flexible, one-piece membrane is provided for inside or outside corners at building foundations, shelf angles, and roofs. The membrane includes a central vertical section that wraps around the corner, a top planar section that extends rearwardly into the corner, and a bottom planar section that extends forwardly upon the building foundation, shelf angle, or roof. The membrane is preferably made of plastic film, for example polyvinylchloride, and is particularly suited for use in masonry construction.

Abstract: A fastening device and method is disclosed for use in fixedly attaching a single-ply roof membrane to a roof structure of a building. The device comprises an elongated member formed with spaced-apart, upwardly extending arms forming an elongated channel therebetween. The elongated member is positioned on the roof surface and is fixedly attached to the roof prior to installation of the single-ply membrane. The elongated member may also be used to rigidly fix the roof insulation to the roof decking. A separate elongated plate is inserted into the elongated channel after the single-ply membrane is positioned over the roof surface. The single-ply membrane is positioned over the spaced-apart upwardly extending arms and lies within the elongated channel formed between the arms.

Abstract: A fascia for securing a rubber membrane against the surface of a roof, the fascia including a rigid planar plate portion adapted to be secured to the generally vertical edge portion of the roof and to clampingly engage a portion of the rubber membrane to secure the rubber membrane against the vertical surface, and a rigid flange projecting from the planar plate portion and including a lower surface adapted to engage a portion of the membrane supported by the surface of the roof adjacent the edge and to secure the membrane against the upper surface of the roof.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for forming a raised roof edge on a building structure that preferably has a generally horizontal roof and a generally vertical outer face. The assembly includes a dam member for forming a water dam or gravel stop, a fascia member, and either a one-piece clamping and flashing member, or separate clamping and flashing members, for biasing and securing the fascia member into a relatively tight and rattle-free interlocking installation on the dam member. Preferably, a roofing material is gripped and held against the dam member as a result of the biasing forces of the clamping member or one-piece clamping and flashing member. The roof edge assembly thereby provides an improved water dam or gravel stop structure that securely retains the roofing material on the roof of the building structure.

Abstract: A roof edge fascia system having a dam-cant for supporting the edges of a waterproof membrane and a plurality of snap-on fascia cap members for covering the dam-cant and for clamping the membrane against the dam-cant is provided with means for expansibly interlocking a plurality of longitudinally extending snap-on fascia cap members.

Abstract: Roof replacement structure for flat roof building having panels of rigid insulation applied over the roof surface. A flexible membrane is applied over the rigid insulation and a periphery of the membrane overlapping a side of the building is fastened thereto with a termination bar.

Abstract: A reusable grid system and method for in place cast forming a monolithic roof covering for a sloped roof, the roof covering having the stepped and segmented appearance of a tiled roof. The grid system includes a plurality of horizontally disposed dam bars and transversly disposed spacer bars which, when removably assembled atop a sloped roof, are adapted to retain monolithic poured and scraped plastic uncured concrete or the like so as to have an exposed surface which substantially duplicates a conventional tile roof after curing and removal of the grid system. The cured roof covering is monolithic from one eave to peak to the other eave and may include foam-filled cavities for thermal insulation and weight reduction, longitudinal segmented elastomer-filled expansion joints, formed eaves with gutter connecting means and molded edges.

Abstract: Disclosed is a corner gap support used in conjunction with flashing applied to seal the seams created at the junction of a housing erected around a port in a surface, with said surface. As fabricated, the device is adapted both to fill corner gaps in said flashing and to act as a support for patching material used to seal said gaps.

Abstract: Accessories for use in installing metal shingles to a roof have convertability and simplicity features. One of the accessories can be used as a starter strip at the edge of the eaves. It can also be used as a gable strip at the end of the gables. This accessory has two flat portions formed transverse to each other with a channel located at the corner between the two sections. At the edge of the eaves, the channel is oriented on top of the decking for receiving the locking flange of a conventional metal shingle. At the edge of the gable, the channel is oriented vertically, next to the fascia board, for receiving a downwardly bent edge of a conventional shingle. The valley base consists of two flat portions with an upwardly facing channel located in the center. The channel receives downwardly turned edges of the adjoining shingles.

Abstract: A roof edge assembly includes a resilient member secured to the roof structure of a building. The resilient member has at least one sloping portion protruding upwardly and inwardly and serves to mount and support a fascia member on the edge of the roof structure. The assembly also functions to anchor the periphery of a sheet-like roofing material as well as acting as a gravel stop or barrier preventing water and other substances from falling off the edge of the roof.

Abstract: Roof edging section system with a first section of which a rib rests upon the layers of roof covering material and a staggered second section carried by the first section and covering the rib with a cover strip.

Abstract: A retainer clamp membrane fastening system is disclosed particularly adapted for retaining elastomeric membrane materials in position on a building roof. Various embodiments are described which may be attached to an upwardly projecting wall around the roof or which may be mounted directly to the roof perimeter. Each of the retainer clamp assemblies includes a core member which is fastened to the roof or wall surface. The core member has a pair of outwardly projecting arm portions. The membrane material is placed over the core member and a retainer clip is clipped over the membrane. The retainer clip includes leg sections having converging and diverging sections. The converging section conforms with the shape of a portion of the core member arms; the diverging sections engage with teeth of a clamping piece which fits over the entire assembly. The retainer clamp assembly according to this invention is inexpensive, attractive and reliable in preventing wind and water leakage of the roof.

Abstract: An asphalt composition roofing piece having a unique geometry and simplicity of form which enables such piece to be used as a starter piece, edge covering rake covering, and ridge or hip cover.

Abstract: An insulating roof system for manufactured homes and similar commercial structures including a base comprised of a single metal roof supported by sidewalls and an interior framing member beneath the base perimeter and having a weatherproofed vapor barrier which supports a layer of flexible insulation and a non-insulating rigid support means which bounds the layer of flexible insulation and houses a plurality of insulation vents which permit the escape of vapor pressure resident within the flexible insulation. A weatherproof membrane is disposed upon the layer of flexible insulation and is supported by the non-insulating rigid support means. A plurality of rigid insulation supports are mounted about roof penetrations and the weatherproof membrane is secured by a mesh strap means disposed over the membrane with a plurality of terminal ends double sealed and secured to the interior framing member by a rust resistant fastening means.

Abstract: A framework for use in constructing a building that is capable of rapid assembly and disassembly is disclosed. The framework includes a plurality of spaced column members joined at their upper ends by beam members, the joinder being effected by means of aligned pin receiving means on the column and beam secured with a pin. Means are provided within the framework to receive, without the need for fasteners, wall panel members and roof panel members.

Abstract: A room addition type of construction for attachment to the outside wall of a building. The wall has an opening for access to the interior of the building. A foundation is provided adjacent the wall and an upright frame assembly is mounted on the foundation. The frame includes side wall frames, an outer wall frame, and a roof frame. A plurality of structurally independent panel members are securely mounted in each of the frame portions with a substantial portion of the panels comprising window units having glazing panels therein. The panel members cooperate with the frame assembly for providing load bearing support for the structure. The frame assembly is secured to the building and a weather seal is provided between the room structure assembly and the building. The panels are secured to each other and to the frame assembly and weather seals are provided between the panels and between the panels and the frame assembly.

Abstract: A roof is disclosed for a mobile home or the like. The roof comprises an existing roof having peripheral blocks disposed along the entire peripheral edge of the existing roof. Insulative material overlies the existing roof and is encompassed by the peripheral blocks. Marginal flashing of impervious material overlies the peripheral blocks and includes a first and a second limb. An upstanding portion is disposed adjacent the distal end of the first limb. Supplementary roof sheets of impervious material overlie the insulative material, the upstanding portion and the first limb and a lag screw or the like secures the first limb between the supplementary roof sheets and the peripheral blocks.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a rubber membrane to a roof, the apparatus including an elongated channel having a bite portion adapted to be secured to the surface of the roof and a pair of sidewalls extending upwardly and outwardly from the opposite edges of the bite portion. The apparatus also includes an elongated cap strip adapted to clampingly fit over the elongated channel to clamp a portion of the rubber membrane to the elongated channel without puncturing the membrane. The elongated cap strip includes a bite portion and a pair of sidewalls extending downwardly from the bite portion, the sidewalls sloping inwardly so as to converge toward one another and being adapted to snap over the upper edges of the channel sidewalls and adapted to secure the membrane against the channel and against the deck surface.

Abstract: A waterproof roof including a generally planar supporting roof structure and an assembly comprising a first elongated member attached to the generally planar supporting roof structure and comprising a raised central portion.This invention also provides a waterproof roof including a supporting roof structure comprising a planar portion and a side attached to the planar portion and an assembly comprising a first elongated member including a first portion on the planar portion and a second portion on the side, and a raised central portion on the side and connected to the first portion and the second portion.This invention also provides a waterproof roof including a supporting roof structure comprising a first roof portion, a second roof portion forming a 90.degree. angle with the first roof portion, and a joint connecting the first and the second roof portions.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a roof edge assembly for use in forming a raised edge or gravel stop on a roof. The nailerless roof edge of the present invention eliminates the need for the piece of wood or nailer which is normally bolted to the top of a cement block wall for the purpose of fastening metal roof edges. The present roof edge assembly comprises a tab strip member which is adapted to be secured adjacent the edge of a roof using adhesive or other attaching means and which has special tab means thereon. The assembly further comprises a cant member having slot means therein adapted to mate with the tab means to secure the cant member to the tab strip member, and a fascia member which is adapted to be mounted on the cant member. The present invention provides for relatively simple, fast, and economical installation of roof edging and is adaptable to conventional roofing sealing membrane and insulation configurations.

Abstract: A single-ply roofing system is disclosed according to the teachings of the present invention as including a roof sheet for covering a roof of the desired construction. In the interior of the roof area, the roof sheet is held to the roof by battens fastened to the roof through the roof sheet. Batten sealing members are provided which will increase bonding strength over a period of time and which may thus be considered to undergo a self vulcanizing-like process with the roof sheet and encapsulate the batten between the roof sheet and the batten sealing member. The roof sheet is held on the roof adjacent the roof edge by edging members having a generally horizontal flange which extends from the roof edge and rests on the top surface of the roof sheet. The edging member is fastened by fasteners which extend through the flange, through the roof sheet, and into the roof.

Abstract: An improved roof insulation system and method is disclosed for a building having a sidewall and an upper supporting surface. The insulation system includes a first substantially rigid insulation disposed about the periphery of the upper surface of the building. A second flexible insulation is disposed within the central area defined by the first rigid insulation thereby insulating the entire upper supporting surface of the building. A flexible waterproof covering is located upon the first and second insulations with the first insulation supporting the periphery of the waterproof covering and with the second insulation supporting the central area of the waterproof covering. Flashing is secured by mechanical fasteners to seal the terminal ends of the waterproof covering to the building about the periphery of the upper supporting surfaces thereby producing a waterproof insulating roof system.

Abstract: A roof edging mechanism is shown as comprising a dam means adapted to be secured to the edge of the roof and to support a waterproof membrane, the dam means including an inclined portion having a lower edge engaging the roof and an upper edge, and a vertical portion having an upper edge connected to the edge of the inclined portion and a lower edge. The roof edging mechanism also includes a snap-on cap for covering at least a portion of the dam and for clamping the membrane against the dam. The snap-on cap includes a vertical portion adapted to overlie the vertical portion of the dam means, the vertical portion having a lower edge including means adapted to engage the lower edge of the vertical dam portion.

Abstract: A starter strip is adapted for use on a tile roof of the type comprising a waterproof underlayment and possibly a plurality of battens disposed upon the waterproof underlayment and extending parallel to the eave course of the roof. A covering of tiles is disposed upon the battens such that head ends of the tiles rest upon the battens and nose ends of the tiles rest upon the head ends of the next lower tiles. The starter strip extends along the eave course to support the nose ends of the eave course tiles. The starter strip comprises a base portion, a cover portion extending downwardly from a front edge of the base portion to overlie an exposed portion of the roof, and a riser portion extending upwardly from the front edge of the base portion. The nose ends of the eave course tiles rests upon the bentback upper edge of the riser portion. A lower edge of the waterproof underlayment extends over the base portion to cover the anchoring nails.

Abstract: A conjoint facia, hood and water dam is provided having dam and first engagable means affording dam means and first engagable means. Ridge structure of the dam means, against which ridge structure sheet roofing rests, is covered by hood structure of at least one facia and hood member, with there being second engagable means of the conjoint facia, hood and water dam available as an extension of the facia and hood member. The first and second engagable means together form tongue means and grooved means for these means to be engaged and the first engagable means includes detaining means for upward movement of the facia and hood member relatively to the dam and first engagable means to be stopped.

Abstract: A thermally and sonically insulating and weatherproofing cover for the roofs of mobile homes or like buildings comprises preformed or molded-in-situ slabs of expanded polystyrene bonded to the original roof surface, and a Neoprene-impregnated-fabric lamina stretched over the slabs and having downturned margins fastened to the upper side surfaces of the side walls of the building. The lamina margins are preferably provided with reinforced selvages having grommets to receive screws to fasten the lamina in place. An obtuse-angled trim strip desirably is employed to cover the grommets and screw heads. A gutter channel may be provided and be positioned to receive the lower edges of the lamina and the trim strip.

Abstract: An extruded aluminum termination bar adapted for use on roofs for securing the flexible roof membrane in proper position and for securing a metal facing to the membrane where such membrane extends a distance down the side of the roof. The termination bar being reversible, one side being outermost when the bar is utilized for securing the above mentioned metal facing in place and the other side of the termination bar being usable for application to the membrane for holding it in place on a parapet. This side of the termination bar being usable when the membrane extends upwardly a distance along a parapet which extends above the body of the roof. The termination bar having a body portion one surface of which is ribbed and a flange extends at an angle relative to said body portion. The other side of the termination bar providing ribs along one longitudinal edge of the body and also providing ribs along the longitudinal edge of the flange.

Abstract: A sealing element is provided which is suitable for sealing flat roofs and engineering structures. The sealing element is made of a water-resistant elastomer or plastomer, and comprises a lamelliform structure of substantially circular shape having from four to six waves, inclusively, distributed radially throughout the structure and around the entire circumference of the structure, the amplitudes of which waves increase regularly from the center of the structure towards the circumference. The undulations enable the sealing element to have an effective surface covering more than 360.degree. without straining any region of the element.

Abstract: The invention is an improved awning used on homes, mobile homes, and modular homes, where the area under the awning may be subsequently converted into an additional room. The structure provides a rigid insulating panel between the roofing material panels and the supporting framework to reduce the conduction of temperature extremes and the elimination of condensation on the inside surface of supporting framework.