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Document | Title | Date |
20080196351 | Temporarily Adhered Mechanically Attached Weather Barrier Material - Disclosed is a method of installing a flashing tape onto a building surface proximate to an opening in a building structure. The method includes: providing a roll of flexible flashing tape, wherein the flexible flashing tape comprises a flexible substrate with an adhesive layer on one surface of the flexible substrate, wherein the adhesive layer has sufficiently low adhesion such that the flashing tape may be easily unrolled without the need for a release liner and may be removably adhered to the building surface; unrolling a portion of the flexible flashing tape and positioning it onto the building surface such that the adhesive layer contacts the building surface and removably adheres the flashing tape to the building surface until the flashing tape can be permanently fastened thereto; and permanently fastening the flashing tape to the building surface with mechanical fasteners. | 08-21-2008 |
20080216442 | Roofing system - Provided is a method for capping a ridge line of a tiled roof with one or more ridge cap tiles. The method includes positioning first and second flanges on first and second courses of header tiles respectively such that each flange extends upwardly from its respective course of header tiles. One or more ridge cap tiles are fitted over said ridge line and between said first and second flanges such that each flange is adjacent a respective side of the ridge cap tiles. A ridge capping system is also provided. | 09-11-2008 |
20080282642 | Method of affixing a design to a surface - Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, by a sealant composition such as, for example, a solvent. The décor product may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the décor product to create, for example, a pattern on the surface. | 11-20-2008 |
20090000238 | Stretched cable membrane attachment system - In standard single ply membrane roofing, there is a great number of fasteners used. If the roof deck does not accept standard mechanical fasteners, the workload required to mechanically fasten a roof becomes quite immense. The stretched cable membrane attachment system is designed to improve efficiency in installing single ply roofing membrane, as well as improve wind uplift resistance for the roofing system. It consists of a cable that is attached at both ends to the roof substrate or decking and is then sealed from the elements by means of placing additional membrane over it and adhering it to the already installed membrane. One embodiment of the device has the means of installing a turn buckle to increase the cable tension or has the turn buckle as part of its integral design. In another embodiment, the cable can have multiple mechanical fastening points on the interior of its structure in addition to the endpoints. | 01-01-2009 |
20090000239 | Single piece membrane flashing and fastening device and method - The purpose of this invention is to decrease labor involved in waterproofing via flashing and termination of a pliable membrane roofing system at its perimeters and vertical junctures. As opposed to a standard two piece membrane flashing, the invention provides for a single piece of membrane to be used. The single piece of membrane would be taken from that which has already been installed on the flat portion of the roof. The loose section would be folded and the folded section would be anchored to the roof or vertical junctures. The piece now left loose would be folded over the anchoring device and terminated on the roof or vertical juncture. There are 3 devices disclosed which are intended to serve the purpose of anchoring the folded portion of roof. Elimination of the two piece flashing will greatly decrease the labor involved in roof installation with no loss in roof performance. | 01-01-2009 |
20090113841 | Roof/wall structure - A roof/wall structure includes a substantially rigid substrate and a waterproof membrane adhesively joined to an outer surface of the substrate. The membrane includes a layer of thermoplastic or elastomeric waterproof material, a layer of cushion material bound to an inner surface of the layer of waterproof material, and a pressure sensitive adhesive bound to a side of the layer of cushion material remote from the layer of waterproof material and bound to the substrate. | 05-07-2009 |
20090151296 | Ceramic Lag Bolt And Use Thereof In High Temperature Insulation Installation - A method for securing a hot face insulation to a cold face insulation of an enclosed heating area includes (a) providing a first insulating material having a first and second side; (b) providing a second insulating material having a first and second side, wherein the second insulating material provides for higher temperature insulation than the first insulating material, wherein the first side of the first insulating material is positioned against and secured to the interior surface of the enclosed heating area; (c) positioning the second insulating material against the first insulating material so that the first side of the second insulating material abuts the second side of the first insulating material; (d) providing an anchor; and (e) inserting the anchor into the second side of the second insulating material, through the second insulating material, and into the second side of the first insulating material. | 06-18-2009 |
20090173037 | Prefabricated Building Components and Assembly Equipments - This continuing present patent offers the “repeat at will” built-in on/off vacuum effect after installed at site, coordinating with the forced fluid to create a window treatment effect, and as well as being able to provide the three stages insulation value at the same time. The other parts of this continued patent are supplementation of additional claims and to complete and improve the parent patent regarding energy conservation for buildings. It offers more efficient ways of constructing energy efficient buildings for residential, commercial and industrial use. | 07-09-2009 |
20090266025 | INSULATION BOARD WITH AIR/RAIN BARRIER COVERING AND WATER-REPELLENT COVERING - A previously formed unitary building exterior envelope product is provided, comprising: a mineral fiber insulation board including a binder having a hydrophobic agent and is resistant to liquid water-penetration and has first and second major surfaces, an exterior facing material, which resists air infiltration and liquid water penetration, laminated to the first major surface, the exterior facing material being permeable to water vapor, and a continuous interior facing laminated to the second major surface, so that the second major surface is resistant to liquid water-penetration and is permeable to water vapor. The section of product is mounted to an exterior side of a plurality of framing members of an exterior wall of a building, so that the interior facing faces the framing members. An exterior layer is mounted to the framing members using a connection device that passes through the section of product, with the facing material facing the exterior layer. | 10-29-2009 |
20090293413 | Method for Making a Sound-Insulating Load-Bearing Floor - A method for making a sound-insulating load-bearing floor, includes the following steps: providing a load-bearing floor; applying a sound-insulating material onto the load-bearing floor so as to form a substantially continuous coating layer; allowing the substantially continuous coating layer to dry; wherein the sound-insulating material includes: 40% by weight to 95% by weight, preferably 60% by weight to 90% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the sound-insulating material, of at least one rubber in a subdivided form; 5% by weight to 60% by weight, preferably 10% by weight to 40% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the sound-insulating material, of at least one binding agent including at least one water-dispersible polymer having a glass transition temperature (T | 12-03-2009 |
20090301027 | Compositions and methods for sealing natural stone tiles and natural stone articles - The present invention relates to a method of sealing natural stone tiles and stone articles by applying and curing by UV radiation a liquid, solventless sealant onto natural stone tiles and articles to provide permanent protection, abrasion resistance, chemical and stain resistance and resistance to mold and other biological growth stains. The UV-curable solventless sealing composition comprises an effective amount of carboxyl functional, UV-curable reagent to provide for adhesion of the cured coating to the stone article. Additionally, the method describes the application of an optional liquid primer sealant comprising a UV-curable aqueous dispersion of an acrylate-functional resin. | 12-10-2009 |
20100005755 | INSULATION BATT HAVING INTEGRAL BAFFLE VENT - A method for insulating and ventilating a space between rafters for supporting a roof includes, an elongated insulation mat having an integral baffle, at least one channel on a roof facing side of the baffle for passage of ventilating air, and at least one vapor permeable membrane covering at least a portion of the insulation mat facing the channel, wherein each vapor permeable membrane transmits water vapor emanating from the insulation mat. | 01-14-2010 |
20100077695 | PANEL ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - A panel assembly, in which the liaison between two adjacent panels is sealed by a sealing joint, where the sealing joint comprises a central part, housed in an interstice between the two panels, and an external part, facing the exterior of the panel assembly, and capable of covering at least partially the external face of the two longitudinal edges of the panels surrounding the interstice. Also, a method for mounting a panel assembly, in which two adjacent panels are fixed to one another. | 04-01-2010 |
20100088998 | SEGMENTED BAND JOIST BATTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Insulation is partially divided into segments ( | 04-15-2010 |
20100170186 | Weatherproofing backer for window and door installation - A weatherproofing backer for installing windows and doors is described as having a foam layer and an adhesive layer. The adhesive is pressure-activated and is self-sealing about attaching hardware. The foam is self-setting and, in use, molds to the flange of the window unit. When installed, the foam layer is compressed between the inner window frame and rough opening and between the window flange and the wall surface adjacent the rough opening. The weatherproofing backer is designed to extend beyond the flange of the window unit and thereby receive the weatherproofing membrane thereover. The weatherproofing backer, then acts as a sealed bridge between the membrane and the window unit precluding entry of air and water. Both the foam and the adhesive have fire retardants in the formulation thereof. A tape form with a self-skinned foam layer and a sheet form, with polymeric covering web are provided. | 07-08-2010 |
20100205896 | METHOD OF ADHERING EPDM MEMBRANES TO NON-POROUS SUBSTRATES - A method of adhering a roofing membrane to a roof surface including providing a roofing membrane including a hygroscopic dusting agent on at least one planar surface of the membrane. A water-borne adhesive is applied to the at least one planar surface of the membrane or the roof surface and the roofing membrane is then mated to the roof surface while the adhesive retains a majority of its original water content. | 08-19-2010 |
20100229498 | DEVICES AND METHODS TO PROVIDE AIR CIRCULATION SPACE PROXIMATE BUILDING INSULATION - Devices and associated methods are provided for improving ventilation of insulation material and building construction and renovation. Specifically, the present disclosure includes devices and system(s) to achieve the ventilation of exterior walls and roofs. Components of the system(s) consider shut-down of the ventilation process when it is not necessary, such as in winter, and in the event of fire, where the prevention of vertical and horizontal fire spread is desired. | 09-16-2010 |
20100242402 | POLYESTER RESIN BINDER - The present invention relates to a composition of at least one cation of an element selected from Group IIA elements, transition metals, Group IIB elements, Group IIIA elements, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, As, Sb, Bi, Te, and Po and at least one polyester resin, which can be used as a low VOC binder for the manufacture of fibrous insulation. | 09-30-2010 |
20100307102 | EXPANSION JOINT CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM - The present invention relates generally to an improved expansion joint construction and a method for creating an expansion joint between adjacent roadway slabs. The invention relates specifically to the use of an epoxy blend having improved set times that can be applied in cold weather. | 12-09-2010 |
20100326007 | METHODS FOR REINFORCING EXISTING LATTICE FRAME STRUCTURES HAVING HOLLOW STEEL PRIMARY ELEMENTS, PARTICULARLY STEEL TOWERS WITH TUBULAR LEGS - A series of alternative related methods for reinforcing an existing lattice frame steel structure, having substantially vertical Hollow Primary Elements, offering the option to choose between improving only compressive load-bearing capacity of said hollow primary elements, or improving both their compressive and the tensile load-bearing capacities. | 12-30-2010 |
20110056164 | Method for actively insulating a structure - A method and related system for providing energy conserving active thermal insulation to a building structure by employing alternately spaced insulated air channels and insulated conductive ply channels. A thin conductive ply conveys the energy by conduction from the airflow into the adjacent conductive ply channels that contain an additional layer of foam which improves the conservation of energy. The conductive ply is placed above and below structural openings which would otherwise restrict airflow. The airflow is drawn from beneath the frost line, exhaust ventilation or sunspace. A math model solution determines the energy necessary to maintain a desired room temperature for each hour of the day which characterizes the thermal resistance. As the ambient temperature fluctuates, the resistance varies, however the energy for 24 hours is used to determine the total apparent resistance. Examples of apparent resistance R-value have been improved beyond any published resistance values to date. | 03-10-2011 |
20110061334 | Method and System for Remediating and Covering Wood Floors - A method and system for covering industrial wood plank or wood block floors that can be installed quickly without creating a hazardous environment or hazardous wastes and without the necessity of removing installed equipment. Sand is swept over the wood to fill voids and cracks. Next metal lath is stapled to the wood. A first layer of epoxy is poured onto the metal lath. After this is dry, a second coat of finish epoxy, possibly colored as desired, can be installed on the first epoxy layer. When this dries, the job is done and operations can be restarted. The epoxy material used can be self-leveling for ease of application and the final floor is approximately level. In a particular embodiment, a layer of plastic can be placed over the floor before the lath is installed, and in another embodiment, the second layer of epoxy can be omitted. | 03-17-2011 |
20110067349 | Compresent insulation arrangement for building openings - A window frame insulation assembly and sealing arrangement, comprising an elongated, extruded block of foam material having a first or inner side and a second or outer side. A unitary air fin is co-extruded therewith. The air fin comprises an elongated flange of flexible foam material. The air fin and the elongated block define an elongated receiving-channel that is filled with a foam compression rod there between creating a seal for blocking air and moisture from a building in which said window frame assembly has been placed. | 03-24-2011 |
20110067350 | UNDERDECK DRAINAGE - Drainage under a deck can be performed by a structure that includes hanging components and corrugated panels. For example, a hanging component can have connected first and second portions, with the first portion being connected to hang from one of the joists and extending downward to where it connects to the second portion, which is below the joist. The second portion can be connected to support of at least one of the panels from above. The upper surfaces of panels are sloped so that drainage occurs from a high part to a low part. The direction of slope and the direction of corrugations are not perpendicular, and can be approximately the same. The hanging components can, for example, be L-shaped brackets, U-shaped, or inverted T-shaped, and can be integrally formed by extrusion of plastic or can be metal. The panels can be corrugated plastic or metal sheets. | 03-24-2011 |
20110154771 | Roof Object Support Device - A roof object is supported on a weatherproofing roof membrane of a building roof structure using a support device including a mounting block and a coupling sheet. The mounting block is a resilient block of material for damping vibrations mechanical roof objects. The coupling sheet is mechanically connected to the mounting block using threaded fasteners which clamp a portion of the coupling sheet to the bottom of the mounting block. The remainder of the coupling sheet spans the bottom side of the block to protect the roof membrane from wear resulting from relative movement between the block and the roof membrane. The coupling sheet is also formed of a bond compatible material with the roof membrane so that the block can be held down onto the roof structure even when the block is not bond compatible with the roof membrane by instead bonding the coupling sheet to the roof membrane. | 06-30-2011 |
20110173923 | SEAL GUARD LIP & TAPE SYSTEMS - Seal Guard Lip & Tape System provides users with an efficient means and method for applying underlay for various types of flooring. The system entails the joining of two laminate floor underlay sections to create a vapor barrier. The vapor barrier provides superior sealing by utilizing vapor barrier tape with release liner, and also reduces harm to installed flooring. Seal Guard Lip & Tape System may comprise foam underlay with vapor barrier qualities, vapor barrier tape, and release liner, all of which can be laminated together. The specially formulated vapor barrier tape can be attached to a 1½″ release liner, which may be made of siliconized paper plastic, covering approximately half of the tape. The vapor barrier tape/release liner combination may be joined to the laminate underlay with 1½″ of the tape and liner exposed beyond the foam underlay. The entire assembly can be easily affixed to an adjacent underlay sheet, thereby creating a sealing means. | 07-21-2011 |
20110173924 | Energy Absorptive/Moisture Resistive Underlayment Formed Using Recycled Materials and a Hard Flooring System Incorporating the Same - A recycled energy absorptive/moisture resistive underlayment includes a recycled energy absorbing layer comprised of either a nonwoven fiber batt formed from shoddy fibers or a foam pad formed from bonded foam. To protect the recycled energy absorbing layer from moisture, a moisture barrier is laminated on either one or preferably both side surfaces of the recycled energy absorbing layer. The moisture barrier laminated on a lower side surface of the recycled energy absorbing layer has a projecting flap which projects from first and second edge surfaces of the recycled energy absorbing layer to which the moisture barrier is laminated to the lower side surface thereof. The projecting flap enhances protection of the recycled energy absorbing layer from moisture by preventing moisture from migrating through seams and/or other exposed portions of the recycled energy absorbing layer. | 07-21-2011 |
20110179742 | GROMMET CLOSURE DEVICE - A grommet closure device for sealing a cable opening in a raised floor, the device comprising: a frame structure defining an aperture; and a sealing member having flexible sealing means attached along its length in cantilever fashion, the sealing member being arranged to span the aperture such that unattached ends of the sealing means can extend away from the sealing member and rest on the frame structure, thereby covering the aperture. | 07-28-2011 |
20110209433 | CLOSURE STRIP - A sealing component is disclosed that is installed across an uneven surface without having dedicated segments for engaging raised and recessed portions of the uneven surface. The sealing component may include an elongated strip of compressible nonwoven material. The elongated strip may include an adhesive on one or two sides. In a pre-installation configuration, the strip may be wound into a coil. | 09-01-2011 |
20110214384 | Flashing for Integrating Windows with Weather Resistant Barrier - A self-adhesive flashing for integrating a flanged fenestration unit installed in a rough opening in a wall with a water resistive barrier where the flashing includes an elongated substrate having a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer adhered to at least one side of the substrate along a lateral edge of the substrate and methods for applying the flashing. | 09-08-2011 |
20110219723 | ROOF VENT PIPE SHIELD - The present invention relates to a vent pipe protection cover for repairing damaged flashing or for any new construction for waterproofing the vent pipe. A two piece construction which allows one device to accommodate roof pitches and various size vent pipes without the need to custom make the device is disclosed. | 09-15-2011 |
20110232225 | PITCH POCKET ASSEMBLY - A pitch pocket assembly for sealing an aperture in a roof includes a first member and a plurality of flashing members. The first member includes a wall portion and a plurality of flashing portions. The plurality of flashing portions extend from and are substantially perpendicular to the wall portion proximate at least one deformation zone. The plurality of flashing members are each attached to the first member. Each of the flashing members at least partially overlaps at least one of the flashing portions. The wall portion of the first member is bendable along each of the deformation zones to form a pitch pocket having the flashing members at least partially overlapping the flashing portions of the first member. | 09-29-2011 |
20110239582 | Method For Forming Insulated Concrete Slabs - The slab edge forming and insulating system includes edge members and support braces. The edge members include an elongated shell having an upright portion with an insulated inside surface, an upper portion and a lower portion. Each of the upper and lower portions has formed edges. Open cross sectioned support braces having upper and lower formed edges for engaging the formed edges of the elongated shell are fixed to a footing and connected to the edge members. The edge members form and insulate the edges of the poured concrete of the slab while the open cross sectioned support braces receive the poured concrete of the slab and thus anchor the edge members to the edge of the slab. | 10-06-2011 |
20110296789 | Construction System and Method for Constructing Buildings Using Premanufactured Structures - The present construction system and method for constructing energy efficient multi-story buildings with a plurality of standard single or mixed units utilizing premanufactured, prefinished, and preassembled non-weight bearing walls, interior components and exterior components for a plurality of standard single or mixed units comprising: installing exterior window walls on exterior sides of the plurality of standard single or mixed units and partially enclosing each of the plurality of standard single or mixed units; installing demising walls in a perpendicular direction interfacing with the exterior window walls and partially enclosing the each of the plurality of standard single or mixed units; installing utility walls on the interior sides of the plurality of standard single or mixed units in a perpendicular direction interfacing with the demising walls and connecting with the demising walls to completely enclose the each of the plurality of standard single units; installing end walls on the exterior sides of the plurality of standard single or mixed units at ends of the building in a parallel direction as the demising walls and completely enclosing the each of the plurality of standard single or mixed units located at the ends of the building; installing bathroom floor pans into a preformed recess within the floor and ceiling slabs in the each of the plurality of standard single or mixed units; connecting utilities and plumbing fixtures to the utility walls; installing entry doors adjacently positioned by the utility walls; installing interior partitions within the each of the plurality of standard single units for separating rooms and configuring the each of the plurality of standard single or mixed units; installing kitchen and bathroom components to the utility walls; installing roof components on top of the building; and assembling exterior walkways depending on the building's configuration. | 12-08-2011 |
20110296790 | Method for repairing exterior wall structures - The invention relates to a method for repairing exterior wall structures. According to the invention, the transfer of moisture through external cladding to the wall structure is prevented by treating the external cladding with façade protection, after which holes are formed in the external cladding at a distance from each other and, through the holes, an insulation space behind the external cladding is dried and disinfected with disinfectant. | 12-08-2011 |
20110302876 | Protective structure for plumbing vents - A protective device for a plumbing vent stack having a weatherproofing cover that is formed substantially of a lead material and is permanently secured over the plumbing vent stack to completely cover the exposed surface of the lead jack flashing so as to prevent access thereto by squirrels and other undesirable animals and/or invasive water. A separate wire screen covers the base or flange of the lead jack to prevent damage to the base of the lead jack flashing. Suitable for use in repairing a damaged lead jack flashing without replacement of the lead jack or removal and replacement of existing surrounding roofing shingles, the protective device is also installed on new construction as a preventative device. Regardless of whether the device is installed on new construction or to repair damaged lead jack flashing, the device is easily and quickly installed. | 12-15-2011 |
20110308193 | Packaged Roll Construction Material - A packaged construction material includes a housing, a roll of construction material such as a roll of building wall sheathing fabric located within the housing and a hanging device engaged with the housing for hanging the packaged construction material on the belt or other article of clothing worn by a construction worker or on a scaffolding or other support structure. A kit including the packaged rolled construction material and a sufficient amount of fluid membrane to be used on combination with the rolled construction material to impart a secondary weather barrier to a building wall substrate is also provided. | 12-22-2011 |
20120005983 | SELF SEALING ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY - A self-sealing attachment assembly, includes a base portion defining a receptacle having an opening at one end and a surface with a through-hole at an opposite end, a sealant material in the receptacle, and a cover secured to the base portion and enclosing the opening, wherein the cover is configured to receive a driving force from a fastener and dispenses the sealant material via the through-hole by displacement through the receptacle when actuated by the driving force. A method is disclosed for installing a building material to a framing that includes mounting a self-sealing attachment assembly onto a fastening member and driving the fastening member through the sealing assembly and the building material toward the framing to dispense a sealant material to seal the penetration hole formed by the fastening member in the building material to form a watertight seal. | 01-12-2012 |
20120042604 | SLIP SHEET FOR CONSTRUCTION - A slip sheet provides a vapor barrier at a location where two siding boards abut after being secured to a wall. This slip sheet includes moisture impervious material having a predetermined thickness. The sheet of impervious material allows the slip sheet to slide between one of the siding boards and the wall. The slip sheet also includes a strip of adhesive that extends only along a top edge of the sheet of moisture impervious material to temporarily secure the sheet of moisture impervious material to the wall until each of the siding boards is secured thereto. The slip sheet is positioned between the wall and the siding boards where the siding boards abut. The slip sheet adheres to the wall until the siding boards are secured to the wall. This creates a vapor barrier to prevent moisture from reaching the wall at the abutment joint. | 02-23-2012 |
20120079788 | WINDOW INSTALLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - In accordance with the present disclosure, a method includes applying uncured polyether on the inside perimeter and on a portion of the outside perimeter of the rough opening prior to attaching the sill plate membrane flashing, the left and right jamb membrane flashings, and the head plate membrane flashing to adhere the sill plate membrane flashing, left and right jamb membrane flashings, and head plate membrane flashings to the material forming the perimeter of the rough opening. The method also includes, prior to each step of attaching, forming the sill plate membrane flashing, left and right jamb membrane flashings, and head plate membrane flashing from a precured sheet of polyether material. | 04-05-2012 |
20120079789 | METHOD OF REMOVING MOISTURE FROM A WALL ASSEMBLY - A method removes moisture from a wall assembly including a supporting wall, an interior finishing layer attached to an interior side of the supporting wall, and an exterior layer disposed opposite the interior finishing layer. The supporting wall supports the interior finishing layer and exterior layer. The method includes sealing, with a moisture seal located between a base of the wall assembly and the supporting wall erected on the base, and providing a water separation plane disposed within the supporting wall so that the water separation plane is located between the interior finishing layer and the exterior layer. The water separation plane provides a substantial barrier to moisture vapor and bulk water. The method includes transporting moisture along an interior side and an opposing exterior side of the water separation plane to a moisture collection area outside of the wall assembly, and removing the moisture from the moisture collection area. | 04-05-2012 |
20120085063 | FLASHING TAPE - A flashing tape includes a moisture-impervious nonporous first layer having a drainage plane surface for providing drainage of moisture, the drainage plane surface being textured with embossed or otherwise raised spaced apart projections, the spaces between the projections, in conjunction with an overlay of construction material, defining a nondirectional flow path to permit the drainage of moisture and flow of air along said surface; a moisture-impervious second layer of closed cell polymeric foam which is bonded on a first side to the moisture-impervious first layer; and, a layer of pressure sensitive acrylic based adhesive applied to a second side of the moisture-impervious layer. | 04-12-2012 |
20120090263 | Flashing Assembly - A flashing assembly comprising a base plate, flashing, flashing adapter and O-ring is disclosed. The flashing assembly components fit tightly together, creating a waterproof seal. The flashing assembly has no exposed rubber pieces, which prevents erosion and extends the life of the assembly. The waterproofing and durability of the disclosed flashing assembly make it ideal for enclosing electrical wires and running plumbing needs through the roof or wall membrane. The disclosed flashing assembly is capable of attaching to a number of products, including, but not limited to junction boxes, combiners, and service panels. | 04-19-2012 |
20120090264 | Portable Rebate Cutting Machine - A machine ( | 04-19-2012 |
20120096802 | POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION SYSTEM - A method includes inflating one or more inflatable bags from a first evacuated condition within an attic space to an inflated condition. The inflatable bags are configured such that when they are in an evacuated condition, they take up a relatively small space in the attic space to be ventilated. In the inflated condition, however, the bags have a cumulative volume much larger than the cumulative volume of the bags when in the evacuated condition, and make up a desired fraction of the volume of the attic space to be ventilated. When the bags are inflated from the evacuated condition to the inflated condition, they displace a volume of atmosphere equal to the difference between the cumulative volume of the bags in the evacuated condition and the cumulative volume of the bags in the inflated condition. The bags are then evacuated from the inflated condition to the fully evacuated condition or at least a substantially evacuated condition so as to draw ventilation air into the attic space through one or more ventilation inlets to the attic space. | 04-26-2012 |
20120102872 | SELF-SEALING WINDOW AND INSTALLATION METHOD - A self-sealing window with a flexible gasket that extends around the entire perimeter of closure assemblies and a method of installing such closure assemblies in a rough opening. A sealing member is attached continuously around an entire perimeter of the closure assembly to form a water impermeable seal between the sealing member and the closure assembly. The closure assembly is inserted into the rough opening. Accurate positioning of the closure assembly in the rough opening is verified. The closure assembly is secured in the rough opening. The sealing member is engaged with an exterior surface of the structure proximate the rough opening. A foam material is delivered into at least a portion of a space between perimeter edge surfaces of the closure assembly and inner surfaces of the rough opening. | 05-03-2012 |
20120102873 | ROOFING SYSTEM AND SELF-BRIDGING TAPE FOR MODULAR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ROOF JOINTS - A membrane roofing system for buildings of modular construction includes a reinforced laminate tape that seals the roof joints between adjacent modular building units. The tape includes a tacky elastomeric adhesive layer with a release strip releasably adhered to the underside thereof to expose a tacky underside surface to be adhered to adjacent edges of the membrane sheets of adjacent building modules, a reinforcing scrim embedded in the tacky elastomer layer and bridging across the gap between the adjacent building modules, and a protective layer covering the outer surface of the tacky elastomer. | 05-03-2012 |
20120117915 | Method and Elements for Forming a Building Facade - A facade is formed on an upright supporting surface using a plurality of facade elements formed of plastic material having a flat rear side and a decorative front side protruding from the rear side. The flat rear side of the elements can be abutted directly against the upright supporting surface with the elements in spaced relation with one another and secured thereon using nails from an air driven nailer. Grouting in the form of mortar repair or caulking can be used to fill the gaps between adjacent elements on the supporting surface to complete the appearance of a natural stone facade on a building wall. | 05-17-2012 |
20120151870 | CORNER FLASHING SYSTEM - A corner flashing system is provided for sealing the corners of recessed window frames against moisture penetration. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises first and second double-flap members, a half-cube member, and caulking. The first and second double-flap members, and the half-cube member are preferably made of asphalt or petroleum based material. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises one double-flap member, a modified half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a single member that combines a double-flap member and a half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a combination member, a double-flap member, and caulking. | 06-21-2012 |
20120174526 | WATERPROOF CLADDING METHOD FOR A FLOOR CONNECTOR - The present invention discloses a waterproof cladding method for a floor connector. A floor connector is first put between floor panels, a Y-shaped cladded connector is inserted into the floor connector and then glued, and next RC grouting is executed between floor panels. After that, excessive useless parts at an upper opening portion of the Y-shaped cladded connector are cut out, and then a tube unit is inserted, followed by cladding on the upper opening portion of the Y-shaped cladded connector with a waterproof material. By a design of the Y-shaped funnel-like cladded connector, similar to a letter Y in a side cutaway view, an obtuse angle is formed between tubing and floor concrete to increase a contact area among the tubing, floor concrete and waterproof material, thereby having an advantage of easy implementation. | 07-12-2012 |
20120198787 | Pre-pave Waterproof Construction Method - A pre-applied waterproof construction method contains steps of: A. paving a plurality of lining fabric materials and connecting the lining fabric materials on a number of predetermined base structures; B. spraying waterproof coating materials on a surface of each lining fabric material to form a seamless waterproof coating material; C. applying a layer of adhesion promoter on a surface of the waterproof coating after spraying the waterproof coating to reinforce an adhesion of a concrete connecting with the waterproof coating materials, such that a gap is not formed between the concrete and the waterproof coating materials to obtain a waterproof effect. | 08-09-2012 |
20120227352 | VENTED EAVES CLOSURE - A method is provided for installing a ventilated eaves closure and tile support apparatus along the eaves of a roof. A vented eaves closure apparatus is disposed along the eaves to support the first course of roof tiles at a desired pitch. The apparatus provides support, ventilation, and drainage, while also providing a barrier to wind-driven precipitation, bird nesting, and animal invasion. The apparatus includes an array of openings configured to allow drainage and facilitate the flow of air beneath the tiles and throughout the air space between the roof deck and the tiles. The method and apparatus can be adapted to fit a variety of roof types and roof tiles having different sizes, shapes, and profiles. | 09-13-2012 |
20120240511 | Multi-Layer Film Having a High Puncture Resistance and Resistance to Further Tearing - A multi-layer film comprising a layer (a) and a layer (c), each layer comprising at least one propylene copolymer in a quantity of at least 30% by weight and at least one propylene homopolymer in a quantity of at least 20% by weight, in each case relative to the total quantity of the layer (a) or (c), at least one inner layer (b) based on at least one homo- and/or co-polyamide having isophorondiamine units as polyamide components, and further comprising adhesion promoter layers (d) and (e) arranged between the layers (a) and (b) and between the layers (b) and (c), respectively, each adhesion promoting layer being based on at least one modified thermoplastic olefin homopolymer or olefin copolymer; a sealing sheet comprising such a multi-layer film, and the use of such a multi-layer film for covering roofs. | 09-27-2012 |
20120279168 | PRE-NOTCHED DRIP EDGE AND METHOD - A pre-notched drip edge assembly and related method includes a plurality of drip edge sections interconnected end-to-end to form a continuous water barrier along a roof edge. Each drip edge section has a formed one-piece construction with a top flange and a bottom flange having an inverted L-shape with upper and lower legs. The forward edges of the top flange and the upper leg are integrally interconnected along a folded-over nose having a wedge-shape. A pair of notches are formed in the opposite ends of each drip edge section which extend through the upper edge of the lower leg and the forward edges of the upper leg and the top flange to define flat end tab areas that are inserted into the noses of the next adjacent drip edge sections to horizontally and vertically locate the same along the building roof. | 11-08-2012 |
20120285116 | VENTILATED STRUCTURAL PANELS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION WITH VENTILATED STRUCTURAL PANELS - A multi-plenum structural panel comprising a top sheet, a middle sheet, and a bottom sheet, all three sheets being parallel in plane; a first plurality of spacing structural elements, fixedly attaching the top sheet to the middle sheet, and a second plurality of spacing structural elements fixedly attaching the middle sheet to the bottom sheet, such that the yield strength of the combined panel is greater than the combined individual yield strengths of the top, the middle, and the bottom sheets; an upper plenum defined by a spacing between the first sheet and the second sheet; a lower plenum defined by a spacing between the second sheet and the third sheet; a plurality of unobstructed pathways are created in each plenum for air to move from at least one edge of the panel to at least one of an opposite and an adjacent edge of the panel. | 11-15-2012 |
20120311958 | INSULATION ART - A manufacture for insulating a wall, said manufacture includes: an insulation board, and visual artwork on a surface of said insulation board. | 12-13-2012 |
20130008124 | Waterproofing Membrane - Disclosed is a waterproofing membrane that bonds to concrete cast against it (i.e., post-cast concrete). The membrane includes a flexible carrier sheet, a pressure sensitive adhesive and reflective particles on the surface of the adhesive. The reflective particles should have an average diameter equal to or greater than the thickness of the pressure sensitive adhesive. Preferably, the reflective particles are ground white cement, ground hydrated white cement, ground partially-hydrated white cement or a mixture of two or more of these. The membrane does not have a removable release sheet that is typically used to prevent the adhesive portion of the membrane from adhering to the carrier sheet or other portion of the membrane when the membrane is rolled up. | 01-10-2013 |
20130014469 | Method For Facilitating Fluid Flow Through A Wall SystemAANM Elwell; James K.AACI SandyAAST UTAACO USAAGP Elwell; James K. Sandy UT US - A constructional building material, such as a brick, with at least one base section and a vane extending from the base section. The vane defines, at least in part, a volume of space within an envelope boundary that facilitates fluid flow, such as airflow, through a wall system formed at least in part from one or more constructional building materials. Adjacent vanes, either of the same constructional building material or of different constructional building materials, may operate to provide or define one or more common volumes of space and corresponding fluid flow channels and associated fluid flow paths. A wall system, formed in accordance with the present invention, allows fluid to pass from one side to the other through the wall system while also providing up to complete visual obstruction through the wall depending upon how the wall system is constructed. Additionally, the specific configuration of the vane of a constructional building material can function to provide visual obstruction by extending beyond its own envelope boundary to or beyond the envelope boundary of an adjacent constructional building material. The configuration of the vane in the constructional building material can vary and the wall system may be built from a plurality of constructional building material configurations. The constructional building material of the present invention may also be used in combination with tradition building materials to form a hybrid wall system. | 01-17-2013 |
20130019561 | BASEMENT SUMP SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sump system for use in basement waterproofing systems. A sump liner may be generally rectangular in geometry, and may include two side elements with apertures to exchange groundwater while blocking debris. An adjustable inlet may be provided in another side element to fluidly connect other elements of a basement waterproofing system to the sump liner. The sump liner may further include a base configured to provide a built-in stand for a sump pump. The pump stand may contain a lip with notches to allow debris to fall and collect in a trough around a periphery of the base. The base may further provide an underside cavity for accommodating an obstruction in the floor of a sump hole. A removable lid may facilitate access to the sump liner interior, and may contain a break-away feature to accommodate discharge piping, as well as a groove to lodge a pump power cord. The sump liner may be strategically oriented within the sump hole to protect the basement foundation from erosion. | 01-24-2013 |
20130036705 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A WATERPROOFING FORM FOR STRUCTURAL WATERPROOFING - The present system and method enables water entering a dwelling or structure to be contained and removed, while preventing evaporation of the water into the interior of the dwelling. Embodiments of the present invention can comprise a waterproofing system comprising a waterproofing form, affixable to a first surface of a wall at a mounting angle, and comprising a vapor barrier retainer for detachably affixing a vapor barrier to the waterproofing form, and a gutter channel, disposed at a pitch angle, and in fluid communication with the first surface of the wall, the vapor barrier, and a collection area, where the pitch angle and the mounting angle are the same angle, and where the pitch angle causes the water to flow through the gutter channel to the collection area for removal. | 02-14-2013 |
20130047549 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF REDUCING HEAT LOSS AND COOLING LOSS FROM A BANK BUILDING CAUSED BY AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES, NIGHT DROP VAULTS, AND CASH DEAL DRAWERS - A method and apparatus of reducing heat loss and cooling loss from a bank building caused by automatic teller machines, night drop vaults, and cash deal drawers. | 02-28-2013 |
20130086866 | RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ROOFING SYSTEM - A method of roofing an occupancy structure comprising providing a roofing membrane that comprises at least one thermoplastic membrane layer, bonding the roofing membrane to the roof of an occupancy structure, where the occupancy structure includes a roof member that is at least partially constructed of a plastic material and extends above the roofing membrane when the roofing membrane is applied to the occupancy structure. A substantially solid hot melt thermoplastic sealant is heated to enable the substantially solid hot melt thermoplastic sealant to flow and a layer of the substantially solid hot melt thermoplastic sealant is applied to an exterior surface of the thermoplastic membrane layer and a plastic portion of the roof member to seal the joint between the roofing membrane and the roof member. | 04-11-2013 |
20130097963 | Method for Sealing of Replacement Windows - In the method for sealing of replacement windows a sealing tape with a first layer of flexible foam and a second layer of stiff material is inserted into a channel-shaped recess in masonry so that the first layer of the sealing tape is oriented toward the bottom of the recess and is at least partially compressed. The expansion of the first layer is temporarily limited by clamping the second layer directly or indirectly against the side walls of the recess, or by use of retaining elements, which exert a retaining function on the second layer. A window frame is installed in an area of the recess during the temporary limitation of the expansion of the first layer of the sealing tape, whereupon the first layer expands further or is allowed to expand further until the sealing tape rests against the window frame. | 04-25-2013 |
20130125501 | Method and System for Remediating and Covering Wood Floors - A method and system for covering industrial wood plank or wood block floors that can be installed quickly without creating a hazardous environment or hazardous wastes and without the necessity of removing installed equipment. Sand is swept over the wood to fill voids and cracks. Next metal lath is stapled to the wood. A first layer of epoxy is poured onto the metal lath. After this is cured, a second coat of finish epoxy can be installed on the first epoxy layer. When this dries, the job is done and operations can be restarted, or an optional topcoat can be applied. The epoxy material used can be self-leveling for ease of application and the final floor is approximately level. The finished floor is flexible to not crack under heavy loads and to absorb shock. | 05-23-2013 |
20130152503 | METHOD OF PREVENTING INTRUSION OF TOXIC VAPOR INTO INDOOR AIR - Methods of preventing intrusion of toxic vapor into a building's interior air space. Contaminants operative to diffuse through a building's foundation and contaminate a building's interior air space are first determined. Once identified, the building's foundation, typically formed of concrete, will first be prepared for surface treatment followed by an application of at least one coating of a material suitable for imparting chemical resistance in the concrete. Such material may include novolac, vinyl novolac and related resin-based epoxy coatings. Such coatings, once applied, provide a protective barrier from commonly encountered contaminants, including a wide variety of volatile organic compounds. Such coatings are further expected to last the life of the building, or until physical wear requires repair or replacement. | 06-20-2013 |
20130174510 | METHOD FOR TERMINATING AN EDGE OF A ROOF WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE - Disclosed herein is A method for terminating an edge of a roof waterproofing membrane, the method including covering a building roof with at least one first waterproofing membrane, aligning at least one stiff member along a perimeter of the building roof, covering the at least one stiff member within a second waterproofing membrane, sealing the second waterproofing membrane to the first waterproofing membrane, thereby encapsulating the stiff member, and attaching the stiff member to the structure of the building. | 07-11-2013 |
20130180204 | AIR REGISTER SEAL - A seal for covering or blocking airflow through a gap between a boot can and an access opening formed in a dry wall of a vent is disclosed. The seal may define inner and outer perimeter wherein the inner perimeter is disposable inside of a front edge of the boot can. The outer perimeter of the seal is disposable outside of an inner perimeter of an access opening formed in the drywall for the boot can. The seal may be compressible and have a thickness so that when an air register is mounted to the wall, floor or ceiling, the seal is pressed against (1) a backside of a border of the air register and (2) the front edge of the boot can and exterior surface of the wall, floor or ceiling to prevent flow of air between a room to be heated/cooled and an attic behind the boot can. Particulate matter in the attic is not disturbed when forced air is flowing through the system. Also, particulate matter from the attic is not blown into the room when the HVAC system is turned off. Also, airborne dust and particulate matter in the conditioned room does not flow into the attic or between the air register and the wall, ceiling or floor. The seal prevents black ghosting marks adjacent to the air register. | 07-18-2013 |
20130212976 | TOOL FOR POINTING BULLNOSE AND METHOD THEREOF - A tool for pointing or filling joints formed between bullnose paving stones or pavers and method thereof are provided. The tool includes an arcuate, resilient body having an inner, concave-shaped surface and an outer, convex-shaped surface, the arcuate, resilient body configured to conform to a convex-shaped rounded portion of each of the at least two adjacent bullnose coping pavers; and a handle coupled to the outer, convex-shaped surface for manipulating the body. The opening of the arcuate, resilient body has an angle of about 45 degrees to about 90 degrees. The resilient body deforms to conform to a variety of sizes of bullnose paving stones or pavers when positioned thereon and returns to its original shape when removed. The tool may further include a finishing member for smoothing a material disposed in the joint formed between the bullnose paving stones or pavers. | 08-22-2013 |
20130227910 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLING A TEXTURED TILE FLOORING PRODUCT - A method for manufacturing and installing a textured cementitious tile flooring product, wherein sodium bicarbonate is used to texture the tile surface and a polyurethane caulking material provides flexible joints between tiles. | 09-05-2013 |
20130255179 | WALL SYSTEM WITH SELF GAUGING TROWEL ON MEMBRANE - Method for creating a liquid barrier on building sheathing, provides a polymer mixture with beads of uniform diameter, affixes mesh across joints in the sheathing and trowels the mixture onto the sheathing using a straight edge. The straight edge rolls over the beads and leaves the mixture between the beads for creating a layer have a uniform thickness. Before the layer sets, peaks of an inner corrugated surface of an insulation board are pressed into the layer for adhering the board to the sheathing, the inner surface having valleys between the peaks at a distance greater then twice the diameter of the beads. The layer sets to create the liquid barrier and for fixing the board to the sheathing with spaces left between the barrier and the valleys for water runoff across the sheathing. | 10-03-2013 |
20130263550 | METHOD FOR INSTALLING FLASHING ON THE EXTERIOR SIDING OF A BUILDING WITH A CUSTOM TOOL - This is directed to systems, processes, machines, and other means that all a user to install flashing without removing exterior siding. The invention can allow a user to quickly and easily allow flashing which enables a structure to be more weather resistant. | 10-10-2013 |
20130276402 | Ventilation Baffle and Insulation Stop - A baffle for use in an attic defined by a vertical exterior wall having a top wall plate, parallel ceiling joists supported by the top wall plate, and spaced apart, inclined rafters securely connected to the top wall plate and the ceiling joists is disclosed. The rafters typically have a roof deck fastened to their top surface. The baffle is installed between adjacent roof rafters to substantially block the flow of ventilating air through an opening located between the top surface of the wall plate and the underside of the roof deck. The baffle is formed from extruded cellular plastics material which is cut to define two parallel grooves by cutting through the first wall to define first and second side flaps hingedly connected to said rectangular panel by bending said sheet at said grooves for attaching said side flaps to the inner face of said roof rafters. The first and second grooves are formed in the sheet at right angles to the webs so that the grooves cut through the first sheet also cut at least partly through the webs. | 10-24-2013 |
20130276403 | Method for Sealing of Replacement Windows - In the method for sealing of replacement windows, a sealing tape with a first layer of flexible foam and a second layer of stiff material, which are bonded to each other, is used. The sealing tape is inserted with the second layer facing forward into a channel-shaped recess in the masonry, which is bounded by a bottom and two side walls and comprises an open access section, wherein the first layer of the sealing tape is at least partially compressed when in the inserted state. The second layer of the sealing tape is clamped against the side walls of the recess at a predetermined distance from the open access section. After the window frame has been placed opposite the open access section of the recess, the first layer of the sealing tape expands until it rests against the window frame. | 10-24-2013 |
20130318908 | COMPOSITE FACE PANELS FOR STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS - Composite face panels for use with structural insulated panels (SIP) are provided to form a suitable replacement for structural insulated panels that employ oriented strand board or plywood. The structural insulated panel has a sandwich structure with a generally planar, insulating core. A composite face panel is disposed on each of the opposed surfaces of the insulating core. The insulating core composition includes an insulating material that is formed of an expanded polystyrene or a rigid polyurethane foam. Each composite face panel includes a core and face sheets on each surface of the core. The core composition includes mixture of a resin binder and a fire retardant. The resin binder can be formed of a methacrylate modified urethane, and the fire retardant can be formed of alumina trihydrate. | 12-05-2013 |
20140026517 | Graphite-Mediated Control of Static Electricity on Fiberglass - A fiberglass material contains glass fibers having graphite evenly distributed thereon. The graphite provides a coating that makes the fiberglass material substantially free of static electricity. Suitable graphite content of the fiberglass material is about 0.25 wt % to about 0.50 wt %, or about 0.25 wt % to about 1.0 wt %, or about 0.8 wt % of dry weight of the glass fibers. The graphite used may be synthetic material or natural material substantially free of silica. Other components of the fiberglass material may include de-dusting oil. | 01-30-2014 |
20140053496 | LIGHTWEIGHT STONE INSULATING PANEL AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD FOR INSULATING BUILDING EXTERIOR USING THE SAME - Disclosed are a lightweight stone insulating panel and a construction method for insulating a building exterior using the same, in which an insulating board and a reinforcing board are integrally formed in a stone plate, so that the construction work is simple as a stone plate attaching process and an insulating process can be carried out all at once, and the stone plate can be prevented from falling from the building exterior wall even if the insulating board is completely destroyed by fire. | 02-27-2014 |
20140059969 | CORNER FLASHING SYSTEM - A corner flashing system is provided for sealing the corners of recessed window frames against moisture penetration. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises first and second double-flap members, a half-cube member, and caulking. The first and second double-flap members, and the half-cube member are preferably made of asphalt or petroleum based material. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises one double-flap member, a modified half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a single member that combines a double-flap member and a half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a combination member, a double-flap member, and caulking. | 03-06-2014 |
20140059970 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A FIRE SAFE PENETRATION IN BUILDING ELEMENT - The invention relates to a method for providing a fire safe penetration in a building element, especially in a ceiling, floor or in a lightweight wall comprising a framework of profile elements and at least one outer covering being fixed to said profile elements. For providing a fire safe penetration in a building element, for example a lightweight building wall, in such a manner that the building element or insert can be easily manufactured and installed while guaranteeing the high requirements of flame and smoke resistance of such a building element or the insert, the invention proposes the following consecutive steps:
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20140059971 | THERMAL INSULATION MATERIALS - The present invention relates to thermal insulation materials made of hollow oxide particles. Use of hollow oxide particles having an overall thermal conductivity of less than 0.026 W/(mK) is for example suitable for the building sector or other areas where thermal insulation is required. | 03-06-2014 |
20140109508 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A REFLECTIVE INSULATION LAYER - A reflective insulation layer is provided for a structure. The structure includes a wall and spaced-apart strips which extend along the wall from a top portion of the wall to a bottom portion of the wall. The reflective insulation layer includes a low emittance layer having first perforations, an intermediate low emittance layer having first perforations and an outer synthetic polymer layer having second perforations. Additionally, the reflective insulation layer includes a first expander spaced between the low emittance layer and the intermediate low emittance layer, to couple the low emittance layer to the intermediate low emittance layer and form a first air space. Additionally, the reflective insulation layer includes a second expander spaced between the intermediate low emittance layer and the outer synthetic polymer layer, to couple the intermediate low emittance layer to the outer synthetic polymer layer and form a second air space. | 04-24-2014 |
20140116000 | METHOD OF ERECTING A BUILDING WITH WOODEN PANELS - Method of building construction comprising the steps of: preparing a foundation for a building at a building site; providing an onsite mobile packaged production machine at the building site; providing part data relating to a building design to the onsite mobile packaged production machine; supplying wood to the onsite mobile packaged production machine; the onsite mobile packaged production machine providing building parts formed from the wood and based on the part data in the order of assembly; assembling the building parts on the foundation to form the building, wherein at least external walls including the said building parts include interior and exterior panels having a cavity therebetween; and providing foam insulation into the cavity between the interior and exterior panels. A building formed using the method of construction is also provided. Cutting apparatus and a liquid-laden foam filler for wall panels are also provided. | 05-01-2014 |
20140182237 | Plug assembly and a method for sealing a hole - A dual stage plug assembly | 07-03-2014 |
20140208682 | Prefabricated Flashing Product - A prefabricated flashing product for an opening in an exterior surface of a structure includes a generally planar flange shaped to conform to the exterior surface, the flange extending outwardly from an entire perimeter of an aperture therein that corresponds to the opening, and a return that seals to the flange about the aperture and extends substantially perpendicularly therefrom toward an inward direction of the opening. The flange and the return are monolithically formed of a waterproof material. A method of integrating a fenestration product into an opening of an exterior surface of a structure includes inserting the flashing product described above into the opening, and inserting the fenestration product at least partially into the aperture of the flashing product. | 07-31-2014 |
20140245693 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A COMPOSITE MEMBRANE/WOOD FLOOR DIAPHRAGM - A composite membrane of wood floor diaphragm for construction of new buildings and strengthening of existing buildings to provide improved load transfer capacity and enhanced resistance to gravity and lateral loads, such as earthquake and/or wind for buildings with wood floor framing. The composite membrane extends beneath the wall framing to utilize the composite membrane diaphragm as a load and shear bearing element. | 09-04-2014 |
20140260072 | METHOD FOR INCORPORATING THERMAL BARRIERS INTO TUBULAR EXTRUSIONS USING RETAINER CLIPS - A method to cast-in-place thermal barriers to create a hollow tubular extrusion is disclosed herein. Clips, configured to engage and lock with a first and a second extrusion profile, maintain a pocket with precise tolerances into which liquid polyurethane is poured. The clips easily engage in a manner to form a hollow tubular extrusion assembly. Once the assembly is made, it becomes very difficult to take the assembly apart. This feature allows the first and the second extrusion profiles to be cut to length or handled without the potential of the assembly coming apart prior to pouring the liquid polyurethane. Once the polyurethane cures, there is no need to remove the clips because the clips are made from a very low conductance material, and the clips can remain as part of the finished product thus saving the expense of removing and discarding the part. | 09-18-2014 |
20140360126 | METHOD FOR INSTALLING A FLOORING SURFACE ON A CONCRETE SLAB OR DECK BASE COATED WITH A SEALING MATERIAL - A method for installing a flooring surface on a concrete slab or deck base coated with a sealing material to seal the surface and limit the passage of moisture therethrough comprising pouring concrete to create a poured concrete slab or deck base or obtaining a pre-cast concrete slab or deck base, allowing the concrete slab or deck base to cure, cleaning the cured or partially cured concrete slab or deck base, testing the cured or partially cured concrete slab or deck base to determine at least one of its pH, relative humidity, and vapor emission level, applying a layer of a sealing material , curing the sealing material to form the coated, cured or partially cured concrete slab or deck base, and installing an athletic, commercial, or residential flooring surface on the coated, cured or partially cured concrete slab or deck base. | 12-11-2014 |
20140360127 | METHOD FOR FEED THROUGH CONSTRUCTION - A method for creating a feed through construction barrier comprised of a collar defining the form factor of the barrier and a plurality of slidably connected and nested rods creating a continuous barrier conforming to the form factor of the collar. While the collar defines the form factor of the barrier, the slidable rods can be adjusted in their relative positions along the form factor to provide for a barrier that conforms to the contours of the application surface. The barrier may include means to attach the apparatus to the decking and caps to seal the apparatus during construction activities. The rods are interconnected one to another so that the rods can be connected into a continuous barrier. The rods are able to slide relative to each other along the interlocking structure. When the device is set into position, rods may be slid into a barrier structure that conforms to both planar and non-planar surfaces of the application surface. As such, the method provides for an effective barrier for further construction processes, e.g. pouring a cement floor while keeping cement from flowing into the desired channel or penetration. | 12-11-2014 |
20140366480 | THERMAL INSULATION PRODUCTS FOR INSULATING BUILDINGS AND OTHER ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENTS - High-efficiency thermal insulation products and methods for use thereof for use in insulating buildings, residential homes, and other enclosed environments. In one arrangement, a thermal insulation product includes a substantially gas-impermeable envelope having first and second opposing surfaces and a sealed interior portion between the first and second opposing surfaces, a support material within the sealed interior portion of the gas-impermeable envelope, and at least about 2 grams of a liquid per liter of a total volume of the sealed interior portion within the sealed interior portion. At least a portion of the liquid is operable to cyclically evaporate from adjacent one of the first and second opposing surfaces and subsequently condense adjacent the other of the first and second opposing surfaces depending on temperature differences between the first and second opposing surfaces. | 12-18-2014 |
20150007524 | HIGH PERFORMANCE, REINFORCED INSULATED PRECAST CONCRETE AND TILT-UP CONCRETE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The invention comprises a product. The product comprises a foam insulating panel, the panel having a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface, wherein the foam insulating panel defines at least one recessed channel in the first primary surface, the at least one recessed channel being sized and shaped to provide a mold for a structural reinforcing member. The product also comprises a concrete panel formed on the first primary surface and filling the at least one recessed channel so as to provide a structural reinforcing member for the concrete panel. The product further comprises an elongate anchor member in the foam insulating panel and extending from the first primary surface of the foam insulating panel into the concrete panel. A method of making a composite reinforced insulated concrete structure is also disclosed. | 01-08-2015 |
20150020474 | Insulation Board - External wall insulation system comprising a high efficient insulation layer of rigid polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam provided on at least one side with a facing, preferably a gastight (aluminium) layer, and a base layer provided on at least one of the surfaces of the facing wherein said base layer is a polyurethane layer or a polyisocyanurate layer. | 01-22-2015 |
20150040511 | PLUG ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD FOR SEALING A HOLE - A dual stage plug assembly | 02-12-2015 |
20150052847 | WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE - Disclosed is a waterproofing membrane that comprises a carrier sheet (layer A); a waterproofing adhesive (layer B); a protective coating (layer C), wherein the protective coating is substantially free of surfactant and comprises an acrylic or methacrylic polymer or copolymer, an inorganic filler and a white pigment; and a releasable material (layer D), wherein the releasable material comprises amorphous nanoscale silica and a polymeric binder. The waterproofing membrane does not require a release liner, binds strongly to concrete cast against it (even after UV exposure), tolerates foot traffic, and withstands immersion in water over an extended period. | 02-26-2015 |
20150059283 | METHOD OF ROOF REPAIR - The invention is a method of roof repair in which a roof component is resurfaced using a bonding agent, granules and a sealing agent to recoat damaged roof covering components. | 03-05-2015 |
20150107188 | METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING ENAMELLED STORAGE TANKS AND SILOS - Method for constructing enamelled storage tanks and silos, whereby the storage tank is constructed from segments of non-enamelled thick-walled steel that are fastened together on the construction site by welding, and then clad with a double-sided enamelled flexible thin-walled steel plate on the inside and outside of the storage tank, and whereby the enamelling temperature is at least 500° C. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107189 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR KEEPING HUMIDITY/WATER AWAY FROM A CONCRETE SLAB SITTING ON A FOOTING - A device and method for keeping humidity/water away from a main concrete slab sitting on a concrete footing of a building includes a joint entirely covering an intersection of the external side surface of the foundation wall and the top surface of the footing, and typically a structural rod located adjacent and along the intersection. Alternatively, the device and method includes at least one through hole extending through the footing, and sloping downwardly from the internal side surface to the external side surface, and below the top surface of the footing, to drain water away from the area under the slab. A drain pipe may also be inserted into the hole. | 04-23-2015 |
20150121798 | WATER VAPOUR CONTROL, WHICH IS ARRANGED FACING THE INSIDE OF A BUILDING - Water vapour control, which is arranged facing the inside of a building, comprising a first layer having a water vapour diffusion resistance (sd-value) of 1-5 meters diffusion-equivalent air space width, measured at a relative humidity of an atmosphere surrounding the layer of 30-50%, and having a sd-value of <1 meters diffusion-equivalent air space width, measured at a relative humidity of 60-80%, and a second layer having a sd-value of >0.6 meters diffusion-equivalent air space width, measured at a relative humidity of 80-100%, and wherein the second layer is located at the side of the vapour barrier facing the inside of the building, relative to the position of the first layer. | 05-07-2015 |
20150135634 | Composite Building Components Building System - A structural insulated panel building system comprising panels, corners, ringbeams and boxseams having a molded core of expanded polystyrene sandwiched between, and bonded to, at least two facings. The facings are attached to faces of the core formed by molding. Preferably the core is an expanded polymer molding and the preferred polymer is polystyrene. The building system can be used for residential, commercial and industrial structures. | 05-21-2015 |
20150143774 | USE OF CONDUCTIVE FIBERS TO DISSIPATE STATIC ELECTRICAL CHARGES IN UNBONDED LOOSEFILL INSULATION MATERIAL - An unbonded loosefill insulation material including a multiplicity of discrete, individual tufts formed from a plurality of insulative fibers and a plurality of conductive fibers mixed with the insulative fibers is provided. The conductive fibers are configured to dissipate static electrical charges. | 05-28-2015 |
20150292176 | OUTDOOR TANK WATERPROOFING SHEET AND OUTDOOR TANK WATERPROOFING METHOD - The present invention relates to an outdoor tank waterproofing sheet for covering the boundary region between the bottom of an outdoor tank, which is disposed on a base, and said base in a light-tight manner by spanning and adhering from the outdoor tank to the base, the sheet being characterized in being obtained from a single flexible elastomer layer. The present invention provides an outdoor tank waterproofing sheet and outdoor tank waterproofing method effective for preventing the infiltration of rainwater into the boundary region between the bottom of an outdoor tank, particularly a large tank that is often placed mainly at oil refineries, etc., and a base. | 10-15-2015 |
20160002919 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED CURTAIN WALL SEALING - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a plug of the type utilized for sealing a junction between a horizontal member and a vertical mullion of a curtain wall. The plug may include a plug body. The plug body may include a front body portion, a rear body portion, a left body portion, a right body portion, a top surface disposed between the left body portion, the right body portion, the front body portion, and the rear body portion. A rabbet is disposed across the front body portion. A spacer flange extends from the front body portion. A plurality of chamfers are disposed between the top surface and the left body portion, the right body portion, and the rear body portions. The plug is sized to occupy a gap formed in the junction between the horizontal member and the vertical mullion of the curtain wall. The rabbet and the plurality of chamfers form a plurality of large crevices between the plug, the horizontal member, and the vertical mullion. The large crevices allow penetration of a sealant therein. | 01-07-2016 |
20160017600 | Wall Framing System - A wall framing system for supporting an interior wall in spaced proximity to an exterior wall includes one or more stud members extending between upper and lower frame channel members, which are configured to self-locate in relation to the exterior wall in a manner which establishes a moisture and air barrier between the exterior wall and the interior wall supported by the wall framing system. The interior wall supported by the wall framing system is resistant to moisture degradation, and maintains desired R-value insulation properties throughout the wall. | 01-21-2016 |
20160040420 | CORNER FLASHING SYSTEM - A corner flashing system is provided for sealing the corners of recessed window frames against moisture penetration. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises first and second double-flap members, a half-cube member, and caulking. The first and second double-flap members, and the half-cube member are preferably made of asphalt or petroleum based material. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises one double-flap member, a modified half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a single member that combines a double-flap member and a half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a combination member, a double-flap member, and caulking. | 02-11-2016 |
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20160090734 | METHOD OF INSTALLING RADIANT BARRIER OR INSULATION - A method of installing a self-supporting radiant barrier or insulation between roof joists or wall studs secured to an exterior building surface. Flexible and resilient strips are positioned in an inwardly bowed condition between adjacent roof joists or wall studs. A radiant barrier or insulation is positioned between the adjacent roof joists or wall strips in a bowed condition in engagement with the bowed strips. Thereafter, flexible and resilient rods are positioned in a bowed condition in engagement with the roof joists or wall studs, the radiant barrier or insulation and over the bowed strips to secure the radiant barrier or insulation to the underlying bowed strips and the adjacent roof joists or wall studs. The bowed strips, radiant barrier or insulation and the bowed rods are all located within the interior surfaces of the roof joists or wall studs. | 03-31-2016 |
20160102458 | Fixture Support for Membrane Roof - A method for supporting one or more fixtures on a membrane-covered roof comprises steps of (a) forming one or more brackets coated each on at least one surface with a material compatible for heat welding to roofing membrane, (b) cutting a piece of roofing membrane, separate from the membrane of the membrane-covered roof, the cut piece of roofing membrane having a length and width substantially greater than dimensions of the one or more brackets, (c) joining the one or more brackets by heat welding to the cut piece of roofing membrane, leaving substantial overhanging projection of the cut piece of roofing membrane from the one or more bracket in every direction from the one or more brackets, and (d) heat welding the cut piece of roofing membrane to the membrane of the membrane-covered roof, thereby securing the one or more brackets to the membrane-covered roof. | 04-14-2016 |
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