НАЧАЛЬНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ ДЛЯ УКЛАДЫВАЕМЫХ ВЗАИМНО СЦЕПЛЯЮЩИХСЯ КИРПИЧЕЙ

... 1. Начальный элемент для укладываемых взаимно сцепляющихся кирпичей для возведения стен, не скрепленных строительным раствором, вдоль стеновой конструкции, причем каждый из указанных кирпичей имеет соединительный шип и соединительный паз, конфигурированные так, чтобы они находились во взаимном сцеплении, когда кирпичи уложены один поверх другого, причем указанные кирпичи имеют внутреннюю поверхность, обращенную к указанной конструкции, при этом указанный начальный элемент содержит a) первую заднюю часть, поддающуюся креплению к указанной конструкции; b) вторую часть для поддерживания и удерживания указанных кирпичей вдоль конструкции, причем указанная вторая часть имеет верхнюю часть с соединительным элементом, выступающим из нее вверх для взаимного сцепления с указанным соединительным пазом указанного кирпича; и c) третью среднюю часть, наклонную вниз из указанного соединительного элемента так, чтобы быть, по меньшей мере, частично в контактном взаимодействии с указанной внутренней поверхностью ...

СТРОИТЕЛЬНАЯ ПЛИТА

... 1. Строительная плита с покрытием на лицевой поверхности, отличающаяся тем, что на торцевых поверхностях плиты с использованием лазерной обработки сформированы участки с уменьшенной толщиной покрытия или с удаленным покрытием. ! 2. Строительная плита по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что длина участков с уменьшенной толщиной покрытия или с удаленным покрытием, сформированных на торцевых поверхностях плиты с использованием лазерной обработки, в направлении от лицевой к тыльной поверхности строительной плиты составляет, по меньшей мере, 5 мм. ! 3. Строительная плита по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что на ее лицевой поверхности сформирован декоративный рельеф, при этом длина участков с уменьшенной толщиной покрытия или с удаленным покрытием, сформированных на торцевых поверхностях плиты с использованием лазерной обработки, в направлении от вершин выступов рельефа к дну впадин рельефа и далее в направлении от дна впадин к тыльной поверхности плиты составляет, по меньшей мере, 5 мм. ! 4. Строительная плита ...

WANDVERKLEIDUNG MIT BEFESTIGUNGSKLAMMER

Profilelement

VERKLEIDUNGSVERFAHREN.

Fassadenelement und Verfahren zu seiner Montage

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Fassadenelement (1), enthaltend ein Flächenelement (10) mit einer ersten Seite (11) und einer gegenüberliegenden zweiten Seite (12) und zumindest einer Trägerschicht (20) mit einer ersten Seite (21) und einer gegenüberliegenden zweiten Seite (22), wobei die erste Seite (21) der Trägerschicht (20) mit der zweiten Seite (12) des Flächenelementes (10) verbunden ist, wobei die Trägerschicht (20) einen größeren Flächeninhalt aufweist als das Flächenelement (10). Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Montage eines Fassadenelementes, welches ein Flächenelement (10) und zumindest eine Trägerschicht (20) enthält, welche vom Flächenelement (10) nicht vollständig bedeckt ist, wobei das Verfahren zumindest folgende Schritte enthält: Erstellen einer Tragstruktur (30, 35) am Gebäude und Befestigen des Fassadenelementes (1) an der Tragstruktur (30, 35) durch Einbringen von zumindest einem Befestigungsmittel (17) in den vom Flächenelement (10) nicht bedeckten Teil ...

Vorgehängte Fassadenkonstruktion

Dach- und Wandbekleidung mit verbesserter Eckkonstruktion

Eine geformte Kunststoffwandbekleidung, die eine Vielzahl von einteiligen geformten Kunststoffeckformstücken, die in einer vertikal gestapelten Anordnung befestigt sind, umfasst. Die Eckformstücke weisen jeweils ein Paar Frontplatten auf, die in einem Winkel zueinander angeordnet und mit imitierten Bauteilen, wie etwa von Hand verlegtem Stein, gebildet sind. Die Eckformstücke weisen entsprechende obere und untere Verriegelvorrichtungen und interne Stütz- und Verstärkungswände, welche sich von den Frontplatten in einer sich miteinander verbindenden Beziehung zu den Verriegelvorrichtungen erstrecken, auf. Die internen Stütz- und Verstärkungswände weisen eine gebogene Serpentinenkonfiguration mit einer gebogenen Verbindungslinie mit den entsprechenden Frontplatten auf, so dass jede geformte Kunststoffeinfallstelle, die an einer Frontseite der Frontplatten von den integral gebildeten internen Wänden freiliegt, ähnlich geschlängelt ist, um sich in die imitierten Bauelemente zu mischen und nicht ...

Improvements in the construction of walls

... 462,802. Facing - tiles. ATTWOOD, F. July 13, 1936, No. 19398. [Class 87 (i)] A moulded tile for use in the construction of walls is formed with its real surface a slightly curved from the upper to the lower edge, and with a ledge b projecting from the front sur. face so that the tile is of stepped forma. tion, the portion c below the ledge being of approximately the length and breadth of an ordinary brick with its front surface in a plane inclined relatively to the front surface of the upper portion d of the tile above the ledge. The tiles are secured to battens e by means of nails passing through holes f, the bottom edge of each tile resting on the ledge of the tile below. The bottom tile rests on a projecting course of bricks g. The tiles may be slightly spaced to allow of pointing and to simulate brickwork. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 3499/02, [Class 87].

Roofing and walling shingles

... 1,114,076. Shingle strips. ALUMINIUM LABORATORIES Ltd. 5 Aug., 1966 [26 Aug., 1965], No. 35279/66. Heading E1B. Shingle strips each comprise an asphalt-impregnated felt base strip, e.g. 20, with an aluminium facing strip, e.g. 22 covering the finally exposed lower portion of the base strip, and being continued around the butt edge. The butt edge is notched at 16, and the facing strip indented and painted at 18 to simulate single shingles. Vertically adjacent shingles may be secured together via an adhesive strip 70 (Fig. 2) or by interchanging formations on the facing strip, e.g. a flange 112 on the butt edge (Fig. 9) engaging a beaded lip 114 on the top edge of the adjacent facing strip. Tabs, e.g. 110, or indentations, e.g. 30, may be provided for nailing. The layers of felt may be folded or planar, and may be glued together with an epoxy resin adhesive.

Improvements relating to tiling

Cladding

A cladding member 3 comprises aboard of plastics material with a lip 4 along one edge so that when it is secured to an existing board of a cladding 1 the lip extends along the lower edge of the existing board. Where the existing boards overlap each other widthwise and cladding members also overlap each other widthwise. ...

Insulating cladding boards with weatherproofing layer

The cladding board 7 comprises sides with a tongue 9 and a groove 10 to facilitate the attachment of the cladding boards. The board incorporates a backing layer 8 of rigid foamed plastics material, preferably polyurethane, and a further layer 11 of an elastomer, preferably a polyurethane elastomer. The groove has exposed rigid foamed plastics material with no elastomer covering in the groove. The backing layer may include 20% - 50% fillers, which may include ground glass, pulverized fuel ash (PFA) or glass or rice based fibres, and may have 30%-60% air by volume. The layers may be chemically cross linked and thereby not requiring a separate adhesive. The cladding board may further comprise a coating which may include an aliphatic isocyanate. A moulding process of producing the board is also claimed.

Improvements in cladding

An easily assembled and secure roofing/cladding system

Insulation panel and methods

Tile system

The system comprises at least two tiles 4, and an elongate support 6 having attachment 28 and support 26 portions, each tile being rectangular and having first and second opposite edges, where a groove is provided proximate the first edge 8 for receiving the support portion and a portion of the second edge of an adjacent tile. The groove may be formed across substantially the entire first edge, or be formed by one or more discrete features spaced apart across the first edge. The groove may be formed from a protrusion 14 having a first portion 20 which extends away from a planar body portion 12 of the tile and a second portion 22 which extends parallel to the planar portion towards the first edge. Also claimed is a tile comprising a rectangular body portion having first and second edges, with a groove proximate the first edge which is open in a direction facing away from the body and in a plane of the body, the internal dimension of the groove being greater than an external dimension of ...

Improvements in or relating to tiling for roofs and walls

... 1,018,968. Tiling units. HENRY HAWKINS Ltd. Aug. 11, 1964 [Aug. 13, 1963], No. 31839/63. Heading E1B. [Also in Division B5] A preformed tiling unit for application to a roof or wall comprises a row of roofing tiles A adhered to a band B of rigid synthetic foam (e.g. foamed polyurethane) in which is embedded a wooden or other lath C. The unit may be secured by nails passing through the lath C and tile holes D, the foam bands B of successive courses abutting to form an insulation layer. During manufacture of the unit tiles A, Fig. 2 (not shown), and lath C are laid in a wooden trough E and the ingredients of the foam B are poured thereover before closure of a hinged lid G carrying clamping battens J, K. The foam B is thus flush with the tile nibs I. In a modification the foam extends beyond the nibs to provide a rainwater check. A preformed panel of tiles may be formed by successive moulding of several bands B so that they adhere together. Alternatively a panel may be formed by hanging tiles ...

Exterior insulation panel

Improvements in or relating to weatherboarding

... 1,119,204. Metal sheets. COOKSON SHEET METAL DEVELOPMENTS, Ltd. 23 July, 1965 [14 Aug., 1964], No. 33335/64. Heading E1K. Weatherboarding sheet for cladding walls and roofs has along one edge a flange 36 and along the other edge a groove 38 for engagement with similar grooves and flanges of other sheets, the edges being retained together by the engagement of projections 30 in the groove with a ridge 24 on the flange. The sheets are attached to stanchions by a flange 42 on the edge of each sheet adjacent the groove.

Improvement of sheets undulated for more reliable and perfectly tight covers

Cladding unit for the realization of a vertical wall having the aspect of a brick wall.

WANDVERKLEIDUNG FUR GEBAUDE OD.DGL.

ATTACHMENT PROCEDURE

Halteprofil

... #CMT# #/CMT# The retaining profile (11) has an outer support profile (13) and an inner support profile (15) which are formed with respective recesses (17a,17b). The inner support profile is moved relative to outer support profile in a closing direction with a clamping device into a holding position, in which the clear width of recess is reduced and in retaining position the opening of inner support profile relative to outer support profile is prevented. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# Elongate retaining profile used as privacy wall, partitions or noise barrier for floor, facades or ceiling, and space divider. Can also be used for attaching solar panel on roof or wall of building. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# Since the inner support profile is moved relative to outer support profile in a closing direction with clamping device into a holding position, in which the clear width of recess is reduced and in retaining position the opening of inner support profile relative to outer support profile is prevented, the ...

SUPPORTING DEVICE FOR LINING ELEMENTS

WALL LINING FUR GEBAUDE OD.DGL.

POLYGONAL ONE, FROM METAL AND/OR PLASTIC EXISTING VERKLEIDUNGSPLATTE

WINDING OR CEILING PANEL

KIT AND COMPOSITION OF PREFABRICATED PANELS

Deckungen für Dächer und/oder Fassaden

Deckung für Dächer und/oder Fassaden mit aus Blech hergestellten Platten, die an ihren Kanten offene Falze aufweisen, welche zur Verbindung mit benachbarten Platten dienen, wobei die Platten (2) einen im Wesentlichen vier- oder mehreckigen Zuschnitt aufweisen und zwei parallele Seitenkanten im montierten Zustand in der Falllinie der zu deckenden Fläche verlaufen und je einen an der Vorderseite angeordneten offenen Falz (4, 5) aufweisen und Überschubleisten (3) vorgesehen sind, die an der den Platten (2) zugewendeten Rückseite einen Längsschlitz (10) aufweisen, der in einen breiten und flachen Kanal (11) mündet, wobei die beiden Hälften des Kanals (11) in ihren Abmessungen den Falzen (4, 5) der Platten (2) entsprechen, so dass die Überschubleisten (3) von unten, über die Falze (4, 5) der vertikalen Kanten zweier, in horizontaler Richtung benachbarter Platten (z.B. 2a, 2b) schiebbar sind. Die obere Kante bzw. die oberen Kanten verfügen über je einen solchen, nach vorne gerichteten, offenen ...

WAND- ODER DECKENVERKLEIDUNG

CLADDING WITH WOOD SHINGLES.

RECTANGULAR FACADE COMPONENT OUT OF SHEET METAL.

MOUNTING DEVICE FOR A FASSADENVERKLEIDUNG.

BY AIR FLOW LINING VENTILATED.

LINING SYSTEM

Prefabricated cover element for the production of a building surface lining

DAMMING DEVICE FOR ESTABLISHING A LIQUID-DAMMING SAFETY DIVICE

WALL LINING PLATE

OUTER-CLEAN AND ITS PRODUCTION

Building system

Cladding element

A cladding element (100), for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face (101 ), a second face (102) and a peripheral edge member, the first face and second face being spaced apart to define an intermediate portion of predetermined thickness (t), the peripheral edge member extending around the intermediate portion. The first face (101 ) comprises a profiled portion (106) simulating a masonry weather joint aesthetic thereby minimising dirt and debris accumulation on the profiled portion of each cladding element in a constructed wall section. In addition the profiled portion provides a self-cleaning functionality. The profiled portion also provides an improved shadow zone contrast when arranged in a building array.

Building material

... : The present invention provides a building material in which a coating is applied to a front surface and a side surface is sufficiently adhered to a sealing. In a building material in which a coating is applied to a front surface, a coating film on a side surface is removed or reduced by laser irradiation. The part of the side surface in which the coating film has been removed or reduced by laser irradiation has a width of at least 5 mm from a front surface side toward a rear surface side of the building material, or extends over the entire side surface from the front surface side toward the rear surface side of the building material.

A roofing, cladding or siding product

This invention relates to a roofing, cladding, or siding module, comprising an underlapping region extending from a head edge of the module and an exposed region extending from a foot edge of the module. The length of the foot edge defining the length of the module. The underlapping region is adapted to be substantially covered by the exposed region of an adjacent or overlapping module when installed on a building surface. The module is formed of at least one layer of extruded material. The layer so formed comprises at least 40% w/w filler and/or reinforcement, and one or more polymer(s).

FASTENING MEMBER AND SIDING BOARDS ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE

The present invention provides a siding boards attachment structure having excellent ventilation characteristics and a high siding-board fixing strength, and a fastening member to be used therewith. The fastening member is disposed to span an upper horizontal edge of a lower siding board and a lower horizontal edge of an upper siding board, and fixes the siding boards to a framework of a building. The fastening member includes a base plate portion having a flat rear side surface, a support portion projecting forward from the base plate portion, an upper- board engagement portion bent upward from the support portion, a lower-board engagement portion bent downward from the support portion, and spacing portions individually formed at left and right sides of the base plate portion, each of the spacing portions having a front face which is forward from the base plate portion and rearward from the front end of the support portion.

SIDING PANEL TAB AND SLOT JOINT

A panel for polypropylene injection molded siding, and for similar materials and/or uses, is mounted in lapped courses with panels attached at butt joints in a direction of elongation. Complementary tabs and slots at the panel ends can be engaged by end-to-end approach of the abutting panels. Additionally, openings for the tabs permit engagement from a position in which the panel ends are already overlapped, which reduces or eliminates the need for endwise assembly space. The slots can be discontinuous on one or both sides, openings permitting lateral insertion of the tabs at gaps, whereupon movement of the tabs along the slots engages the joint. The panels can simulate wood siding and include a step between simulated courses. A gap is provided in the edge of the panel at the step, thus forming an opening for the tab to enter and move along the slot.

SIDING HAMMER AND ATTACHMENTS FOR CONVERTING A HAMMER TO A SIDING HAMMER

A siding hammer having a depth control face spaced in front of a striking face of a hammer head of the hammer. The depth control face strikes a substrate into which a fastener is being driven when the fastener has been driven to a predetermined depth of penetration in the substrate to inhibit the fastener from being driven further into the substrate. In certain embodiments, the depth control face is removable to permit the hammer to be used without depth of penetration control. In certain embodiments, the depth control face is adjustable to adjustably control fastener depth penetration. Attachments are also provided for temporarily converting a hammer into a siding hammer.

ROOF AND WALL COVERING WITH IMPROVED CORNER CONSTRUCTION

A plastic molded wall covering that includes a plurality of one piece plastic molded corner moldings mounted in a vertically stacked array. The corner moldings each have a pair of front panels disposed at an angle to each other and formed with simulated building elements, such as hand laid stone. The corner moldings have respective upper and lower interlock devices and internal support and reinforcing walls extending rearwardly of the front panels in interconnecting relation to the interlock devices. The internal support and reinforcing walls have a curved serpentine configuration with a curved junction line with the respective front panels such that any plastic molded sink mark exposed on a front side of the front panels from the integrally formed internal walls similarly is undulating so as to blend into the simulated building elements and not detract from its natural appearance.

FLASHING FOR EXTERIOR SIDING AND METHOD

WOOD COATING FINISH FOR WALLS

SELF-COMPENSATING SIDING OR ROOF STRIPS

SIDING ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE

A STARTER ELEMENT FOR STACKABLE INTER-ENGAGING BRICKS

A starter element for stackable inter-engaging bricks, blocks and stones for building mortarless walls is disclosed. The starter element comprises an horizontally extending strip having a first portion customized to be adjustably attached to a structure, a second portion having an upper part with an interlock element projecting upwardly therefrom to be in engagement with the mortise interlock element of the brick and a third portion sloping downwardly from the interlock element to be in at least partial contact with an inside surface of the brick.

RETAINING FASTENER FOR PANELING

BUILDING PRODUCT DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A distributed communications system comprises a substrate coated with a coating comprising a plurality of particles dispersed therein, the particles being tunable in response to an electric field applied to the substrate; a sensor distributed near the substrate; and a central hub in communication with the sensor and the substrate. The central hub is embodied in a computer structure having non-transitory computer readable medium with computer executable instructions stored thereon executed by a digital processor to analyze data received by the sensor, determine a magnitude of the electric field based on the data received by the sensor; and activate the electric field.

LAP SIDING PRODUCT WITH SNAP BREAK

A lap siding product with a central face cut, allowing an installer or user to break the lap siding product in half manually, without tools, resulting in two pieces of lap siding. The central face cut extends for the length of the product, and its depth is a substantial portion of the thickness of the lap siding product. A central back cut opposite to the central face cut may be provided, as well as a pair of back spacing cuts along the edges of the back face of the product. A pair of machined nail lines on the face of the product assist in determining locations for nailing the post-break pieces of lap siding during installation.

PLANK SIDING

A method of painting metal coil for use in forming panels includes placing indicia on opposite sides of an image on the metal coil. The individual sections of the metal coil that include the image can be rotated 180° to create two different looking panels out of the same image on the printed metal coil.

LONGSPAN STAY-IN-PLACE LINERS

A structure-lining apparatus comprising a plurality of transversely and longitudinally extending panels connectable to a structure and connectable edge-to-edge via complementary connector components on their longitudinally extending edges. Each panel comprises transversely extending edges generally orthogonal to their longitudinally extending edges. Each panel comprises first and second complementary connector components on first and second longitudinally extending edges thereof. The apparatus comprises at least one edge-to-edge connection between a first connector component of a first panel and a second connector component of a second panel wherein a primary male connector component of the second connector component of the second panel is extended into a primary female connector component of the first connector component of the first panel and a secondary male connector component of the first connector component of the first panel is extended into a secondary female connector component ...

SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A DECORATIVE COVERING ON A SUPPORT SURFACE USING PANELS WITH INTERLOCKS

A system for decoratively covering a support surface is provided. The system comprises a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a top, a bottom, and first and second ends. Each panel includes a nailing hem for mounting the panel to the support surface. Each panel also includes first and second rows of decorative portions simulating building materials. A riser interconnects the first and second rows. Each panel further includes a flap extending from the riser at the first end and a catch extending from the riser at the second end. The flap and catch mate with a corresponding catch and flap of horizontally adjacent panels. The flap and catch are both sloped upwardly toward the top at an acute angle to provide a mating fit between corresponding flaps and catches.

SIMULATED SHINGLE STRUCTURE

A simulated shingle structure comprising a wood board with a base and an upper edge, the base having a thickness greater than the upper edge, and a plurality of vertical cuts extending partially through a front face of a board. In one embodiment, a portion of the base is removed such that the shingles will appear to have differing lengths.

PROTECTIVE DRAINAGE WRAPS

A protective drainage wrap comprises a porous layer, a breathable solid l ayer portion and a plurality of fibers, filaments, tapes or yarn. The porous layer is adapted to allow water to pass therethrough. The breathable solid layer portion is adapted to allow water vapor to pass therethrough while pre venting or inhibiting water from passing therethrough. The plurality of fibe rs, filaments, tapes or yarn is located between and attached to the porous l ayer and the breathable solid layer portion. The plurality of fibers, filame nts, tapes or yarn forms a plurality of channels to assist in forming a drai nage path for draining liquid water from the protective drainage wrap. ...

PLASTIC SIDING PANEL

A molded plastic sliding panel used for covering an exterior building wall surface is made up of a body portion, an attachment portion provided above and adjacent to the body portion, a top locking portion extending horizontally across an upper portion of the sliding panel and a bottom locking portion provided at the bottom of the body portion. The top locking portion is adapted to engage with the bottom locking portion on an upper adjacent siding panel. The attachment portion can contain a plurality of apertures provided therein which sequentially become more elongated as they are positioned toward a side edge of the attachment portion in order to deal with thermal expansion and contraction of the panel.

ROOFING SHINGLE SYSTEM AND SHINGLES FOR USE THEREIN

A roofing system and roofing shingles for use therein are disclosed. The roofing system comprises a multiplicity of courses of roofing shingles having a headlap portion, a buttlap portion, a lateral leading edge, and a lateral trailing edge, wherein the headlap portion has a width that is less than a width of the buttlap portion defining a reduced-width headlap, wherein the lateral trailing edge of a shingle in a course partially overlaps and partially abuts the lateral leading edge of an adjacent previously installed shingle to form an interlocking edge between adjacent shingles in the course, and wherein the lateral edge includes a trailing edge projection having a weather edge, a rear edge, and a variable breadth that increases toward the rear edge of the trailing edge projection.

COMPOSITE INSULATING PANEL

An insulating siding panel comprises a backing member, a siding member, and a tongue. The backing member comprises a front face, a rear face, a top face, and a bottom face. A groove is defined in the bottom face that is adapted to receive the tongue. The siding member comprises a veneer, a bottom lip, a nailing divot, and a tongue extending upwards beyond the backing member. When panels are laid upon each vertically, the nailing divot of the lower panel may be concealed by a front section of the backing member of the upper panel.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SIDING, VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SHEATHING AND VENTED AND WATER CONTROL TRIM-BOARD

A vented and water control paneling has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The water control paneling may be fabricated with an omnidirectional relief pattern formed on its back surface. The relief pattern spaces the vented and water control paneling away from a structure to which it is secured, thereby providing an omnidirectional drainage plane between the back surface of the paneling and the structure. The omnidirectional drainage plane provides an unimpeded ventilation and drainage path of water and/or water vapor.

IMPROVED MODULAR SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUSLY INSULATING EXTERIOR WALLS OF A STRUCTURE AND SECURING EXTERIOR CLADDING TO THE STRUCTURE

An improved modular system for continuously insulating exterior walls of a structure and cladding the structure walls provides thermally isolated Tek-brackets secured to a structural wall supporting thermally isolated vertical or horizontal rails supporting exterior cladding. Mineral wool insulation is positionally retained against the structure wall interior of the exterior cladding by the Tek-brackets and a pressure equalized moisture controlling rain screen is maintained between the interior surface of the exterior cladding and an exterior facing surface of the mineral wool insulation.

BUILDING BLOCK AND CLADDING SYSTEM

A cladding system for cladding a supporting wall is disclosed. The cladding system includes a plurality of building blocks, each having a body and a facing; and a plurality of support brackets for mounting the blocks on the supporting wall in a plurality of adjoining horizontal rows. The body of each block includes engagement means for engaging at least one of the support brackets such that, in use, at least a part of the body of each block abuts at least a part of the body of a neighbouring block in an adjoining row so as to guard against water penetration between the rows.

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DARK-COLORED SIDING PANEL PRODUCT

A dark-colored siding panel product includes a shell having a layered structure. The layered structure can include a substrate comprising polyvinylchloride. The substrate may be located between inner and outer layers. The inner and outer layers may be formed from a weatherable polymer. In addition, at least the outer layer may have a CIE color unit L* < 75. An insulation layer may be mounted to the shell.

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURED BUILDING PANEL

A manufactured panel includes a body having a front, back, top, bottom and side walls, the side walls extend between the front and back, and an interior volume located between the front, back, top, bottom and side walls. An insert having an interior portion is embedded within the interior volume of the body, and an exterior portion extends from the interior portion to an exterior of the body. The exterior portion includes stand-offs protruding from the body, such that at least some of the stand-offs are connected to each other inside the interior volume of the body. At least some of the stand-offs are independent and detached from each other on the exterior of the body.

REINFORCED SIDINGS

Methods for fabricating sidings and methods for securing those sidings to structures are disclosed. Additionally, this disclosure teaches embodiments of sidings that can be secured to structures. For some embodiments, the siding comprises an insulation and a panel. The insulation and the panel are coupled to each other prior to installation of the siding. This coupling is achieved by non-adhesive coupling mechanisms.

SINGLE PANEL SIDING PRODUCT

A siding product may include a panel having a substantially rectangular structure with a simulated pattern on a front face thereof. The panel may be formed from a polymer and may include color variegation. The panel may have a hollow back and be a single shake configuration that does not simulate more than one shake or more than one course of siding. The siding product may include a panel having a front face with a simulated pattern. The panel can include a hollow back, a longitudinal length extending in an x-direction, a lateral width extending in a y-direction, and a transverse depth extending in a z-direction. The panel can have a plurality of reinforcement ribs on the hollow back that extend longitudinally in the x-direction and transversely in the z-direction. In a version, none of the reinforcement ribs extend laterally in the y-direction.

INTEGRATED FIBER CEMENT AND FOAM AS INSULATED CLADDING WITH ENHANCEMENTS

An integrated fiber cement and foam cladding system is provided that incorporates foam or similar light weight material to improve the insulation capacity of the cladding system. The system includes at least a fiber cement layer and a foam layer disposed on the backside of the fiber cement layer. The system improves the R- value of the building, a measure of the building's resistance to transferring heat or thermal energy.

PANEL SIDING PRODUCT

A siding product is disclosed and includes a panel haying a plurality of simulated courses of simulated shingles including a front, back, top, bottom and sides. The siding product also includes a hanger clip that extends from the front of the panel and a butt leg that extends from the back of the panel. The butt leg is configured to engage the hanger clip of a lower panel in two courses of panels. Further, the siding product includes a fastener slot haying a fastener plane of reference and only one fastener depth stop (FDS) that abuts the fastener slot. The only one FDS comprising a stop plane of reference displaced forward from the fastener plane of reference by at least about 0.030 inches, and not greater than about 0.125 inches.

LOG SIDING

An improved log siding system capable of providing an improved water-shed between the individual log siding members as attached to a building. A moisture seal junction and a flex gap are formed between each adjacently disposed log siding member. Each moisture seal junction extends from the lower longitudinal edge of the exterior surface of each log siding member upward (vertically or angled inward) toward the respective flex gap, which extends therefrom toward the interior surface of the log siding members. The interspacing of each flex gap, in conjunction with a release cut formed in the interior surface of each log siding member, varies in response to structural deformations experienced by the log siding members du e to variations in moisture content and/or temperature so as to maintain flush seal of each moisture seal junction. This effectively thwarts the ingress of moisture behind the log siding membe rs so as to reduce the likelihood of swelling, rotting, and cracking over time.

CORNER PIECE FOR SIDING RETAINERS

A corner piece used in cooperation with retainer strips and exterior sidi ng provides improved protection to a wall of a structure, particularly around rectangular openings in the wall. The corner piece includes a first section extending in a first direction along a first side of the opening and a second section integral wi th the first section. The second section extends in a direction substantially perpendicul ar to the first section along a second side of the opening adjacent the first side. Th e first and second sections form a continuous channel that extends into the retainer strips. A first retainer strip may be received within the first section and the second secti on of the corner piece may be received within a second retainer strip. As a result, th e channel formed by the first retainer strip overlaps a portion of the first section a nd the channel formed by the second section of the corner piece overlaps a portion of the second retainer strip. Thus, water flowing in the channel ...

Corner Post Support Member

FIBER-POLYMERIC COMPOSITE SIDING UNIT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A siding assembly and method of manufacture are disclosed. Each siding unit is a profile of a composite material which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a cellulosic fiber. The preferred siding unit has a tapered thickness and a convex face. Each siding unit is interconnected to adjacent siding units with a tongue and groove mechanism. The preferred siding profile has a plurality of webs, and the exposed portion of the siding has a capstock layer to improve weatherability. The exposed width of the siding's face may be adjustable. The siding units are interconnected end-to- end by inserts which are positioned by means of an adhesive or thermal welding.

Bauelement.

Metallmantel als Wandbekleidung, insbesondere für Aussenwände.

Aus Plättchen bestehende Aussenverkleidung für Haus-Aussenwände.

Verkleidung für Gebäudefassaden.

Formstein.

Plattenförmiges Bauteil aus Kunststoff für Dachabdeckungen, Wandverkleidungen od. dgl.

Wandverkleidung aus Aluminiumplatten

Gebäudeflächenverkleidung und Verfahren zu ihrer Herstellung

FRONT LINING ELEMENT.

SCHINDELELEMENT TO THE PRODUCTION OF A WALL LINING AS WELL AS WALL LINING.

Cladding element for facade surfaces

The cladding element for facade surfaces consists of fibre-reinforced concrete, the visible surface of which corresponds to a natural-split lime-cemented sandstone masonry structure. The element is composed of a front panel part (1), having deep joints, and a rear chamfered panel part (2), the two panel parts being designed such that they are offset in parallel with each other. The weak locations are reinforced in the region of the nail points, the borders and the joints. The other regions have cutouts (6). The elements can be fitted together to form a resistant and sealed facade which can be subjected to high loads. ...

Retaining profile.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein längliches Halteprofil (11), insbesondere für eine Boden-, Fassaden- oder Deckenverkleidung, einen Raumteiler, mit einer Mehrzahl von in Längsrichtung des Halteprofils (11) angeordneter und voneinander beabstandeter Ausnehmungen, in welche eine Mehrzahl von Verkleidungselementen (45) aufnehmbar ist. An den Ausnehmungen ist an wenigstens einer Seite eine Erhebung ausgebildet. Die Bereiche zwischen den Ausnehmungen sind als Stege (19a, 19b) ausgebildet. Das Halteprofil (11) umfasst ein erstes äusseres Halteprofilteil (13) und ein zweites inneres Halteprofilteil (15), welches innere Halteprofilteil (15) in dem äusseren Halteprofilteil (13) aufgenommen ist. An dem äusseren und inneren Halteprofilteil (13, 15) sind erste und zweite Ausnehmungen (17a, 17b) vorgesehen, welche durch erste Seiten (21a, 21b), zweite Seiten (21c, 21d) und einen die Seiten verbindenden Grund (23a, 23b) definiert sind. Jeweils eine erste und zweite Ausnehmung (17a, 17b) definieren zusammen ...

Retaining Profile.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein längliches Halteprofil (11) insbesondere für eine Boden-, Fassaden- oder Deckenverkleidung, einen Raumteiler oder dergleichen, mit einer Mehrzahl von in Längsrichtung des Halteprofils (11) angeordneter und voneinander beabstandeter Ausnehmungen, in welche eine Mehrzahl von Verkleidungselementen (45) aufnehmbar ist. An den Ausnehmungen sind an wenigstens einer Seite eine Erhebung und Stege (19a, 19b) ausgebildet, welche zwischen den Ausnehmungen gebildet sind. Das Halteprofil (11) umfasst ein erstes äusseres Halteprofilteil (13) und ein zweites inneres Halteprofilteil (15), welches innere Halteprofilteil (15) in dem äusseren Halteprofilteil (13) aufgenommen ist. An dem äusseren und inneren Halteprofilteil (13, 15) sind erste und zweite Ausnehmungen (17a, 17b) vorgesehen, welche durch erste Seiten (21a, 21b), zweite Seiten (21c, 21d) und einen die Seiten verbindenden Grund (23a, 23b) definiert sind. Jeweils eine erste und zweite Ausnehmung (17a, 17b) definieren ...

Connector for joining two corner profile rails - involves insertion of connector in hollow space of rails which aligns two ends exactly with each other

The connector has a holder body (21), on the cover surface of which ribs (25) are formed parallel to its longitudinal axis outwardly extending sealing lips (27) are provided together with a centrally arranged centring surface located axially between the sealing lips. The centring surface is arranged in the central area of the holder body (21) and has an axial longitudinal expansion which is greater than the width of the sealing lips (27). The cross-section of the sealing lips reduces to the sealing edge. USE - To join bluntly the abutting edges of corner profile rails for building facade coating units.

Ceramic rectangular facade tile - has bottom corner grooves and tongue projecting from top for interlocking when secured by rear fittings

The tile (1) without projections on its external face, suitable for forming a facade on a building when interlocked with others, is secured by fittings at the rear, invisible from the front. The tile is rectangular, with a projection at the rear of each bottom corner, incorporating a groove (4,5) open at the bottom and side. A tongue (8) having a length (f) less than that of the tile, projects upwards at the top. An alternative design has three grooves, and two tongues pro)ecting from two adjacent sides. ADVANTAGE - A smooth external appearance is maintained, and the facade is not damaged by ice or other adverse weather conditions.

Cladding panel, in particular for a facade-cladding panel

The facade-cladding panel (1) exhibits two differently profiled lateral longitudinal borders, one border (3), which is angled off by a height (H), exhibiting a pocket-like, partially covered indent (6) which extends to a foot part (5), while the other border (4) exhibits an outwardly projecting, longitudinally running U-shaped extension (8). The outer leg (9) of said border has a height (h) which corresponds essentially to the width (b) of the indent (6) in the other border (3), with the result that, in the mounted state, the leg (9) is retained behind the covering (10) of the indent (6) of an adjacent panel. ...

Facade-tile invisible mounting - comprises hat-section rails with holes engaged by holding clamps

The equipment invisibly secures tiles to a building facade, having upright bars at intervals on the face and engaged by fixing devices. The bars consist of hat-section metal rails (1), their profiled faces (2,3) containing holes (4) engaged by holding clamps (6) on the fixing devices (5). Each of the latter has a central plate (7) fitting against the corresponding profiled face. From the plate a clamp (6) extends on one side and engages in one of the holes, while on the other side is an L-shaped holder (8) passing through an opening in a tile so as to support it. On the opposite side of the plate to the holder is a spring portion (9), pressing against the top edge of the tile below. ADVANTAGE - Fast erection, and allows tile removal for repairs without special tools.

POLYGONAL ONE, FROM METAL AND/OR PLASTIC EXISTING VERKLEIDUNGSPLATTE.

Facade cladding with overlapping plates

The facade cladding has top plates (10) which partly overlap those (13) below them. They have profiled grooves at their bottom ends and in which mouldings (14) are inserted to hold them in position. They are of composite laminar material with an outer covering layer of metal. The mouldings can be hook-shaped, fitting over the top edges of the plates below. Aluminium, or aluminium alloy can be used as the covering layer and the groove can be formed by a portion of the plate folded over at the bottom end.

Cladding rail, cladding fixing system and method

A mounting rail for mounting a cladding panel in a lapped formation on a wall includes an elongate body shaped in cross section having a vertical upstanding rear flange mountable to a wall, a downwardly extending front flange and a sloping web portion extending from the rear to the front flange. The web portion also includes a downwardly extending channel portion receiving at least an upper portion of a lower panel. The front flange portion forms an upward facing channel portion slidably receiving a lower portion of an upper panel. The mounting rail includes sealing and drainage elements so the cladding panels can be lapped and supported at the position of the mounting rail and the panels are mounted without direct fastenings to a wall. Also disclosed is a mounting rail assembly for a flush mounted cladding panel for a building wall, for forming a drained and ventilated cladding system.

Fixing System for Cladding

A fixing system for securing cladding boards to the framing of a building in a partially overlapping relationship, each board having front and rear faces with a recess being provided in and along the rear face. The fixing system comprises a plurality of fixing devices, supported by the framing, that are spaced apart relative to one another and arranged in rows, each row of fixing devices being arranged to support a board or row of boards and each fixing device having an engagement portion that is arranged to engage with a section of the recess of a board to, in co-operation with a number of other fixing devices of that row also engaging with a section of the recess, support the board in place on the framing. Also, the fixing system comprises a plurality of fixing components that are arranged to extend through the front face of each board within the overlapping region of adjacent boards and into the framing to secure each board to the framing in co-operation with the fixing devices. 1. A fixing device for holding cladding boards in place on framing , each board having front and rear faces , a recess being provided in and along the rear face , and being arranged to be installed on the framing in a partially overlapping relationship with other like boards , the fixing device being arranged to co-operate with a number of like fixing devices such that the fixing devices are supported by the framing and are spaced apart relative to each other and arranged in rows , the fixing device being a wedge-shaped component comprising an engagement portion that is arranged to engage with a section of the recess of a board to , in co-operation with the other fixing devices of that row also engaging with a section of the recess , hold the board in place on the framing.2. A fixing device according to wherein the fixing device is arranged to be securely attached directly or indirectly to the framing.3. A fixing device according to wherein the fixing device comprises a substantially ...

Interlocking panel siding

An interlocking panel system including: a pair of panels, each including: a front face including a fastener notch; a rear face; a top edge, wherein the top edge includes a top front edge that extends above a top rear edge; and a lower edge, wherein the lower edge includes a front edge that extends below a bottom middle edge and a bottom rear edge, further wherein the bottom rear edge extends below the bottom middle edge; wherein, when the lower edge of the first panel is placed onto the top edge of the second panel, the bottom front edge of the first panel covers the fastener notch of the second panel.

PLASTIC SIDING PANEL

A molded plastic sliding panel used for covering an exterior building wall surface is made up of a body portion, an attachment portion provided above and adjacent to the body portion, a top locking portion extending horizontally across an upper portion of the sliding panel and a bottom locking portion provided at the bottom of the body portion. The top locking portion is adapted to engage with the bottom locking portion on an upper adjacent siding panel. The attachment portion can contain a plurality of apertures provided therein which sequentially become more elongated as they are positioned toward a side edge of the attachment portion in order to deal with thermal expansion and contraction of the panel. 1. A monolithic molded plastic siding panel comprising:a panel body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a front surface, and a rear surface;an attachment portion extending along the top edge of the panel body and defining a plurality of apertures therein, said apertures becoming more elongated with position away from a center position on the attachment portion;a top interlocking mechanism extending across the length of said front surface, said top interlocking mechanism having a plurality of top ledges extending from the front surface by some top ledge width and along the front surface by some top ledge length and defining a plurality of top ledge slots therebetween, each of the top ledges connected with a first sidewall extending downward from said top ledges, offset from the front surface and defining a recess between the front surface and the sidewall;each top ledge defining an aperture region offset vertically therefrom each aperture region having a set of apertures having at least a first aperture of a first elongation and a second aperture of a second elongation differing from the first elongation; anda bottom interlocking mechanism extending across the length of said rear surface, said bottom interlocking mechanism having a bottom ledge extending from the rear ...

FOAM INSULATION BOARD

Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a flat front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side faces, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face. 1. A foam insulation backing board , comprising:a front face, a rear face, a bottom face, and a top face;wherein the front face has at least one alignment rib positioned longitudinally across the front face and extending from the front face;the alignment rib comprising a bottom face, a sloped top face, and a front edge, wherein the bottom face and the sloped top face meet at the front edge.2. The foam insulation backing board of claim 1 , wherein the bottom face of each alignment rib is perpendicular to the front face of the foam insulation backing board.3. The foam insulation backing board of claim 1 , wherein the rear face has at least one recess positioned longitudinally across the rear face.4. The foam insulation backing board of claim 3 , wherein the recess in the rear face and the alignment rib are complementary in shape and are positioned opposite and parallel to each other at the same level.5. The foam insulation backing board of claim 1 , wherein the front face and the rear face are parallel such that the foam insulation backing board has a constant thickness from the top face to the bottom face of the foam insulation backing board; andwherein the foam insulation backing board has a thickness between ¼ inch and 4 inches when measured from the front face to the rear face.6. The foam insulation backing board of claim 1 , ...

Masonry Insulation and Siding Connector

A connector strip is mechanically pressed into a slot formed in a concrete wall. The connector strip has a distal end with resilient, deformable legs that engage the walls of the slot—when the strip is pressed into the slot the legs deform from a resting position and press against the walls of the slot, preventing the strip from being pulled out of engagement in the slot. The proximal end of the connector strip is defined by transverse retaining arms that retain insulation board against the concrete, and which serve as a surface into which siding and sheetrock may be anchored with nails or screws.

Roofing and Siding Products Having Receptor Zones and Photovoltaic Roofing and Siding Elements and Systems Using Them

The present invention relates generally to roofing or siding products. The present invention relates more particularly to roofing or siding products for use with photovoltaic elements, and to photovoltaic systems that include one or more photovoltaic elements joined to a roofing or siding substrate. In one embodiment, a roofing product includes a rigid roofing or siding substrate having a top surface, the top surface having one or more receptor zones thereon, each receptor zone being adapted to receive one or more photovoltaic elements, each receptor zone having a different surfacing than the area of the top surface adjacent to it. 1. A method for installing a photovoltaic roofing or siding system on a building , the method comprising:installing on the building a plurality of rigid roofing or siding substrates, each rigid roofing or siding substrate having a top surface, the top surface having one or more receptor zones and one or more areas adjacent the one or more receptor zones, each receptor zone having a different surfacing than the area of the top surface adjacent to it, and wherein no photovoltaic element is affixed in the one or more receptor zones; thendisposing one or more photovoltaic elements on the one or more receptor zones of the top surface of the rigid roofing substrate of each roofing product.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein each receptor zone of each rigid roofing or siding substrate is defined by an uncoated polymer material having a releasable liner disposed thereon and being adapted to receive one or more of the photovoltaic elements on the uncoated polymer material.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein in each of the one or more rigid roofing or siding products claim 2 , each receptor zone is adapted to receive one or more encapsulated photovoltaic elements on the uncoated polymer material4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein in each of the one or more rigid roofing or siding products claim 2 , the uncoated polymer ...

Building facade surface for seasonal selectiveness of solar irradiation absorption and reflection

Disclosed are various building facade surface configurations and related methods. An exemplary facade includes grooved cavities that are configured in a manner that reflects summer (cooling season) insolation and absorbs winter (heating season) insolation. The effective absorptivities of the exemplary facade for various cavity reflectance characteristics, i.e., a wide range of diffuse and specular reflectance characteristics, are evaluated using a Monte Carlo model. The calculations in an illustrated embodiment are performed for the latitude of 41° N where both heating and cooling loads are significant. Embodiments of facades and other structures are similarly within the scope of the disclosure for locations of different latitudes and longitudes.

WALL INSTALLATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

An improved wall installation system and method include providing a first wall panel with tape extending vertically from top to bottom on one side of the first wall panel and on a back of the first wall panel; securing the first wall panel at a site; placing a second wall panel adjacent to the first wall panel; and connecting the tape to the second wall panel to form a fire barrier seal between the first wall panel and the second wall panel. 1. An improved wall installation method , comprising:providing a first wall panel with tape extending vertically from top to bottom on one side of the first wall panel and on a back of the first wall panel;securing the first wall panel at a site;placing a second wall panel adjacent to the first wall panel; andconnecting the tape to the second wall panel to form a fire barrier seal between the first wall panel and the second wall panel.2. The improved wall installation method of claim 1 , further comprising:attaching a coating to the first wall panel prior to providing the first wall panel at the site, the coating comprises a protective coating, a textured coating, or any architectural coating.3. The improved wall installation method of claim 1 , further comprising:painting the first wall panel prior to providing the first wall panel at the site.4. The improved wall installation method of claim 1 , wherein the first wall panel and the second wall panel comprise drywall that is reverse installed with the tape on the back facing studs.5. The improved wall installation method of claim 1 , further comprising:inserting a trim between the first wall panel and the second wall panel at the fire barrier seal, wherein the trim does not extend to the tape.6. The improved wall installation method of claim 1 , further comprising:performing the improved wall installation method at a commercial location in a section of the site, wherein the commercial location remains open during the improved wall installation method.7. The improved wall ...

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURED BUILDING PANEL

A manufactured panel includes a body having a front, back, top, bottom and side walls, the side walls extend between the front and back, and an interior volume located between the front, back, top, bottom and side walls. An insert having an interior portion is embedded within the interior volume of the body, and an exterior portion extends from the interior portion to an exterior of the body. The exterior portion includes stand-offs protruding from the body, such that at least some of the stand-offs are connected to each other inside the interior volume of the body. At least some of the stand-offs are independent and detached from each other on the exterior of the body. 1. A panel , comprising:a body having a front, back, top, bottom and side walls, and an interior volume located between the front, back, top, bottom and side walls;an insert having an interior portion embedded within the interior volume of the body, and an exterior portion extending from the interior portion to an exterior of the body, the exterior portion comprises a fastener hem and a plurality of stand-offs protruding from the body, a back of the fastener hem and backs of the stand-offs are co-planar, at least some of the stand-offs are connected directly to each other inside the interior volume of the body, and at least some of the stand-offs are independent and detached from each other on the exterior of the body; andthe fastener hem and the stand-offs are configured to directly contact a mounting wall to provide a rainscreen between the panel and the mounting wall.2. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of stand-offs extend directly out of the back of the body claim 1 , and the stand-offs are directly connected to each other inside the interior volume of the body at the interior portion.3. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the interior portion extends throughout the interior volume of the body adjacent to the top claim 1 , bottom and side walls claim 1 , the stand-offs comprise an array of ...

Method of Manufacturing Reinforced Siding Panels

One aspect of the disclosure is a method of manufacturing a siding panel including providing a siding panel having a front face, a rear face, top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge, providing a support member having a top edge, a bottom edge, two side edges, a first face, and a second face, applying adhesive on a first face of the support member from one side edge of the support member to the other side edge of the support member, placing the support member on the rear face of the siding panel so the support member extends substantially from the first side edge to about ½ in. to about 2¼ in. away from the second side edge, completely securing the two side edges of a support member to the rear face of the siding panel, and laminating the support member to the siding panel. 1. A siding panel comprising:a front face;a rear face having a support member completely secured thereto, the support member having adhesive on a first face of the support member from a first side edge of the support member to a second side edge of the support member, such that the adhesive directly laminates the first side edge of the support member to the siding panel with no gap therebetween and the second side edge of the support member to the siding panel with no gap therebetween;a top edge including a nail hem;a bottom edge;a first side edge; anda second side edge, andwherein the support member ends below the nail hem.2. The siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the support member extends substantially from the first side edge of the siding panel (e.g. claim 1 , within ¼ inch) to about ½ in. to about 2¼ in. away from the second side edge.3. The siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the support member is placed such that each of the first and second side edges of the support panel is positioned within about ½ inch to about 2¼ inches way from the respective side edge of the siding panel.4. The siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the support member extends from about ¼ in. to ...

MULTI-ELEMENT ROOFING OR SIDING PANEL

A multi-element panel system configured for attachment to a mounting surface includes at least two panels. The panels each have an upper portion oriented upward and a lower portion oriented downward, relative to the mounting surface. A plurality of faces are formed on the panels and a plurality of keyways are formed between the faces. The keyways are recessed toward the mounting surface from the faces. The panels have a water trough, which has a planar intersection with the faces, formed on an exterior side of the upper portion, and a water channel extending between the upper and lower portions of one side of the panel. The panels have a side lap extending between the upper and lower portions on the opposite side of the panel from the water channel. The side lap of one of the panels overlaps the water channel of another, horizontally adjacent, panel. 1. A multi-element panel system configured for attachment to a mounting surface with a plurality of fasteners , comprising: an upper portion configured to be oriented upward relative to the mounting surface and a lower portion configured to be oriented downward relative to the mounting surface;', 'an exterior side configured to be oriented away from the mounting surface and an interior side, a portion of which is configured to contact the mounting surface;', 'a plurality of faces offset from the interior side and extending substantially continuously from the upper portion to the lower portion, such that the first panel has multiple faces horizontally and only one face vertically;', 'a plurality of keyways formed between the faces, wherein the keyways are recessed toward the interior side relative to the faces and extend substantially continuously from the upper portion to the lower portion;', 'a water trough formed on the exterior side of the upper portion, wherein the water trough has a planar intersection with the faces and intersects an uppermost edge of the upper portion;', 'a water channel extending substantially ...

SIDING PANEL SYSTEM WITH FULL DEPTH KEYWAYS

A panel configured for attachment to a mounting surface includes raised faces extending between upper and lower edges thereof. The raised faces define a face plane. A shoulder is defined on the raised faces adjacent the upper edge and is spaced from the mounting surface by a shoulder offset. The face plane is also spaced from the mounting surface by the shoulder offset. Keyways are defined between the raised faces and recessed from the face plane. The keyways are spaced from the mounting surface by a bottom keyway offset adjacent the lower edge. The bottom keyway offset is substantially equal to the shoulder offset. Therefore, the face plane of the raised faces at the upper edge of the panel is spaced from the mounting surface by substantially the same distance as the keyways are spaced from the mounting surface at the lower edge of the panel. 1. A panel configured for attachment to a mounting surface , comprising:a plurality of raised faces formed, and extending substantially continuously, between an upper edge and a lower edge of the panel wherein the raised faces define a face plane;a shoulder defined on the raised faces adjacent the upper edge, wherein the shoulder is configured to be spaced from the mounting surface by a shoulder offset, wherein the face plane is spaced from the mounting surface by the shoulder offset at the shoulder of the raised faces;a plurality of keyways defined between each of the raised faces, and recessed from the face plane of the raised faces, wherein the keyways are configured to be spaced from the mounting surface by a bottom keyway offset adjacent to the lower edge; andwherein the bottom keyway offset is substantially equal to the shoulder offset, such that the face plane of the raised faces at the upper edge of the panel is spaced from the mounting surface by substantially the same distance as the keyways at the lower edge of the panel.2. The panel of claim 1 , further comprising:a lock edge defined on the upper edge of the panel, ...

VENTED AND WATER CONTROL CLADDING SYSTEM

A vented and water control paneling has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The water control paneling may be fabricated with an omnidirectional relief pattern formed on its back surface. The relief pattern spaces the vented and water control paneling away from a structure to which it is secured, thereby providing an omnidirectional drainage plane between the back surface of the paneling and the structure. The omnidirectional drainage plane provides an unimpeded ventilation and drainage path of water and/or water vapor.

CLEANROOM WALL PANEL SYSTEM, AND METHOD

A cleanroom wall panel system is provided for defining the perimeter or interior divisions of a cleanroom. The system includes a plurality of elongate retainer elements, which are mounted to wall studs, and a plurality of wall panels with hook portions configured to engage the elongate retainer elements. The retainer elements and/or wall panels may be oriented at either of two different orientations, and further are designed to accommodate some variations in the positioning of the components relative to one another, which facilitates assembly of the wall panel assembly. Each wall panel's weight is supported, either directly or indirectly, by a floor surface located below the wall panel, so that the hook portions are used primarily to secure the wall panels against the retainer elements. 1. A cleanroom wall panel system comprising:at least one elongate retainer element having a rearward mounting portion and an upper flange portion, wherein said rearward mounting portion is configured to be coupled to at least two elongate studs that are in spaced arrangement, and wherein said upper flange portion is spaced forwardly of said rearward mounting portion;at least one wall panel having a perimeter edge portion disposed around a central portion, said perimeter edge portion comprising at least two rearwardly-directed flange portions at opposite sides of said central portion, said flange portions being angled relative to said central portion;a plurality of hook portions defined at said rearwardly-directed flange portions, each of said hook portions at least partially defining a recess that is configured to receive said upper flange portion of said elongate retainer element; andwherein said at least one wall panel is supported by a floor surface located below said wall panel, and wherein said wall panel is substantially retained at the elongate studs upon engagement of said upper flange portion in said recesses that are at least partially defined by said hook portions.2. The ...

Panels, mounting clamps and wall or ceiling covering for a 3-dimensional pattern of wall- and ceiling panels

A rectangular or square wall- or ceiling panel is provided, comprising a first profile a first profile on two opposing edges, whereby each such first profile consists of a panel groove, an inner leg on an installation side of a panel and an outer leg on an visible side of a panel, both inner leg and an outer leg confining said panel groove, wherein both said outer legs are longer than said inner legs. A further second profile may be provided on at least one of the other two opposing edges of the panel, said at least one second profile consisting of a recess on the installation side of the panel. The visible side may be a decorative side.

Siding Panel with Improved Locking Mechanism and Method of Manufacture

One aspect of the disclosure is a siding panel having a front face, a rear face, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side, and a second side, the top edge being folded over to create two layers of material. The siding panel further includes a first locking mechanism disposed on the front face adjacent the top edge configured to interlock with a second locking mechanism of a second siding panel, the first locking mechanism having a generally S-shaped portion. The siding panel also includes a second locking mechanism disposed on the rear face of the siding panel having a generally U-shaped portion including a curved section, and the second locking mechanism being configured to interlock with a first locking mechanism of a third siding panel. The first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism facilitate both locking and unlocking of the siding panel from the third siding panel. 120-. (canceled)21. A siding panel having a front face , a rear face , a top edge , a bottom edge , a first side , and a second side , the siding panel comprising:a folded layer of material along the top edge, the folded layer of material forming a folded nail hem at the top edge and a first locking mechanism disposed on the front face, the first locking mechanism including a curved channel portion; anda second locking mechanism disposed at the bottom edge of the siding panel, the second locking mechanism including a U-shaped portion formed by part of the front face, the bottom edge, and an upwardly extending portion opposite the front face, the upwardly extending portion including a curved section,wherein the first locking mechanism of the siding panel is configured to interlock with a second locking mechanism of a second siding panel having the same configuration as the siding panel such that an interior surface of the curved channel portion of the first locking mechanism is spaced from the curved section of the upwardly extending portion of the second locking mechanism of the second ...

CHANNELED PLANK SIDING

A building siding panel is provided with an internal channel for weeping away water and the ability to hide the securing flange when the siding panel is installed on a building wall. The siding panel can be customized to have the look of a wooden panel, while retaining the benefits and durability of a non-wooden material, such as metal. 1. A panel to be attached to a building , comprising: [ 'said securing flange portion being spaced away from said outer face of said elongated body a first distance to space said inner face of said elongated body a distance away from the building when said elongated body is attached to a surface of a building;', 'a securing flange portion near an upper end of the said elongated body, said securing flange portion being generally parellel to said outer face when said elongated body is attached to a surface of a building;'}, 'a receiving channel located near the bottom of said securing flange; and', 'a plurality of stiffening ridges in said securing flange portion;', 'said tab portion being spaced away from said outer face of said elongated body a second distance;', 'a tab portion near an lower end of said elongated body, said tab portion being generally parallel to said outer face when said elongated body is attached to a surface of a building;'}, 'an inner channel formed by a lower inclined surface between said inner face of said elongated body and said tab portion;', 'an upper inclined edge located near the upper end of said elongated body; and, 'an elongated body having an inner face and an outer face, comprisingwherein said second distance is smaller than said first distance.2. The elongated siding panel of claim 1 , further including:a recessed face portion located near said upper end of said elongated body, said recessed face portion extending from said upper inclined edge, with a second upper inclined edge extending from said recessed face portion toward said securing flange.3. The elongated siding panel of claim 2 , wherein ...

COVER PANEL

The present invention refers to a panel for decorative covering various substrates, e.g. interior or exterior walls and or ceilings in buildings, offices, dwellings, planes, ships, trains, etc. The covering panel provides continuous, authentic and esthetic visual appearance of the covered substrate without visible seams, separating lines, or any other borders between adjacent panels. 1. A panel for covering a substrate , said panel having a front face and a rear face , while at least a portion of the front face is provided with a decorative pattern , said panel being delimited by peripheral edges , while at least one of the peripheral edges comprises a region , which is configured and dimensioned as an interlocking jagged region such that during the covering of the substrate the respective interlocking jagged regions of adjacent panels can interlock and overlap one with another such that there is provided a continuous , authentic and esthetic appearance of the covered substrate without visible seams , separate lines , or other borders between the adjacent panels.2. The panel as defined in claim 1 , in which the interlocking jagged region comprises depressed and protruding elements.3. The panel as defined in claim 1 , in which the panel is configured as a rectangle.4. The panel as defined in claim 3 , in which the decorative pattern imitates shingles.5. The panel as defined in claim 4 , in which the interlocking jagged region comprises depressed and protruding elements which are configured as interspersing rectangles.6. The panel as defined in claim 5 , wherein said depressed and protruding elements are arranged in such a manner that there exists rotational symmetry between interlocking jagged region associated with one peripheral edge of the panel and interlocking jagged region associated with an opposite peripheral edge.7. The panel as defined in claim 6 , in which upon rotation of the panel by 180 degrees and assembling thereof with an adjacent panel the ...

SIDING PANEL AND ASSEMBLY

A composite siding panel mountable on an exterior wall of a building includes a backing member and a siding member attached to the backing member, wherein the first side edge of the siding member overhangs the first side edge of the backing member, and the second side edge of the siding member is aligned with or positioned contiguously with the second side edge of the backing member. An adhesive coating joins the front face of the backing member to the rear face of the siding member. The adhesive coating runs substantially from the first side edge of the backing member to the second side edge thereof. The backing member can be composed of closed-cell expanded foam or wire-fabricated foam, and the siding member can be formed from vinyl, polypropylene, aluminum, steel, fiberglass, engineered wood, or fiber cement. A siding assembly including a plurality of composite siding panels adjacently mountable on an exterior wall of a building is also disclosed. 1. A composite siding panel , comprising:a backing member having a front face, a rear face opposite the front face thereof, and longitudinally extending first and second side edges;a siding member having a front face, a rear face opposite the front face thereof, and longitudinally-extending first and second side edges; andan adhesive coating that joins the rear face of the siding member to the front face of the backing member, wherein the adhesive coating runs substantially from the first side edge of the backing member to the second side edge of the backing member; andwherein the first side edge of the siding member extends outwardly beyond the first side edge of the backing member to create an overhang, and the second side edge of the siding member is aligned with the second side edge of the backing member.2. The composite siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive coating also extends substantially from a top edge of the backing member to a bottom edge thereof.3. The composite siding panel of claim 1 , wherein ...

METHODS OF INSTALLING INTERLOCKING PANEL SIDING AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

A method of installing siding on a structure includes the steps of positioning a starter strip at a base of the structure, mounting the starter strip to the structure, and providing a first panel. The starter strip includes a top edge including a top front edge that extends above a top rear edge. The first panel includes a top edge and a bottom edge. The method further includes the step of positioning the bottom edge of the first panel atop the top edge of the starter strip such that a bottom rear edge and a bottom middle edge of the first panel abut a top front edge and a top rear edge, respectively, of the starter strip. The method also includes the step of mounting the first panel to the structure. 1. A method of installing siding on a structure , comprising the steps of:positioning a starter strip of the siding at a base of the structure, wherein the starter strip includes a top edge comprising a top front edge that extends above a top rear edge;mounting the starter strip to the structure; a top edge, wherein the top edge includes a top front edge that extends above a top rear edge, wherein the top front edge is adjacent to the front face, wherein the top rear edge is adjacent to the rear face, wherein the top front edge is perpendicular to the front face, wherein the top rear edge is perpendicular to the rear face,', 'a bottom edge, wherein the bottom edge includes a bottom front edge that extends below a bottom middle edge and a bottom rear edge, further wherein the bottom rear edge extends below the bottom middle edge, wherein the bottom front edge is adjacent to the front face, wherein the bottom rear edge is adjacent to the rear face, wherein the bottom front edge is perpendicular to the front face, wherein bottom rear edge is perpendicular to the rear face;, 'providing a first panel of the siding includingpositioning the bottom edge of the first panel atop the top edge of the starter strip such that the bottom rear edge and the bottom middle edge of the ...

Integrated fiber cement and foam as insulated cladding with enhancements

An integrated fiber cement and foam cladding system is provided that incorporates foam or similar light weight material to improve the insulation capacity of the cladding system. The system includes at least a fiber cement layer and a foam layer disposed on the backside of the fiber cement layer. The system improves the R-value of the building, a measure of the building's resistance to transferring heat or thermal energy.

INSULATING PANEL

An insulating panel comprises a backing member and a siding member. The backing member has a front face, a rear face, a top face, a bottom face, a first side face, and a second side face. The siding member has a veneer, a top wall, and a nailing hem. The rear face of the veneer is attached to the front face of the backing member. The top edge of the veneer has a hook extending forward and the bottom edge of the veneer extends beyond the bottom face of the backing member and has a lip extending rearward. The top wall of the siding member extends rearward from the veneer, and the nailing hem extends upwards from the rear edge of the top wall, to lie in the same plane as the rear face of the backing member. 1. An insulating panel , comprising:a backing member having a front face, a rear face, a top face having a front edge and a rear edge, a bottom face, a first side face, and a second side face;wherein the top face of the backing member is angled from the front edge to the rear edge, such that the angle between the top face and the rear face of the backing member is acute;a siding member having a veneer, a top wall, and a nailing hem;wherein the veneer has a front face, a rear face, a top edge, and a bottom edge, the rear face of the veneer being attached to the front face of the backing member;wherein the top wall extends rearwardly from the top edge of the veneer, the top wall having a front edge and a rear edge;wherein the nailing hem extends upwardly from the rear edge of the top wall;wherein the top edge of the veneer has a hook extending forward;wherein the bottom edge of the veneer extends beyond the bottom face of the backing member and has a lip extending rearward; andwherein a bottom edge of the rear face of the backing member has a horizontal detent running from the first side face to the second side face of the backing member, the horizontal detent configured to receive the nailing hem of an adjacent panel.2. The insulating panel of claim 1 , wherein the ...

SIDING SYSTEM

A siding system has elongated stringers, each having a plurality of clips spaced at regular intervals along its length. In use, the stringers can be mounted upright, spaced apart and parallel, on an upright wall, and aligned so that the clips are in horizontal rows. A siding panel has a plurality of elongated connectors, spaced apart and parallel, on a rear face. In use, the panel can be mounted upright, with the connectors horizontal, and each connector engaged in the clips of one of the horizontal rows of clips so that the weight of the panel is supported by the clips of a plurality of the horizontal rows of clips through the connectors. 18-. (canceled)9. A stringer for a siding system , the stringer comprising:a base member elongate in a length direction and having a width direction and a depth direction perpendicular to each other and to the length direction; andclips regularly spaced along the length of the elongate member, each clip projecting from the elongate member in the depth direction and defining a channel extending in the width direction, the channel open away from the elongate member in the depth direction through a neck narrower than the channel and extending in the width direction;wherein each clip is so constructed as to permit an elongated connector extending in the width direction to snap into the channel through the neck, and to support the connector against forces in the length direction while the connector is received in the channel; andwherein each clip comprises a body, within which the channel is formed, mounted on the stringer base member by a stalk narrower than the body in a length direction of the stringer, forming spaces between the clip body and the stringer base member on either side of the clip stalk, and wherein the block is formed of resiliently flexible material, whereby parts of the body separated in the length direction by the channel can flex relative to the stalk of the clip into said spaces to permit the neck of the clip to ...

INTEGRATED FIBER CEMENT AND FOAM AS INSULATED CLADDING WITH ENHANCEMENTS

An integrated fiber cement and foam cladding system is provided that incorporates foam or similar light weight material to improve the insulation capacity of the cladding system. The system includes at least a fiber cement layer and a foam layer disposed on the backside of the fiber cement layer. The system improves the R-value of the building, a measure of the building's resistance to transferring heat or thermal energy. 1. An integrated fiber cement and foam insulation panel for an interior cladding system for building structures , the panel configured to be installed with a plurality of identical panels , the panel comprising: a complementary surface profile on two opposing edges of the foam layer, the complementary surface profile configured so that the complementary surface profile of an identical panel abuts substantially all of the complementary surface profile of the panel when the panel and the identical panel are installed adjacent to one another;', 'a first planar surface; and', 'a second planar surface opposite the first planar surface;, 'a foam layer comprisinga fiber cement layer attached to the first planar surface of the foam layer; andan adhesive layer disposed between the foam layer and the fiber cement layer, the adhesive layer extending parallel to the first planar surface and the second planar surface.2. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer comprises a discontinuous layer disposed between the foam layer and the fiber cement layer.3. The panel of claim 1 , further comprising a discontinuous layer disposed within the foam layer claim 1 , the discontinuous layer extending parallel to the first planar surface and the second planar surface.4. The panel of claim 3 , wherein the discontinuous layer is configured to provide enhanced acoustic dampening properties.5. The panel of claim 3 , wherein the discontinuous layer comprises a viscoelastic material.6. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the fiber cement layer and the foam layer each have a ...

Siding System with Joint and Siding Support

The claims relate to a siding system for industrial, commercial or residential construction including a siding member and member support. 1. A siding member joint installation support comprising:(i) a substantially planar base for installation of the installation support to a rough surface; and(ii) a tapered support member positioned on the base having a contact surface for installation of two siding members at a joint;wherein there is an angle that ranges from about 1 to 10° between the contact surface and the planar base.2. The support of wherein the base and the tapered support are not integral.3. The support of wherein the contact surface comprises an adhesive.4. The support of wherein the contact surface comprises an adhesive layer and a release liner.5. The support of wherein the planar base is rectangular with a width of 3 to 30 cm claim 1 , a length of about 7 to 25 cm and a thickness of about 0.75 to 3.5 mm.6. The support of wherein the tapered support member is rectangular and has a taper that ranges from less than about 1 mm at an upper narrow end to greater than about 1.5 mm at a lower thick end and has a length in the installation orientation of about 7 to 25 cm and a width of about 3 to 30 cm.7. The support of comprising a corner support wherein both the planar base and the support member include an angle of about 90°±5° that is congruent to a corner in the rough surface.8. The support of wherein the planar base has fastener apertures.9. A siding member comprising a substantially planar revealed surface having a width of at least about 3 cm claim 1 , a J-form drip edge claim 1 , a nailing flange and an installation channel wherein the J-form drip edge of a first member can form an installation joint with the installation channel of a second member.10. The member of wherein the nailing flange and the revealed surface are separate components.11. The member of wherein the installation channel is formed in the nailing flange.12. The member of wherein the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING ONE OR MORE PANELS TO A WALL

A system for installing a panel to an interior wall is disclosed. The system includes a mounting bracket attached to the wall. The mounting bracket includes a lip. The system also includes a friction bracket attached to a backside of the panel. The friction bracket attaches to the lip. 1. A system for installing a panel to an interior wall , the system comprising:a mounting bracket attached to the wall, wherein the mounting bracket comprises a lip; anda friction bracket attached to a backside of the panel, wherein the friction bracket attaches to the lip.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a slot formed between the friction bracket and the backside of the panel.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the lip is disposed within the slot.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a magnet disposed within a cavity of the mounting bracket.5. The system of claim 4 , further comprising a cap disposed adjacent to the magnet.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a second mounting bracket attachable to the mounting bracket.7. An assembly claim 1 , comprising:a mounting bracket attached to an interior wall, wherein the mounting bracket comprises a lip;a panel; anda friction bracket attached to a backside of the panel, wherein the friction bracket attaches to the lip; anda slot formed between the friction bracket and the backside of the panel.8. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein the lip is disposed within the slot.9. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein the slot comprises an upper slot facing up and a lower slot facing down.10. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein the lip comprises an upper lip extending upward and a lower lip extending downward.11. The assembly of claim 7 , further comprising a magnet disposed within a cavity of the mounting bracket.12. The assembly of claim 11 , further comprising a cap disposed adjacent to the magnet.13. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein the panel comprises a plurality of panels.14. The assembly of claim 13 , wherein the mounting ...

Building Siding Method and Apparatus

A system for providing siding to a building is disclosed. The system utilizes components which have their own brackets with attachment flanges in order to connect directly to an exterior wall of the building. The brackets contain their own integrated water control systems, which co-act with those of other components to control and direct water into vertical channels and out from behind the siding system. These flanges double as self-contained flashing. In all the system presents a roof-to-foundation siding system that is self-contained and fully transitional from one piece to another. 1. A siding component for a siding system , the component comprising:a. a siding panel with upper, lower and two side edges; and i. at least one flange extending beyond one edge of the siding panel, the flange being attachable to an exterior wall of a building; and', 'ii. at least one trough for the collection and control of water;, 'b. a bracket, onto which the siding panel is mounted, the bracket further comprisingwherein the siding component is only directly connected to the exterior wall of the building at the flange, at a location on the flange beyond the one edge of the siding panel.2. The siding component of claim 1 , the bracket of the siding component further comprising at least one spacer which makes contact with the exterior wall and stands the component off of said exterior wall.3. The siding component of claim 2 , the bracket further comprising at least one spacer designed to interface with other siding components so as to stand the components off of each other.4. The siding component of claim 1 , the bracket further comprising at least one spacer designed to interface with other siding components so as to stand the components off of each other.5. The siding component of claim 1 , the component being a corner component claim 1 , the panel thereby being bent at an angle to form a corner and the bracket having two flanges extending beyond opposite side edges of the panel and ...

PLANK SIDING

A method of painting metal coil for use in forming panels includes placing indicia on opposite sides of an image on the metal coil. The individual sections of the metal coil that include the image can be rotated 180° to create two different looking panels out of the same image on the printed metal coil. 1. A method of forming a siding panel , comprising:painting at least one image on a metal coil;marking said metal coil with a first indicia on one side of said at least one image on said metal coil and a second indicia on the opposite side of said at least one image on said metal coil; andforming said metal coil into one or more siding panels such that said first indicia is on the securing flange of some siding panels and said second indicia is on the securing flange of other siding panels.2. The method of forming a siding panel of claim 1 , wherein said first indicia and second indicia are mirror images of each other.3. The method of forming a siding panel of claim 2 , wherein said first indicia and second indicia are a number.4. The method of forming a siding panel of claim 1 , wherein said image is a woodgrain pattern.5. The method of forming a siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the metal coil is a single piece.6. The method of forming a siding panel of claim 1 , wherein said metal coil includes steel.7. The method of forming a siding panel of claim 1 , wherein said painting is done with a series of rollers.8. A method of forming siding panels claim 1 , comprising:painting a plurality of images on a metal coil;marking said metal coil with a first indicia on one side of each of said plurality of images on said metal coil and a second indicia on the opposite side of each of said plurality of images on said metal coil;cutting said metal coil in between the first indicia of one image and the second indicia of an adjacent image to create individual pieces; androll forming said individual pieces into siding panels such that neither the first indicia nor the second ...

Snap Lock Siding System

The present disclosure provides a snap lock siding system includes a snap lock receiver rail that holds the siding in place and provides predetermined, accurate spacing of the siding. The system includes a receiver rail connected to a bottom receiver track that holds the bottom edge of the siding in place and acts as a closure strip for the bottom edge of the siding system. In addition, the system includes siding that is designed to snap into the receiver rail and receiver track. 1. A siding snap lock system comprising:a receiver rail including a receiver rail front surface, a planar receiver rail back surface, and a plurality of receiver rail retainer tabs extending from the receiver rail front surface, wherein the receiver rail retainer tabs include a hook shape defining a receiver rail retainer space;a receiver track including a planar receiver track back surface, a receiver track front surface, and a receiver track retainer tab extending from the receiver track front surface, wherein the receiver track retainer tab includes a hook shape defining a receiver track retainer space, wherein the receiver rail is attached to the receiver track, wherein the receiver rail extends perpendicular from the receiver track; anda first siding including a first siding top bulb, a first siding middle bulb, and a first siding bottom bulb, wherein the first siding top bulb is connected to the first siding middle bulb by a siding linear body, wherein the first siding middle bulb is connected to the first siding bottom bulb by the siding linear body,wherein the first siding top bulb extends from the siding linear body, wherein the first siding top bulb includes a hook shape defining a first siding retainer space,wherein the first siding bottom bulb removeably engages with the receiver track retainer tab, wherein the first siding bottom bulb is positioned within the receiver track retainer space,wherein the first siding top bulb and the first siding middle bulb removeably engage with ...

Building block and cladding system

A cladding system for cladding a supporting wall is disclosed. The cladding system includes a plurality of building blocks, each having a body and a facing; and a plurality of support brackets for mounting the blocks on the supporting wall at a plurality of adjoining horizontal rows. The body of each block includes engagement means for engaging at least one of the support brackets such that, in use, at least a part of the body of each block abuts at least a part of the body of a neighbouring block in an adjoining row so as to guard against water penetration between the rows.

Wall Sheathing System

A sheathed building uses corrugated hat-channel furring channels to attach metal panels to an underlying wall structure in a semi-floating manner. The corrugated furring channels are attached to backsides of the metal panels using high-bond-strength tape, and the corrugated furring channels are “hooked” onto corrugated flanges of rail brackets that have been attached to the wall structure to secure the metal panels to the building. Using tape instead of conventional fasteners (e.g., screws or nails) reduces penetrations through the panels and reduces moisture behind the panels. The corrugations facilitate drainage of moisture from behind the panels and drying air circulation. In other embodiments such as a clapboard arrangement of metal panels, rail brackets are not used, and the corrugated furring channels are used to mount the panels in overlapping fashion with no fasteners penetrating through the panels. 1. A structural assembly , comprising:a vertical wall structure;a rail bracket attached to the vertical wall structure and extending in a horizontal direction with an upwardly extending, corrugated, rail-bracket free flange; anda panel having a horizontally extending furring channel attached to a back surface thereof, the furring channel having a central base portion by means of which the furring channel is attached to the back surface of the panel and a first corrugated furring-channel flange that extends in a downward direction;wherein the panel is mounted to the wall structure, with at least some freedom to move relative to the wall structure, by means of the first corrugated furring-channel flange hooking onto the corrugated rail-bracket free flange, andwherein the corrugated nature of the rail-bracket free flange and the first furring-channel flange provides spaces through which moisture drains from between the panel and the wall structure and through which air circulates.2. The structural assembly of claim 1 , wherein the furring channel is attached to the ...

CLADDING ELEMENT

A cladding element, for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face, a second face and a plurality of edges. One or more of the plurality of edges includes a mating feature configured to resist moisture passage between cladding elements when the cladding elements are installed on a wall or other structure. The mating features of each cladding element including one or more concave arcuate bevelled edges designed to improve the overall aesthetic appearance of the mating interface between adjacent cladding elements when installed on a wall or other structure. 115-. (canceled)16. A cladding element comprising:a front face;a rear face opposite the front face;opposing first and second contoured side profiles between the front face and the rear face,{'claim-text': ['a first recessed portion having a front-facing surface set rearward from the front surface of the cladding element;', 'a first chamfer portion extending from the rear face of the cladding element toward the front face of the cladding element and away from a second contoured side profile of the cladding element;', 'a first concave arcuate bevelled surface extending from the front face of the cladding element toward the first recessed portion and away from the second contoured side profile; and', 'a first abutment face connecting the front-facing surface of the first recessed portion with the first concave arcuate bevelled surface;'], '#text': 'the first contoured side profile comprising:'}{'claim-text': ['a second recessed portion having a rear-facing surface set forward from the rear face of the cladding element;', 'a second chamfer portion extending in a direction from the rear face of the cladding element toward the front face of the cladding element and toward the first contoured side profile;', 'a second concave arcuate bevelled surface extending from the front face of the cladding element toward the recessed portion and away from the first contoured side profile; and', 'a second abutment face ...

SIDING HAVING A STAPLE HEM

A siding panel having a staple hem with at least one slotted hole or other aperture configured to accommodate a free-floating staple. An added thickness portion extends from and overlaps a portion of the staple hem and is configured to limit the depth the staple may penetrate into the aperture. A tongue extends from and below the staple hem and is configured to accommodate a corresponding groove. At least one exterior panel or other configuration extends below and from the tongue. In an exemplary embodiment, a groove configured to mate with a corresponding tongue extends from the last exterior panel. 1. A siding panel for stapled attachment comprising:a staple hem comprising at least one aperture configured to accommodate a staple; anda tongue extending from said staple hem, said tongue adapted to facilitate interconnection of said siding panel with another siding panel;wherein a length of said staple hem is shorter than a length of said tongue.2. The siding panel of further comprising an added thickness portion extending from and over said staple hem claim 1 , said added thickness portion configured to prevent a crown of the staple from traveling through said siding panel.3. The siding panel of further comprising at least one exterior panel located below said tongue.4. The siding panel of further comprising a groove extending from said at least one exterior panel and configured to mate with a tongue of said other siding panel when interconnected.5. The siding panel of wherein said aperture is specifically configured to accommodate a staple fastener.6. The siding panel of wherein said at least one aperture is configured to receive a leg of a staple.7. The siding panel of wherein said staple hem is less than 10 mm in length.8. A siding panel for stapled attachment comprising:a staple hem comprising at least one aperture configured to receive a leg of a staple; anda tongue extending from said staple hem, said tongue adapted to facilitate interconnection of said siding ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SIDING

A vented and water control system has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The system includes a vented and water control panel located between sheathing panel and an exterior cladding panel, having a front surface; and a rear surface having a ventilation and drainage pattern integral thereto. 1. A ventilation and water control system , comprising: a vented and water control panel located between sheathing panel and an exterior cladding panel , havinga front surface; anda rear surface having a ventilation and drainage pattern integral thereto.2. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the vented and water control panel being a strip.3. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the vented and water control panel being a starter strip located between a lowest exterior siding panel and the sheathing layer.4. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the vented and water control panel being located between the exterior cladding panel and an interior insulation layer.5. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the vented and water control panel and the exterior cladding panel comprising the same material.6. The ventilation and water control system of claim 5 , the material being selected from the group of cement claim 5 , cement-based claim 5 , fiber-cement claim 5 , hard-board claim 5 , OSB claim 5 , PVC claim 5 , wood fiber/resin composite claim 5 , gypsum claim 5 , metal claim 5 , wood claim 5 , wood-based claim 5 , plastic claim 5 , glass fiber claim 5 , and composite materials thereof.7. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the ventilation and drainage pattern being an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern.8. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the ventilation and drainage pattern being a plurality of raised and/or lowered elements.9. The ventilation and water control system of claim 8 , the raised and/or lowered elements being in a grid pattern.10. ...

POLYMERIC-BASED BUILDING MATERIALS

Polymeric-based building materials are disclosed. The polymeric-based building materials can include opposing inner and outer surfaces, with a recessed portion on the inner surface that is positioned between a first contacting portion and a second contacting portion. The surface of the second contacting portion can be angled with respect to the surface of the first contacting portion. 1. A polymeric-based building material , comprising:a top end;a bottom end, the bottom end positioned opposite the top end, and wherein the top end is spaced apart from the bottom end by a distance of 2.5 inches to 10 inches;a left end, the left end extending from the top end to the bottom end;a right end, the right end positioned opposite the left end, and extending from the top end to the bottom end, wherein the left end is spaced apart from the right end by a distance of 6 feet to 18 feet;an outer surface extending from the top end to the bottom end and from the left end to the right end, wherein the outer surface defines a first horizontal plane;an inner surface extending from the top end to the bottom end and from the left end to the right end, wherein the inner surface comprises a first contacting portion, a second contacting portion, and a recessed portion positioned between the first contacting portion and the second contacting portion, and wherein the second contacting portion has a second contacting surface that defines a second horizontal plane that is substantially parallel to the first horizontal plane of the outer surface.2. The polymeric-based building material according to claim 1 , wherein a maximum thickness tbetween the inner surface and the outer surface in the recessed portion is less than a maximum thickness tbetween the inner surface and the outer surface in the second contacting portion.3. The polymeric-based building material according to claim 2 , wherein a ratio t:tis between 1:1.1 and 1:4.4. The polymeric-based building material according to claim 2 , ...

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURED BUILDING PANEL

A method of fabricating panels includes providing an insert having an interior portion with a top portion and a positioning stop opposite the top portion, and an exterior portion including a fastener hem. Further, the method includes placing the insert in a mold such that only the fastener hem and the positioning stop contact the mold and centering the insert in the mold with the top portion and the positioning stop. The method also includes filling the mold with a casting material such that the interior portion is submerged in the casting material including the top portion, but some of the positioning stop is not submerged in the casting material, curing the casting material to form a panel on the insert, and removing the panel form the mold. 1. A method of fabricating panels , comprising:providing an insert having an interior portion with a top portion and a positioning stop opposite the top portion, and an exterior portion including a fastener hem;placing the insert in a mold such that only the fastener hem and the positioning stop contact the mold;centering the insert in the mold with the top portion and the positioning stop;filling the mold with a casting material such that the interior portion is submerged in the casting material including the top portion, but some of the positioning stop is not submerged in the casting material;curing the casting material to form a panel on the insert; andremoving the panel form the mold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the top portion and the positioning stop center the insert in the mold.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the top portion is located entirely within an interior volume of the panel.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the panel comprises an exterior or interior building façade.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exterior portion comprises a plurality of stand-offs protruding from the panel claim 1 , such that at least some of the stand-offs are connected to each other inside an interior volume of the panel ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SIDING

A vented and water control siding has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. An omnidirectional relief pattern, creating an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage plane, may be located between a front surface of the first siding panel and a back surface of the second siding panel. In certain embodiments, another omnidirectional ventilation and drainage plane is located between the siding panels and an internal layer. 1. A vented and water control cladding system , comprising:a first exterior cladding panel;a second exterior cladding panel overlapping the first exterior cladding panel; andan omnidirectional relief pattern, creating an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage plane, located between a front surface of the first exterior cladding panel and a back surface of the second exterior cladding panel.2. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the first and the second exterior cladding panels being siding panels.3. The vented and water control cladding system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being raised and/or lowered elements of the second exterior cladding panel.4. The vented and water control cladding system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being a grid pattern.5. The vented and water control cladding system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being a pattern of elements with air space on all sides of each element.6. The vented and water control cladding system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being integral to the back surface of the second exterior cladding panel.7. The vented and water control cladding system of claim 1 , further comprising a securing hole on a front surface of each of the first and second exterior cladding panels.8. The vented and water control cladding system of claim 1 , the first and second exterior cladding panels each being formed from a material selected from the group of cement claim 1 , cement-based claim 1 , fiber-cement claim 1 , hard-board ...

Building product display systems and methods

A distributed communications system comprises a substrate coated with a coating comprising a plurality of particles dispersed therein, the particles being tunable in response to an electric field applied to the substrate; a sensor distributed near the substrate; and a central hub in communication with the sensor and the substrate. The central hub is embodied in a computer structure having non-transitory computer readable medium with computer executable instructions stored thereon executed by a digital processor to analyze data received by the sensor, determine a magnitude of the electric field based on the data received by the sensor; and activate the electric field.

FLUSH FACE WALL TILE

A flush face wall tile is provided that can be installed on an exterior wall of a building to protect it from rain and/or sun. The wall tile may have a tapered profile such that a thickness of the wall tile between a front face wall and a rear wall increases from a bottom portion of the front face wall to an upper portion of the front face wall. A plurality of these wall tiles can be installed on the wall such that the front face walls of each tile are substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis to form a flush exterior wall surface. 1. A flush face wall tile comprises:a front surface comprising a front face wall;a rear surface comprising a rear wall;a top surface;a bottom surface; andopposing side surfaces;wherein the wall tile comprises a tapered profile such that a thickness of the wall tile between the front face wall and the rear wall increases from a bottom portion of the front face wall to an upper portion of the front face wall;wherein the rear wall is positionable adjacent to a wall surface such that the front face wall is aligned substantially parallel to the wall surface.2. The flush face wall tile of claim 1 , wherein the front face wall comprises a rectangular shape.3. The flush face wall tile of claim 1 , wherein the front surface further comprises a first angled wall extending upwardly and rearwardly from the upper portion of the front face wall claim 1 , an upper wall extending upwardly from a top portion of the first angled wall claim 1 , and a second angled wall extending upwardly and rearwardly from a top portion of the upper wall.4. The flush face wall tile of claim 1 , further comprising at least one opening extending from the front surface to the rear surface claim 1 , wherein the opening is configured to receive a fastener to attach the wall tile to a wall surface.5. The flush face wall tile of claim 4 , wherein the at least one opening comprises a substantially cylindrical portion positioned between a first chamfered end and a second ...

PANEL SIDING PRODUCT

A siding product is disclosed and includes a panel having a plurality of simulated courses of simulated shingles including a front, back, top, bottom and sides. The siding product also includes a hanger clip that extends from the front of the panel and a butt leg that extends from the back of the panel. The butt leg is configured to engage the hanger clip of a lower panel in two courses of panels. Further, the siding product includes a fastener slot having a fastener plane of reference and only one fastener depth stop (FDS) that abuts the fastener slot. The only one FDS comprising a stop plane of reference displaced forward from the fastener plane of reference by at least about 0.030 inches, and not greater than about 0.125 inches. 1. A siding product , comprising:a panel having a plurality of simulated courses of simulated shingles including a front, back, top, bottom and sides;a hanger clip that extends from the front of the panel;a butt leg that extends from the back of the panel and is configured to engage the hanger clip of a lower panel in two courses of panels; anda fastener slot having a fastener plane of reference, and only one fastener depth stop (FDS) that abuts the fastener slot, the only one FDS comprising a stop plane of reference displaced forward from the fastener plane of reference by at least about 0.030 inches, and not greater than about 0.125 inches.2. The siding product of claim 1 , wherein the only one fastener depth stop is located below the fastener slot.3. The siding product of claim 1 , wherein the only one fastener depth stop is an only obstruction to the fastener slot claim 1 , such that the fastener slot is unobstructed above and to the sides thereof.4. The siding product of claim 1 , wherein the hanger clip comprises a single hanger clip that extends continuously substantially from side to side of the panel.5. The siding product of claim 1 , further comprising at least one hammer position pad (HPP).6. The siding product of claim 5 , ...

PANEL SIDING PRODUCT

A siding product may include a panel having a substantially rectangular structure with a simulated pattern on a front face thereof. The panel may be formed from a polymer and may include color variegation. The panel may have a hollow back and be a single shake configuration that does not simulate more than one shake or more than one course of siding. The siding product may include a panel having a front face with a simulated pattern. The panel can include a hollow back, a longitudinal length extending in an x-direction, a lateral width extending in a y-direction, and a transverse depth extending in a z-direction. The panel can have a plurality of reinforcement ribs on the hollow back that extend longitudinally in the x-direction and transversely in the z-direction. In a version, none of the reinforcement ribs extend laterally in the y-direction. 1. A siding product , comprising:a panel having a plurality of simulated courses of simulated shingles including a front, back, top, bottom and sides;a hanger clip that extends from the front of the panel;a plurality of hammer positioning pads (HPP) extending from the panel and spaced apart from the hanger clip, the HPP being configured to be impacted by a hammer to adjust a position of the panel on a structure from side to side prior to fastening the panel to the structure; andfastener slots in the panel.2. The siding product of claim 1 , wherein the panel has a longitudinal length extending in an x-direction claim 1 , a lateral width extending in a y-direction claim 1 , and a transverse depth extending in a z-direction claim 1 , and wherein the hanger clip length extends longitudinally in the x-direction.3. The siding product of claim 1 , wherein the front has a simulated wood grain.4. The siding product of claim 1 , wherein the back is hollow opposite the front.5. The siding product of claim 2 , wherein the hanger clip length is at least about 50% of the longitudinal length of the panel.6. The siding product of claim 4 , ...

Modular system for continuously insulating exterior walls of a structure and securing exterior cladding to the structure

A modular system for continuously insulating exterior walls of a structure and cladding the structure walls provides thermally isolated MFI-brackets secured to a structural wall supporting thermally isolated vertical or horizontal rails supporting exterior cladding. Thermal insulation is positionally retained against the structure wall interior of the exterior cladding by the MFI-brackets and a pressure equalized moisture controlling rain screen is maintained between the interior surface of the exterior cladding and an exterior facing surface of the insulation.

Building siding systems and methods

Exterior building siding for aesthetic and protection of the building against wind, rain and solar energy by attaching each horizontal plank from the top of the wall downwardly that includes a starting strip where each plank is interlocked to the plank above it. Each of the horizontal planks includes a top wall portion that fits snuggly into an “L-shaped” groove above it so that the panels can be firmly locked together vertically in a downwardly fashion to prevent any wind uplift against the siding or moisture intrusion. In the preferred embodiment, an adaptor strip is bonded to a conventional siding plank for trap lock engagement. Each adaptor strip has a longitudinal recess to reduce mass and volume and a mid panel support for strength.

SIDING PANEL WITH A RECESSED LOCKING SECTION

A siding panel includes a hanger section adjacent to an upper edge and a lower locking section adjacent to a lower edge. When installed, the lower locking section of an upper siding panel partially overlaps, extends into, and interlocks with a hanger section of a lower siding panel in an interference fit. 1. A siding panel , comprising:a siding body having a front surface, a rear surface, an upper edge, and a lower edge;a hanger section extending from the upper edge; and a lower return leg;', 'an upward extending lip; and', 'a locking flange extending from the upwardly extending lip., 'a lower locking section extending from the lower edge and comprising2. The siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the lower return leg extends inwardly from the lower edge.3. The siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the locking flange comprises a lateral extension and a second upwardly extending lip.4. The siding panel of claim 3 , wherein the second upwardly extending lip is substantially perpendicular to the lateral extension.5. The siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the locking flange and the hanger section comprises an interference fit.6. The siding panel of claim 5 , wherein the locking flange comprises a width claim 5 , W claim 5 , wherein an opening of the hanger section comprises a width claim 5 , W claim 5 , and wherein Wis larger than W.7. The siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the siding panel comprises an upper extension portion that extends from the upper edge to a central return leg.8. The siding panel of claim 7 , wherein the siding panel comprises a lower extension portion that extends from the central return leg to the lower edge9. The siding panel of claim 8 , wherein the upper extension portion and the lower extension portion are configured to visually simulate single courses of overlapping widen siding claim 8 , wherein the overlap is simulated by the central return leg.10. The siding panel of claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcement panel disposed on the rear surface of ...

Waterproof Side Trim System for Exterior of Buildings

A system for providing siding to a building is disclosed. The system utilizes components which have their own brackets with attachment flanges in order to connect directly to an exterior wall of the building. The brackets contain their own integrated water control systems, which co-act with those of other components to control and direct water into vertical channels and out from behind the siding system. These flanges double as self-contained flashing. In all the system presents a roof-to-foundation siding system that is self-contained and fully transitional from one piece to another. 1. A siding component for a siding system , the component comprising:a. a siding panel with upper, lower and two side edges; and i. at least one flange extending beyond one edge of the siding panel;', 'ii. at least one trough for the collection and control of water; and,', 'iii. a plurality of spacers, located on a side of the bracket opposite the siding panel;, 'b. a bracket, onto which attached to the siding panel is mounted, the bracket further comprisingwherein the siding component is only directly connectable to an exterior wall of a building at the flange, at a location on the flange beyond the one edge of the siding panel and the only contact between an the exterior wall and the siding component is at the flange and the spacers.2. The siding component of claim 1 , the bracket further comprising at least one spacer designed to interface with other siding components so as to stand the components off of each other.3. The siding component of claim 1 , the component being a corner component claim 1 , the panel thereby being bent at an angle to form a corner and the bracket having two flanges extending beyond opposite side edges of the panel and each having a vertical trough with a spacer therein.4. The siding component for a siding system of claim 1 , the siding component further comprising:a. the siding panel being a horizontal plank; andb. the at least one trough being at least one ...

System, method and apparatus for dark-colored siding panel product

A dark-colored siding panel product includes a shell having a layered structure. The layered structure can include a substrate comprising polyvinylchloride. The substrate may be located between inner and outer layers. The inner and outer layers may be formed from a weatherable polymer. In addition, at least the outer layer may have a CIE color unit L*<75. An insulation layer may be mounted to the shell.

Coated metal sheet, method for manufacturing same, and exterior building material

The coated metal plate pertaining to the present invention is a coated metal plate for exterior use, and has a metal plate and a top coating film disposed on the metal plate. The top coating film contains 0.01-15 vol % of porous particles as a gloss adjusting agent, and the coated metal plate satisfies the expressions below. In the expressions below, R is the number-average particle diameter (μm), D 97.5 is the diameter (μm) of 97.5% of the particles, Ru is the upper limit particle diameter (μm), and T is the film thickness (μm) of the top coating film in the number particle size distribution of the gloss adjusting agent. D 97.5 /T≦0.7; Ru≦1.2T; R≦1.0; 3≦T≦20.

EXTERIOR SIDING MATERIAL WITH INTEGRATED SOLAR PANEL

A siding material for a building configured to hold one or more solar panels is disclosed including a siding shell including a first section and/or a second section, wherein each first and/or second section includes an essentially flat face disposed at an angle ranging from about 30 degrees to about 90 degrees relative to the ground or a perpendicular plane extending from a side of the building. In addition, one or more surfaces of the first section and/or the second section are perforated, and the first section and/or the second section each include a channel configured to hold an electrical cable. 1. A siding material for a building configured to hold a solar panel comprising:a siding shell comprising a section comprising an essentially flat face disposed at an angle ranging from about 30 degrees to about 90 degrees relative to the ground or a perpendicular plane extending from the side of the building; anda channel configured to hold an electrical cable.2. A siding material for a building configured to hold one or more solar panels comprising:a siding shell comprising at least one of a first section and/or a second section, wherein each first and/or second section comprises an essentially flat face disposed at an angle ranging from about 30 degrees to about 90 degrees relative to the ground or a perpendicular plane extending from the side of the building, and further wherein one or more surfaces of the first section and/or the second section is perforated; andthe first section and/or the second section each comprise a channel configured to hold an electrical cable.3. The siding material of claim 2 , further comprising a top attachment mechanism and a bottom attachment mechanism for attaching two adjacent siding shells together.4. The siding material of claim 3 , wherein the top attachment structure and bottom attachment structure comprise locking flanges.5. The siding material of claim 2 , further comprising an attachment mechanism for attaching the siding shell ...

SIDING ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

Fastener guide strips for a siding panel assembly are be modified to include protrusions extending along opposite longitudinal edges of the fastener guide strip and projecting outward therefrom. A nailing flange of a siding panel of the siding panel assembly for use with the modified guide strip includes a guide strip retaining lip extending outward and downward from an upper edge of the securement flange to form a guide strip receiving channel between the guide strip retaining lip and the securement flange A combined thickness of the fastener guide strip and each protrusion exceeds the spacing between a front face of the securement flange and an inner edge of a guide strip retaining lip proximate a distal end thereof. 1. A siding panel assembly securable to a wall comprising:a siding panel having a securement flange extending along an upper end thereof; said securement flange having a plurality of elongate slots extending therethrough in equally spaced alignment, said siding panel having a guide strip retaining lip extending outward and downward from an upper edge of the securement flange to form a guide strip receiving channel between the guide strip retaining lip and the securement flange;a fastener guide strip sized for positioning against the securement flange of said siding panel; said fastener guide strip having a plurality of apertures formed therein in spaced alignment along the length of said fastener guide strip, said spacing between said apertures corresponding to the spacing between centers of selectively spaced slots in the securement flange of said siding panel, said fastener guide strip having at least one protrusion extending adjacent a first longitudinal edge of said guide strip and projecting outward from a front face of said fastener guide strip, a combined thickness of said fastener guide strip and said at least one protrusion exceeding the spacing between a front face of said securement flange and an inner edge of said guide strip retaining lip ...

Shake Panel and Method for Forming a Shake Surface

A shake panel is disclosed having a flexible underlayment layer having a leading edge, an opposite a trailing edge, an upper edge, and an opposite lower edge. A plurality of shakes are provided, each shake having an upper portion affixed to the underlayment layer and a lower portion extending toward the underlayment layer lower edge, each shake extending side-by-side along an adjacent shake to define a keyway space therebetween. In a method for forming a shake surface, a first shake panel is secured to the surface with the leading edge adjacent a leading edge of the surface and the lower edge adjacent a lower edge of the surface. A second shake panel is secured to the surface with the second layer leading edge overlaying the first shake panel trailing edge adjacent a trailing edge of the shakes of the first shake panel. 1. A shake panel comprising:a flexible underlayment layer having a leading edge, an opposite a trailing edge, an upper edge, and an opposite lower edge; anda plurality of shakes, each said shake having an upper portion affixed to said underlayment layer and a lower portion extending toward said underlayment layer lower edge, each said shake extending side-by-side along an adjacent shake to define a keyway space therebetween.2. The shake panel of claim 1 , each said shake lower portion overlying said underlayment layer lower edge claim 1 , and each said shake having a lower end extending beyond said underlayment layer lower edge.3. The shake panel of claim 2 , each said shake lower end terminating at a distance from said underlayment lower edge equal to that of an adjacent shake of said shake panel.4. The shake panel of claim 3 , each of said shakes being of an equal length to one another.5. The shake panel of claim 1 , said plurality of shakes extending in side-by-side relationship from said underlayment layer leading edge along said underlayment layer lower edge.6. The shake panel of claim 5 , said underlayment layer trailing edge extending beyond ...

HIDDEN FASTENER TO SECURE LOOSE VINYL SIDING

A hidden siding fastener is provided. The hidden siding fastener includes an upper nail hem hook and an opposing lower pressure point, fold point and lock engagement hook extending therefrom. The nail hem hook is threaded through the back side of a lower piece of siding panel so that the lock engagement hook can nest into a siding lock slot of the same siding panel. Thereby, a separate upper piece of siding panel and specifically its siding lock hook can operatively associate with the lock engagement hook and fold point in a locked engagement, while the pressure point urges a more secure locked engagement between the two pieces of siding panel. 1. A method for forming a locked engagement an upper siding panel and a lower siding panel , comprising: a front plate extending between an upper end and a lower end;', 'the upper end turns radially until transitioning into a nail hem hook extending diagonally downward away from the upper end;', 'the lower end turns diagonally downward and rearward, at a pressure point, until transitioning radially upward, and further rearward, to define a lower fold;', 'the lower fold radially turns at a fold point toward the lower end; and', 'a lock engagement hook extends upwardly and rearward from a distal end of the lower fold;, 'providing a siding fastener comprisingproviding a lower siding panel having a nail hem;providing an upper siding panel having a siding lock hook extending from a lower edge;nesting the lock engagement hook in the siding lock slot;bending a top portion of the front plate over the nail hem; andassociating the siding lock hook with the lock engagement hook in the locked engagement.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pressure point operatively associates with an interior portion of the upper siding panel so as to urge said siding lock hook claim 1 , whereby further securing the locked engagement.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the lower fold is disposed downward of the siding lock slot claim 2 , whereby the ...

SINGLE PANEL SIDING PRODUCT

A method of making a siding product is disclosed and includes molding a panel, wherein the panel comprises a substantially rectangular structure having a simulated pattern on a front face thereof and a hollow back, and the panel comprises a single shake configuration that does not simulate more than one shake or more than one course of siding, wherein the panel comprises a plurality of recesses and fastener locations on the front face thereof, and the hollow back comprises a pad opposite each recess and fastener location, each recess and pad having a thickness in a depth direction, wherein the hollow back comprises a plurality of short ribs extending in the longitudinal direction, each short rib having a longitudinal length that is less than a length of the hollow back. 1. A method of making a siding product , comprising:molding a panel, wherein the panel comprises a substantially rectangular structure having a simulated pattern on a front face thereof and a hollow back, and the panel comprises a single shake configuration that does not simulate more than one shake or more than one course of siding, wherein the panel comprises a plurality of recesses and fastener locations on the front face thereof, and the hollow back comprises a pad opposite each recess and fastener location, each recess and pad having a thickness in a depth direction, wherein the hollow back comprises a plurality of short ribs extending in the longitudinal direction, each short rib having a longitudinal length that is less than a length of the hollow back, and the short rib longitudinal length is not greater than 6 inches, and at least 1 inch, wherein each pad comprises at least some of the short ribs extending therefrom, and wherein each short rib has a depth extending in a same direction as the pad thickness, and a combination of the short rib depth and the pad thickness is approximately equal to a depth of the hollow back, such that the short ribs are substantially co-planar with a perimeter ...

PANEL SIDING PRODUCT

A siding product may include a panel having a substantially rectangular structure with a simulated pattern on a front face thereof. The panel may be formed from a polymer and may include color variegation. The panel may have a hollow back and be a single shake configuration that does not simulate more than one shake or more than one course of siding. The siding product may include a panel having a front face with a simulated pattern. The panel can include a hollow back, a longitudinal length extending in an x-direction, a lateral width extending in a y-direction, and a transverse depth extending in a z-direction. The panel can have a plurality of reinforcement ribs on the hollow back that extend longitudinally in the x-direction and transversely in the z-direction. In a version, none of the reinforcement ribs extend laterally in the y-direction. 1. A siding product , comprising:a panel having a plurality of simulated courses of simulated shingles including a front, back, top, bottom and sides;a hanger clip that extends from the front of the panel;a butt leg that extends from the back of the panel and is configured to engage the hanger clip of a lower panel in two courses of panels; anda plurality of hammer positioning pads (HPP) extending from the panel and spaced apart from the hanger clip, such that the HPP do not contact the hanger clip, the HPP being configured to be impacted by a hammer to adjust a position of the panel on a structure from side to side prior to fastening the panel to the structure.2. The siding product of claim 1 , wherein the HPP comprise rectangular pads that extend forward from the front of the panel.3. The siding product of claim 1 , wherein the HPP are vertically oriented or horizontally oriented.4. The siding product of claim 1 , wherein the HPP are substantially perpendicular to the front of the panel.5. The siding product of claim 1 , wherein the HPP comprise grouped pairs of adjacent HPP claim 1 , each grouped pair of adjacent HPP ...

METHOD AND KIT FOR INSTALLATION OF SIDING PANELS

A method and kit for installing siding panels to an exterior surface of a structure. The method and kit are directed to the positioning of a mending plate between the ends of horizontally adjacent siding panels. Lines of an adhesive are applied to the mending and the mending plate is disposed approximately midway between the ends of each of the adjacent first and second siding panels. Pressure is applied to the ends of the siding panels that are disposed over the respective portions of the mending plate thereby uniformly spreading the adhesive across the back surface of the siding panel and the mending plate to enhance the chemical bond of the adhesive once fully cured. 1. A method for installing siding panels to an exterior surface of a structure , the method comprising:positioning a first panel with a first end and a second end proximate a lowermost exterior surface of the structure requiring the installation of siding;selecting a mending plate, the mending plate comprising a front surface, a rear surface, an upper edge, a lower edge, first and second sides and a tab extending upwardly from the upper edge and disposed approximately midway between the first and second sides, the tab having a first vertical edge, a second vertical edge and an upper edge;applying a plurality of lines of adhesive parallel to the lower edge of the mending plate, the adhesive spanning between the first and second sides;inserting the mending plate beneath the second end of the first siding panel, the mending plate insertion extending approximately one half the distance between the first and second sides of the mending plate, a portion of the upwardly extending tab extending above the upper edge of the thermoplastic skin of the first siding panel;securing the first panel in position with fasteners passing through the nail hem as well as the upwardly extending tab of the mending plate and into the exterior surface of the structure;positioning a first end of a second panel adjacent the ...

Siding or roofing panel system

A panel for attachment to a mounting surface includes a plurality of raised faces formed and extending between an upper edge and a lower edge of the panel, and a plurality of recessed keyways defined between each of the raised faces. The panel may have a recessed base at the lower edge of the keyways defining a fold lip adjacent the mounting surface, and a full base formed at the lower edge of the raised faces and extending beyond the recessed base.

BUILDING INSULATION AND SIDING KIT

A building side kit is provided where the siding board is attached to an insulation board from their upper edges and a one step installation of the kit is provided with attachment clips. The insulation boards may have interlocking male extension and female deeps on their upper and lower edges. Attachment clips fitting with siding board/insulation board assemblies with male extensions on the upper edge of the insulation board are also provided. The system may also include a reflective backing and/or drainage grooves on the back of the insulation board. 2. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the upper edge of the siding board is attached to the upper edge of the insulation board with a tape.3. The kit of claim 2 , wherein the tape includes stud markings indicating location of studs of the building claim 2 , and thereby indicating preferable location of the clips for attaching on building studs.4. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the upper edge of the insulation foam board includes a male locking extension and the lower edge includes a female deep;said male locking extension matching with the female locking deep of an adjacent insulation board above the insulation foam board, and wherein the horizontal plate of the clip is bent to adapt the extension.5. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the insulation board has substantially vertical grooves on its back side.6. The kit of claim 4 , wherein the insulation board has substantially vertical grooves on its back side.7. The kit of claim 1 , wherein a radiant backing is attached on back side of the insulation board.8. The kit of claim 4 , wherein a radiant backing is attached on back side of the insulation board.9. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the siding boards are fiber cement boards claim 1 , composite boards claim 1 , vinyl boards claim 1 , or wood boards.10. A method to install a siding on a wall structure claim 1 , said method comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a) providing a building insulation ...

PANEL SIDING PRODUCT

A siding product is disclosed and includes a panel comprising a front with a simulated wood grain, a hollow back opposite the front, a longitudinal length extending in an x-direction, a lateral width extending in a y-direction, and a transverse depth extending in a z-direction. The panel includes a hanger clip on the front that has a hanger clip length that extends longitudinally in the x-direction, the hanger clip length is at least about 50% of the longitudinal length of the panel, and a butt leg on the hollow back. Moreover, the butt leg of the panel is configured to engage the hanger clip of a lower panel without interlocking, such that they do not engage each other with positive snap action engagement. 1. A siding product , comprising:a panel comprising a front with a simulated wood grain, a hollow back opposite the front, a longitudinal length extending in an x-direction, a lateral width extending in a y-direction, and a transverse depth extending in a z-direction, the panel having a hanger clip on the front that has a hanger clip length that extends longitudinally in the x-direction, the hanger clip length is at least about 50% of the longitudinal length of the panel, and a butt leg on the hollow back; andthe butt leg of the panel is configured to engage the hanger clip of a lower panel without interlocking, such that they do not engage each other with positive snap action engagement.2. The siding product of claim 1 , wherein the hanger clip length is at least 60% of the longitudinal length of the panel.3. The siding product of claim 2 , wherein the hanger clip length is at least 70% of the longitudinal length of the panel.4. The siding product of claim 3 , wherein the hanger clip length is at least 80% of the longitudinal length of the panel.5. The siding product of claim 4 , wherein the hanger clip length is at least 90% of the longitudinal length of the panel.6. The siding product of claim 5 , wherein the hanger clip length is at least 95% of the ...

OPENWORK SPACER FOR USE WITHIN AN EXTERIOR BUILDING STRUCTURE

An exterior wall or roof of a building comprises an inner sheathing member having an exterior facing surface, an outer building material installed adjacent and covering the exterior facing surface of the inner sheathing member, and a spacer secured between the inner sheathing member and the outer building material. The spacer is a continuous length of material formed by at least a first parallel set of ribs extending diagonally relative to a second parallel set of ribs thereby forming an openwork lattice structure. The first set of ribs forms a front face of the material, the second set or additional set of ribs forms a rear face of the material, and the first and second set of ribs are interconnected intermediate of the front and rear faces. Each of the first and second set of ribs extend diagonally relative to horizontal and vertical directions within the wall or roof. 1. An exterior wall or roof structure of a building , comprising:an inner sheathing member having an exterior facing surface;an outer building material installed adjacent and covering said exterior facing surface of said inner sheathing member; anda spacer secured between said inner sheathing member and said outer building material for spacing said inner sheathing member from said outer building material;said spacer being a continuous length of material defining opposite front and rear faces along said length and being formed by at least a first parallel set of ribs extending diagonally relative to a second parallel set of ribs thereby forming an openwork lattice structure; andeach of said first parallel and second parallel set of ribs extending diagonally relative to a horizontal direction or a direction of inclination of the exterior wall or roof structure.2. The exterior wall or roof structure according to claim 1 , wherein the spacer is in the form of a plurality of separate elongate furring strips.3. The exterior wall or roof structure according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of spaced-apart ...

LAP AND PANEL SIDING WITH VENTILATION ELEMENTS

A plurality of ventilation elements, vents, slots, or gap elements or similar features that are applied to, or machined into, one or more sides of exterior siding products, such as lap siding, panel siding, decorative trim, or other cladding materials. When the exterior siding product is installed, the ventilation elements, vents, slots, or gap elements or similar features provide a built-in air and water gap to facilitate and increase water drainage and air circulation behind the siding or panel, thereby minimizing water storage in the space behind the siding and lowering the equilibrium moisture content of the siding itself. The ventilation features are incorporated into the corresponding product in-line or during the manufacturing process, and do not require any further work during assembly or construction on-site (e.g., furring strips or other similar drainage mechanisms are not needed). Some or all of the ventilation features or elements are located to improve the product's ability to equilibrate (moisture-wise) in a product stack before installation as well as after installation. 1. An exterior cladding product , comprising:a piece of wood-based exterior cladding comprising a front side, a back side, a top edge, a bottom edge, a right side, and a left side;a first line of a plurality of first ventilation features extending along the back side adjacent to the top edge;a second line of a plurality of second ventilation features extending along the back side adjacent to the bottom edge;at least one third line of a plurality of third ventilation features extending across the back side between the top edge and the bottom edge;wherein the third ventilation features are oriented at an angle to the first ventilation features.2. The product of claim 1 , wherein said at least one third line extends vertically between one of said first ventilation features and a corresponding one of said second ventilation features.3. The product of claim 1 , wherein the first ...

BACKED PANEL AND SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING BACKED PANELS

A backed panel comprising a facing panel and a backing panel. The backing panel has a groove, recessed portion, or any other suitable type of relief channel adapted to receive a side edge portion of a facing panel of an adjacent backed panel. By providing a space to receive a side edge portion of an adjacent facing panel, the relief channel may enable an improved lap joint to be established between adjacent backed panels. 1. A paneling system comprising: a) a siding portion; and', 'b) a backing portion secured to said siding portion such that a gap is formed between said siding portion and said backing portion, said gap facilitated by a recess formed along an edge of said backing portion;, 'a first paneling unit and a second paneling unit, each of said first paneling unit and said second paneling unit respectively comprisingwherein said gap formed by said first paneling unit is configured to receive an edge of said siding portion of said second paneling unit to facilitate formation of a lap joint between said first paneling unit and said second paneling unit.2. The paneling system of wherein said backing portion is comprised of a foamed plastic.3. The paneling system of wherein said siding portion is a vinyl siding panel.4. The paneling system of wherein said siding portion is comprised of a plastic composite including cellulosic filler.5. The paneling system of wherein said recess extends along a major portion of said edge of said backing portion.6. The paneling system of wherein said recess extends along an entire edge of said backing portion.7. The paneling system of wherein said recess has a width of about 0.05 inch.8. The paneling system of wherein said recess has a depth of about 1.0 inch.9. The paneling system of wherein:said recess extends along at least a major portion of said edge of said backing portion;said recess has a width of about 0.05 inch; andsaid recess has a depth of about 1.0 inch.10. The paneling system of wherein said recess has a chamfer ...

SIDING PANEL WITH A RECESSED LOCKING SECTION

A siding panel includes a hanger section adjacent to an upper edge and a lower locking section adjacent to a lower edge. When installed, the lower locking section of an upper siding panel partially overlaps, extends into, and interlocks with a hanger section of a lower siding panel in an interference fit. 1. A siding interlock panel comprising:a siding body including a front surface, a rear surface, a top edge, and a bottom edge; an outer curve;', 'an inner curve, the inner curve terminating at a flat base defining the bottom of a recess within the retaining loop; and', 'a retaining wall extending outwardly from the siding body;, 'a retaining loop extending outwardly from the siding body, the retaining loop comprisinga stretch extending from the retaining loop, the stretch and retaining loop defining a gap; a first outer bend;', 'a second outer bend;', 'a first extension positioned between the first outer bend and the second outer bend and perpendicular to the retaining loop;', 'a second extension projecting toward the top edge; and', 'an ending loop including a leading bend, a cantilever leg, a lower bend, and a tip;, 'an engagement portion comprisingwherein the ending loop is configured to penetrate the gap via a force applied by the retaining loop so that the tip projects toward the second extension, reducing the thickness of the ending loop to less than the thickness of the gap; andwherein the ending loop is configured to avoid contact with the retaining loop when positioned within the retaining loop.2. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the retaining loop is positioned adjacent the top edge.3. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the outer curve and the inner curve converge at a hairpin bend.4. The panel of claim 3 , wherein the hairpin bend extends toward the bottom edge.5. The panel of claim 3 , wherein the retaining wall is positioned closer to the top edge than the hairpin bend.6. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the outer curve projects at an outward angle in relation ...

CHANNELED PLANK SIDING

A building siding panel is provided with an internal channel for weeping away water and the ability to hide the securing flange when the siding panel is installed on a building wall. The siding panel can be customized to have the look of a wooden panel, while retaining the benefits and durability of a non-wooden material, such as metal. 1. A siding panel to be attached to a building , comprising: [ 'said securing flange portion being spaced away from said outer face of said elongated body a first distance to space said inner face of said elongated body a distance away from the building when said elongated body is attached to', 'a securing flange portion near an upper end of the said elongated body, said securing flange portion being generally horizontal when said elongated body is attached to a surface of a building;'}, 'a surface of a building;', 'a receiving channel located near the bottom of said securing flange;', 'said tab portion being spaced away from said outer face of said elongated body a second distance;', 'a tab portion near an lower end of said elongated body, said tab portion being generally horizontal when said elongated body is attached to a surface of a building;'}, 'an inner channel formed by a lower inclined surface between said inner face of said elongated body and said tab portion, said inner channel including one or more weep holes;', 'an upper inclined edge located near the upper end of said elongated body; and, 'an elongated body having an inner face and an outer face, comprisingwherein said second distance is smaller than said first distance.2. The elongated siding panel of claim 1 , further including:a recessed face portion located near said upper end of said elongated body, said recessed face portion extending vertically from said upper inclined edge, with a second upper inclined edge extending from said recessed face portion toward said securing flange.3. The elongated siding panel of claim 2 , wherein said receiving channel is formed ...

Siding Including Integrated Light Source

The present disclosure relates generally to cladding, for example, suitable for use covering the exterior surface of a building. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a siding panel including a light source. The siding panel includes a panel body having a length extending from a first end to a second end, a width extending from a first edge to a second edge, a front face, and a rear face. A first lock extends along the first edge of the panel body and a second lock extending along the second edge of the panel body. A fastening strip is coupled to the first lock. A light source extending along the length of the panel body is secured to the panel body so as to provide light from the front face of the panel body.

SIDING OR ROOFING PANEL SYSTEM

A panel for attachment to a mounting surface includes a plurality of raised faces formed and extending between an upper edge and a lower edge of the panel, and a plurality of recessed keyways defined between each of the raised faces. The panel may have a recessed base at the lower edge of the keyways defining a fold lip adjacent the mounting surface, and a full base formed at the lower edge of the raised faces and extending beyond the recessed base. The fold lip provides a reaction point for an under lap extending from the lower edge toward the upper edge. The panel may include a lock flange formed at the upper edge. The lock flange defines a lock slot between layers of the panel, and closes the lock slot to substantially zero depth at a first touch point and a second touch point. 1. A panel configured for attachment to a mounting surface , comprising:a plurality of raised faces formed and extending between a lock edge and a butt edge of the panel;a plurality of recessed keyways defined between each of the raised faces, such that the raised faces and the keyways define a plurality of elements spaced at an average element distance;a recessed base formed at the keyways adjacent the butt edge, wherein the recessed base defines a fold lip adjacent the mounting surface;a full base formed at the raised faces adjacent the butt edge, wherein the full base extends further than the recessed base; andan under lap extending from the full base toward the lock edge, wherein the fold lip is configured to provide a reaction point for the under lap.2. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the under lap abuts the fold lip.3. The panel of claim 2 ,wherein the lock edge of the panel spans a distance of a lock width and the raised faces of the panel span a distance of a face width, andwherein the face width is less than the lock width.4. The panel of claim 3 , further comprising:a lock flange formed at the lock edge and defining a lock slot between layers of the panel, wherein the lock flange ...

Translucent Ceiling or Wall Panel

A ceiling panel according to the present invention has opposed translucent membranes secured in a tensioned state across a perimeter frame. The frame includes frame members that are designed to oppose inward bowing of the perimeter frame caused by the tensioned membranes. The frame members have a side profile shaped to conceal a grid support network with the lower translucent member extending across and about a lower edge of the perimeter frame. The invention also includes a modified structure for supporting of translucent panels below a grid network. 111-. (canceled)12. A frame strip for a ceiling or wall panel , the frame strip being linearly-extending and having an outside face and an interior face opposing the outside face , and a top end and a bottom end opposing the top end , the frame strip having a cross-sectional profile comprising:a securing edge disposed at the outside face at the top end, an inwardly-projecting stiffening member shaped to oppose inward bowing of the frame member caused by tension across the perimeter frame, the inwardly-projecting stiffening member being disposed at the interior face and joining the outwardly stepped edge and the securing edge, the stiffening member including:', 'a first diagonal arm extending upwards and inwards from the outwardly stepped edge,', 'a second diagonal arm extending downwards and inwards from the securing edge, the first diagonal arm and the second diagonal arm being joined at a location between the top end and the bottom end., 'an outwardly-stepped edge disposed at the outside face and stepped outwards of the securing edge at the bottom end,'}1311. The frame strip according to claim , wherein the second diagonal arm is longer than the first diagonal arm , and wherein the curved segment is closer to the bottom end than to the top end.1411. The frame strip according to claim , wherein the frame strip is less than 6 feet in length.1511. The frame strip according to claim , wherein the outside edge includes a ...

SIDING PANEL AND ASSEMBLY

A composite siding panel mountable on an exterior wall of a building includes a backing member and a siding member attached to the backing member, wherein the first side edge of the siding member overhangs the first side edge of the backing member, and the second side edge of the siding member is aligned with or positioned contiguously with the second side edge of the backing member. An adhesive coating joins the front face of the backing member to the rear face of the siding member. The adhesive coating runs substantially from the first side edge of the backing member to the second side edge thereof. The backing member can be composed of closed-cell expanded foam or wire-fabricated foam, and the siding member can be formed from vinyl, polypropylene, aluminum, steel, fiberglass, engineered wood, or fiber cement. A siding assembly including a plurality of composite siding panels adjacently mountable on an exterior wall of a building is also disclosed. 1. A composite siding panel , comprising:a backing member having a front face, a rear face opposite the front face thereof, and longitudinally extending first and second side edges;a siding member having a front face, a rear face opposite the front face thereof, and longitudinally-extending first and second side edges; andan adhesive coating that joins the rear face of the siding member to the front face of the backing member, wherein the adhesive coating runs substantially from the first side edge of the backing member to the second side edge of the backing member; andwherein the first side edge of the siding member extends outwardly beyond the first side edge of the backing member to create an overhang, and the second side edge of the siding member is aligned with the second side edge of the backing member.2. The composite siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive coating also extends substantially from a top edge of the backing member to a bottom edge thereof.3. The composite siding panel of claim 1 , wherein ...

SIDING PANEL AND ASSEMBLY

A composite siding panel mountable on an exterior wall of a building includes a backing member and a siding member attached to the backing member, wherein the first side edge of the siding member overhangs the first side edge of the backing member, and the second side edge of the siding member also overhangs the second front side edge of the backing member. An adhesive coating joins the front face of the backing member to the rear face of the siding member. The adhesive coating runs substantially from the first side edge of the backing member to the second side edge thereof. In the field, the overhang on one side can be trimmed or removed as desired to make a siding assembly with the overhangs organized as desired for aesthetic purposes. A siding assembly including a plurality of composite siding panels adjacently mountable on an exterior wall of a building is also disclosed. 1. A composite siding panel , comprising:a backing member having a front face, a rear face opposite the front face thereof, and longitudinally extending first and second side edges;a siding member having a front face, a rear face opposite the front face thereof, and longitudinally-extending first and second side edges; andan adhesive coating that joins the rear face of the siding member to the front face of the backing member, wherein the adhesive coating runs substantially from the first side edge of the backing member to the second side edge of the backing member;wherein the first side edge of the siding member extends outwardly beyond the first front side edge of the backing member to create a first overhang, and the second side edge of the siding member extends outwardly beyond the second front side edge of the backing member to create a second overhang.2. The composite siding panel of claim 1 , further comprising indicia on a rear face of the first and second overhangs for indicating where each overhang can be cut.3. The composite siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the siding member ...

PANEL FOR ATTACHMENT TO A MOUNTING SURFACE OF A BUILDING STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A panel is configured for attachment to a mounting surface of a building structure. The panel includes a first end surface and a second end surface, spaced from each other along a longitudinal axis; a top edge surface and a bottom edge surface, spaced from each other and offset from the longitudinal axis; and an inner surface and an outer surface, opposed to each other and extending from the first end surface and the second end surface. The inner surface includes a contact portion and a contour portion. The contact portion is disposed on a reference plane. The contour portion is contoured toward the outer surface, away from the reference plane, such that the contour portion defines a channel. The channel extends along at least a portion of a length of the panel, between the first end surface and the second end surface. 1. A panel configured for attachment to a mounting surface of a building structure , the panel comprising:a first end surface and a second end surface spaced from each other along a longitudinal axis;a top edge surface and a bottom edge surface spaced from each other and offset from the longitudinal axis; andan inner surface and an outer surface opposed to each other and extending from the first end surface and the second end surface, a contact portion disposed on a reference plane,', 'a contour portion contoured toward the outer surface, away from the reference plane, such that the contour portion defines a channel extending along at least a portion of a length of the panel between the first end surface and the second end surface; and', 'a notched portion contoured toward the outer surface, away from the reference plane, such that the notched portion defines a turbulence-inducing element., 'wherein the inner surface comprises,'}2. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the channel extends parallel to the longitudinal axis.3. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the notched portion defines a turbulence-inducing element extending at an angle to the longitudinal axis ...

Siding Panel With Improved Locking Mechanism And Method Of Manufacture

One aspect of the disclosure is a siding panel having a front face, a rear face, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side, and a second side, the top edge being folded over to create two layers of material. The siding panel further includes a first locking mechanism disposed on the front face adjacent the top edge configured to interlock with a second locking mechanism of a second siding panel, the first locking mechanism having a generally S-shaped portion. The siding panel also includes a second locking mechanism disposed on the rear face of the siding panel having a generally U-shaped portion including a curved section, and the second locking mechanism being configured to interlock with a first locking mechanism of a third siding panel. The first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism facilitate both locking and unlocking of the siding panel from the third siding panel.

Installation Aids For Siding And Accessories And Methods Of Use

One aspect of the disclosure is a method of installing siding to a siding accessory using an installation aid. The method includes mounting and fastening at least one siding accessory to a surface, placing a siding panel onto the surface, the siding panel having a first side, a second side, a top edge, and a bottom edge, locking the siding panel into place, placing at least one installation aid between the first side and/or the second side of the siding panel and the at least one siding accessory, the installation aid having at least one projection spaced to create a gap between the first or second side of the siding panel and the at least one siding accessory to allow for expansion and contraction of the siding panel, sliding the siding panel over to the at least one siding accessory, and fastening the siding panel to the surface. Various embodiments of installation aids are also disclosed. 1. A method for installing siding to a siding accessory using an installation aid , the method comprising:mounting and fastening at least one siding accessory to a surface;placing a siding panel onto the surface, the siding panel having a first side, a second side, a top edge, and a bottom edge;locking the siding panel into place;placing at least one installation aid between the first side and/or the second side of the siding panel and the at least one siding accessory, the installation aid having at least one projection spaced to create a gap between the first or second side of the siding panel and the at least one siding accessory to allow for expansion and contraction of the siding panel;sliding the siding panel over to the at least one siding accessory; andfastening the siding panel to the surface.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gap is about ¼ in claim 1 , about ⅜ in claim 1 , about ½ in or about 3/16 in.3. The method of wherein the method further comprises placing the installation aid on the nail hem of the siding panel.4. The method of wherein the installation aid ...

Thermally adaptive wall covering

A thermally adaptive wall covering is operable to cover at least part of a wall and to move in response to a change in covering temperature. The wall covering includes a laminated composite panel with first and second panel layers and an intermediate connecting structure that connects the panel layers relative to one another along an interface defined between the panel layers. The first and second panel layers have, respectively, first and second coefficients of thermal expansion that are different from each other and cause expansion and contraction of the corresponding panel layers along an interface therebetween. The connecting structure permits expansion and/or contraction of each panel layer relative to the other panel layer in response to the covering temperature change so that the panel flexes.

INTEGRATED FIBER CEMENT AND FOAM AS INSULATED CLADDING WITH ENHANCEMENTS

An integrated fiber cement and foam cladding system is provided that incorporates foam or similar light weight material to improve the insulation capacity of the cladding system. The system includes at least a fiber cement layer and a foam layer disposed on the backside of the fiber cement layer. The system improves the R-value of the building, a measure of the building's resistance to transferring heat or thermal energy. 1. An exterior cladding system for building structures , comprising:a first panel and a second panel, wherein each of the first panel and the second panel comprises a fiber cement layer, and a foam layer, wherein the fiber cement layer of each of the first panel and the second panel is pre-attached to the respective foam layer by an adhesive selected to accommodate stresses generated by cyclic differential expansion between the fiber cement layer and the foam layer, the foam layer of each of the first panel and the second panel comprising a planar surface with a plurality of protrusions rising above the planar surface; andwherein the foam layer of the first panel comprises an elongate mating channel defined by two opposing sidewalls formed along a longitudinal edge of the foam layer of the first panel, wherein the foam layer of the second panel comprises an elongate protrusion formed along a longitudinal edge of the foam layer of the second panel, said protrusion on the foam layer of the second panel is configured to be received into the mating channel on the foam layer of the first panel in a manner such that the sidewalls formed on the foam layer of the first panel enclose the protrusion formed on the foam layer of the second panel in a manner such that the foam layers of the first and second panels interlock,wherein a discontinuous layer is disposed within the foam layer of each of the first panel and the second panel.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the discontinuous layer is configured to provide enhanced acoustic dampening properties.3. The ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SIDING, VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SHEATHING AND VENTED AND WATER CONTROL TRIM-BOARD

A vented and water control paneling has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The water control paneling may be fabricated with an omnidirectional relief pattern formed on its back surface. The relief pattern spaces the vented and water control paneling away from a structure to which it is secured, thereby providing an omnidirectional drainage plane between the back surface of the paneling and the structure. The omnidirectional drainage plane provides an unimpeded ventilation and drainage path of water and/or water vapor. 1. A vented and water control panel for securing to the exterior of a structure , comprising:an omnidirectional relief pattern formed on a back surface of the vented and water control panel;wherein the omnidirectional relief pattern forms an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage plane.2. The vented and water control panel for securing to the exterior of structure of claim 1 , wherein the omnidirectional relief pattern is formed as a grid pattern of raised elements.3. The vented and water control panel for securing to the exterior of structure of claim 2 , wherein the raised elements are raised bumps or “dots” with air space on all sides.4. The vented and water control panel of claim 2 , wherein the raised elements are in an egg-crate pattern.5. The vented and water control panel for securing to the exterior of structure of claim 1 , further comprising a securing hole on a front surface of vented and water control panel that corresponds to at least one element of the omnidirectional relief pattern.6. The vented and water control panel for securing to the exterior of structure of claim 1 , further comprising overlapping structures for installing a first vented and water control panel substantially coplanar with a second claim 1 , adjacent vented and water control panel.7. The vented and water control panel for securing to the exterior of structure of claim 2 , wherein the back surface has a top and a bottom and a raised element ...

Siding Adaptor for Nail Guns

An adaptor is mounted on the tip of a nail gun normally used to attach roofing materials on the roof of a building to enable the nail gun also to be effective in attaching vinyl siding onto the exterior of a building structure. The adapter is mounted on the tip of the nail gun to engage nails discharged therefrom. The adaptor is formed with a circular projection that has a frusto-conical opening therethrough to guide discharged nails into engagement with the connective structure along the top edge of the siding panel. The circular projection has a depth that properly positions the discharge opening of the adaptor at the proper location for engagement with the siding connective structure. The conical shape of the opening through the adaptor is operable to deflect any misaligned nails being discharged from the nail gun into the discharge opening at the tip of the circular projection.

COMPOSITE INSULATING PANEL

An insulating siding panel comprises a backing member, and a siding member. The backing member comprises a front face, a rear face, a top face, and a bottom face. The siding member has an upper end, a lower end, and a nailing divot. An upper end of the backing member combines with the upper end of the siding member to form a tongue. A groove is defined in the bottom face of the backing member that is complementary in shape to the tongue. the nailing divot of the lower panel may be concealed by a front section of the backing member of the upper panel. 1. A composite insulating panel , comprising:a backing member including an upper end, a front face, a rear face, a top face, and a bottom face comprising a front section and a rear section, wherein a groove is defined in the bottom face between the front and rear sections; anda siding member including an upper end, a lower end including a bottom lip, and a nailing divot located proximate the upper end;wherein at least a substantial portion of the front face of the backing member is bonded to a rear face of the siding member;wherein the bottom lip extends rearward from the lower end of the siding member and is located adjacent to the front section of the bottom face of the backing member; andwherein a tongue is defined in combination by the upper end of the siding member and the upper end of the backing member, the tongue being adapted to engage in a groove of a backing member of an associated adjacent composite insulating panel.2. The composite insulating panel of claim 1 , wherein the nailing divot is spaced from a top edge of the siding member such that an upper strip is defined in the siding member between the nailing divot and the top edge of the siding member;wherein a projection extends upward from the top face of the backing member, a front face of the projection being aligned with the front face of the backing member; andwherein the tongue is defined in combination by the projection of the backing member and the ...

TILE SYSTEM

A tile system comprises at least two tiles and at least one elongate support. Each tile is generally rectangular in shape and has a first edge, and a second edge, the second edge being generally opposite the first edge. Each elongate support has an attachment portion and a support portion. Proximate the first edge each tile is provided with a groove, the groove being configured to receive the support portion of one of the elongate supports and a portion of an adjacent tile proximate its second edge. 134.-. (canceled)35. A tile system comprising:at least two tiles, each tile included in the at least two tiles being generally rectangular in shape and having a first edge and a second edge, the second edge being generally opposite the first edge; andat least one elongate support, each elongate support included in the at least one elongate support having an attachment portion and a support portion;wherein proximate the first edge of each tile included in the at least two tiles is provided with a groove, the groove being configured to receive the support portion of one of the elongate supports included in the at least one elongate support and a portion of an adjacent tile included in the at least two tiles proximate its second edge.36. The tile system of claim 35 , wherein the groove on each tile is formed across substantially the entire first edge; or wherein the groove on each tile is formed by one or more discrete features that are spaced apart across the first edge.37. The tile system of claim 35 , wherein each tile comprises a generally planar body portion and wherein the groove of each tile is formed from at least one protrusion having a first portion which extends generally away from a surface of the generally planar portion and a second portion which extends generally parallel to the planar portion towards the first edge of the tile; andwherein each tile is provided with one or more engagement features on at least one of the groove and the portion of the tile ...

COMPOSITE INSULATING PANEL

An insulating siding panel comprises a backing member, and a siding member. The backing member comprises a front face, a rear face, a top face, and a bottom face. The siding member has an upper end, a lower end, and a nailing divot. An upper end of the backing member combines with the upper end of the siding member to form a tongue. A groove is defined in the bottom face of the backing member that is complementary in shape to the tongue. The nailing divot of the lower panel may be concealed by a front section of the backing member of the upper panel. 1. A composite insulating panel , comprising:a backing member including a front face, a rear face, a top face, and a bottom face comprising a front section and a rear section, wherein a groove is defined in the bottom face between the front and rear sections; anda siding member including an upper strip and a lower end including a bottom lip;wherein at least a substantial portion of the front face of the backing member is bonded to a rear face of the siding member;wherein the bottom lip extends rearward from the lower end of the siding member and is located adjacent to the front section of the bottom face of the backing member;wherein a projection extends upward from the top face of the backing member, a front face of the projection being aligned with the front face of the backing member; andwherein a tongue is defined in combination by the projection of the backing member and the upper strip, the tongue being adapted to engage in a groove of a backing member of an associated adjacent composite insulating panel.2. The composite insulating panel of claim 1 , wherein the siding member further comprises a ledge connected to a rearward edge of the bottom lip and extending upward abutting a front face of the groove.3. The composite insulating panel of claim 2 , wherein the ledge does not extend beyond a rear bottom face of the rear section of the backing member.4. The composite insulating panel of claim 1 , wherein the groove ...

MANUFACTURED BUILDING PANEL ASSEMBLY

A method of fabricating panels includes providing an insert having an interior portion with a top portion and a positioning stop opposite the top portion, and an exterior portion including a fastener hem. Further, the method includes placing the insert in a mold such that only the fastener hem and the positioning stop contact the mold and centering the insert in the mold with the top portion and the positioning stop. The method also includes filling the mold with a casting material such that the interior portion is submerged in the casting material including the top portion, but some of the positioning stop is not submerged in the casting material, curing the casting material to form a panel on the insert, and removing the panel form the mold. 1. A panel assembly , comprising:a first panel comprising a body and an insert at least partially embedded within the body, wherein the insert of the first panel comprises at least one standoff extending from the body; anda second panel comprising a body and an insert at least partially embedded within the body, wherein the insert of the second panel comprises at least one standoff extending from the body;wherein the at least one standoff of the first panel and the at least one standoff of the second panel are substantially coplanar and configured to directly contact a mounting wall to provide a rainscreen for the panel assembly.2. The panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the inserts are formed from a non-corrosive material.3. The panel assembly of claim 2 , wherein the non-corrosive material comprises galvanized steel claim 2 , powder-coated steel claim 2 , stainless steel claim 2 , or a high strength plastic.4. The panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one standoff of the first panel extends from the interior portion of the first panel and protrudes from a back of the body of the first panel claim 1 , and wherein the at least one standoff of the second panel extends from the interior portion of the second panel and ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SIDING, VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SHEATHING AND VENTED AND WATER CONTROL TRIM-BOARD

A vented and water control paneling has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The water control paneling may be fabricated with an omnidirectional relief pattern formed on its back surface. The relief pattern spaces the vented and water control paneling away from a structure to which it is secured, thereby providing an omnidirectional drainage plane between the back surface of the paneling and the structure. The omnidirectional drainage plane provides an unimpeded ventilation and drainage path of water and/or water vapor. 1. A vented and water control system , comprising: configured to be mounted at a wall of a structure in an installed configuration,', 'being formed from glass fiber reinforced plastic having a front surface, a back surface, and a relief pattern integral with the back surface and defined by a plurality of elements that form a ventilation and drainage plane between the wall and the back surface when the exterior cladding panel is mounted at the wall,', 'having a securing hole, and,', 'having an overlapping portion of a second exterior cladding panel when the first and the second exterior cladding panels are in the installed configuration; and,, 'a first exterior cladding panela non-structural finish layer located on the first exterior cladding panel.2. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the securing hole located in a position concealed by an overlapping portion of a second exterior cladding panel when the first and the second exterior cladding panels are in the installed configuration.3. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the non-structural finish layer selected from the group including one or more of paint claim 1 , plaster claim 1 , exterior cement plaster claim 1 , synthetic plaster claim 1 , stucco claim 1 , parge coat claim 1 , wood-based coating claim 1 , and resins; the wood-based coating selected from the group including one or more of wood fibers claim 1 , paper claim 1 , and cellulose.4. The ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SIDING, VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SHEATHING AND VENTED AND WATER CONTROL TRIM-BOARD

A vented and water control paneling has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The water control paneling may be fabricated with an omnidirectional relief pattern formed on its back surface. The relief pattern spaces the vented and water control paneling away from a structure to which it is secured, thereby providing an omnidirectional drainage plane between the back surface of the paneling and the structure. The omnidirectional drainage plane provides an unimpeded ventilation and drainage path of water and/or water vapor. 1. A vented and water control system , consisting of:an exterior cladding panel configured to be mounted at a wall of a structure, the exterior cladding panel being of one piece construction and having a front surface, a back surface, and an omnidirectional relief pattern integral with the back surface and defined by a plurality of elements that form an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage plane between the wall and the back surface when the exterior cladding panel is mounted at the wall.2. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the exterior cladding panel being a non-structural panel.3. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being located on a portion claim 1 , but not all of the back surface.4. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being located on an entirety of the back surface.5. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the one piece construction being of a material selected from the group of cement claim 1 , cement-based claim 1 , metal claim 1 , wood claim 1 , wood-based claim 1 , or composite.6. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being embossed onto the back surface.7. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being stamped into the back surface.8. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the plurality of elements ...

Building Siding Method and Apparatus

A system for providing siding to a building is disclosed. The system utilizes components which have their own brackets with attachment flanges in order to connect directly to an exterior wall of the building. The brackets contain their own integrated water control systems, which co-act with those of other components to control and direct water into vertical channels and out from behind the siding system. These flanges double as self-contained flashing. In all the system presents a roof-to-foundation siding system that is self-contained and fully transitional from one piece to another. 1. A siding component for a siding system , the component comprising:a. a siding panel with upper, lower and two side edges; and i. at least one flange extending beyond one edge of the siding panel, the flange being attachable to an exterior wall of a building; and', 'ii. at least one trough for the collection and control of water;, 'b. a bracket, onto which the siding panel is mounted, the bracket further comprisingwherein the siding component is only directly connected to the exterior wall of the building at the flange, at a location on the flange beyond the one edge of the siding panel.2. The siding component of claim 1 , the bracket of the siding component further comprising at least one spacer which makes contact with the exterior wall and stands the component off of said exterior wall.3. The siding component of claim 2 , the bracket further comprising at least one spacer designed to interface with other siding components so as to stand the components off of each other.4. The siding component of claim 1 , the bracket further comprising at least one spacer designed to interface with other siding components so as to stand the components off of each other.5. The siding component of claim 1 , the component being a corner component claim 1 , the panel thereby being bent at an angle to form a corner and the bracket having two flanges extending beyond opposite side edges of the panel and ...

CORNER ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE INTERIORS

A corner assembly comprising an elongated main portion including a central section opposed by first and second lip sections, with the first and second lip sections extending laterally from the central section. The corner assembly additionally comprises first and second flange sections extending generally laterally from the central section, with the first flange section extending generally parallel with the first lip section and the second flange section extending generally parallel with the second lip section. The first flange section is separated from the first lip section so as to present a first receiving channel and the second flange section is separated from the second lip section so as to present a second receiving channel. The corner assembly further comprises an elongated cap section operable to be securely positioned over the elongated main portion. 1. A corner assembly comprising: a central section opposed by first and second lip sections, wherein the first and second lip sections extend laterally from the central section;', 'first and second flange sections extending generally laterally from the central section, with the first flange section extending generally parallel with the first lip section and the second flange section extending generally parallel with the second lip section,', 'wherein the first flange section is separated from the first lip section so as to present a first receiving channel and the second flange section is separated from the second lip section so as to present a second receiving channel, and, 'an elongated main portion including—'}an elongated cap section operable to be securely positioned over the elongated main portion.2. The corner assembly of claim 1 , wherein the main portion has a first radius of curvature and the cap section has a second radius of curvature claim 1 , and wherein the second radius of curvature is generally the same as or nominally greater than the first radius of curvature.3. The corner assembly of claim 1 ...

System, method and apparatus for manufactured building panel

A method of fabricating panels includes providing an insert having an interior portion with a top portion and a positioning stop opposite the top portion, and an exterior portion including a fastener hem. Further, the method includes placing the insert in a mold such that only the fastener hem and the positioning stop contact the mold and centering the insert in the mold with the top portion and the positioning stop. The method also includes filling the mold with a casting material such that the interior portion is submerged in the casting material including the top portion, but some of the positioning stop is not submerged in the casting material, curing the casting material to form a panel on the insert, and removing the panel form the mold.

LAP AND PANEL SIDING WITH VENTILATION ELEMENTS

A plurality of ventilation elements, vents, slots, or gap elements or similar features that are applied to, or machined into, one or more sides or faces of exterior siding products, such as lap siding, panel siding, vertical siding, horizontal siding, flat (or non-overlapping) siding, flap siding, decorative trim, trim system components or other forms of panels or cladding materials. When the exterior siding product is installed, the ventilation elements, vents, slots, or gap elements or similar features provide a built-in air and water gap to facilitate and increase water drainage and air circulation behind the siding or panel, thereby minimizing water storage in the space behind the product and lowering the equilibrium moisture content of the siding itself. The ventilation features are incorporated into the corresponding product in-line or during the manufacturing process, and do not require any further work during assembly or construction on-site (e.g., furring strips or other similar drainage mechanisms are not needed). Some or all of the ventilation features or elements are located to improve the product's ability to equilibrate (moisture-wise) in a product stack before installation as well as after installation. 1. A cladding product , comprising:a wood-based panel comprising a front side, a back side, a top edge, a bottom edge, a right side, and a left side;a first set of ventilation features comprising a plurality of raised elements projecting from the back side;a second set of ventilation features comprising a plurality of raised elements projecting from the back side;wherein the first set of ventilation features and the second set of ventilation features overlap at least in part; andthe first set of ventilation features are oriented at an angle to the second set of ventilation features.2. The product of claim 1 , wherein the raised elements are attached to the back side of the panel.3. The product of claim 1 , wherein the raised elements are polymers.4. ...

TEXTURED CLADDING ELEMENT WITH INTEGRATED DRIP EDGE

A textured cladding element can be manufactured to approximate the aesthetic and functional properties or natural wood siding and/or shingles. The cladding element can comprise non-wood material, such as fiber cement. The cladding element can include a step and a recessed portion or cove which enables the element to have a relatively low thickness while also achieving a desirable drip edge and/or shadow line when multiple cladding elements are overlapping when installed in a finished product. 1. A cladding shingle system configured to secure to an exterior of a building structure , the cladding shingle system comprising: a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge;', 'a substantially planar rear face extending between the first edge and the second edge; and', an upper section spaced from the rear face by a first thickness, the upper section being substantially parallel to the rear face, the upper section extending from the first edge;', 'a lower section spaced from the rear face by the first thickness, the lower section being substantially parallel to the rear face, the lower section extending from the second edge;', 'a recessed portion having a first end adjacent the lower section and a second end opposite the first end, the first end spaced from the rear face by a first distance and the second end spaced from the rear face by a second distance, wherein the recessed portion is disposed at a first angle relative to the lower section such that the first distance is greater than the second distance, the second distance defining a minimum thickness of each of the first and second cladding shingles; and', 'a step contiguous with the upper section and the second end of the recessed portion, the step disposed at a second angle relative to the upper section, wherein the second angle of the step is greater than the first angle of the recessed portion;', 'wherein the wood grain texture pattern covers at least the lower section and the recessed portion of the front ...

Profile element and facade system with profile element

A profile element and a facade system for mounting on buildings having facade panels are connected to profile elements, each profile element having a receiving section, a fastening section and a mounting section. The receiving section forms a receiving space at its free end and the fastening section is formed such that it rests at least partially on the back of the facade panel. The fastening section is positioned with respect to the facade panel such that the mounting section extends beyond the facade pane.

WALL PANELS HAVING ADHESIVE COATING

A wall panel, ceiling panel, or floor panel may be provided having a T-shaped profile in which the web base area and/or the surface of the limbs facing the installation side is/are coated with an adhesive regionally or all over. Also provided may be a wall cladding, ceiling cladding, or floor cladding that is formed from a plurality of such panels. 1. A wall panel , ceiling panel , or floor panel comprising: a T-shaped profile , wherein the profile comprises a web at an installation side of the panel and two limbs at a visible side of the panel , wherein the web has a planar base surface and the base surface of the web and/or a surface of the limbs facing the installation side is coated regionally or all over with an adhesive.2. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the panel has a further adhesive coating at an edge surface of at least one limb.3. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the limbs are arranged axially symmetrically with respect to the web.4. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the limbs and the web are connected by shape matching and were produced from one piece.5. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the panel has a layer of a decor paper and/or of a veneering or a decor at the visible side.6. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the panel comprises a material selected from the group consisting of wood claim 1 , wood materials claim 1 , HDF claim 1 , MDF claim 1 , OSB claim 1 , chipboard claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , PVC claim 1 , cement fibers claim 1 , plaster claim 1 , metal claim 1 , glass claim 1 , ceramics claim 1 , rock wool fiber materials claim 1 , or any mixture thereof.7. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is a pressure sensitive adhesive or a pressure sensitive adhesive on a polyacrylate or polyurethane base.8. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive coating is covered by a reversibly releasable release paper claim 1 , or by a release paper comprising polyethylene or coated polyethylene.9. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the panel has a length of 100 to 2000 ...

SINGLE COURSE EXTERIOR CLADDING PANEL

One aspect of the disclosure is an exterior cladding panel including a first end, a second end, and a series of locking clips extending from a front face of the exterior cladding panel and positioned along the first end of the exterior cladding panel. The exterior cladding panel also includes a locking leg extending from a rear face of the exterior cladding panel and positioned along a middle portion between the first end and the second end. The exterior cladding panel also includes a series of simulated shingles positioned in a single course between the first end and the second end, including a series of gaps separating adjacent shingles. Each gap extends lengthwise from the second end to the middle portion of the exterior cladding panel, and includes a first width that differs from a second width of at least one adjacent gap in the series of gaps. 1. An exterior cladding panel comprising:a first end;a series of locking clips extending from a front face of the exterior cladding panel and positioned along the first end of the exterior cladding panel;a second end;a locking leg extending from a rear face of the exterior cladding panel and positioned along a middle portion of the exterior cladding panel between the first end and the second end; anda series of simulated shingles positioned in a single course between the first end and the second end, wherein the series of simulated shingles comprises a series of gaps separating adjacent shingles in the series of simulated shingles, wherein each gap in the series of gaps extends lengthwise from the second end of the exterior cladding panel to the middle portion of the exterior cladding panel, and wherein each gap in the series of gaps comprises a first width that differs from a second width of at least one adjacent gap in the series of gaps.2. The exterior cladding panel of claim 1 , wherein the at least one adjacent gap in the series of gaps is a first adjacent gap claim 1 , and wherein the first width also differs from ...

Method of Manufacturing Reinforced Siding Panels

One aspect of the disclosure is a method of manufacturing a siding panel including providing a siding panel having a front face, a rear face, top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge, providing a support member having a top edge, a bottom edge, two side edges, a first face, and a second face, applying adhesive on a first face of the support member from one side edge of the support member to the other side edge of the support member, placing the support member on the rear face of the siding panel so the support member extends substantially from the first side edge to about ½ in. to about 2¼ in. away from the second side edge, completely securing the two side edges of a support member to the rear face of the siding panel, and laminating the support member to the siding panel. 1. A siding panel comprising:a front face;a rear face having a support member completely secured thereto, the support member having adhesive on a first face of the support member from a first side edge of the support member to a second side edge of the support member, such that the adhesive directly laminates the first side edge of the support member to the siding panel with no gap therebetween and the second side edge of the support member to the siding panel with no gap therebetween;a top edge including a nail hem;a bottom edge;a first side edge; anda second side edge, andwherein the support member ends below the nail hem.2. The siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the support member extends substantially from the first side edge of the siding panel (e.g. claim 1 , within ¼ inch) to about ½ in. to about 2¼ in. away from the second side edge.3. The siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the support member is placed such that each of the first and second side edges of the support panel is positioned within about ½ inch to about 2¼ inches way from the respective side edge of the siding panel.4. The siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the support member extends from about ¼ in. to ...

EXTERIOR CLADDING PANELS AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING THEM

One aspect of the disclosure is an exterior cladding panel including one or more courses of simulated shingles, a locking clip extending from a front face of the exterior cladding panel, and a locking leg extending from a rear face of the exterior cladding panel. The exterior cladding panel also includes a first plurality of tabs extending from a top edge of the exterior cladding panel, where each tab in the first plurality of tabs includes at least one projection extending approximately perpendicular to the front face. A respective top end of each tab in the first plurality of tabs extends a common distance from the top edge of the exterior cladding panel. A second plurality of tabs extends from the top edge of the exterior cladding panel, where a respective top end of each tab in the second plurality of tabs extends the common distance from the top edge. 1. An exterior cladding panel comprising:one or more courses of simulated shingles;a locking clip extending from a front face of the exterior cladding panel, wherein the locking clip is positioned at a top end of the exterior cladding panel;a locking leg extending from a rear face of the exterior cladding panel, wherein the locking leg is positioned along a bottom edge of the exterior cladding panel;a first plurality of tabs extending from a top edge of the exterior cladding panel, wherein each tab in the first plurality of tabs comprises at least one projection extending approximately perpendicular to the front face of the exterior cladding panel and perpendicular to the top edge of the exterior cladding panel, and wherein a respective top end of each tab in the first plurality of tabs extends a common distance from the top edge of the exterior cladding panel; anda second plurality of tabs extending from the top edge of the exterior cladding panel, wherein a respective top end of each tab in the second plurality of tabs extends the common distance from the top edge of the exterior cladding panel.2. The exterior ...

SIDING PANEL WITH IMPROVED LOCKING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

One aspect of the disclosure is a siding panel including a front face, a rear face, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side, and a second side. The siding panel also includes a first locking mechanism disposed on the rear face of the siding panel adjacent the top edge, and configured to interlock with a second locking mechanism of a second siding panel, the first locking mechanism being formed as a protrusion. The siding panel further includes a second locking mechanism disposed on the rear face of the siding panel being formed as a generally C-shaped portion having a groove. The second locking mechanism is configured to interlock with a first locking mechanism of a third siding panel. The siding panel is secured to a surface by a fastener. 1. A siding panel comprising:a siding panel having a front face, a rear face, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side, and a second side;a first locking mechanism disposed on the rear face of the siding panel adjacent the top edge, the first locking mechanism being configured to interlock with a second locking mechanism of a second siding panel, the first locking mechanism being formed as a protrusion; anda second locking mechanism disposed on the rear face of the siding panel, the second locking mechanism being formed as a generally C-shaped portion having a groove, the second locking mechanism being configured to interlock with a first locking mechanism of a third siding panel;wherein the siding panel is secured to a surface by a fastener.2. The siding panel of claim 1 , wherein the first locking mechanism further includes a first angled portion claim 1 , a second substantially flat portion claim 1 , and a third angled portion.3. The siding panel of claim 2 , wherein the length of the first locking mechanism is in the range of about ½ in. to about 2 in.4. The siding panel of claim 2 , wherein the length of the first angled portion is in the range of about ¼ in. to about ¾ in.5. The siding panel of claim 2 , wherein the length ...

FITTING WITH IMPROVED BOSS STRUCTURE

A fitting includes a first mounting portion connectable with a first member and having opposing planar surfaces and inner and outer ends. A second mounting portion is angled with respect to the first mounting portion, is connectable with a second member and has opposing planar surfaces, an outer end and an inner end integrally formed with the first mounting portion inner end. A boss projects outwardly from the second mounting portion first surface and is disposable within a recess of the second member or a stiffener coupled with the second member. The boss has an inner end adjacent to the second mounting portion inner end, an outer end spaced from the inner end, a centerline between the boss inner and outer ends, and an outermost surface spaced from the second mounting portion first surface by a spacing distance having a value greater than zero at all points along the centerline. 19-. (canceled)10. A mechanical assembly comprising:a first member;a second member spaced from the first member, wherein the second member has a recess or is coupled with a stiffener having a recess, the recess being defined by an inner surface extending generally along a centerline; a first mounting portion connected with the first member and having opposing first and second generally planar surfaces and opposing inner and outer ends;', 'a second mounting portion generally angled with respect to the first mounting portion and connected with the second member, the second mounting portion having opposing first and second planar surfaces and opposing inner and outer ends, the second mounting portion inner end being integrally formed with the first mounting portion inner end and the second mounting portion first surface facing generally toward the first mounting portion first surface; and', 'at least one generally elongated boss projecting outwardly from a remainder of the second mounting portion, the boss having a first end located at least generally adjacent to second mounting portion inner ...

Wall panel systems and methods of assembling and refinishing wall panel systems

A wall panel system includes a plurality of extruded composite building panels for mounting to a wall that can be repaired or refinished. The panels include a plurality of ribs for contacting the wall and a lip for overlapping one of the plurality of panels immediately below. The wall panel system includes joint clips and flashings that over lap seams between abutting panels.

LAP SIDING PRODUCT WITH SNAP BREAK

A lap siding product with a central face cut, allowing an installer or user to break the lap siding product in half manually, without tools, resulting in two pieces of lap siding. The central face cut extends for the length of the product, and its depth is a substantial portion of the thickness of the lap siding product. A central back cut opposite to the central face cut may be provided, as well as a pair of back spacing cuts along the edges of the back face of the product. A pair of machined nail lines on the face of the product assist in determining locations for nailing the post-break pieces of lap siding during installation. 1. A lap siding product , comprising:a first piece of lap siding, with a length, a width, a thickness, a front face, a back face, a top edge, and a bottom edge;a second piece of lap siding, with a length, a width, a thickness, a front face, a back face, a top edge, and a bottom edge;wherein the top edge of the first piece of lap siding is joined to the top edge of the second piece of lap siding by a center strip with a front face and a back face, wherein the center strip is thinner than the first piece of lap siding or the second piece of lap siding.2. The lap siding product of claim 1 , wherein the center strip extends along the length of the first piece of lap siding and the length of the second piece of lap siding.3. The lap siding produce of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the first piece of lap siding is the same as the thickness of the second piece of lap siding.4. The lap siding produce of claim 1 , wherein the length of the first piece of lap siding is the same as the length of the second piece of lap siding.5. The lap siding produce of claim 1 , wherein the width of the first piece of lap siding is the same as the width of the second piece of lap siding.6. The lap siding product of claim 1 , wherein the front face of the first piece of lap siding is co-planar with the front face of the second piece of lap siding claim 1 , and ...

SIDING PANEL AND ASSEMBLY TO ADDRESS DIMPLING

The present disclosure describes composite siding panels with a structure that reduces dimpling. The siding panel comprises a backing member and a siding member that are joined by an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer may be made with fingers extending from its sides, or may be made with an adhesive that has an elongation factor of at least 1000%. These reduce dimpling. 1. A composite siding panel , comprising:a backing member having a front face, a rear face opposite the front face, a first side edge, and a second side edge opposite the first side edge;a siding member having a front face, a rear face opposite the front face, a first side edge, and a second side edge opposite the first side edge; andan adhesive layer that joins the rear face of the siding member to the front face of the backing member, wherein the adhesive layer comprises a central area having a first side edge and a second side edge, and a set of spaced-apart first fingers extending from the first side edge of the central area.2. The composite siding panel of claim 1 , further comprising a set of spaced-apart second fingers extending from the second side edge of the central area.3. The composite siding panel of claim 2 , wherein the first fingers and the second fingers are staggered relative to each other.4. The composite siding panel of claim 2 , wherein the first fingers and the second fingers are at the same height.5. The composite siding panel of claim 2 , the first fingers are spaced apart from each other at regular intervals claim 2 , and the second fingers are spaced apart from each other at regular intervals.6. The composite siding panel of claim 2 , wherein the first side edge and the second side edge of the central area of the adhesive layer are set back from the first side edge and the second side edge of the backing member by a distance of 5 inches to 8 inches.7. The composite siding panel of claim 2 , wherein the first fingers and the second fingers are set back from the first side ...

Insulated Building Structure

An insulated building structure, in particular an insulated roof structure or a wall structure of a building, comprises at least one thermal insulation layer. At least one moisture-variable protective layer for the thermal insulation layer is provided on an outer side of the thermal insulation layer and on an inner side of the thermal insulation layer facing a building interior of the building. The protective layers each have a water vapor diffusion equivalent air layer thickness S. The water vapor diffusion equivalent air layer thicknesses Sof the two protective layers deviate from each other by less than 20%, preferably less than 10%, in the range of a relative humidity from 0% to 25% and/or in the range of a relative humidity from 80% to 100%. 1. An insulated building structure , having at least one thermal insulation layer , wherein at least one moisture-variable protective layer for the thermal insulation layer is provided on an outer side of the thermal insulation layer and also on an inner side of the thermal insulation layer facing a building interior of a building , wherein the protective layers each have a water vapor diffusion equivalent air layer thickness Sthat depends on the ambient moisture , wherein the water vapor diffusion equivalent air layer thicknesses Sof both protective layers , in the range of a relative humidity between 0% and 25% , or in the range of a relative humidity between 80% and 100% , differ from each other by less than 20%.2. An insulated building structure , having at least one thermal insulation layer , wherein at least one moisture-variable protective layer for the thermal insulation layer is provided on an outer side of the thermal insulation layer and also on an inner side of the thermal insulation layer facing a building interior of a building , wherein the protective layers each have a water vapor diffusion equivalent air layer thickness Sthat depends on the ambient moisture , wherein the water vapor diffusion equivalent air ...

ROOFING, CLADDING OR SIDING PRODUCT

This invention relates to a roofing, cladding, or siding module, comprising an underlapping region extending from a head edge of the module and an exposed region extending from a foot edge of the module. The length of the foot edge defining the length of the module. The underlapping region is adapted to be substantially covered by the exposed region of an adjacent or overlapping module when installed on a building surface. The module is formed of at least one layer of extruded material. The layer so formed comprises at least 40% w/w filler and/or reinforcement, and one or more polymer(s). 1. A roofing , cladding , or siding module , comprising:an underlapping region extending from a head edge of the module and an exposed region extending from a foot edge of the module, the length of the foot edge defining the length of the module,wherein the underlapping region is adapted to be substantially covered by the exposed region of an adjacent or overlapping module when installed on a building surface, at least 40% w/w filler and/or reinforcement,', 'one or more polymer(s)., 'wherein the module is formed of at least one layer of extruded material, wherein the layer so formed comprises2. The module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said module comprises a plurality of formed surfaces molded along the length of the module.3. The module as claimed in or claim 1 , wherein the layer comprises about 60% to about 95% w/w filler and/or reinforcement.4. The module as claimed in any one of - claim 1 , wherein the layer comprises at least about 5% w/w reinforcement.5. The module as claimed in any one of - claim 1 , wherein the layer comprises about 5% to about 30% w/w reinforcement.6. The module as claimed in any one of - claim 1 , wherein the layer comprises at least about 80% filler and at least about 10% reinforcement.7. The module as claimed in any one of - claim 1 , wherein the layer comprises one or more of the following polymers:a) polystyrene (GPPS),b) polyethylene terephthalate ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SIDING, VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SHEATHING AND VENTED AND WATER CONTROL TRIM-BOARD

A vented and water control paneling has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The water control paneling may be fabricated with an omnidirectional relief pattern formed on its back surface. The relief pattern spaces the vented and water control paneling away from a structure to which it is secured, thereby providing an omnidirectional drainage plane between the back surface of the paneling and the structure. The omnidirectional drainage plane provides an unimpeded ventilation and drainage path of water and/or water vapor. 1. A vented and water control system , comprising:an exterior cladding panel configured to be mounted at a wall of a structure, the exterior cladding panel comprising glass fiber reinforced plastic having a front surface, a back surface, and an omnidirectional relief pattern integral with the back surface and defined by a plurality of elements that form an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage plane between the wall and the back surface when the exterior cladding panel is mounted at the wall; and, a non-structural finish layer located on the exterior cladding panel.2. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the non-structural finish layer selected from the group including one or more of paint claim 1 , plaster claim 1 , stucco claim 1 , parge coat claim 1 , wood-based coating claim 1 , and resins; the wood-based coating selected from the group including one or more of wood fibers claim 1 , paper claim 1 , and cellulose.3. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the exterior cladding panel being a non-structural panel.4. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being located on a portion claim 1 , but not all of the back surface.5. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the plurality of elements being a plurality of raised elements forming a grid.6. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the plurality of elements being a plurality of raised bumps or ...

TUB OR SHOWER SURROUND KIT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A tub or shower surround kit, system, and method are disclosed. An example system for constructing a tub surround, shower surround, and wall covering includes a plurality of components including at least one panel, at least one edge component, and at least one interconnecting component. The example system also includes a tongue or lip of a first of the plurality of components configured to fit into a groove of a second of the plurality of components. The example system also includes a tongue or lip of the second of the plurality of components to fit into a groove of the first of the plurality of components. Any number of the plurality of components are connected adjacent to a desired wall geometry to provide an assembled version of the tub surround, shower surround, and wall covering. 1. A method for constructing a tub surround , shower surround , or wall covering , comprising:providing a plurality of components to form a kit including at least edge components, panels, corner-side components, corner components, and at least one interconnection component, the plurality of components selected to fit a desired wall geometry; andwherein the at least one interconnection component has two lips, two grooves, and two back curves to interlock at least one of the edge components such that lips of the edge components fit into the grooves of the interconnection component while the lips of the interconnection component fit into the grooves of the edge components to join the selected components together; andwherein erecting the assembly over a wall adjacent the tub or shower forms the tub surround, shower surround, or wall covering.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein another of the at least one interconnection component is connected to at least one of corner-side components claim 1 , corner components claim 1 , and panels in various combinations to provide different shapes of the tub surround claim 1 , shower surround claim 1 , or wall covering.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...