Exemplary methods for installing tile using a reactivatable tile bonding mat is disclosed. The reactivatable tile bonding mat is placed upon a substantially flat surface. Stone, porcelain or ceramic tile is placed and arranged on the reactivatable tile bonding mat in an aesthetically pleasing fashion, in some cases aided by the use of spacers in the joints between the sides of the tiles. Induction, or some other method of heat, is applied to the upper surfaces of the tiles, to quickly transfer through the tile, causing a polymer hot-melt material embedded in the reactivatable tile bonding mat to melt and adhere to a lower surface of the tiles, forming a strong bond. Upon the tiles fully bonding to the reactivatable tile bonding mat, spacers may be removed and a suitable grout may be applied in the joints between the sides of the tiles.

An insulated panel assembly having improved insulative R-value. The insulated panel assembly comprises a cover panel, a first insulation layer, and at least one additional insulation layer, wherein the at least one additional insulation layer has a higher R-value than the first insulation layer. The first insulation layer is secured to the cover panel. The first insulation layer further forms at least one recessed portion. The at least one additional insulation layer is positioned in the at least one recessed portion of the first insulation layer. Examples of the at least one additional insulation layer may include vacuum insulated panels and modified atmosphere insulation panels.

A hand-held or table-mounted tool for adhering a flooring edge finish to a flooring edge. The hand-held tool includes a main body, which can include a handle, a base, and a bi-level soleplate, which is heated during application to adhere a flooring edge finish to a flooring edge. The soleplate of the tool can be made of polymer, carbon, metal, ceramic, glass, or a mixture thereof.

Disclosed herein is a programmable surface object, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the programmable surface object may include a structure and a plurality of variable compressibility elements. Further, the plurality of variable compressibility elements may be configured for allowing compressing of the structure to one of a plurality of compression levels corresponding to one of a plurality of energy stimuli received by the plurality of variable compressibility elements, wherein the compressing of the structure allows deforming of the programmable surface object to one of a plurality of deforming degrees.

A system, device and method for reducing wind-induced vibration using cladding includes one or more movable panels attached to an outer façade of a high-rise building, skyscraper or any other structure subject to wind-induced vibration.

A waterproof wax, a waterproof treatment method for a splicing part of floorboards and a splice floorboard, relating to floorboards. The waterproof wax includes 60-85% by weight of a first paraffin, 1-15% by weight of a silicone resin, 10-20% by weight of ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, 2-5% by weight of amino silicone oil and 0.1-1% by weight of alkenyl succinate.

A system, device and method for reducing wind-induced vibration using cladding includes one or more movable panels attached to an outer facade of a high-rise building, skyscraper or any other structure subject to wind-induced vibration.

An impact resistant panel used to replace spandrel glass panels or aluminum panels in structures that uses an impact resistant interlayer to fuse two porcelain layers together. The panel of the present invention is a three-layered panel formed by fusing a first rolled porcelain layer, an impact resistant interlayer and a second rolled porcelain layer. The impact resistant interlayer is melted into the pores of the porcelain layers to create an integral porcelain panel that can be used as structural elements or small, medium, and large dimensions while having impact resistant qualities.

A deck board cover assembly includes a plurality of deck board covers. Each of the deck board covers is positionable over a respective one of a plurality of deck boards of a deck. Each of the deck board covers is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to protect the deck boards from precipitation. Each of the deck board covers has a plurality of gripping elements each is integrated into the deck board covers for retaining the deck board covers on the respective deck boards. A plurality of adhesive strips is each bonded to a respective one of the deck board covers. Each of the adhesive strips adhesively engages the respective deck board upon which the deck board covers are positioned for retaining the deck board covers on the respective deck board.

An insulated panel assembly having improved insulative R-value. The insulated panel assembly comprises a cover panel, a first insulation layer, and at least one additional insulation layer, wherein the at least one additional insulation layer has a higher R-value than the first insulation layer. The first insulation layer is secured to the cover panel. The first insulation layer further forms at least one recessed portion. The at least one additional insulation layer is positioned in the at least one recessed portion of the first insulation layer. Examples of the at least one additional insulation layer may include vacuum insulated panels and modified atmosphere insulation panels.