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PRESSURE EQUALIZED RAINSCREEN SYSTEMS AND METHODS
20220325529 · 2022-10-13 ·

Systems and methods for a pressure equalized rainscreen (PER) and for mounting the same to a building. A PER system includes a panel disposed over an exterior wall that defines a cavity adjacent to the building for pressure equalization. Moisture is drained out of the cavity via a first opening(s), and air flows into and out of the cavity for pressure equalization via a second opening(s). The panel is configured to hinder flowing air via the first opening(s) and hinder draining moisture via the second opening(s). The PER system is mounted using a plurality of mounting strips that demarcate wall portions corresponding to panels for covering those wall portions. Each panel is movably engaged with a mounting strip for support and to allow deformation of the panel once fastened to the exterior wall.

WALL PANEL CLIP

The disclosure relates generally to methods, systems, and apparatus for assembling prefabricated wall panels, such as prefabricated wall panels constructed with a layer of insulation coupled to a pre-formed metal layer, with a wall panel fastening system. An insulated wall panel system, includes a first wall panel having an extended portion, a second wall panel having a recessed portion configured to receive the extended portion of the first wall panel. The wall panel system also includes a wall panel clip disposed between the first wall extended portion and the second wall panel recessed portion, the wall panel clip including a first web member and a second web member extending at an angle from the first web member, the first web member having a first end portion, a second end portion and a middle portion disposed between the first and second end portions, the second web member having a first end portion, a second end portion and a middle portion disposed between the first and second end portions. The wall panel system further includes that the first web member middle portion includes a through hole extending therethrough and the first and second end portion of the second web member each including a through-hole extending therethrough. The wall panel system further includes an internal fastener configured to connect at least one of first end portion or the second end portion to a portion of the second wall panel and the second wall panel to a building support structure. The wall panel system also includes a face fastener extending through the first wall panel and into the wall panel clip to secure the first wall panel to the second wall panel.

Wall sheathing system
11603666 · 2023-03-14 ·

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.

Siding outer corner post cap
11464223 · 2022-10-11 ·

The corner caps have retention flanges and tabs which prevent the caps from being pulled or rooted from the corner posts. The corner cap includes two adjacent upright rear walls that terminate in angled retaining flanges and an L-shaped bottom wall that terminate in angled retaining tabs. The edge of the retaining tabs and retaining flanges press against the walls of the corner posts when the corner cap is inserted into the corner post. The mechanical resilience in the bends that form the retaining tabs and flanges allow the engagement between the corner cap and corner post to securely hold the cap within the post and prevent it from being pulled or rooted out of the corner post by small animals.

DECORATIVE STRUCTURE, PANEL MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING DECORATIVE STRUCTURE

A decorative structure includes: a plurality of base materials extending in a first direction and provided in parallel with each other at predetermined intervals in a second direction intersecting the first direction; and a plurality of panel materials, each of the plurality of panel materials being attached to two base materials adjacent to each other in the second direction among the plurality of base materials. Each of the plurality of base materials includes a protrusion protruding in the second direction. Each of the plurality of panel materials includes a body including an outer edge portion having a square shape in a plan view, and four legs provided along four sides of the outer edge portion. The panel material is attached by inserting the protrusion of one of the two base materials through an insertion hole provided in one of the four legs.

DECORATIVE STRUCTURE, PANEL MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING DECORATIVE STRUCTURE

A decorative structure includes: a plurality of base materials extending in a first direction and provided in parallel with each other at predetermined intervals in a second direction intersecting the first direction; and a plurality of panel materials, each of the plurality of panel materials being attached to two base materials adjacent to each other in the second direction among the plurality of base materials. Each of the plurality of base materials includes a protrusion protruding in the second direction. Each of the plurality of panel materials includes a body including an outer edge portion having a square shape in a plan view, and four legs provided along four sides of the outer edge portion. The panel material is attached by inserting the protrusion of one of the two base materials through an insertion hole provided in one of the four legs.

Architectural panel assembly and tools
11642762 · 2023-05-09 ·

This application relates to the field of reveal architectural panels and a tool or clamp for assembly thereof. The apparatus and method replace prior art assembly methods and fasteners with adhesives and a dedicated particularly designed clamp to facilitate assembly. The frame members are modified to facilitate assembly with adhesive sealants and removal of mechanical fasteners.

Architectural panel assembly and tools
11642762 · 2023-05-09 ·

This application relates to the field of reveal architectural panels and a tool or clamp for assembly thereof. The apparatus and method replace prior art assembly methods and fasteners with adhesives and a dedicated particularly designed clamp to facilitate assembly. The frame members are modified to facilitate assembly with adhesive sealants and removal of mechanical fasteners.

VENTILATED FAÇADE SYSTEM WITH SELF-SUPPORTING METAL PANELS
20230135698 · 2023-05-04 ·

The invention relates to a ventilated façade system with self-supporting metal panels comprising: a series of metal panels provided with horizontal edges provided with eyelets, and vertical edges; support clamps and fixing clamps, where the clamps are used for fixing to the façades and as a means of spacing the metal panels from the wall so as to increase the air chamber that generates a chimney effect in the ventilated façade, where the support clamps have two vertical sections that can be accommodated in the eyelets and where said vertical sections are covered by a rubber or similar for vibration and noise absorption.

The ventilated façade system involves lower costs, is easier to assemble and can be installed on existing façades or buildings under renovation, achieving benefits in terms of insulation, energy savings and the disappearance of problems of moisture.

VENTILATED FAÇADE SYSTEM WITH SELF-SUPPORTING METAL PANELS
20230135698 · 2023-05-04 ·

The invention relates to a ventilated façade system with self-supporting metal panels comprising: a series of metal panels provided with horizontal edges provided with eyelets, and vertical edges; support clamps and fixing clamps, where the clamps are used for fixing to the façades and as a means of spacing the metal panels from the wall so as to increase the air chamber that generates a chimney effect in the ventilated façade, where the support clamps have two vertical sections that can be accommodated in the eyelets and where said vertical sections are covered by a rubber or similar for vibration and noise absorption.

The ventilated façade system involves lower costs, is easier to assemble and can be installed on existing façades or buildings under renovation, achieving benefits in terms of insulation, energy savings and the disappearance of problems of moisture.