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.

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.

The invention concerns a mounting system to support free-form architectural panels, in particular molded panels made from fiber composite materials such as concrete, resin, and gypsum. The mounting system comprises a socket which can be securely embedded in the panel during casting. The mounting system further comprises a ball joint which is clamped into the socket and allows for attachment of the panel to support structure.

The present disclosure relates generally to siding, for example, suitable for covering a wall surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a frame for a wall panel. The frame includes a support strip extending in a lateral direction across the width of the wall panel and has first and second ends. The frame also includes a row of columns extending in a first direction from the support strip. Each column includes a proximal end attached to the support strip and a free distal end. The row of columns includes a first column disposed at a first end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the first end of the support strip, and a second column disposed at a second end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the second end of the support strip.

The present invention provides a solar cell module installation structure and a house that can reduce manufacturing cost and have good workability as compared with the related art.

A support member includes a rail part that extends substantially in a vertical direction and is longer than a length of the solar cell module. The solar cell module includes: a solar cell panel; and a frame member. The solar cell panel includes: a main body panel; a terminal box provided on a back surface of the main body panel; and a wiring part extending from the terminal box. The frame member includes: a holding recess; and a mounting part. The holding recess sandwiches a part of the main body panel and is in contact with a light receiving surface and the back surface of the main body panel. The mounting part is provided on a back surface of the main body panel and is attached to the rail part of the support member. The mounting part has a penetration part that passes through from an inside to an outside with reference to the terminal box when the light receiving surface is viewed from front. The wiring part passes through the penetration part.

Disclosed herein is a panel system for covering a building wall. The panel system includes at least one panel assembly. Each panel assembly includes a panel having a front panel wall, a side panel wall, and a back mounting flange overhanging the front panel wall. Each panel also includes at least one perimeter extrusion. Each perimeter extrusion includes a panel engaging portion having a panel slot shaped to receive the back mounting flange of the panel, and a connector engaging portion having a connector slot. The panel system also includes at least one connector extrusion for mounting the panel assembly to the building wall. Each connector extrusion includes a connector base mountable to the building wall, and at least one connector flange shaped to fit in the connector slot of the perimeter extrusion.

A mountable panel includes a panel body and a hanger body. The panel body includes front, rear, longitudinal side and lateral side surfaces, and a channel having a recessed portion recessed from the rear surface and a leg portion extending into the panel body from a first longitudinal end of the recessed portion. The hanger body includes a base portion disposed in the recessed portion of the channel and recessed from the rear surface of the panel body, a leg portion extending forward from a first longitudinal end of the base portion and into the leg portion of the channel, and a hook portion extending rearward from the base portion.

The present disclosure relates generally to building surface systems, for example, suitable for forming an internal or external surface of a building. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a building surface product that includes a panel and a first attachment post extending outward from a rear surface of the panel. The first attachment post includes a shaft having a first end that penetrates the rear surface of the panel and second end that is spaced from the panel. The first attachment post also includes a lip extending radially outward from the shaft that is configured to hold the first attachment post in an aperture of a support structure. The disclosure also relates to a building surface system including a plurality of rails configured to panels that include an attachment post.

A cladding system for a building structure. The system includes a multilayered panel and at least one fastener including a base portion securable to the frame, and a barbed portion projecting from the base portion for penetrating at least a rear face and backing layer of a section of the panel. The barbed portion includes a cental planar member with barbs extending laterally to each side of the central planar member and is sized such that the front face of the panel is not penetrated by the fastener when the panel is secured to the wall frame.

A mountable panel includes a panel body and a hanger body. The panel body includes front, rear, longitudinal side and lateral side surfaces, and a channel having a recessed portion recessed from the rear surface and a leg portion extending into the panel body from a first longitudinal end of the recessed portion. The hanger body includes a base portion disposed in the recessed portion of the channel and recessed from the rear surface of the panel body, a leg portion extending forward from a first longitudinal end of the base portion and into the leg portion of the channel, and a hook portion extending rearward from the base portion.