Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Cupola or skylight
Patent
1986-09-16
1987-11-03
Raduazo, Henry E.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Cupola or skylight
E04B 718
Patent
active
047035960
ABSTRACT:
A grid skylight support apparatus includes a plurality of prefabricated grid row frames, each formed of a plurality of connected beam supports which define a plurality of bays. Each respective bay has a skylight curb formed by upper flanges of the beam supports that is receptive of a preassembled skylight unit. The sides of each grid row frame provide a mating edge that can register with the mating edge of an adjacent grid row frame during field assembly. The skylights have peripheral support skirts that register upon each bay and a light-transmitting skylight panel which covers the peripheral support. A plurality of cross gutters on each grid row frame, and positioned between adjacent skylights, extends at an angle toward the mating edge of the grid row frame for carrying rainwater to a main gutter channel which is formed by field-assembly of the mating edges of two adjacent grid row frames. The main gutter channel includes a pair of longitudinally extending gutter sections, each having a main gutter channel surface with a lower elevation than the elevation of the cross flow channel. A discharge transmits rainwater flow between the cross gutters and the main gutter channel. Fasteners assemble the grid row frame mating edges together and a continuous seal prevents rainwater leakage at the mating edges of adjacent grid row frames. Rainwater flowing from the skylights thus drains into the cross gutters or main gutters to eliminate the formation of standing water, always a source of potential leakage. The use of relative by lightweight grid row frames (minus skylights) permits easier job site handling and installation of the overall grid support. Individually installed skylights permit selection and installation of fixed units or individually operable (ventable) units.
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Plasteco, Inc.
Raduazo Henry E.
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