Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Visible translucent block or embedded component – With preform of nontranslucent material
Patent
1989-09-18
1991-01-08
Murtagh, John E.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Visible translucent block or embedded component
With preform of nontranslucent material
52553, E04D 128, E04B 170
Patent
active
049825410
ABSTRACT:
The present invention, in its most simple embodiment, is directed to an improved shingle or shake which has a strapping member affixed to the underside thereof and positioned across the narrow dimension of the shingle a distance from the tip end toward the butt end about equal to the exposure width. The strapping member may have at least one slot through the outer surface directed along the height dimension, substantially perpendicular to the lower facing surface and having a depth less than the strapping depth. The strapping member serves, at least, the functions of consistently positioning shingle in successive courses to result in a constant exposure width and allowing the circulation and flow of air under and around the shingles so that they will dry out and thus remain functional for a long period of time. Additionally a cover for the tip end of the shingle having vents therein provides for a uniform surface which is placed in abuting contact with the downward facing surface of the strapping member and keeps the shingle tip end from contacting the roof boards upon which the shingle may be laid. The vents further enhance the flow of drying air. In a more preferred embodiment, the strapping member, having a plurality of slots, is attached to the underside of a plurality of shingles or shakes thereby resulting in a shingle or shake panel which may then be applied to a roof or a sidewall as a shingle panel. The strapping member and a panel tip end cover perform substantial the same functions as for the shingle above but also allows for the more rapid and accurate installation of the shingles onto the roof or sidewall.
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Dishong George W.
Murtagh John E.
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