Method and system for installation of diverse exterior sheathing components of buildings

Abstract

A method and system is provided for facilitating the proper installation and ease of inspection therefor of a sheathed building structure having a sheathing system comprising diverse sheathing units to be used for roofing and sidewalls thereof which incorporates a visual signaling system to ensure proper panel selection and installation.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to a method and system for installing diverse exterior sheathing components of buildings. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The roof of a residential or commercial building is typically constructed by attaching several roofing panels to the rafters of an underlying supporting structural frame; the panels are most often placed in a quilt-like pattern with the edge of each panel generally aligned with the edges of adjacent panels so as to form a substantially continuous flat surface atop the structural frame. [0003] However, small gaps along the edges of adjoining roofing panels remain after roof assembly, which over time change in size as the panels expand and contract. Because the roofing panels are typically installed days or even weeks before shingles are installed, it is important to have a panel system that minimizes leakage resulting from exposure to the elements until such time as the roof is completed. To prevent water from...

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Benefits of technology

[0011] This invention aids building structure assemblers and inspectors in readily and accurately differentiating between roof-grade paneling with integrated water-resistive barriers and wall-grade paneling with integrated water-resistive barriers. In this manner, it makes it possible to ensure that the roofing and wall paneling, as installed on the building by assemblers, meets the applicable sheathing performance requirements. For example, the method of the present invention allows for accurate selection between diverse panel supplies on site such that the paneling as installed meets the applicable roof or wall sheathing performance requirements, such as load requirements, fastening schedule, and surface slip resistance. This invention thus makes it possible to overcome differences in language, level of education and literacy at a building site, since it is commonly known in the building industry that there routinely exist huge differences in these areas amongst building crews. The color scheme system, as presented and applied herein, provides a universal communication mode which visually communicates information to builders and building inspectors so that they can readily identify and distinguish between different types of paneling off or on the building.

Problems solved by technology

However, small gaps along the edges of adjoining roofing panels remain after roof assembly, which over time change in size as the panels expand and contract.

While this provides protection against water penetration, it has the disadvantage of being difficult and time-consuming to install because the paper or felt must be first unrolled and spread over the roof surface and then secured to the panels.

The felt paper is vulnerable to the weather.

Strong wind, rain, and other events weaken the felt paper; often this barrier fails to maintain its ability to shed bulk water, and must be re-installed prior to shingle installation.

Sometimes, the damaged barrier layer is not repaired prior to shingle installation and the home owner is left with an inferior roof.

These are difficult to install, since housewrap typically comes in nine foot wide rolls, which can be difficult to maneuver on a scaffold, especially during high-wind conditions.

Poor installation of the housewrap leads to problems that are difficult to detect until they cause serious damage.

This situation can cause mold and rot.

Absent careful time-consuming measurements, these differences in panel thicknesses are often imperceptible.

However, there is a risk that the design of the structure under construction may be compromised and / or fail inspection in the event diverse paneling used for roofing and wall sheathing was interchanged.

Moreover, after the building is assembled, a building inspector has not been able to readily determine and detect if appropriate types of panels were properly selected and used in constructing the entire respective roof and wall sheathing systems.

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