Weatherproof assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a weatherproof assembly which is used together with a group of roof windows, wherein the group of roof windows comprises at least two roof windows which are adjacently arranged in an inclined roof structure. The weatherproof assembly includes a first lower roof bushing, a second lower roof bushing, and a waterproof assembly. The waterproof assembly includes: a first set of waterproof members including a top waterproof member, a bottom waterproof member, and two side waterproof members corresponding to waterproof members used when a single roof window is installed; and a second set of waterproof members comprising a middle groove waterproof member and a sub-kit consisting of two other waterproof members, the sub-kit being selected from the group consisting of an upper and lower sub-kit having a top waterproof member and a bottom waterproof member and a side sub-kit having two side waterproof members. At least one bushing member of the second lower roof bushing includes a reduced amount of bushing material compared to a corresponding bushing member of the first lower roof bushing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a weatherproof assembly for use with a group of roof windows comprising at least two roof windows installed adjacent to each other in a sloping roof structure having a sloping direction. Each roof window includes a frame comprising a horizontally extending top frame member and a bottom frame member in the installed state of the roof window, and two side frame members extending in the sloping direction in the installed state of the roof window. The weatherproof assembly includes a first lower roof bushing, a second lower roof bushing, and a waterproofing component. Each lower roof bushing includes a top bushing member configured to extend along the top frame member, a bottom bushing member configured to extend along the bottom frame member, and each configured to extend along... Two side bushing members extending from the side frame members, each side bushing member being made of the lower roof bushing material, wherein the top bushing member, the bottom bushing member, and the side bushing members define a bushing opening, and wherein each bushing member has a length direction extending along the bushing opening and a width direction extending away from the bushing opening perpendicular to the length direction; and wherein the waterproofing assembly includes at least one top waterproofing member configured to extend along the top frame member, at least one bottom waterproofing member configured to extend along the bottom frame member, at least two side waterproofing members each configured to extend along the side frame members, and at least one intermediate groove waterproofing member configured to extend between roof windows.

[0002] The terms “top” and “bottom”, “higher” and “lower”, “above” and “below”, and “topmost” and “bottommost” should be understood as their position relative to the slope of the roof structure in the installed state of the lower roof liner, waterproofing components, and / or roof windows. For example, this means that in the installed state, the top waterproofing component will be vertically above the bottom waterproofing component, and a roof window installed above another roof window will be vertically positioned higher than that other roof window.

[0003] The terms “above” and “below” will be used to indicate relative positions in a direction perpendicular to the direction of inclination and the plane defined by the roof. “Above” is used to indicate that the item is positioned further outward, and “below” is used to indicate that the item is positioned further inward into the building covered by the roof. Background Art

[0004] In the prior art, in roofs covered by tiles and similar roofing materials, a lower roof is typically provided beneath the roofing material to divert any rainfall that passes through the roofing material, such as snow that enters through the small gaps between the tiles, and any condensation that forms on the inside of the roofing material. In this context, the term "interior" is used to indicate the direction toward the interior of a roofed building, and the term "exterior" is used to indicate the opposite direction toward the exterior, away from the interior of the building.

[0005] When a roof window is installed in the roof, an opening is cut into the roof structure, thus interrupting both the lower roof and the roof. After the roof window is installed in the opening, a lower roof bushing is used to seal the joint between the roof window and the lower roof, and a waterproofing component is placed on top of the lower roof bushing to seal the joint between the roof window and the roof and protect the roof structure and the lower roof bushing from weather and mechanical wear.

[0006] The lower roof bushing is typically made of a fabric material, such as a nonwoven material, which is waterproof but permeable to vapor. The lower roof bushing comprises an inner portion and an outer portion. The inner portion is attached to the frame of the roof window, for example by means of nails or adhesive. The outer portion, also called the skirt portion, overlaps with a section of the lower roof extending along the cut-out closest to the roof window. The outer portion may be attached to the roof structure, for example by means of nails, and / or to the roof, for example by means of adhesive tape, thereby holding the lower roof bushing in its predetermined position. In some roof structures, slats for supporting the roof material extend on the outer side of the lower roof. To be able to pass over these slats and descend to the lower roof between the slats, at least the outer portion of the side bushing member may be provided with excess material, for example, made of pleated material. Examples of lower roof bushings are disclosed in EP0994992B1, EP1774118B1, EP1896673B1 and EP2284329A2.

[0007] Each waterproofing component typically comprises an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion being arranged to extend upward along the frame of the roof window, and the outer portion being arranged to extend away from the frame. The outer portions of the side and top waterproofing components typically extend between the roof structure and the roof, and the outer portion of the bottom waterproofing component typically extends beyond the outer side of the roof to direct water from the waterproofing component and onto the roof below the assembly of roof windows. If the roof windows are installed close to each other in the assembly, one or more intermediate groove waterproofing components extend from the frame of one roof window to the frame of another. One or more waterproofing components may be attached to the frame and / or roof structure, for example by means of nails or studs, thereby holding the waterproofing component in its predetermined position. Examples of such waterproofing components and methods for installing such waterproofing components are disclosed in EP0087647A1.

[0008] Today, most roof windows are sold as standardized products, individually packaged and stocked for delivery as needed. Similarly, standard under-roof bushings and standard waterproofing components are also stocked to match each roof window size, roof type, and different installation depths within the roof. Some suppliers also stock under-roof bushings and waterproofing components for two roof windows installed side-by-side or vertically, which is the most common layout for a set of roof windows. This system typically results in at least five different standard waterproofing components in stock for each standard roof window, and most roof manufacturers offer over 40 different roof window sizes. However, some sizes are used less frequently than others, and therefore not all standard waterproofing components are always in stock; the total number of standard waterproofing components in stock can easily exceed 200.

[0009] When roof windows are installed in larger or more complex groups, such as in a matrix layout where roof windows are installed side-by-side or vertically in the sloping direction, waterproofing components can be manufactured to order. However, delivery speed is often important, and therefore it is common practice to combine several standard waterproofing components for a single roof window and supplement them with a center-groove waterproofing member. For this purpose, center-groove waterproofing members used between side-by-side and vertically mounted roof windows are also kept in stock as standard products. While this works well in achieving good weather protection, the side and / or top and bottom waterproofing members of the standard waterproofing components replaced by the center-groove waterproofing members are discarded and typically end up as scrap metal.

[0010] As larger groups of roof windows, such as those arranged in a matrix configuration, become more popular, and as there is a growing focus on minimizing resource consumption, the obsolescence of such flawless building components is receiving increasing attention.

[0011] When installing groups of roof windows, the limited available space between adjacent windows often leads to material waste when using standard underroof bushings. Installers either stuff excess underroof bushing material into the roof structure or cut one or more bushing components to size, discarding the cut sections. Besides material waste, there is also the risk of installation errors, as excess material can obstruct the installation of waterproofing components and improper removal of underroof bushing material can cause leaks. Utility Model Content

[0012] In this context, the purpose of this invention is to provide a weatherproof component that can reduce or eliminate material waste without compromising weatherproof quality.

[0013] This and other objectives are achieved by a weatherproof assembly of the type mentioned in the introduction. A weatherproof assembly for use with a group of roof windows comprising at least two roof windows mounted adjacent to each other in a sloping roof structure having a sloping direction, wherein each roof window includes a frame comprising a top frame member and a bottom frame member extending horizontally in the installed state of the roof window, and two side frame members extending along the sloping direction in the installed state of the roof window; the weatherproof assembly includes a first lower roof bushing, a second lower roof bushing, and a waterproofing component.

[0014] Each lower roof bushing includes a top bushing member configured to extend along the top frame member, a bottom bushing member configured to extend along the bottom frame member, and two side bushing members each configured to extend along the side frame members. The bushing members are made of the lower roof bushing material. The top bushing member, the bottom bushing member, and the side bushing members define a bushing opening. Each bushing member has a length direction extending along the bushing opening and a width direction extending perpendicular to the length direction away from the bushing opening.

[0015] The waterproofing assembly includes at least one top waterproofing member configured to extend along a top frame member, at least one bottom waterproofing member configured to extend along a bottom frame member, at least two side waterproofing members each configured to extend along side frame members, and at least one intermediate groove waterproofing member configured to extend between roof windows.

[0016] Its features are,

[0017] The waterproofing assembly includes a first set of waterproofing components and a second set of waterproofing components. The first set of waterproofing components includes a top waterproofing component, a bottom waterproofing component, and two side waterproofing components corresponding to those used when installing a single roof window. The second set of waterproofing components includes a central groove waterproofing component and a sub-kit consisting of two other waterproofing components. The sub-kit is selected from the group including upper and lower sub-kits and side sub-kits. The upper and lower sub-kits include a top waterproofing component and a bottom waterproofing component. The side sub-kits include two side waterproofing components.

[0018] At least one bushing member of the second lower roof bushing includes a reduced amount of bushing material compared to the corresponding bushing member of the first lower roof bushing.

[0019] The weatherproof components can be used in the following ways:

[0020] a) Installing a first lower roof bushing at a first roof window, wherein the first lower roof bushing has a top bushing member extending along a top frame member of the first roof window, a bottom bushing member extending along a bottom frame member, and a side bushing member extending along a side frame member, the first lower roof bushing being made of lower roof bushing material.

[0021] b) A second lower roof bushing is installed at a second roof window adjacent to the first roof window. The second lower roof bushing has a top bushing member extending along the top frame member of the second roof window, a bottom bushing member extending along the bottom frame member, and side bushing members extending along the side frame members. These bushing members are made of lower roof bushing material, and the second lower roof bushing includes at least one bushing member with a reduced amount of bushing material compared to the bushing material of the corresponding lower roof bushing of the first lower roof bushing. The second lower roof bushing is arranged such that the at least one bushing member with the reduced amount of bushing material extends along the frame member of the second roof window facing the first roof window.

[0022] c) The setup includes a first set of waterproofing components corresponding to those used in the installation of a single roof window: a top waterproofing component, a bottom waterproofing component, and two side waterproofing components; and a second set of waterproofing components including a central trench waterproofing component and a sub-kit consisting of two other waterproofing components, the sub-kit being selected from the group comprising upper and lower sub-kits and side sub-kits, the upper and lower sub-kits comprising a top waterproofing component and a bottom waterproofing component, and the side sub-kits comprising two side waterproofing components.

[0023] d) Install three waterproofing components from the first set of waterproofing components at the first roof window, and install one waterproofing component from the first set of waterproofing components at the second roof window, at the frame member of the second roof window opposite to the frame member facing the first roof window, and

[0024] e) Install the second waterproofing component at the second roof window, wherein the intermediate groove waterproofing component extends along the frame member of the second roof window facing the first roof window.

[0025] The first lower roof bushing can be a standard lower roof bushing corresponding to those used in installing a single roof window, and the first waterproofing component can correspond to a standard waterproofing component for a single roof window, while the fittings required for a group of roof windows are provided by the second lower roof bushing and the second waterproofing component. In this way, only the second lower roof bushing and the second waterproofing component need to be stocked as separate items, while the first lower roof bushing and the first waterproofing component can be selected from a range of standard products. Although this may not reduce the number of items in stock, the second lower roof bushing and the second waterproofing component can replace a fairly large number of specialized products for installing groups of roof windows adjacent to each other. This reduces the required storage space and also lowers costs because fewer components need to be manufactured for storage.

[0026] Another advantage is that when retrofitting a new roof window next to an existing one, the lower roof bushing and waterproofing components can be reused. The waterproofing component at the predetermined location facing the new roof window is simply removed and reused at the corresponding frame component on the opposite side of the new roof window, and then only a second lower roof bushing and a second set of waterproofing components need to be provided.

[0027] In one embodiment, at least one bushing member of the second lower roof bushing, comprising a reduced amount of bushing material, has a reduced width compared to the width of the corresponding bushing member of the first lower roof bushing. In another embodiment, the side bushing members of the first lower roof bushing are made of excess material such as pleats, and at least one bushing member of the second lower roof bushing, comprising a reduced amount of bushing material, is a side bushing member without such excess material. Both reduce the amount of material present and thereby reduce the potential need for material removal. However, it may still be advantageous to provide cutting indications on at least one bushing member to achieve a precise fit, for example, if roof windows are arranged very close to each other or located deep within the roof structure. Such cutting indications are preferably provided on the inside of the lower roof bushing configured to rest on the roof structure in the installed state. This reduces the risk of installers unnecessarily removing material.

[0028] The weatherproof assembly may include tape or adhesive for interconnecting the weatherproof bushings. Such tape or adhesive may be applied to the bushing members of the second lower roof bushing, including a reduced amount of bushing material.

[0029] For use with groups of roof windows comprising three or more roof windows, the weatherproofing assembly may further include a third lower roof bushing, and the waterproofing assembly may further include a third set of waterproofing members comprising a central groove waterproofing member and two other waterproofing members. As described with respect to the second set of waterproofing members, the two other waterproofing members of the third set of waterproofing members may be a top waterproofing member and a bottom waterproofing member, or two side waterproofing members. If the roof windows are arranged side-by-side, at least one side bushing member of the third lower roof bushing may include a reduced amount of bushing material. If the roof windows are arranged in an L-shape, i.e., two side-by-side and vertically aligned in the direction of the roof structure's inclination, the most suitable configuration of the third lower roof bushing will depend on the configuration of the second lower roof bushing and the roof windows on which the first lower roof bushing is installed.

[0030] For use with groups of roof windows arranged in a matrix such as two by two, the weatherproofing assembly may include a fourth lower roof bushing and a fourth set of waterproofing components, the fourth set of waterproofing components being housed in a fourth package element and including two intermediate groove waterproofing components, one intermediate groove waterproofing component for roof windows installed side by side and the other intermediate groove waterproofing component for roof windows installed vertically.

[0031] While the description of the lower roof bushing primarily refers to an embodiment in which one bushing member includes a reduced amount of material, it should be understood that two or more bushing members of the lower roof bushing may include a reduced amount of material. For example, this can be applied to lower roof bushings used in the next row of a matrix configuration, where the side bushing members, possibly two side bushing members, and the top bushing member will overlap with other lower roof bushings. These bushing members can then be made with a reduced amount of material, and it may even be advantageous to manufacture the two bushing members with a reduced amount of material when they overlap each other in the installed state.

[0032] In one embodiment, the first and / or third waterproofing components also include drainage channels. One or both drainage channels may be nested telescopic drainage channels configured to extend along the top frame member of one roof window in a non-extended state and along the top frame members of both roof windows in an extended state. If the set of roof windows is installed in an L-shaped configuration, in which the first and second roof windows are side-by-side in the bottom row, and the third roof window is located above the first roof window when viewed in the direction of the roof structure's inclination, the waterproofing components can be installed in a first waterproofing configuration, wherein the drainage channels of the first and third waterproofing components each extend along the top frame member of one roof window. That is, one drainage channel is located above the second roof window, and the other drainage channel is located above the third roof window. If one or both drainage channels are nested telescopic drainage channels, one or both drainage channels are installed in a non-extended state. However, it is also possible to separate the two portions of the nested telescopic drainage channel and use each of the two portions above one roof window.

[0033] If the group of roof windows comprises three or more roof windows arranged side-by-side, the waterproofing components can be installed in a second waterproofing configuration. In this configuration, the overlapping telescopic drainage channels of the first waterproofing component are extended and extend along the top frame members of two roof windows, and the drainage channel of the third waterproofing component extends along the top frame member of one roof window. The two drainage channels then extend continuously to each other and may be interconnected to form a single channel. Connectors for interconnecting the drainage channels may be provided, for example, as part of the third waterproofing component. The two drainage channels can be installed at different angles, such that one channel directs water to one side of the group of roof windows, while the other channel directs water to the other side.

[0034] If the set of roof windows is installed in a 2x2 matrix configuration or an inverted L-shaped configuration, in the inverted L-shaped configuration, the first and second roof windows are side by side in the top row, and the third roof window is located below the first roof window when viewed in the direction of the roof structure's inclination, then the waterproofing components can be installed in a third waterproofing configuration, in which the overlapping telescopic drainage channels of the first set of waterproofing components are extended and extend along the top frame members of the two roof windows, and the drainage channels of the third set of waterproofing components are not used, or the overlapping telescopic drainage channels of the third set of waterproofing components are extended and extend along the top frame members of the two roof windows, and the drainage channels of the first set of waterproofing components are not used.

[0035] If the set of roof windows includes four roof windows installed side by side, then the two protruding, nested, telescopic drainage channels can be arranged continuously to each other, and the fourth set of waterproofing components will not need to include drainage channels.

[0036] In one embodiment, at least one intermediate trench waterproofing member comprises two components, each configured to be arranged along a frame member of one of two adjacent roof windows, the frame members facing each other. This allows for adaptation to changes in the distance between the roof windows by displacing the two components relative to each other in a direction parallel to the plane of the roof structure. Attached Figure Description

[0037] In the following description, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to schematic diagrams, in which...

[0038] Figure 1 This is a 3D view of the existing technology for roof bushings.

[0039] Figure 2 The installation process is shown. Figure 1 The lower roof liner in the middle,

[0040] Figure 3 The image shows an installation on a roof structure including slats, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 Existing technology for roof bushings

[0041] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of two roof windows installed side by side and existing waterproofing components.

[0042] Figure 5 A set of roof windows and a set of lower roof bushings used with the set of roof windows are shown.

[0043] Figure 6 A set of roof windows and a set of lower roof bushings used with the set of roof windows are shown.

[0044] Figure 7 Showing installation at the roof window Figure 6 One set of lower roof bushings,

[0045] Figure 8 A set of roof windows and a set of lower roof bushings used with the set of roof windows are shown.

[0046] Figure 9 The diagram illustrates the use of Figure 8 The device shown is for the fitting and interconnection of the lower roof bushing.

[0047] Figure 10 The steps for fitting and installing a set of lower roof bushings are shown.

[0048] Figure 11 It is a three-dimensional diagram of two roof windows installed side by side, two lower roof bushings, and waterproofing components.

[0049] Figure 12 It is a 3D diagram of three roof windows installed side by side and waterproofing components.

[0050] Figure 13 It is a 3D diagram of two roof windows installed vertically and horizontally, as well as waterproofing components.

[0051] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional diagram of three roof windows installed in an L-shaped configuration, along with waterproofing components.

[0052] Figure 15 This is a three-dimensional diagram of four roof windows and waterproofing components installed in a 2x2 matrix layout, and...

[0053] Figure 16 This is a three-dimensional diagram showing several possible combinations of a packaged weatherproof component consisting of a waterproof component and a lower roof liner. Detailed Implementation

[0054] First refer to Figure 1 The image shows a standard lower roof bushing 1 used with a single roof window. The lower roof bushing includes a top bushing member 11, a bottom bushing member 12, and two side bushing members 13, 14, and the bushing members define a bushing opening 15.

[0055] Each bushing member has a length direction L extending along the bushing opening 15 and a width direction W extending perpendicular to the length direction away from the bushing opening. Figure 1 In the diagram, the length direction L and the width direction W are shown only at the bottom bushing member and the right side bushing member, but it will be understood that this direction also applies to the top bushing member or the left side bushing member.

[0056] Each bushing member also includes inner portions 111, 121, 131, 141 and outer portions 112, 122, 132, 142. The inner portions define a bushing opening 15 and are configured to extend upward along the outer side of the roof window frame, while the outer portions extend away from the bushing opening and are configured to extend and contact the roof structure. In this embodiment, the side bushing members 13, 14 are made of pleats to provide excess material.

[0057] Figure 2 The lower roof bushing 1, arranged above the frame 2 of the roof window and below the drainage ditch 3, is shown. Figure 3These three elements are shown installed in / on a sloping roof structure 4. The roof structure includes slats 41 extending perpendicular to the sloping direction D of the roof structure and a lower roof 42 located below the slats. A frame 2 is arranged in an opening 43 in the roof structure, where the slats and the lower roof have been removed. A lower roof bushing 1 is attached to the frame 2, and the pleats of the outer portions 132, 142 of the side bushing members 13, 14 have been unfolded, such that the lower roof bushing extends downward between the slats 41 to the lower roof 42, thereby sealing the joint between the frame 2 and the lower roof 42. Figure 3 As can be seen, the top frame member 21 and the bottom frame member 22 both extend horizontally in the installed state, and the two side frame members 23 and 24 extend in the inclined direction D. The top bushing member 11 extends along the top frame member 21, the bottom bushing member 12 extends along the bottom frame member 22, and the two side bushing members 13 and 14 extend along the side frame members 23 and 24.

[0058] Lath 41 is typically used in roof structures that include rafters and to support roofing material (not shown) consisting of smaller units, such as tiles or roof panels. Other types of roof structures, such as concrete roofs, do not include lattice, and therefore the lower roof bushing may not require additional material. In this case, the side bushing members 13, 14 may be without pleats, as shown for the top bushing member 11 and the bottom bushing member 12.

[0059] A drainage ditch 3 is installed on top of the top bushing member 11 to drain water from the lower roof 42 onto the roof windows, thereby reducing the water load on the top bushing member. Furthermore, the top bushing member 11 is wider than the bottom bushing member 12 in its width direction W to facilitate proper integration with the roof structure.

[0060] Nowadays, regardless of Figure 3 Whether used on a single roof window or on a group of roof windows, the installation method of the lower roof bushing 1 is basically the same.

[0061] exist Figure 4 The image shows an installation similar to... Figure 3 The prior art waterproofing component 5 is used together with two adjacent roof windows installed side by side in the sloping roof structure 4. Since the construction of the roof windows is not important, they are represented only by two frames 2a, 2b, each frame 2a, 2b including a top frame member 21 and a bottom frame member 22 that extend horizontally in the installed state, and two side frame members 23, 24 that extend in the sloping direction D of the roof structure in the installed state.

[0062] The waterproofing component 5 includes: two top waterproofing members 51, each configured to extend along a top frame member 21; two bottom waterproofing members 52, each configured to extend along a bottom frame member 22; two side waterproofing members 53 and 54, each configured to extend along side frame members 23 and 24; and a central groove waterproofing member 55 configured to extend between two roof windows. All waterproofing members share the characteristic that they include outer portions 511, 521, 531, 541, 551 and at least one inner portion 512, 522, 532, 542, 552, wherein the outer portions 511, 521, 531, 541, 551 are configured to extend substantially in the same plane as the roof structure, and the inner portions 512, 522, 532, 542, 552 are configured to extend upward along the frame members of the roof windows.

[0063] The top waterproofing component 51 and the bottom waterproofing component 52 are provided with corner sections 513, 514, 523, and 524, which are configured to overlap with the side waterproofing components 53 and 54 and the intermediate trench waterproofing component 55. The covering components 56 and 57 are configured to interconnect the corner section 514 of the top waterproofing component above the intermediate trench waterproofing component.

[0064] exist Figure 4 In this configuration, waterproofing component 5 is designed for use with roof windows installed deep within the roof structure, and side waterproofing components 53 and 54 are designed specifically for the left-side side frame component 23 and the right-side side waterproofing component 54 of the roof window, respectively. The same applies to the two top waterproofing components 51 and the two bottom waterproofing components 52.

[0065] The references to “right” and “left” should be understood as references to the waterproofing components and roof window frames as shown in the attached figures, and therefore as seen when viewed from the outside of a building with the waterproofing components and roof window frames installed.

[0066] This utility model relates to providing an improved weatherproofing assembly that includes a lower roof liner and a waterproofing component for use with a set of roof windows.

[0067] Figure 5A set of two roof windows is shown, illustrated here only by their side-by-side frames 2a, 2b, and a set of two lower roof bushings 1 used with the set of two roof windows. Dashed arrows indicate which lower roof bushing mates with which roof window. The first lower roof bushing 1a, which mates with the left frame 2a, is a standard lower roof bushing for use with a single roof window installed in a slatted roof structure and has pleats at the two side bushing members 13, 14. In the second lower roof bushing 1b, which mates with the right frame 2b, only the right side bushing member 14 has pleats, which, in the installed state, will face away from the first lower roof bushing and the first frame 2a. The left side bushing member 13, which overlaps with the right side bushing member 14 of the first lower roof bushing in the installed state, has no pleats and therefore includes a reduced amount of bushing material compared to the corresponding bushing member of the first lower roof bushing.

[0068] Figure 6 Corresponding to Figure 5 However, the first lower roof bushing 1a shown on the left is a standard lower roof bushing without pleats, suitable for use with a single roof window installed in a roof structure without slats. The second lower roof bushing 1b on the right is also without pleats, but the side bushing member 13 on the left has a reduced width, thus including a reduced amount of material compared to the side bushing member on the left of the first lower roof bushing.

[0069] Figure 7 The installation at the roof window frames 2a and 2b is shown. Figure 6 The two lower roof bushings 1a and 1b are shown in the diagram. The left bushing member 13 of the right lower roof bushing 1b overlaps with the right bushing member 14 of the left lower roof bushing 1a, covering the entire distance between the two frames. This overlap itself will provide excellent water tightness, especially when a waterproof member (not shown) is arranged on top of the lower roof bushing. However, to further secure the connection between the lower roof bushings and ensure that the lower roof bushings remain in their intended position, the connection can be taped using tape roll 6 as illustrated here.

[0070] Figure 8Another set of roof windows is shown, illustrated only by their frames 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, and 2f, arranged in a 2x3 matrix, and a set of six lower roof bushings 1 for use with this set of roof windows. Dashed arrows indicate which lower roof bushing mates with which roof window. As can be seen, the lower roof bushings mate with the roof windows forming the left column of the matrix, i.e., those labeled I and IV, have pleats at the left-hand side bushing member 13, which will extend across the roof structure in the installed state. The right-hand side bushing members 14 of these lower roof bushings, which will extend between the roof windows in the installed state, do not have pleats. These lower roof bushings will be referred to as Type A below. Similarly, in the lower roof bushings mate with the roof windows forming the right column of the matrix, i.e., those labeled III and VI, only the right-hand side bushing member 14 has pleats. These lower roof bushings will be referred to as Type B below. The lower roof bushings that mate with the roof windows forming the central column of the matrix, namely the roof windows marked II and V, have no creases because, in the installed state, the two side bushing members extend between the roof windows. Hereinafter, these lower roof bushings will be referred to as Type C. Therefore, the Type C lower roof bushing has a reduction in the amount of material at one side bushing member compared to the Type A and Type B lower roof bushings; that is, a reduction in the amount of material at the left side bushing member compared to Type A, and a reduction in the amount of material at the right side bushing member compared to Type B. The Type A and Type B lower roof bushings constitute the first and second lower roof bushings, and the Type C lower roof bushing constitutes the third lower roof bushing.

[0071] A C-type underroof bushing can be a standard underroof bushing that was originally used with a single roof window installed in a roof structure that does not require additional material.

[0072] Figure 8The three different configurations of the lower roof bushings shown can also be used in other combinations for other installation situations. For example, if the set of roof windows consists only of four roof windows arranged in a 2x2 matrix, then the roof windows corresponding to those marked II and V are omitted and the type C lower roof bushing is not required. If the set of roof windows consists of eight roof windows arranged in a 2x4 matrix, then the set of roof windows corresponds to two sets of roof windows marked II and V, and then the set of lower roof bushings will consist of four type C lower roof bushings. If the set of roof windows consists only of three roof windows arranged in an L-shaped configuration, such as those marked I, II, and IV, then the standard lower roof bushing with pleats at the two side bushing members 13, 14 can be used with the uppermost roof window, i.e., roof window IV, as seen in the tilt direction D, while a type A lower roof bushing and a type B lower roof bushing will be used with the two lowermost roof windows, as seen in the tilt direction D. Then, the standard lower roof bushing will form the third lower roof bushing.

[0073] Figure 9 Pictured Figure 8 The following are possible steps in the installation of a set of lower roof bushings. Scissors 7 indicate that the bushing components can be cut to size, while tape roll 6 indicates that the lower roof bushing 1 can be installed as described above. Figure 7 They are interconnected as described. It should be understood that the scissors and tape roll are merely examples, and other devices can be used, such as a knife for cutting and nails or adhesive for interconnection. However, the use of tape is currently considered advantageous because tape is relatively easy to apply and can provide a continuous interconnection that is waterproof.

[0074] The scissors 7 are shown at the top bushing member 11 of the lower roof bushing 1 for use on the roof window in the lowest row of the matrix, and are positioned to indicate that the width of the top bushing member can be reduced. See reference... Figures 1 to 3 As described, the top bushing member is wider than the bottom bushing member to facilitate proper integration with the roof structure above the roof window, but when two roof windows are arranged one above the other, this width is not required at the lowermost roof window. Typically, the top bushing member is simply folded or tucked between the two roof windows, but reducing the width reduces the risk of installation errors. However, a lower roof bushing with a reduced-width top bushing member can also be provided, and this is currently preferred to reduce waste of lower roofing material.

[0075] Tape 6 is shown only at the side bushing members 14 on the right side of the four lower roof bushings 1, because the tape along these sides will interconnect all the lower roof bushings of the set along the side bushing members 13, 14. Additionally, or alternatively, tape may be used along the top bushing member 11 and the bottom bushing member 12 to interconnect the lower roof bushings arranged vertically in the inclined direction D.

[0076] Any matrix in which roof windows are arranged side by side will include [the following]. Figure 8 The roof window marked with I corresponds to the roof window and the roof window with Figure 8 The roof window marked III corresponds to the roof window in the diagram. Therefore, it is contemplated that the tape roll 6 and possibly a pair of scissors 5, or other means for interconnecting and cutting the lower roof bushing, can be included in the type A lower roof bushing. When the structure includes more than one type A lower roof bushing, the tape roll 6 and the scissors 5 / these means can be included in each type A lower roof bushing, or only in one type A bushing. Similarly, the type C lower roof bushing can always be delivered with the tape roll 6 or other means for interconnection, at least when organized with other lower roof bushings. This applies to all embodiments of the present invention, even though described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0077] exist Figures 8 and 9 In the diagram, side bushing members 13 and 14 are both shown to have substantially the same width, but it should be understood that pleated side bushing members may be wider than those intended for use in extending between roof windows. Alternatively, or otherwise, the width of the side bushing members may be reduced before or during installation, but this is less preferred as it would result in the scrapping of the underlying roofing material.

[0078] Now go to Figure 10 , Figure 10 Another set of lower roof bushings 1 is shown for use with roof windows installed in a 2x3 matrix.

[0079] and Figure 8 The type A lower roof bushing used with the roof window marked I is marked AI here. Figure 8 The type B lower roof bushing used with the roof window marked II is marked CII here. Figure 8 The type C roof bushing used with the roof window marked III is marked BIII here. Following the same principle, the roof bushings used in the second row of the matrix are marked AIV, CV, and BVI.

[0080] These lower roof bushings 1 are shown with cut indications 16, here in dashed form, indicating the locations where these lower roof bushings 1 will be cut when installed close to each other in a 2x3 matrix. Lower roof bushings AI, CII, and BIII have cut indications on their top bushing members 11, lower roof bushings AIV, CV, and BVI have cut indications on their bottom bushing members 12, and lower roof bushings CII and CV have cut indications on their side bushing members 13, 14. It should be understood that it is currently preferred to use lower roof bushings made of a reduced amount of material rather than cutting them to size on-site, and therefore the cut indications can also indicate different implementations of each lower roof bushing made of smaller dimensions. However, in some cases, cutting to size may be preferable in order to keep the number of different lower roof bushings in stock at a reasonable level.

[0081] exist Figure 10 In the illustrated embodiment, only the cutting indication 16 corresponding to a specific location in the matrix is ​​shown. However, it should be understood that both Type A underroof bushings may have cutting indications on both the top bushing member 11 and the bottom bushing member 12, so it is not important which underroof bushing is used at which of the two windows. The same applies to Type B and Type C underroof bushings. In this case, only some of the cutting indications will be used. Having cutting indications at both the top and bottom of all underroof bushings would also facilitate the use of underroof bushings in 3x3 roof window matrices or other configurations in which more roof windows are installed vertically to each other in the sloping direction.

[0082] according to Figure 10 The cutting indications shown indicate that the top bushing member 11 of the AI, CII, and BIII lower roof bushings extends upwards along the entire route to the roof windows on which the lower roof bushings AIV, CV, and BVI are installed, while the bottom bushing members of AIV, CV, and BVI extend downwards only about two-thirds of the route to the roof windows on which the lower roof bushings AI, CII, and BIII are installed. These relative distances may vary depending on the installation, for example, depending on the waterproofing material to be used on top of the lower roof bushings.

[0083] exist Figure 10 In the embodiments described herein, only one set of cutting instructions is shown; however, it should be understood that other cutting instructions may also be provided for one or more other installation scenarios, such as installation on roof structures with different roofing materials. Different sets of cutting instructions may, for example, have different colors or different patterns. This applies to all embodiments of the present invention, even though they have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0084] exist Figure 10 In this context, the Type C underroof bushing is a standard underroof bushing suitable for use with a single roof window installed in a roof without slats, while the Type A and Type B underroof bushings are made with side bushing members of reduced width on the side facing the Type C underroof bushing. This means that only the side bushing members of the Type C underroof bushing must be cut to size. However, it should be understood that the Type A and Type B underroof bushings can also be provided with standard-width side underroof bushing members without pleats, and then cut to size before or during installation.

[0085] In the case where only some of the cutting instructions 16 are used, information on which ones to use can be provided in a separate installation guide and / or printed on the lower roof bushing.

[0086] exist Figure 10 In this design, the cutting indicator 16 is visible on the outer side of the lower roof bushing, i.e., on the side facing away from the roof structure in the installed state. However, it may be advantageous to provide the cutting indicator only on the inner side of the lower roof bushing, which is configured to rest on the roof structure in the installed state. This may encourage installers to attempt to install the lower roof bushing in the delivered state and to search for the cutting indicator only in cases where there is inconvenient excess material. In this way, the risk of inappropriate material removal can be reduced.

[0087] However, Figures 8 and 9 The Type A and Type B roof bushings are identical except for being mirror images. Figure 10 The Type A and Type B lower roof bushings have different top bushing components 11 and bottom bushing components 12. Figure 10In the Type B roof bushing, the top and bottom bushing members are the same as in the standard roof bushing for a single window, while in the Type A roof bushing, the top and bottom bushing members are cut on the right side along the same line as the side bushing member 14, so that they do not protrude beyond the side bushing member in the width direction. When installing this type of roof bushing, the installer begins at the lower right corner of the matrix, starting with the roof bushing marked BIII. The roof bushing BVI is then installed such that its bottom bushing member rests on top of the top bushing member of the BIII roof bushing. In this way, any water from the BVI roof bushing will drain onto the BIII roof bushing. Next, the Type C roof bushing is applied, wherein the CII and CV roof bushings are first overlapped in the same manner as described with reference to BIII and BVI. Now, the side bushing members of the CII and CV lower roof bushings are placed on top of the side bushing members of BIII and BVI, with the protruding portions 113 and 123 of the top and bottom bushing members of the BIII and BVI lower roof bushings protruding below the CII and CV, thereby helping to hold the type B lower roof bushing in place. Finally, the type A lower roof bushing is applied, wherein the AI ​​and AIV lower roof bushings are first overlapped in the same manner as described with reference to BIII and BVI, and wherein the side bushing members of the AI ​​and AIV lower roof bushings are placed on top of the side bushing members of the CII and CV. Now, the overlapping side bushing members of the type A and type C lower roof bushings can be interconnected using a piece of tape, and similarly, for the type C and type B lower roof bushings, tape extending from the top to the bottom of the matrix can be used for each connection.

[0088] The Type A and Type B lower roof bushings shown in the figure both have excess material, which protrudes beyond the roof structure in the form of pleats at the side bushing members, away from the roof windows, while the other side bushing members are flat. As mentioned above, the pleats allow the side bushing members of the lower roof bushing to unfold and descend, wrapping around the slats of the roof structure; however, other roof structures may require less excess material or none at all. Therefore, it should be understood that the pleats shown are merely examples of how side bushing members can differ from flat side bushing members, and differences between side bushing members can be manifested, for example, by side bushing members having different widths in the delivery state.

[0089] Figure 11 It shows the relationship with Figure 6 The two roof window frames 2a, 2b and the two lower roof bushings 1a, 1b are identical, as are the two roof window frames 2a, 2b and the two lower roof bushings 1a, 1b. Figure 4The waterproof component 5 is similar to the waterproof component in the diagram. Here, waterproof components 51, 52, 53, 54, and 55 are shown in a simplified version, wherein the top waterproof component 51, the bottom waterproof component 52, and the side waterproof components 53 and 54 have a simple L-shaped cross-section, and the middle groove waterproof component 55 has a simple U-shaped cross-section. However, it should be understood that they represent more complex waterproof components, such as... Figure 4 The waterproof component shown is illustrated. Several possible embodiments of this waterproof component are well known to those skilled in the art, and therefore will not be described in further detail here. This also applies to... Figures 12 to 15 .

[0090] Figure 11 The waterproofing assembly consists of two sets of waterproofing components: Set I, which includes a top waterproofing component 51, a bottom waterproofing component 52, and two side waterproofing components 53 and 54; and Set II, which includes a central trench waterproofing component 55, a top waterproofing component 51, and a bottom waterproofing component 52. The dotted lines surrounding each set of waterproofing components should be understood as indicating that each set is packaged in a separate packaging element.

[0091] The first set I is a standard waterproofing component type for a single roof window installed independently in the roof structure, and is designed to be packaged together with a standard lower roof bushing 1a such that the packaged set corresponds to the set provided for a single standard roof window. The second set II includes auxiliary waterproofing components required to protect two roof windows, as indicated by the two roof window frames 2a, 2b, from wind and rain, and is designed to be packaged together with a lower roof bushing 1b having a reduced amount of material at the left-side side bushing component 13. In this way, the second set will serve as an auxiliary set whenever the roof windows are installed side-by-side and possibly in a matrix configuration, and one or more of these auxiliary sets can be combined with the standard set.

[0092] like Figure 11 As indicated by the arrows, the top waterproofing member 51, bottom waterproofing member 52, and left-side side waterproofing member 53 of the first set I are installed at the left-side frame 2a in the same manner as when used with a single roof window. If the left-side roof window is a single roof window, the right-side side waterproofing member 54 of the first set I will be installed along the right-side side frame member 24 of frame 2a. However, in this case, the right-side side waterproofing member 54 is installed at the right-side side frame member 24 of the right-side frame 2b, i.e., at the corresponding frame member of the second roof window, on the opposite side of the second roof window compared to its expected position on the single roof window.

[0093] The second set II's intermediate groove waterproof component 55 is installed between the two roof window frames 2a and 2b to cover the gap between the two roof window frames 2a and 2b, and the second set II's top waterproof component 51 and bottom waterproof component 52 are installed at the top and bottom of the right roof window frame 2b.

[0094] It should be understood that installing the top waterproofing component 51, bottom waterproofing component 52, and right-side side waterproofing component 54 of the first set I on the right-side frame 2b and installing the waterproofing component of the second set II on the left-side frame 2a will work equally well.

[0095] exist Figure 11 In the illustrated embodiment, the first set I includes a nested telescopic drainage channel 58 supplied in its non-extended state and installed in its extended state, wherein the nested telescopic drainage channel extends along the top frame members 21 of the two roof window frames 2a, 2b. In the installed state, the drainage channel 58 is inclined, wherein one end—here, the right-side end—is positioned slightly lower than the other end in the inclined direction D, such that water entering the drainage channel will drain at the right side of the set of roof windows. Although Figure 11 Two drainage channels are shown, but it should be understood that the two drainage channels represent the same drainage channel shown in the delivered, unextended state and in the installed state.

[0096] exist Figure 12 In the design, three roof window frames 2a, 2b, and 2c are arranged side by side, and the waterproofing assembly also includes a third waterproofing component III, which comprises a central trench waterproofing component 55, a top waterproofing component 51, a bottom waterproofing component 52, and a nested telescopic drainage trench 58. For simplicity, in Figures 12 to 15 The lower roof bushings are not shown, but it should be understood that these lower roof bushings will be installed before the waterproofing components are installed.

[0097] Figure 12 The first set of waterproof components I and the second set of waterproof components II are in accordance with the reference. Figure 4 The installation is carried out in the same manner as described, i.e., with the right-side waterproofing member 54 of the first set I located at the rightmost side frame member 24. Here, the rightmost side frame member 24 is the side frame member of the frame 2c of the third roof window of the group, and this rightmost side frame member 24 is located at... Figure 11 The side frame members of the frame 2b belonging to the second roof window.

[0098] The third set III includes the intermediate trench waterproofing component 55, the top waterproofing component 51, and the bottom waterproofing component 52, as follows: Figure 12As indicated by the arrow in the image, it is installed at frame 2c of the third roof window, i.e., in accordance with the reference. Figure 11 The second set II is installed in the same manner as described in the third roof window frame 2c.

[0099] The third set III's drainage channel 58 is depicted as a nested telescopic drainage channel; however, in this case, the nested telescopic function is not necessary because the first set I's drainage channel can extend along both the first frame 2a and the second frame 2b. Therefore, the third set III's drainage channel 58 can be installed such that it extends along the top frame member of the third frame 2c in its non-extended state. However, the third set of waterproofing members III can also be configured with a simple non-extending drainage channel, or the nested telescopic drainage channel of the third set can extend beyond the second frame 2b while the first set I's drainage channel remains non-extending. The first set I and the third set III's drainage channels are generally inclined in opposite directions such that one drainage channel drains water on one side of a set of roof windows and the other drainage channel drains water on the other side. However, these drainage channels can also be arranged continuously to each other and can be interconnected to form a single channel. Connectors for interconnecting the drainage channels can be provided, for example, as part of the third set.

[0100] Figure 13 Another embodiment of a set of roof windows represented by two frames 2a and 2d installed vertically in an inclined direction D is shown. Here, the second waterproofing component II includes a central groove waterproofing component 59 and two side waterproofing components 53 and 54. As indicated by the arrows, the second set II is installed at the uppermost frame 2d, wherein the central groove waterproofing component 59 extends between the two frames 2a and 2b, and the top waterproofing component 51 of the first set I is installed at the uppermost frame 2d. Therefore, except for the fact that the top waterproofing component 51 of the first set I is used instead of the side waterproofing components at the second frame 2d, the installation of the waterproofing components is similar to that of the reference. Figure 11 The installation is described accordingly. Furthermore, since the first set of drainage channels 58 only needs to cover the width of one roof window, the first set of drainage channels 58 can be installed in its non-extended state.

[0101] Figure 14 Another embodiment of a set of roof windows represented by three frames 2a, 2b, 2d installed in an L-shaped configuration is shown. Here, the top waterproofing member 51 and drainage channel 58 of the first set of waterproofing members I are aligned with the reference... Figure 13 The same manner described is used to install it above frame 2d, and the side waterproofing member 54 of the first set I is in accordance with the reference. Figure 11 The same method of installation is used at frame 2b. The second set II is as described above. Figure 13As described, it is installed at frame 2d, and the third set III is as referenced. Figure 12 As described, it is installed at frame 2b. Here, since each of the two drainage channels 58 will only need to cover the width of one roof window, the two drainage channels 58 are installed in the non-extended state. However, if the first set of drainage channels consists of two parts that can be separated and used as a single non-overlapping telescopic drainage channel, the third set can also be configured without drainage channels.

[0102] Figure 15 Another embodiment of a set of roof windows, represented by four frames 2a, 2b, 2d, 2e installed in a 2x2 matrix configuration, is shown. Here, the waterproofing assembly also includes a fourth set of waterproofing components IV with two intermediate groove waterproofing members 55, 19, one intermediate groove waterproofing member for roof windows installed side by side, and one intermediate groove waterproofing member for roof windows installed vertically.

[0103] When installing this waterproof assembly, the first waterproof component 54 of the first set I is as shown in the reference. Figure 11 and Figure 12 As described, it is installed at the rightmost side frame member 24 of the lowest row of roof windows, here installed at frame 2b, and the top waterproof member 51 and drainage channel 58 of the first set I are as shown in the reference. Figure 13 and Figure 14 As described, it is installed at the top 2d of the frame of the roof window in the left column; it is installed at 2d of the frame here. Figure 14 In contrast, adding a fourth roof window, represented by frame 2e, would require the absence of space at the second frame 2b and the third frame 2d for the side waterproofing member 54 on the right side of the second set II and the top waterproofing member 51 on the third set III, and therefore the side waterproofing member 54 on the right side of the second set II and the top waterproofing member 51 on the third set III would be as follows: Figure 15 As indicated by the arrow, it is used at the fourth frame 2e. The remaining waterproof components of the second and third sets are as shown in the reference. Figure 14 Used as described, and the intermediate trench waterproofing components 55 and 19 of the fourth set IV are used at the positions of the fourth frame 2e facing the frames 2d and 2b respectively.

[0104] As those skilled in the art will understand, any set of roof windows can be protected from wind and rain using the combination of the various waterproof components shown in the figure, provided that frames 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, and 2e are aligned in the horizontal direction and in the tilt direction D.

[0105] Figure 16Six examples are shown, each of the five waterproof components I, IIa, IIb, III, IV, packaged together with the lower roof bushing in a separate package element 8, the separately packaged drainage channel 584, and the packaged weatherproof components 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107.

[0106] Package I includes a top waterproofing component, a bottom waterproofing component, two side waterproofing components, possible drainage channels, and a standard lower roof liner.

[0107] Both sleeve IIa and sleeve IIb include a central trench waterproofing component, two other waterproofing components, and a lower roof liner. In sleeve IIa, the two other waterproofing components are a top waterproofing component and a bottom waterproofing component, which are... Figure 11 and Figure 12 The waterproofing components marked II correspond to each other, and one side bushing component of the lower roof bushing includes a reduced amount of material. In set IIb, the two other waterproofing components are side waterproofing components, and... Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 Each waterproof component marked II corresponds to a set of waterproof components, and the top or bottom bushing component of the lower roof bushing includes a reduced amount of material.

[0108] Package III includes a central trench waterproofing component, a top waterproofing component, a bottom waterproofing component, and a possible drainage trench, and a side bushing component of the lower roof bushing includes a reduced amount of material.

[0109] The IV includes two intermediate groove waterproofing components, one intermediate groove waterproofing component for side-by-side roof windows and one intermediate groove waterproofing component for vertically mounted roof windows, and a side bushing component of the lower roof bushing and a top bushing component or a bottom bushing component include a reduced amount of material.

[0110] The first weatherproof component 502 consists of sleeve I and sleeve IIa, and is connected with... Figure 11 The situation shown corresponds to this.

[0111] The second weatherproof component 504 consists of sleeve I and sleeve IIb, and is connected with... Figure 13 The situation shown corresponds to this.

[0112] The third weatherproof component 503 consists of sleeve I, sleeve IIa, and sleeve III, and is related to... Figure 12 The situation shown corresponds to this.

[0113] The fourth weatherproof component 505 consists of sleeve I, sleeve IIb, and sleeve III, and is related to... Figure 14 The situation shown corresponds to this.

[0114] The fifth weatherproof component 506 consists of sleeve I, sleeve IIb, sleeve III, and sleeve IV, and is related to... Figure 15 The situation shown corresponds to this.

[0115] The sixth weatherproof component 507 consists of Sleeve I, two other sleeves, and a separately packaged drainage channel 584. This is intended to illustrate that Sleeve III does not need to include a drainage channel, and Sleeve I can also be configured without a drainage channel. Since drainage channels are only used with certain roofing materials and only for certain roofing structures, this allows for wider use of Sleeve I and / or Sleeve III and can avoid or reduce the obsolescence of drainage channels.

[0116] The individual packages forming the weatherproof components can be interconnected using strips 9 as shown on the final weatherproof component 507.

[0117] exist Figure 7 In the diagram, sleeves I, IIa, IIb, III, and IV are shown as being packaged in packaging elements of approximately the same size. This is not necessary, but it can facilitate the handling of waterproof components.

[0118] The above description of this utility model mainly refers to the newly installed sets of roof windows; however, it should be understood that this is also advantageous when adding one or more new roof windows near existing roof windows. Figure 2 In the example shown, the left frame 2a can represent an existing roof window with a standard waterproofing component installed, which will then form the first set I. In this case, it is only necessary to remove the right side waterproofing component 54 and move it to the right side of the new roof window frame 2b, and then install the second set of waterproofing components II and possibly extend the drain gutter 58.

Claims

1. A weatherproofing assembly for use with a set of roof windows comprising at least two roof windows mounted adjacent to each other in a sloping roof structure having an inclined direction, wherein: Each of the roof windows comprises a frame, the frame comprising a top frame member and a bottom frame member both extending horizontally in an installed state of the roof window and two side frame members extending in the inclined direction in an installed state of the roof window, the weatherproof assembly comprising a first lower roof liner, a second lower roof liner and a flashing assembly, wherein each lower roof lining comprises a top lining member configured to extend along the top frame member, a bottom lining member configured to extend along the bottom frame member, and two side lining members each configured to extend along the side frame member, the lining members being made of a lower roof lining material, wherein the top lining member, the bottom lining member and the side lining members define a lining opening, and wherein each lining member has a length direction extending along the lining opening and a width direction extending perpendicular to the length direction and away from the lining opening, and wherein the flashing assembly comprises at least one top flashing member configured to extend along the top frame member, at least one bottom flashing member configured to extend along the bottom frame member, at least two side flashing members each configured to extend along the side frame member, and at least one middle gutter flashing member configured to extend between the roof windows, It is characterized in that The flashing assembly comprises a first set of flashing members and a second set of flashing members, the first set of flashing members comprising a top flashing member, a bottom flashing member and two side flashing members corresponding to those flashing members used when installing a single roof window, the second set of flashing members comprising a middle groove flashing member and a sub-set consisting of two other flashing members, the sub-set being selected from the group consisting of an upper and lower sub-set and a side sub-set, the upper and lower sub-set comprising a top flashing member and a bottom flashing member, the side sub-set comprising two side flashing members, and At least one lining member of the second lower roof lining includes a reduced amount of lining material compared to a corresponding lining member of the first lower roof lining.

2. The weatherproof assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that At least one lining member of the second lower roof lining including a reduced amount of lining material has a reduced width compared to a width of a corresponding lining member of the first lower roof lining.

3. The weatherproof assembly of claim 1, wherein: The side lining members of the first lower roof lining are made of excess material, and wherein the at least one lining member of the second lower roof lining including a reduced amount of lining material is a side lining member free of such excess material.

4. The weatherproof assembly of claim 1, wherein: A third lower roof liner is also included, and wherein the flashing member further includes a third set of flashing members, the third set of flashing members having one middle groove flashing member and two other flashing members.

5. The weatherproof assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that The two other waterproof components of the third set of waterproof components are a top waterproof component and a bottom waterproof component or two side waterproof components.

6. The weatherproof assembly of claim 1, wherein: Also included is a fourth lower roof liner, and wherein the flashing assembly includes a fourth set of flashing components, which are contained in a fourth packaging element and include two middle groove flashing components, one middle groove flashing component is used between roof windows installed side by side, and one middle groove flashing component is used for roof windows installed above and below.

7. The weatherproof assembly of claim 4, wherein: At least one of the first set of flashing members and the third set of flashing members includes a drainage groove.

8. The weatherproof assembly of claim 7, wherein: At least one gutter is a telescoping gutter configured to extend along the top frame member of one roof window in an unextended state and to extend along the top frame members of two roof windows in an extended state.

9. The weatherproof assembly of claim 3, wherein: The side lining members of the first lower roof lining are made from the excess material in the form of corrugations.

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