Waterproof assembly for use between two roof windows and set of roof windows

Abstract

The utility model relates to a waterproof assembly used between two roof windows and a group of roof windows. In the waterproof assembly (1), the first section (71) of the first waterproof element (7) comprises two legs (711, 712) extending along the width axis and located at a distance from each other measured along the height axis, thereby forming a pocket (713) between the two legs. The first section (81) of the second waterproof element (8) fits into the recess of the first waterproof element.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a flashing assembly for use between two roof windows, the two roof windows are installed side by side in a sloping roof structure, and each roof window comprises a frame and a pane element, the flashing assembly comprises a first flashing element and a second flashing element, the first flashing element is configured to extend along a frame member of a frame of the first roof window, the second flashing element is configured to extend along a frame member of a frame of the second roof window, each flashing element comprises a first section and a second section, the first section extends along a width axis of the flashing element, is configured to extend between the first roof window and the second roof window and has an inner side configured to face the roof structure, and the second section extends along a height axis of the flashing element in an external direction and has an inner side configured to face the frame of one of the roof windows, the second section has a first edge located at the first section and a second edge located at a certain distance from the first section measured along the height axis. The utility model also relates to a group of roof windows installed using the flashing assembly, and relates to a method for installing the flashing assembly between two roof windows. Background Art

[0002] When installing a window in a roof, it is of vital importance to ensure that the joint between the roof structure and the roof window is tight. For this purpose, a flashing assembly is used which includes a plurality of flashing elements, each of which extends over the roof structure and upwards along the outer side of the frame of the roof window, thereby covering any gap between the roof structure and the roof window. Although the flashing elements of a roof window used along the outer side facing the roof structure can have a fairly simple construction, the flashing elements used along the outer side facing another roof window need to fit into the available space between the roof windows, and a tight fit between the flashing elements must be ensured to prevent water penetration.

[0003] In DK154099, this is achieved in that a first section of the flashing element is provided with a flange protruding in an outer direction away from the inner side of the first section, and a covering member is arranged with a flange protruding in an opposite inner direction, so that the covering member rides on the flange of the flashing element. Once the flashing assembly has been installed, an intermediate member is used to prevent the flashing elements from moving towards each other. Although this flashing assembly works well in terms of water protection, the covering member takes up space in the groove formed between two roof windows, and the width of the flashing assembly needs to match the distance between the roof windows.

[0004] A flashing assembly is known from WO 03 / 074812 A1 which is able to compensate for variations in the distance between roof windows. Here, first sections of two flashing elements are connected to each other in such a way that different mutual positions of the flashing elements along the width axis are achieved. If only small adjustments to the mutual positioning are required, for example to compensate for inaccuracies in the installation of the roof windows, the first sections are connected to each other, for example by hooking the curved edges of the first sections to each other and allowing a telescopic movement. In order to compensate for larger differences in the distance between the roof windows, the first sections are provided with profiles, for example hollow longitudinal ribs, which fit one above the other, thereby allowing the first sections to fit one above the other in at least two different ways. In this way, the flashing elements have at least two predetermined mutual positions, so that the flashing assembly has at least two different configurations, which are suitable for use when the two roof windows are installed close to each other or further apart, depending on, for example, the width of the rafters of the roof structure. However, there remains the problem that each of the flashing assemblies disclosed in WO 03 / 074812 A1 can only be used for a limited number of predetermined mutual distances between roof windows or within a limited distance interval. Utility Model Content

[0005] Against this background, the object of the present invention is therefore to provide a flashing assembly and a method for mounting a flashing assembly between two roof windows, by means of which one and the same flashing assembly can be used for a wider range of mutual distances, so that it can be used both when the roof windows are mounted close to each other as well as when they are mounted further apart, while at the same time being able to compensate for smaller variations.

[0006] In a first aspect of the invention, this and other objects are achieved by a flashing assembly of the type mentioned in the introduction, characterized in that, among other things, a first section of a first flashing element comprises two legs extending along a width axis and located at a distance from each other measured along a height axis, thereby forming a recess between the two legs, and a first section of a second flashing element fits into the recess of the first flashing element. By sliding the first section of the second flashing element into and out of the recess in the first section of the first flashing element in a telescopic manner, the width of the flashing assembly can be adjusted in a stepless manner within a wider interval. The minimum width of the interval is defined by the width of the first section of the second flashing element and the depth of the recess, and is reached when fully inserted into the recess. The maximum width of the interval is defined by the sum of the widths of the first sections minus the overlap required to provide watertightness.

[0007] Since the legs forming the recess extend along the width axis, the bottom of the groove formed by the flashing assembly will be substantially flat, which is not only an aesthetic advantage but also results in good drainage properties.

[0008] In a second aspect of the present invention, the above and possible other objects are achieved by a method for installing a flashing assembly between two roof windows, the two roof windows being installed side by side in a sloping roof structure and each roof window comprising a frame and a pane element, the method comprising:

[0009] Arranging a first flashing element so that the first flashing element extends along a frame member of a frame of a first roof window, the first flashing element having a first section extending between the two roof windows and with an inner side of the first section facing the roof structure, and a second section extending in an outer direction along the height axis and with an inner side of the second section facing the frame of the first roof window; and

[0010] Arranging a second flashing element so that the second flashing element extends along a frame member of the frame of the second roof window, the second flashing element having a first section extending between the two roof windows and an inner side of the first section facing the roof structure, and a second section extending in an outer direction and an inner side of the second section facing the frame of the second roof window;

[0011] Therein, the first section of the second waterproof element is inserted into a recess of the first section of the first waterproof element, the recess being formed by two legs extending along the width axis and being located at a distance from each other measured along the height axis.

[0012] It should be understood that any reference to the frame of a roof window is not to be construed in a strictly limited literal sense of the term frame, but rather any reference to the frame of a roof window may include insulating material arranged on or around the frame and / or lower roof sheathing or other items used to mount the roof window in the roof structure.

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to two aspects of the present invention, and it should be understood that the embodiments are not limited to specific aspects unless explicitly stated.

[0014] One way to ensure that a sufficient overlap between the first sections is always maintained is that one of the two legs of the first section of the first flashing element, which is furthest from the second edge of the second section of the first flashing element, has a flange protruding along the height axis in an outer direction away from the inner side of the first section towards the other of the two legs, and the first section of the second flashing element has a flange protruding along the height axis in an inner direction. When the two flashing elements are pulled away from each other along the width axis, such flanges can engage with each other and prevent or at least hinder further retraction. Thus, the flanges will ensure that the flashing assembly always remains watertight.

[0015] The leg of the first flashing component which is farthest from or extends farthest from the second edge of the second section of the first flashing element will be the one which is closest to the roof structure and therefore lowest in the installed state, and in the following text, this first flashing component will therefore also be referred to as the lowest leg.

[0016] In one embodiment, the flanges of the flashing elements each extend at an angle greater than 90 degrees relative to the width axis, such that the flanges project rearwardly toward the respective second sections of the flashing elements. This may facilitate insertion of the second flashing element into the recess of the first flashing element and / or allow the flanges to hook onto each other, thereby helping to prevent accidental separation of the two flashing elements. Providing the flanges on the first flashing element with an angle greater than 90 degrees may also help prevent any water that reaches the lowermost leg of the first flashing member from escaping and penetrating into the roof structure.

[0017] As is well known to those skilled in the art, the flashing element is usually made of sheet metal, such as aluminium or copper. In this case, the flashing element including any flanges can then be made by bending, as will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that a flashing element made of sheet metal does not necessarily mean that the flashing element consists only of sheet metal. A paint or varnish may be applied to protect the surface of the flashing element and / or to give the flashing element a desired colour or other surface characteristics. Likewise, a sealing material may be applied to ensure a tight connection with other components of the flashing assembly, with the roof window and / or with the roof structure.

[0018] The flange made by bending a metal sheet may bend back as they come into contact with each other during the insertion of the first section of the second flashing element into the recess of the first flashing element, and then spring back as they pass each other. It is also possible to make one flange softer than the other, so that one flange gives way to the other. The flange on the second flashing element may alternatively or additionally have a height along the height axis that is greater than the distance between the two legs of the first flashing element. In this case, when inserted into the recess, the flange on the second flashing element will press against both of the two legs, thereby providing a frictional resistance that will hinder an unintentional movement of the flashing elements relative to each other.

[0019] It is presently considered advantageous that the minimum overlap between the first sections is 20 mm or more.

[0020] When installing the flashing assembly, the first flashing element and the second flashing element can be connected to each other before being arranged at the roof window. Then, the first section of the second flashing element can first be fully inserted into the recess of the first flashing element, and when the first section is in contact with the roof structure, the two flashing elements are pulled away from each other until the second sections of the two flashing elements have come into contact with the frame of the roof window.

[0021] If the flashing assembly is not provided in a pre-assembled state, it may be advantageous to install the first flashing element before the second flashing element. This allows the first flashing element to be arranged in close contact with the frame of the first roof window before the second flashing element is installed. This may be particularly advantageous if the flashing element is a top flashing element configured to extend along a top frame member of a roof window, a bottom flashing element configured to extend along a bottom frame member of a roof window, or a gutter flashing element configured to be used between roof windows arranged above each other. Gutter flashing elements are for example used in arrays of roof windows, where the roof windows are arranged both side by side and above each other, such as in a two by two configuration. Such a configuration would require two top flashing elements, two gutter flashing elements and two bottom flashing elements, forming four side flashing elements of the two flashing assemblies as described above and four independent side flashing elements.

[0022] The top flashing element and the bottom flashing element are intended to extend along the top frame member and the bottom frame member of the roof window, i.e. along the frame member extending perpendicularly to the sloping part of the roof structure and located above and below the pane element as seen in the sloping direction. The side flashing element is a flashing element extending between the top flashing element and the bottom flashing element in the sloping direction, or between the gutter flashing element and the top flashing element or the bottom flashing element.

[0023] When the first flashing element is first arranged to contact the frame of the first roof window, the first section of the second flashing element can be fully inserted into the recess of the first flashing element, and then the second flashing element can be subsequently pulled back until the second section of the second flashing element contacts the frame of the second roof window. This can help promote proper contact between the flashing element and the frame of the roof window.

[0024] When first arranging the first flashing element and then inserting the first section of the second flashing element into the recess of the first flashing element, the first section of the second flashing element may bend during insertion into the recess. This is particularly considered to be advantageous when the flashing element is a top flashing element, a bottom flashing element or a groove flashing element having a relatively large extension or extension along the width axis, as this allows the second flashing element to be swung into place, as will be described in further detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0025] In roof windows that are installed in a so-called flush-mounted position, it is essential to provide sufficient insulation space on the outer side of the frame. This, in turn, means that there is even less space available for flashing components than in roof windows that do not require such space to be available.

[0026] In some embodiments, another advantage of the flashing assembly of the present invention is that the flashing assembly can be installed sideways. In turn, this does not require a large space above / below the roof window, which is a considerable improvement when the roof windows are installed above and below each other.

[0027] According to the present invention, a distance between adjacent roof windows ranging from at least 100 mm to 130 mm can be accommodated.

[0028] Other presently preferred embodiments and other advantages will become apparent from the ensuing detailed description and accompanying drawings.

[0029] Features described with respect to one of the aspects may also be included in another aspect, and the advantages of that feature apply to all aspects that are included. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In the following description, the embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the schematic diagrams.

[0031] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of two roof windows installed side by side with a prior art waterproof assembly, which is adapted by incorporating reference numerals corresponding to embodiments of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of four windows installed two by two in a matrix configuration, the waterproof assembly of the prior art being adapted only by incorporating several reference numerals corresponding to the embodiments of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 is a sketch showing the general means of joining by means of separate connecting pieces;

[0034] Figure 4 is a view of the connection between waterproof elements in an embodiment of the waterproof assembly according to the present invention;

[0035] Figures 5 to 8 is a perspective view depicting steps in a method for installing a flashing assembly;

[0036] Fig. 9 A photograph showing a step in a method for installing a flashing assembly in which a flashing assembly is arranged in an assembled state is shown;

[0037] Fig.10 is a perspective view depicting steps in a method for installing a waterproofing assembly in which the waterproofing assembly is arranged in an assembled state;

[0038] Fig.11 shows sequential photographs depicting steps in a method for installing a flashing assembly;

[0039] Fig.12 A photograph depicting a step in a method for installing a flashing assembly is shown;

[0040] FIG. 13 shows Fig.12 Details;

[0041] FIG. 14 corresponds to Figure 4 The view corresponding to Fig.12 The implementation steps of the method for installing a waterproof component;

[0042] Fig.15 and Fig.16 shows sequential photographs depicting steps in a method for installing a flashing assembly;

[0043] Fig.17 A photograph depicting a step in a method for installing a flashing assembly is shown;

[0044] Fig.18 The corresponding steps are shown Fig.17 Detailed photos of

[0045] Fig.19 is corresponding to Figure 4 and FIG. 14, indicating the view corresponding to Fig.17 The implementation steps of the method for installing a waterproof component;

[0046] Fig. 20 A photograph depicting a step in a method for installing a flashing assembly is shown;

[0047] Fig.21 is corresponding to Figure 4 , Figure 14 and Fig.19 The view corresponding to Fig. 20 The implementation steps of the method for installing a waterproof component;

[0048] Fig. 22 A photograph depicting a step in a method for installing a flashing assembly is shown; and

[0049] Fig.23 is corresponding to Figure 4 Figure 14 Fig.19 and Fig.21 The view corresponding to Fig. 22 Implementation steps of a method for installing a waterproof component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] First refer to Figure 1, shows a prior art flashing assembly 1 for use with two roof windows installed adjacent to each other side by side in a sloping roof structure 3. It should be noted that the drawings of the prior art have been adapted by incorporating reference numerals corresponding to embodiments of the present invention. Since the construction of the roof window is not important, the roof window is represented herein by only two frames 2, each frame 2 comprising a top frame member 21 and a bottom frame member 22 both extending horizontally in the installed state, and two side frame members 23, 24 extending in the sloping direction of the roof structure in the installed state. Likewise, the roof structure 3 is represented by only a single rafter and a few slats, and the sloping direction is indicated by an arrow D. For reference to other orthogonal directions as defined in the present application, namely the width direction W and the height direction H, see Figure 5 .

[0051] The flashing assembly 1 comprises: two top flashing elements 11, each of which is configured to extend along a top frame member 21; two bottom flashing elements 12, each of which is configured to extend along a bottom frame member 22; two side flashing elements 13, 14, each of which is configured to extend along a side frame member 23, 24; and a middle groove flashing element 15, which is configured to extend between two roof windows. All flashing elements have in common that they comprise: an outer portion 111, 121, 131, 141, 151, which is configured to extend substantially in a plane with the roof structure; and at least one inner portion 112, 122, 132, 142, 152, which is configured to extend upward along the frame member of the roof window.

[0052] The top waterproofing element 11 and the bottom waterproofing element 12 are provided with corner sections 113, 114, 123, 124 which are configured to establish an overlap of the side waterproofing elements 13, 14 with the middle groove waterproofing element 15, and covering members 16, 17 are provided to connect the corner sections 114 of the top waterproofing element to each other above the middle groove waterproofing element.

[0053] exist Figure 1 In the embodiment, the flashing assembly 1 is configured to be used with a roof window installed deep in the roof structure, and the side flashing elements 13, 14 are configured to be used at the side frame member 23 on the left side and the side frame member 24 on the right side of the roof window, respectively. The same applies to the two top flashing elements 11 and the two bottom flashing elements 12.

[0054] exist Figure 2In FIG. 1 , a corresponding flashing assembly for four roof windows installed in a two-by-two configuration is shown. The flashing assembly includes Figure 1 The elements correspond to two intermediate gutter flashing elements 15 extending between two columns of roof windows and two drainage gutter elements 18 extending horizontally between two rows of roof windows.

[0055] Figure 3 A sketch is shown of a general means of joining between two elements using a separate covering member.

[0056] In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, the reference numerals according to the above will be applied to components having the same or similar functions. This is not and should not be regarded as a concession to these components being identical to components of the prior art.

[0057] Now refer to Figure 4 ——It shows the principle of the joint between two waterproof elements, and will describe the configuration of the waterproof assembly 1 in an embodiment of the utility model. The waterproof assembly 1 is intended to be used between two roof windows 2, which are installed side by side in a sloping roof structure 3, and each roof window 2 includes a frame and a pane element. Also refer to Figure 5 , including indications of the height direction H, the width direction W and the inclination direction D. All directional axes should refer to these directions.

[0058] The flashing assembly 1 comprises a first flashing element, generally designated as 7, configured to extend along a frame member of a frame of a first roof window, and a second flashing element, generally designated as 8, configured to extend along a frame member of a frame of a second roof window.

[0059] Each flashing element 7, 8 comprises a first section 71, 81 and a second section 72, 82. The first section 71, 81 extends along a width axis of the flashing element 7, 8 in the installed state of the flashing assembly 1. Thus, the first section 71, 81 is configured to extend between a first roof window and a second roof window. Each first section 71, 81 has an inner side configured to face the roof structure. Each second section 72, 82 extends along a height axis of the flashing element 7, 8 in the installed state in an external direction. Correspondingly, each second section 72, 82 has an inner side configured to face the frame of one of the roof windows, the second section having a first edge located at the first section and a second edge located at a certain distance from the first section measured along the height axis.

[0060] The first section 71 of the first waterproof element 7 comprises two legs 711, 712 extending along the width axis and located at a distance from each other measured along the height axis, so that a recess 713 is formed between the two legs 711, 712. Figure 4 As shown in the lower part of FIG. 8 , the first section 81 of the second waterproof element 8 is fitted into the recess of the first waterproof element.

[0061] exist Figure 4 Other details visible in the embodiment of the waterproof assembly 1 shown in the figure include the following features: one of the two legs 711, 712 of the first section 71 of the first waterproof element 7, the leg 712 farthest from the second edge of the second section of the first waterproof element, has a flange 71a protruding along the height axis in the outer direction away from the inner side of the first section toward the other of the two legs. Correspondingly, the first section 81 of the second waterproof element has a flange 81a protruding along the height axis in the inner direction.

[0062] The flanges 71a , 81a of the flashing elements 7 , 8 each extend at an angle greater than 90 degrees relative to the width axis, so that the flanges 71a , 81a project back toward the respective second section 72 , 82 of the flashing elements 7 , 8 .

[0063] The material of the two waterproof elements 7 , 8 can be selected arbitrarily, but in the embodiment shown they are made of sheet metal, preferably aluminum or copper.

[0064] Suitable dimensions of the flashing elements of the flashing assembly are given below: wherein the first section of the second flashing element has a width measured along the width axis from the second section to an edge opposite to the second section, wherein the recess of the first section of the first flashing element has a depth measured along the width axis from the second section to an edge of the shorter of the two legs, and wherein the width of the first section of the second flashing element is at least 1.1 times the depth of the recess.

[0065] Although reference numerals 7 , 8 have been used to designate the first and second flashing elements, it will be appreciated that such flashing elements are generally applicable to flashing elements forming part of the flashing assembly 1 .

[0066] Thus, the first flashing element and the second flashing element can constitute side flashing elements, which are configured to extend along the side frame members 23, 24 of the roof window. In this way, these flashing elements and thus the flashing assembly 1 formed by them can replace Figure 1 and Figure 2 The middle groove waterproofing element 15 or the side waterproofing elements 13, 14 of the prior art waterproofing assembly shown in FIG.

[0067] Additionally or alternatively, the first and second flashing elements are top flashing elements configured to extend along a top frame member 21 of a roof window, bottom flashing elements configured to extend along a bottom frame member 22 of a roof window, or gutter flashing elements configured to be used between roof windows arranged one above the other. Compared to the flashing assembly of the prior art, the principle underlying the present invention can therefore be applied to the top flashing element 12, the bottom flashing element 13, and the drainage gutter element 18.

[0068] Now also refer to Figures 5 to 23 , a method for installing a flashing assembly between two roof windows installed side by side in a pitched roof will be described.

[0069] The steps involved in the method include:

[0070] a first flashing element 7 of the intermediate groove flashing element 15 is arranged so that the first flashing element 7 extends along the frame member of the frame 2 of the first roof window, the first flashing element 7 has a first section 71 and a second section 72, the first section 71 extending between the two roof windows and the inner side of the first section facing the roof structure, and the second section 72 extending in the outer direction along the height axis and the inner side of the second section facing the frame of the first roof window,

[0071] a second flashing element 8 of the intermediate groove flashing element 15 is arranged so that the second flashing element 8 extends along the frame member of the frame 2 of the second roof window, the second flashing element 8 has a first section 81 and a second section 82, the first section 81 extending between the two roof windows and the inner side of the first section facing the roof structure, and the second section 82 extending in the outer direction and the inner side of the second section facing the frame of the second roof window,

[0072] Thereby, the first section 81 of the second waterproof element 8 is inserted into the recess 713 of the first section 71 of the first waterproof element 7, which recess 713 is formed by two legs 711, 712, which extend along the width axis and are located at a certain distance from each other measured along the height axis.

[0073] The method may be performed such that the first section 81 of the second waterproof element 8 is initially fully inserted into the recess 713 of the first waterproof element 7 (see, for example, Fig. 9 ), and wherein the flashing elements 7, 8 are subsequently pulled away from each other until the second sections 72, 82 of the flashing elements come into contact with the frame of the roof window (see, for example, Fig.10 ).

[0074] As is evident from the illustration, the first flashing element 7 is usually mounted to, i.e. connected to, the frame of the first window before the second flashing element 8, i.e. the second flashing element 8 connected to the frame of the second window (see, for example, Fig.10 ).

[0075] Under certain installation conditions, the first section of the second flashing element bends during insertion into the recess.

[0076] To adjust the width to the desired size, the first section of the second flashing element can be fully inserted into the recess of the first flashing element and the second flashing element can then be pulled back until the second section of the second flashing element is in contact with the frame of the second roof window.

[0077] exist Figure 11 to Figure 1 4, the left drainage gutter element 18 is attached to the upper leg 711 of the two legs forming the recess 713. Figures 5 to 10 The intermediate groove waterproof element 15 shown in Fig.11 and best shown in FIG. 14 .

[0078] exist Figures 15 to 19 Attach the right drainage trough element 18' to the Figures 5 to 10 The intermediate groove waterproof element 15 shown in Figure 18 to Figure 19 During insertion into the recess, the first section bends, as shown in FIG. Fig.16 Best shown.

[0079] Figure 20 to Figure 21 The installation of the left top waterproof element 11 is shown, and the installation method of the connection with the middle groove waterproof element 15 is similar to that of the Figure 11 to Figure 1 4 in the same manner as described for the left drainage trough element 18; and Figure 22 to Figure 23 The installation of the right top waterproof element 11' is shown in the same manner as in the Figures 15 to 19 The right drainage trough element 18' is installed in the same manner.

[0080] The present invention can also be understood from the following paragraphs:

[0081] 1. A method for installing a flashing assembly between two roof windows, the two roof windows being installed side by side in a sloping roof structure and each roof window comprising a frame and a pane element, the method comprising:

[0082] a first flashing element is arranged such that it extends along a frame member of the frame of a first roof window, the first flashing element having a first section and a second section, the first section extending between the two roof windows and with an inner side of the first section facing the roof structure, the second section extending in an outer direction along a height axis and with an inner side of the second section facing the frame of the first roof window,

[0083] arranging a second flashing element such that it extends along a frame member of the frame of a second roof window, the second flashing element having a first section and a second section, the first section extending between the two roof windows and with an inner side of the first section facing the roof structure, wherein the second section extends in an outer direction and with an inner side of the second section facing the frame of the second roof window,

[0084] Characterized in that the first section of the second waterproof element is inserted into a recess of the first section of the first waterproof element, the recess being formed by two legs extending along the width axis and being located at a certain distance from each other measured along the height axis.

[0085] 2. A method according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the first section of the second flashing element is initially fully inserted into the recess of the first flashing element, and wherein the flashing elements are subsequently pulled away from each other until the second section of the flashing element contacts the frame of the roof window.

[0086] 3. The method according to paragraph 2, characterized in that the first waterproof element is installed before the second waterproof element.

[0087] 4. The method according to one or more of paragraphs 1 to 3, characterized in that the first section of the second waterproofing element is bent during insertion into the recess.

[0088] 5. A method according to one or more of paragraphs 1 to 4, characterized in that the first section of the second waterproofing element is fully inserted into the recess of the first waterproofing element, and wherein the second waterproofing element is subsequently pulled back until the second section of the second waterproofing element contacts the frame of the second top window.

[0089] Reference numerals list

[0090] 1. Waterproof components

[0091] 2. Framework

[0092] 21 Top frame member

[0093] 22 Bottom frame member

[0094] 23 side frame member

[0095] 24 side frame members

[0096] 3Roof structure

[0097] 7. The first waterproof element

[0098] 71 first section

[0099] 71a Flange

[0100] 711 outriggers

[0101] 712 Legs

[0102] 713 Concave

[0103] 72 Second Section

[0104] 8. Second waterproof element

[0105] 81 first section

[0106] 81a Flange

[0107] 82 Second Section

[0108] 11 Top waterproof element

[0109] 111 External part

[0110] 112 Internal part

[0111] 113 Corner section

[0112] 114 Corner Section

[0113] 11' top waterproof element

[0114] 12Bottom waterproof element

[0115] 121 External part

[0116] 122 Internal part

[0117] 123 Corner Section

[0118] 124 Corner Section

[0119] 13 Side waterproofing element

[0120] 131 External part

[0121] 132 Internal part

[0122] 14 Side waterproofing element

[0123] 141 External part

[0124] 142 Internal part

[0125] 15 Middle groove waterproof element

[0126] 16 Covering components

[0127] 17 Covering components

[0128] 18 Drainage channel elements

[0129] 181 Part 1

[0130] 18' Drainage Channel Components

[0131] D Tilt direction

[0132] WWidth direction

[0133] HHeight direction

Claims

1. A flashing assembly for use between two roof windows, the two roof windows being mounted side by side in a sloping roof structure and each of the roof windows comprising a frame and a pane element, the flashing assembly comprising a first flashing element and a second flashing element, the first flashing element being configured to extend along a frame member of the frame of the first roof window, the second flashing element being configured to extend along a frame member of the frame of the second roof window, each flashing element comprising a first section and a second section, the first section extending along a width axis of the flashing element being configured to extend between the first roof window and the second roof window and having an inner side configured to face the roof structure, and the second section extending in an exterior direction along a height axis of the flashing element and having an inner side configured to face the frame of one of the roof windows, the second section having a first edge located at the first section and a second edge located at a distance from the first section measured along the height axis, It is characterized in that The first section of the first waterproof element comprises two legs extending along the width axis and located at a certain distance from each other measured along the height axis, thereby forming a recess between the two legs, and the first section of the second waterproof element is fitted into the recess of the first waterproof element.

2. The waterproof assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the two legs of the first section of the first waterproof element, which is farthest from the second edge of the second section of the first waterproof element, has a flange protruding along the height axis in an external direction away from the inner side of the first section toward the other of the two legs, and wherein the first section of the second waterproof element has a flange protruding along the height axis in an internal direction.

3. The waterproof assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flanges of the flashing element each extend at an angle greater than 90 degrees relative to the width axis such that the flanges protrude back toward the respective second section of the flashing element.

4. The waterproofing assembly according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, characterized in that Both waterproof elements are made of sheet metal.

5. The waterproofing assembly according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The first flashing element and the second flashing element are side flashing elements configured to extend along side frame members of the roof window.

6. The waterproofing assembly according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The first waterproof element and the second waterproof element are top waterproof elements configured to extend along a top frame member of the roof window, bottom waterproof elements configured to extend along a bottom frame member of the roof window, or gutter waterproof elements configured to be used between roof windows arranged above each other.

7. The waterproofing assembly according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The first section of the second waterproof element has a width measured along the width axis from the second section to an edge opposite the second section, wherein the recess of the first section of the first waterproof element has a depth measured along the width axis from the second section to an edge of the shorter of the two legs, and wherein the width of the first section of the second waterproof element is at least 1.1 times the depth of the recess.

8. The waterproof assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both waterproof elements are made of aluminum or copper.

9. A set of roof windows, characterized in that The set of roof windows comprises at least two roof windows installed side by side in a sloping roof structure using a flashing assembly according to one or more of claims 1 to 8.

10. A set of roof windows according to claim 9, characterised in that When the first section of the second flashing element is fully inserted into the recess of the first section of the first flashing element, the total width of the first sections of the two flashing elements is smaller than the distance between the two roof windows.

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