Flashing system, apparatus and methodology
OwnerDavid C. Paulinventor
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Abstract
Systems, components, apparatuses and methodologies of the present invention are directed to techniques that ensure that all deck-to-wall, roof-to-wall and other constructions properly protect the home from the environment, particularly along the wetter coastal regions by forming a layered, waterproof seal of metal, plastic and bitumen. A modularized system of components, that overlap each other either over and or under to create a system that meets the design criteria of critical flashing components, each with waterproofing capability either built-in or applied onsite in use, are employed to cover critical building areas prone to water infiltration and damage.
Claims18
A flashing system comprising:
- at least one center shield comprising a ledger portion and flanges, said flanges disposed on a left side and a right side of said ledger portion,
- wherein said ledger portion and said flanges are substantially coplanar but displaced, forming a configured space to receive and cover a ledger board secured to a side wall of a structure along a horizontal axis;
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- at least one end cap comprising an end ledger portion and end flanges, said end flanges disposed on a left side and a right side of said end ledger portion
- wherein said end ledger portion and said end flanges are substantially coplanar but displaced, forming an end configured space to receive and cover an end portion of said ledger board, and
- wherein said at least one end cap is configured perpendicularly to an end portion of said at least one center shield along said horizontal axis,
- wherein said at least one center shield and said at least one end cap have a plurality of surfaces covered by at least one layer of a waterproofing material, and
- whereby said waterproofing material forms a watertight seal preventing water from entering into said structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.