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AssigneeJames Hardie Technology Limited
InventorsHong Chen, Chongjun Jiang, Jong Min Keum, Caidian Luo, Shan Ren, Daniel Jose Suasnabar, Bryan Louis Walters
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Described herein is a monolithic cementitious article with one or more pre-formed shaped regions. The shaped regions are generally channels that extend through a portion of the article or span the full article. The article includes one or more openings at least one of its ends. The article has a low apparent density with a high strength as well as high performance characteristics. The article when manufactured is suitable for use as a building product, such as siding, panel, trim, fascia, roofing, crown moulding, decking, and fencing.
An article having one or more pre-formed regions shaped therein, wherein the article is a cementitious article, wherein the article is monolithic, wherein the shaped regions are at least on one end of the article, wherein the article is lighter than a similar shaped cementitious article that does not have the shaped regions therein.
The article of claim 13, wherein the one or more shaped regions on at least one end of the article are configured to be adapted to fit an insert that fits within the shaped region.
An article having one or more pre-formed regions shaped therein and material for further reinforcement positioned therein, wherein the article is a cementitious article, wherein the article is monolithic, wherein the material provides the article with bending strength that is higher than a similar shaped cementitious article that does not have the material.
A method of making an article comprising the steps of:
A method of using an article comprising the steps of:
A system comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.