Surface cladding system
OwnerThomas Medlandinventor
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Abstract
A surface cladding system is disclosed in which corrugated plastic sheeting is utilized as wall cladding. In a preferred system, battens made of the same corrugated plastic sheeting are secured to the frame members of a wall. The battens are provided with a double side adhesive tape to which the corrugated plastic sheeting is attached. The joints between adjacent panels fall over frame members so that the edges of the adjacent sheets are sealed against water penetration by the double sided tape. The system can preferably be used in agricultural or industrial locations in which walls are frequently subjected to pressure spraying with water or other liquids. The wall system may also be used in recreational and domestic environments such as swimming pools or public washrooms, and also to line the cargo bays of cargo vehicles.
Claims10
A surface cladding system applied over a wall having a plurality of frame members, comprising:
- a plurality of battens, each of which is secured to a surface of one of the frame members of the wall, each of the battens having panel securing means;
- a plurality of panels covering the wall and secured thereto by the panel securing means of the battens, wherein joints are formed between edges of adjacent panels, each joint being formed over a frame member such that the edges of the panels along the joint are secured by the panel securing means of one of the battens, wherein the edges are substantially sealed against water penetration by the panel securing means;
- wherein the battens and the panels are comprised of a corrugated plastic sheet material, and wherein the panel securing means comprises an adhesive layer which is applied to a surface of the batten to which the panel is secured.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.