Method and kit for repairing a construction component
AssigneeBurns, Morris & Stewart Limited Partnership
InventorRichard C. Hagel
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Abstract
The present invention is a method and kit for repairing a construction component that has a damaged portion. First, the damaged portion is removed from the construction component. Next, a durable portion is provided that is preferably comprised of a cellulosic/polymer composite material which is moisture, decay, and insect resistant. The durable portion preferably has about the same shape as the damaged portion. The durable portion is then connected to the construction component to replace the damaged portion. The materials for repairing the construction component may be provided in a single kit.
Claims24
A method for repairing a desired portion of a wooden component, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a durable portion comprising a cellulosic/polymer composite material, said durable portion of approximately the same size and shape as said desired portion of said wooden component;
- and
- replacing said desired portion with said durable portion so as to repair said wooden component.
A method for repairing a desired portion of a construction component comprising a fibrous material, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a durable portion comprising a cellulosic/polymer composite material, said durable portion of approximately the same size and shape as said desired portion of said construction component comprising a fibrous material;
- and
- replacing said desired portion with said durable portion so as to repair said construction component.
A method for repairing a desired portion of a wooden component, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a durable portion comprising a cellulosic/polymer composite material;
- modifying said durable portion so as to make said durable portion approximately the same size and shape as said desired portion of said wooden component;
- and
- replacing said desired portion with said durable portion so as to repair said wooden component.
A kit for repairing a desired portion of a wooden component, said kit comprising the combination of:
- a durable member formed from a cellulosic/polymer composite material, said durable member adapted to replace a desired portion of said wooden component;
- and
- instructions, said instructions providing a user of said kit with information on how to install said durable member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.