Ribbed backed panels
AssigneeRoyal Building Products (USA) Inc.
InventorPatrick Olvey
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Abstract
A backed paneling unit comprised of a backing portion that includes at least an elevated portion. A depth portion may also be included. An elevated portion and/or a depth portion may be formed using any suitable method including, but not limited to, molding, machining and heat stamping. Optionally, a backing portion may comprise a hydrophobic material. Such features may enable fluid flow (e.g., ventilation or liquid drainage) behind the backing portion. Additionally, the elevated portion of the backing portion may eliminate the need for the use of furring strips when installing, for example, siding.
Claims27
A backing panel for a paneling unit comprising a facing panel, said backing panel comprising:
- a primary rear surface that is substantially planar;
- at least one rib elevated from said primary rear surface such that the depth of the rib is adapted to be approximately 25% to 300% of the thickness of the backing panel from said primary rear surface to the closest point of a facing panel when assembled together as a paneling unit;
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- at least one drainage groove relative to said primary rear surface and adjacent to said at least one rib.
A backing panel for a paneling unit comprising a facing panel, said backing panel comprising:
- a primary rear surface that is substantially planar;
- and
- at least one rib elevated from said primary rear surface such that the depth of the rib is adapted to be approximately 25% to 300% of the thickness of the backing panel from said primary rear surface to the closest point of a facing panel when assembled together as a paneling unit;
- and
- at least one drainage groove relative to said primary rear surface;
- wherein said at least one rib is substantially parallel to said at least one drainage groove.
A backing panel for a paneling unit comprising a facing panel, said backing panel comprising:
- a primary rear surface that is substantially planar;
- at least one rib elevated from said primary rear surface such that the depth of said rib is adapted to be approximately 25% to 300% of the thickness of the backing panel from said primary rear surface to the closest point of a facing panel when assembled together as a paneling unit;
- and
- at least one drainage groove relative to said primary rear surface, said at least one rib and said at least one drainage groove extending from a top edge to a bottom channel of said backing panel;
- wherein said at least one rib and said at least one drainage groove are substantially parallel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.