CA2500717C

CA2500717C - Solarium modulaire

Info

Publication number: CA2500717C
Application number: CA2500717A
Authority: CA
Inventors: Martial Therrien
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Solarium Optimum
Priority date: 2005-04-18
Filing date: 2005-04-18
Publication date: 2013-06-11
Anticipated expiration: 2025-04-18
Also published as: CA2500717A1

Abstract

Un solarium comprenant une pluralité de modules pouvant être assemblés à des angles et positions différents à l'aide de jonctions flexibles. Les modules sont assemblés de manière à pouvoir être désassemblés afin de modifier aisément les dimensions et la forme du solarium.

Description

TITLE OF THE INVENTION

Modular solarium.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to solariums. Specifically, the present invention concerns a modular solarium.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are many kits for assembling a solarium. However, they are often complex and require many different components to complete assembly of the solarium.
This results in relatively complex constructions that are also relatively costly. In view of the above, there is a need in the industry to provide novel and improved solarium and a kit for assembling the same.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The solarium includes a plurality of modules that can be assembled at different angles and positions using flexible junctions. The modules are assembled so as to allow disassembly in order to easily change the dimensions and shape of the solarium. TITLE OF THE INVENTION

Modular solarium.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to solariums. Specifically, the present invention a modular solarium.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are many kits for assembling a solarium. However, they are often complex and require many different components to the complete assembly of the solarium.
This results in relatively complex constructions that are also relatively Costly. in view of the above, there is a need to provide Improved solarium and a kit for assembling the same.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The solarium includes a plurality of modules that can be assembled at different angles and positions using flexible junctions. The modules are assembled so as to allow disassembly in order to change the dimensions and shape of the solarium.

2 The surface of each module includes a PVC film or any other strong material, either transparent, translucent or opaque, which is fixed to a frame using a flexible band conceived for stretching the film and attaching the film to the frame so as to resist external forces exerted thereunto by wind and snow. The surface may also be made out of glass or of an opaque rigid material or a combination thereof. Each module may be either fixed or opening using a sliding window and in this case, including either fixed or retractable mosquito screen. Also, some modules may include a sliding door or a hinged door.

Other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent upon reading of the following non restrictive description of preferred embodiments thereof, given by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the appended drawings:

Figure 1A, in a side cross-sectional view, illustrates a wall module of a first type;

Figure 1B, in a top cross-sectional view, illustrates the wall module of Fig.
1A;

Figure 2A, in a side cross-sectional view, illustrates a wall module of a second type; 2 The surface of each module includes PVC film or any other strong material, transparent, translucent or opaque, which is fixed to a frame flexible band conceived for stretching the film and attaching the film to the frame so to resist external forces exerted thereunto by wind and snow. Tea area may also be made of glass or of an opaque rigid material thereof. Each module may be fixed or opened using a sliding window in this case, including either fixed or retractable mosquito screen. Also, Some modules may include a sliding door or a hinged door.

Other objects, advantages and features of the present invention more apparent after reading the following non restrictive description of preferred courses thereof, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the appended drawings:

Figure 1A, in a side cross-sectional view, illustrates a wall module of a first type;

Figure 1B, in a top cross-sectional view, illustrates the wall module of FIG.
1A;

Figure 2A, in a side cross-sectional view, illustrates a wall module of a second type;

3 Figure 2B, in a top cross-sectional view, illustrates the wall module of Fig.
2A;

Figure 2C, in a partial alternative side cross-sectional view, illustrates the wall module of Figs. 2A and 2B;
Figure 3A, in a side cross-sectional view, illustrates a wall module of a third type;

Figure 3B, in a top cross-sectional view, illustrates the wall module of Fig.
3A;

Figures 4 to 6, in top cross-sectional views, illustrate the two wall modules attached at different angles relative to each other;

Figure 7, in a side partial cross-sectional view, illustrates two roof modules including tempered glass attached to each other;
Figure 8, in a side partial cross-sectional view, illustrates two roof modules including a metallic covering attached to each other;

Figure 9, in a side partial cross-sectional view, illustrates two roof modules including a flexible film attached to each other;

Figure 10, in a side cross-sectional view with parts removed, illustrates a blind secured to a roof module; and Figure 11, in a perspective view, illustrates a modular solarium in accordance 3 Figure 2B, in a top cross-sectional view, illustrates the wall module of FIG.
2A;

Figure 2C, in a partial alternative side cross-sectional view, wall module of Figs. 2A and 2B;
Figure 3A, in a side cross-sectional view, illustrates a wall module of a third type;

Figure 3B, in a top cross-sectional view, illustrates the wall module of FIG.
3A;

Figures 4 to 6, top cross-sectional views, illustrate the two wall modules attached at different angles relative to each other;

Figure 7, in a side partial cross-sectional view, two roof modules including tempered glass attached to each other;
Figure 8, in a side partial cross-sectional view, two roof modules including a metallic covering attached to each other;

Figure 9, in a side partial cross-sectional view, two roof modules including a flexible film attached to each other;

Figure 10, in a cross-sectional view with removed parts, blind secured to a roof module; and Figure 11, in a perspective view, illustrates a modular solarium in accordance

4 with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Figure 11 illustrates a modular solarium 11.1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. A plurality of prefabricated wall panels 11.2, or modules, are secured to each other in a side-by-side relationship relative to each other so as to delimitate at least part of a solarium perimeter. Each of the wall panels 11.2 includes a wall frame 11.3 delimiting a frame aperture an aperture cover 11.4 covering the frame aperture. A roof 11.5 is positioned above the solarium perimeter and secured to the wall panels 11.2.

Figure 1A illustrates a vertical cross-section of a module including a vertically sliding window 1.2 and a mosquito screen 1.1. The sliding window 1.2 slides towards the bottom, the film being attached to the frame using a clip 1.3, as is the mosquito screen 1.1. This clip 1.3 allows stretching of the film as well as solidly attaching the film to the frame. The central groove allows insertion of the tool used for stretching the film with little risk of damage.

The sliding window 1.2 is assembled using 900 angles. The sliding window 1.2, in the closed position, is locked to the head 1.4. The film is attached at the bottom 1.5 similarly to the manner shown for the sliding window 1.2. The central member is clipped to the beam 1.6. Junctions 1.7 provide resistance to external pressures while sealing the module. 4 with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Figure 11 illustrates a modular solarium 11.1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. A plurality of prefabricated wall panels 11.2, gold modules, are secured to each other in a side-by-side relationship Each other so as to delimitate at least part of a solarium perimeter. Each of the wall panels 11.2 includes a wall frame 11.3 delimiting a frame aperture cover 11.4 covering the frame aperture. A roof 11.5 is located above the solarium perimeter and secured to the wall panels 11.2.

Figure 1A illustrates a vertical cross-section of a module Vertically sliding window 1.2 and a mosquito screen 1.1. The sliding window 1.2 slides towards the bottom, the film being attached to the frame using a clip 1.3, as is the mosquito screen 1.1. This video clip 1.3 allows stretching of the movie ace solidly attaching the movie to the frame. The central groove allows insertion of the tool used for stretching the film with a little risk of damage.

The sliding window 1.2 is assembled using 900 angles. The sliding window 1.2, in the closed position, is locked to the head 1.4. The film is attached to the bottom 1.5 similarly to the man shown for the sliding window 1.2. Tea central member is clipped to the beam 1.6. Junctions 1.7 provide resistance to external pressures while sealing the module.

5 Figure 1B is an horizontal section of the module including the fixed mosquito screen 1.1 and the sliding window 1.2. Assembly screws 1.8 secure the 900 angle of the vertical beams with the horizontal lower and upper beams. This assembly can be disassembled so as to vary the dimensions of the module. The hook 1.9 of the vertical beams prevents disengagement of the sliding window 1.2 when the wind blows on the module and also secures the film. The cap 1.10 allows assembly of the various modules and its flexibility allows its easy attachment and removal.

Figure 2A illustrates a vertical cross-section of a module including a sliding window and retractable mosquito screen. This model is substantially similar to that illustrated in Figure 1A, except for the mosquito screen. The handle 2.1 is clipped to the sliding window and allows, during opening towards the bottom, to unroll the mosquito screen, which is attached thereto using the clip 2.2. The head of the attachment mechanism 2.3 is clipped at the top of the frame 2.4.

In Figure 2B, there is shown and horizontal cross-section of the module including the sliding window and retractable mosquito screen. This figure is similar to Figure 1B, except for the mosquito screen. The attachment molding for the mosquito screen 2.4 is clipped into beam 2.6. A brush 2.7 is inserted in the attachment molding 2.5 to prevent the mosquito screen from moving due to the influence of wind.

In Figure 2C, there is shown a cross-section of the mosquito screen attachment mechanism. The left and right universal caps 2.8 are pressed into the head of 5 Figure 1B is a horizontal section of the module including the fixed mosquito screen 1.1 and the sliding window 1.2. Assembly screws 1.8 secure the 900 angle of the vertical beams with the horizontal lower and upper beams. this assembly can be disassembled so as to vary the dimensions of the module. Tea hook 1.9 of the vertical beams prevents disengagement of the sliding window 1.2 when the wind blows on the module and also secures the movie. The cap 1.10 allows assembly of its various modules and its flexibility allows its easy attachment and removal.

Figure 2A illustrates a vertical cross-section of a module window and retractable mosquito screen. This model is substantially similar to that illustrated in Figure 1A, except for the mosquito screen. The handle 2.1 is clipped to the window and allows, during opening towards the bottom, to unroll the mosquito screen, which is attached thereto using the clip 2.2. Tea head of the attachment mechanism 2.3 is clipped at the top of the frame 2.4.

In Figure 2B, there is shown and horizontal cross-section of the module Including the sliding window and retractable mosquito screen. This figure is similar to Figure 1B, except for the mosquito screen. The attachment molding for the mosquito screen 2.4 is clipped into 2.6. A brush 2.7 is inserted in the attachment molding 2.5 to prevent the mosquito influence of wind.

In Figure 2C, there is shown a cross-section of the mosquito screen mechanism. The left and right universal caps

6 the attachment mechanism 2.3 and can be screwed thereto. The ring 2.9 is pressed into the cylinder 2.10 under compression. The spring 2.11 is sud into the cylinder and attached to the end of the cap rod 2.8. The ring 2.12, at the end of the spring 2.11, allows locking of the spring 2.11 in the notches of the cylinder to exert the torque.

Figure 3A illustrates a vertical cross-section of the sliding door module. The upper beam is identical to the lower beam, in opposition to the module show in Figure 1A. The rail 3.1 allows the door 3.2 to slide thereon.
In Figure 3B, there is shown an horizontal cross-section of a sliding door module. The vertical beams and junctions are the same as for the horizontal beams 3.1. Assembly screws 2.3 attach the 900 corner of the vertical beams with the upper and lower horizontal beams. Once again, this allows disassembly of the module to adjust its dimensions. Films 3.4 and 3.5 are attached as in 1.3.

The junction is attached at the top and bottom using the same screws 3.3, two caps 3.8 completing the exterior finish. The seal 3.7 is attached to the junction 3.6 to seal the door. The cap 3.8 allows assembly of the various modules and its flexibility allows its easy insertion and removal at will.
Figures 4, 5 and 6 illustrate transversal cross-sections of beams of the various modules assembled at different angles. The width of element 4.1 determines the angle between the modules and can be selected according to the desired angle.

Figure 7 illustrates the assembly of two roof modules including tempered glass. 6 the attachment mechanism 2.3 and can be screwed thereto. The ring 2.9 is pressed into the cylinder 2.10 under compression. The spring 2.11 is sud into tea and 2.8. The ring 2.12, at the end of the spring 2.11, allows locking of the spring 2.11 in the notches of the cylinder to exert the torque.

Figure 3A illustrates a vertical cross-section of the sliding door module. Tea upper beam is identical to the lower beam, in opposition to the module show in Figure 1A. The rail 3.1 allows the door 3.2 to slide thereon.
In Figure 3B, there is shown a horizontal cross-section of a sliding door module. The vertical beams and junctions are the same for the horizontal beams 3.1. Assembly screws 2.3 attach the 900 corner of the vertical beams with the upper and lower horizontal beams. Once again, this allows disassembly of the module to adjust its dimensions. Films 3.4 and 3.5 are attached as in 1.3.

The junction is attached to the top and bottom using the same screws 3.3, two caps 3.8 completing the exterior finish. The seal 3.7 is attached to the junction 3.6 to seal the door. The cap 3.8 allows assembly of various modules ict flexibility allows its easy insertion and removal at will.
Figures 4, 5 and 6 transverse cross-sections of beams of the various modules assembled at different angles. The width of element 4.1 determines the angle between the modules and can be selected according to the desired angle.

Figure 7 illustrates the assembly of two roof modules including tempered glass.

7 The glass is supported by the support 7.1 and a seal 7.2 extends therefrom on each sides thereof. The spacing between the modules allow for the introduction of reinforcements used for reinforcing the structure so that snow or other heavy loads can be supported.
Figure 8 illustrates the assembly of two roof modules including a metallic covering. Plywood 8.1 is introduced in the frame support 8.2 and supported ail around by the frame support 8.2. The metallic covering 8.3 is secured to the plywood 8.1 and a sealing foam 8.4 is used for sealing between the cap.
In Figure 9, there is shown the assembly of two roof modules in which each of the modules include a PVC film or any other film. A clip 9.1 allows for stretching of the film and to secure the film to the frame. The central groove allows insertion of a tool used to press the clip 9.1 into the groove without damaging the film.

In Figure 10, there is shown the rod of a blind secured in the rail 10.1 of the frame. This rod allows sliding along the frame and is attached to the fabric.
The fabric is secured to the rod using string 10.2. Hooks 10.3 are mounted at each end of the rod and are assembled using the shaft 10.4 and the spring 10.5 to maintain tension, allowing control of the sliding the movement in the rail of the frame 10.1.

Although the present invention has been described hereinabove by way of 7 The glass is supported by the support 7.1 and a seal 7.2 extends therefrom on each sides thereof. The spacing between the modules allow for the introduction of reinforcements used for reinforcing the structure so that snow or other agricole loads can be supported.
Figure 8 illustrates the assembly of two roof modules covering. Plywood 8.1 is introduced in the frame support 8.2 and supported garlic around by the frame support 8.2. The metallic covering 8.3 is secured to the plywood 8.1 and a sealing foam 8.4 is used for sealing between the cap.
In Figure 9, there is shown the assembly of two roof modules in which each of the modules include a PVC film or any other film. A clip 9.1 allows for stretching of the film and to secure the movie to the frame. The central groove allows insert a tool used to the clip 9.1 into the groove without damaging the movie.

In Figure 10, there is shown the rod of a blind in the rail 10.1 tea frame. This rod can be used as a companion to the fabric.
Tea fabric is secured to the rod 10.2. Hooks 10.3 are mounted at each end of the rod 10.4 and the spring 10.5 to maintain tension, allowing control of the sliding movement in the rail of tea frame 10.1.

Although the present invention has been described

8 preferred embodiments thereof, it can be modified without departing from the spirit, scope and nature of the subject invention, as defined in the appended claims. 8 preferred embodiments thereof, it can be modified without departing from spirit, scope and nature of the subject invention, as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

CLAIMS:

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property and privilege is claimed are defined as follows:

1. A modular solarium defining a solarium perimeter, said solarium comprising:
- a plurality of prefabricated wall panels secured to each other in a side-by-side relationship relative to each other so as to delimitate at least part of said solarium perimeter, each of said wall panels including a wall frame delimiting a frame aperture and an aperture cover covering said frame aperture, said wall panels defining each an interior surface and an opposed exterior surface facing respectively the inside and the outside of said solarium, each of said wall panels also defining an outer peripheral surface extending between said interior and exterior surfaces at the outermost periphery of said wall panel and an inner peripheral surface extending between said interior and exterior surfaces and facing inside said wall frame;
- a roof positioned above said solarium perimeter; and - a plurality of wall moldings, each of said wall moldings covering two adjacent frame sections on one of said interior and exterior surfaces, said two adjacent frame sections being part of a respective one of said wall frames of two adjacent ones of said wall panels;
- where -said solarium further included an elongated film attachment, said film attachment defining an elongated film attachment body defining a body proximal surface, an opposed body distal surface, a pair of laterally outwardly protruding attachment proximal flanges extending opposed to each other from said film attachment body substantially adjacent said body proximal surface and a pair of laterally outwardly protruding attachment distal flanges extending opposed to each other from said film attachment body closer to said body distal surface than said attachment proximal flanges;
-said aperture cover includes a flexible film;
-said wall frames each define a film receiving portion, said film receiving portion defining an elongated film receiving groove, said film receiving groove being delimited by a groove peripheral surface at the periphery thereof, said film receiving portion including a pair of film receiving portion lips extending across part of said film receiving groove along said film receiving groove on opposed sides thereof;
-said film attachment is inserted at least in part in said film receiving groove with said film receiving portion lips each received between a respective one of said attachment proximal flanges and a respective one of said attachment distal flanges;
-said film is inserted in said film receiving groove between said film attachment and said groove peripheral surface;
- whereby said film attachment and said film receiving portion cooperatively attach said film to said wall frame.

2. A solarium as defined in claim 1, where - said wall frames each define a molding receiving portion for attaching said moldings thereto;
- said wall moldings each include a molding face covering said frame sections and a pair of molding attachments each secured to said molding receiving portion of a respective one of said two adjacent ones of said wall panels.

3. A solarium as defined in claim 2, which each of said molding receiving portions defines an elongated molding receiving groove extending along said wall frame and said molding attachments protrude from said molding faces and are inserted in said molding receiving grooves.

4. A solarium as defined in claim 3, which each of said molding receiving portions includes a pair of molding receiving portion lips extending across part of said molding receiving groove on opposed sides thereof and said molding attachments each include a pair of elongated tongues each defining a laterally outwardly protruding tongue flange, said pair of tongues being inserted each in a respective molding receiving groove with said tongue flanges positioned inside said molding receiving grooves in register with a respective one of said molding receiving portion lips.

5. A solarium as defined in any one of claims 1 to 4, where said molding face is flexible so as to be attachable to said two adjacent ones of said wall panels with said two adjacent ones of said wall panel angled with respect to each other within a predetermined angle range.

6. A solarium as defined in suede 5, where said predetermined angle range is from about 0 degrees to about 90 degrees.

7. A solarium as defined in claim 1, where - said film attachment defines a pair of laterally outwardly protruding attachment intermediate flanges extending opposed to each other between said attachment proximal and distal flanges;
- said film attachment being insertable in said film receiving groove with said film receiving portion lips each received alternatively between a respective one of said attachment proximal flanges and a respective one of said attachment intermediate flanges and between a respective one of said attachment distal flanges and a respective one of said attachment intermediate flanges.

8. A solarium as defined in any one of claims 1 to 7, where said film attachment defines a film attachment groove extending thereinto from said body proximal surface.

9. A solarium as defined in claim 1, where said film is a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film.

10. A solarium as defined in any one of claims 1 to 9 where said roof includes a plurality of prefabricated roof panels.

11. A solarium as defined in claim 1, where said wall frame has a substantially H-shaped transverse cross-sectional configuration.

12. A solarium as defined in claim 1, where said wall frame defines:
- a frame body;
- an exterior molding attachment extending from said frame body adjacent said exterior surface and receiving part of a first one of said wall moldings to attach said first one of said wall moldings to said wall frame;
- an interior molding attachment extending from said frame body adjacent said interior surface and receiving part of a second one of said wall moldings to attach said second one of said wall moldings to said wall frame;
- an aperture cover attachment extending from said frame body adjacent said exterior surface and receiving part of said aperture cover to attach said aperture cover thereto;
- said exterior molding attachment being provided peripherally with respect to said aperture cover attachment.

13. A solarium as defined in claim 11, where said exterior and interior molding attachments each define a respective molding receiving groove extending into said wall frame respectively from said exterior and interior surfaces and receiving respectively part of said first and second ones of said moldings thereinto.

14. A solarium as defined in one of claims 11 and 13, where said aperture cover attachment defines a cover attachment groove extending into said wall frame from said inner peripheral surface and receiving part of said aperture cover thereinto.

15. A solarium as defined in claim 1, where at least one of said wall panels includes an other aperture cover covering at least part of said frame aperture, said wall frame defining an other aperture cover attachment extending from said frame body adjacent said interior surface and receiving part of said other aperture cover to attach said other aperture cover thereto.

16. A solarium as defined in claim 15, where said frame body of at least one of said wall panels includes a plate extending substantially perpendicularly to said interior and exterior surfaces.

17. A solarium as defined in claim 16, where said frame body of said at least one of said wall panels includes an inwardly extending body flange, said body flange extending from said plate, said wall panel including a slidable element slidably mounted to said body flange so as to be slidable therelong.

18. A solarium as defined in claim 17, where said body flange is provided substantially midway between said interior and exterior surfaces.

19. A solarium as defined in any one of claims 1 to 18, where said wall frames have a rectangular configuration.

20. A solarium as defined in claim 19, where said wall frames each include four rectilinear extruded members secured to each other.

21. A kit for assembling a modular solarium defining a solarium perimeter, said kit comprising:
- a plurality of prefabricated wall panels securable to each other in a side-by-side relationship relative to each other so as to delimitate at least part of said solarium perimeter, each of said wall panels including a wall frame delimiting a frame aperture and an aperture cover covering said frame aperture, said wall panels defining each an interior surface and an opposed exterior surface facing respectively the inside and the outside of said solarium when said solarium is assembled, each of said wall panels also defining an outer peripheral surface extending between said interior and exterior surfaces at the outermost periphery of said wall panel and an inner peripheral surface extending between said interior and exterior surfaces and facing inside said wall frame;
- a roof positionable above said solarium perimeter; and - a plurality of wall moldings, each of said wall moldings being positionable so as to cover two adjacent frame sections on one of said interior and exterior surfaces, said two adjacent frame sections being part of a respective one of said wall frames of two adjacent ones of said wall panels when said kit is assembled.
- where -said solarium further included an elongated film attachment, said film attachment defining an elongated film attachment body defining a body proximal surface, an opposed body distal surface, a pair of laterally outwardly protruding attachment proximal flanges extending opposed to each other from said film attachment body substantially adjacent said body proximal surface and a pair of laterally outwardly protruding attachment distal flanges extending opposed to each other from said film attachment body closer to said body distal surface than said attachment proximal flanges;
-said aperture cover includes a flexible film;
-said wall frames each define a film receiving portion, said film receiving portion defining an elongated film receiving groove, said film receiving groove being delimited by a groove peripheral surface at the periphery thereof, said film receiving portion including a pair of film receiving portion lips extending across part of said film receiving groove along said film receiving groove on opposed sides thereof;
-said film attachment is inserted at least in part in said film receiving groove with said film receiving portion lips each received between a respective one of said attachment proximal flanges and a respective one of said attachment distal flanges;
-said film is inserted in said film receiving groove between said film attachment and said groove peripheral surface;
- whereby said film attachment and said film receiving portion cooperatively attach said film to said wall frame.

22. A kit as defined in claim 21, where - said wall frames each define a molding receiving portion for attaching said moldings thereto;
- said wall moldings each include a molding face for covering said frame sections and a pair of molding attachments each securable to said molding receiving portion of a respective one of said two adjacent ones of said wall panels.

23. A kit as defined in claim 22, where each of said molding receiving portions defines an elongated molding receiving groove extending along said wall frame and said molding attachments protrude from said molding faces and are insertable in said molding receiving grooves.

24. A kit as defined in claim 23, which each of said molding receiving portions includes a pair of molding receiving portion lips extending across part of said molding receiving groove on opposed sides thereof and said molding attachments each include a pair of elongated tongues each defining a laterally outwardly protruding tongue flange, said pair of tongues being each insertable in a respective molding receiving groove with said tongue flanges positioned inside said molding receiving grooves in register with a respective one of said molding receiving portion lips.

25. A kit as defined in any one of claims 21 to 24, where said molding face is flexible so as to be attachable to said two adjacent ones of said wall panels with said two adjacent ones of said wall panel angled with respect to each other within a predetermined angle range.

26. A kit as defined in claim 25, where said predetermined angle range is from about 0 degrees to about 90 degrees.

27. A kit as defined in claim 21, where - said film attachment defines a pair of laterally outwardly protruding attachment intermediate flanges extending opposed to each other between said attachment proximal and distal flanges;
- said film attachment being insertable in said film receiving groove with said film receiving portion lips each received alternatively between a respective one of said attachment proximal flanges and a respective one of said attachment intermediate flanges and between a respective one of said attachment distal flanges and a respective one of said attachment intermediate flanges.

28. A kit as defined in claim 21 or 27, where said film attachment defines a film attachment groove extending thereinto from said body proximal surface.

29. A kit as defined in any one of claims 21 to 28 where said film is a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film.

30. A kit as defined in any one of claims 21 to 29 where said roof includes a plurality of prefabricated roof panels securable to each other.

31. A kit as defined in claim 21, where said wall frame has a substantially H-shaped transverse cross-sectional configuration.

32. A kit as defined in claim 21, where said wall frame defines:
- a frame body;
- an exterior molding attachment extending from said frame body adjacent said exterior surface and configured and sized for receiving part of a first one of said wall moldings to attach said first one of said wall moldings to said wall frame;
- an interior molding attachment extending from said frame body adjacent said interior surface and configured and sized for receiving part of a second one of said wall moldings to attach said second one of said wall moldings to said wall frame;
- an aperture cover attachment extending from said frame body adjacent said exterior surface and receiving part of said aperture cover to attach said aperture cover thereto;
- said exterior molding attachment being provided peripherally with respect to said aperture cover attachment.

33. A kit as defined in claim 32 where said exterior and interior molding attachments each define a respective molding receiving groove extending into said wall frame respectively from said exterior and interior surfaces and configured and sized for receiving respectively part of said first and second ones of said moldings thereinto.

34. A kit as defined in one of claims 21 to 33, where said aperture cover attachment defines a cover attachment groove extending into said wall frame from said inner peripheral surface and receiving part of said aperture cover thereinto.

35. A kit as defined in claim 21, which at least one of said wall panels includes an other aperture cover covering at least part of said frame aperture, said wall frame defining an other aperture cover attachment extending from said frame body adjacent said interior surface and receiving part of said other aperture cover to attach said other aperture cover thereto.

36. A kit as defined in claim 35, where said frame body of at least one of said wall panels includes a plate extending substantially perpendicularly to said interior and exterior surfaces.

37. A kit as defined in claim 36, where said frame body of said at least one of said wall panels includes an inwardly extending body flange, said body flange extending from said plate, said wall panel including a slidable element slidably mounted to said body flange so as to be slidable therelong.

38. A kit as defined in claim 37, where said body flange is provided substantially midway between said interior and exterior surfaces.

39. A kit as defined in any one of claims 21 to 38, where said wall frames have a rectangular configuration.

40. A kit as defined in claim 39, where said wall frames each include four rectilinear extruded members secured to each other.