EP1923521B1 - Modular covering element for covering buildings in general - Google Patents

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EP1923521B1
EP1923521B1 EP07022193A EP07022193A EP1923521B1 EP 1923521 B1 EP1923521 B1 EP 1923521B1 EP 07022193 A EP07022193 A EP 07022193A EP 07022193 A EP07022193 A EP 07022193A EP 1923521 B1 EP1923521 B1 EP 1923521B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D3/00—Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets
    • E04D3/35—Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
    • E04D3/351—Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation at least one of the layers being composed of insulating material, e.g. fibre or foam material
    • E04D3/352—Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation at least one of the layers being composed of insulating material, e.g. fibre or foam material at least one insulating layer being located between non-insulating layers, e.g. double skin slabs or sheets
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D13/00—Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage ; Sky-lights
    • E04D13/008—Provisions for reducing rain noise
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D3/00—Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets
    • E04D3/35—Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
    • E04D3/358—Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation with at least one of the layers being offset with respect to another layer

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  • the present invention relates to a modular covering element for covering buildings in general.
  • Covering elements comprising a plurality of modular plates to be mutually coupled so as to provide a continuous covering arrangement are already known.
  • the outer surfaces, exposed to atmospheric agents, are susceptible to be quickly and easily damaged.
  • EP 0 967 343 A2 shows a covering element according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the aim of the present invention is to overcome the above mentioned problem, by providing a modular covering element for buildings in general, which is so designed as to provide an optimum thermal insulation, in addition to having a very good dimensional stability, thereby allowing to also provide a good sealing at the interconnection regions of the plate elements forming the covering arrangement.
  • a main object of the invention is to provide such a modular covering element which comprises an outer coating having a very high resistance against atmospheric agents, thereby preserving an integral and undamaged condition of the assembly.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide such a modular covering element which comprises an outer bent-tile shaped surface, thereby providing the covering assembly with an aesthetic aspect similar to that of conventional roofs.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a modular covering element which, owing to its specifically designed constructional features is very reliable and safe in operation.
  • the modular covering element for covering buildings in general which has been generally indicated by the reference number 1, comprises a bottom layer 2 which is advantageously made of an aluminium sheet element, which is embossed on the face or surface thereof provided to be outside arranged.
  • Said bottom layer can be optionally also constituted by a pre-painted galvanized sheet metal element.
  • a plurality of gasket or sealing strips 4 which are advantageously made of a resiliently yieldable material, which operate as holding or restraining elements for delimiting an housing region for housing therein a foamed material 6 constituting a filling and supporting element for the panel.
  • Said filling material in particular, is advantageously constituted by high density foamed polyurethane, having a weight of about 35-40 kg/m 3 .
  • Said gasket strips 4 in addition to operating as a restraining or holding element for the filling-in mass, also provide a sealing element for sealing the connection to one another of the several panels or covering elements.
  • a top contoured metal sheet element 10 is moreover provided, said top contoured metal sheet element having advantageously a wave configuration, thereby simulating the configuration of the bent tiles and which, at a side edge portion thereof, comprises a projecting half-wave, indicated by the reference number 10a, provided to be coupled with a corresponding half-wave arrangement of an adjoining panel or covering element.
  • the shaped or contoured plate is advantageously constituted by a galvanized waved metal sheet element, having a bent-tile configuration, which is coated, on the outside thereof, by a coating layer comprising a bituminous sheet 15 to which a glass fiber reinforced polyester stiffening construction is applied, thereby providing a very good dimensional stability.
  • an outer layer comprising a plurality of slate flakes 20, operating as a protective element.
  • the modular element will provided an optimum thermal insulation, due to the provision of the filling-in material comprising foamed polyurethane.
  • the surface of the top metal sheet element covered by a bituminous sheet and coated by a slate flakes, provides a very high acoustical insulation in particular for rain or hail.
  • the provision of the gasket strips provides a very good sealing between the several constructional elements, thereby allowing to cover, in a very safe manner, broad surfaces.
  • the used materials provided that they are compatible to the intended use, as well as the contingent size and shapes, can be any, depending on requirements.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a modular covering element for covering buildings in general, which comprises a holding bottom layer, on a perimetrical part thereof are arranged a plurality of gasket strips defining a receiving or housing region for a filling foamed material. On the top of this construction is arranged a wave shaped plate having a coating on an outer face thereof.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to a modular covering element for covering buildings in general.
  • Covering elements comprising a plurality of modular plates to be mutually coupled so as to provide a continuous covering arrangement are already known.
  • However, prior approaches are affected by serious problems, mainly with respect to a proper connection of the adjoining individual covering elements.
  • Moreover, the outer surfaces, exposed to atmospheric agents, are susceptible to be quickly and easily damaged.
  • EP 0 967 343 A2 shows a covering element according to the preamble of claim 1.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • Accordingly, the aim of the present invention is to overcome the above mentioned problem, by providing a modular covering element for buildings in general, which is so designed as to provide an optimum thermal insulation, in addition to having a very good dimensional stability, thereby allowing to also provide a good sealing at the interconnection regions of the plate elements forming the covering arrangement.
  • Within the scope of the above mentioned aim, a main object of the invention is to provide such a modular covering element which comprises an outer coating having a very high resistance against atmospheric agents, thereby preserving an integral and undamaged condition of the assembly.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide such a modular covering element which comprises an outer bent-tile shaped surface, thereby providing the covering assembly with an aesthetic aspect similar to that of conventional roofs.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a modular covering element which, owing to its specifically designed constructional features is very reliable and safe in operation.
  • According to the present invention, the above mentioned aim and objects, as well as yet other objects, which will become more apparent hereinafter, are achieved by a modular covering element for covering buildings in general, according to claim 1.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • Further characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent hereinafter from the following detailed disclosure of a preferred, though not exclusive, embodiment of a modular covering element for covering buildings in general, which is illustrated, by way of an indicative, but not limitative example, in the accompanying drawings, where:
    • Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view showing the covering modular element according to the present invention;
    • Figure 2 is an exploded view showing the modular covering element according to the invention;
    • Figure 3 is a layered cross-sectional view showing the covering modular element according to the invention;
    • Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view showing two adjoining modular elements, before a mutual connection thereof;
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    • Figure 5 shows two modular covering elements in an adjoining and connected condition.
    DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
  • With reference to the number references of the above mentioned figures, the modular covering element for covering buildings in general, which has been generally indicated by the reference number 1, comprises a bottom layer 2 which is advantageously made of an aluminium sheet element, which is embossed on the face or surface thereof provided to be outside arranged.
  • Said bottom layer can be optionally also constituted by a pre-painted galvanized sheet metal element.
  • At the perimetrical edge portions of said bottom layer 2, are provided a plurality of gasket or sealing strips 4 which are advantageously made of a resiliently yieldable material, which operate as holding or restraining elements for delimiting an housing region for housing therein a foamed material 6 constituting a filling and supporting element for the panel.
  • Said filling material, in particular, is advantageously constituted by high density foamed polyurethane, having a weight of about 35-40 kg/m3.
  • Said gasket strips 4, in addition to operating as a restraining or holding element for the filling-in mass, also provide a sealing element for sealing the connection to one another of the several panels or covering elements.
  • A top contoured metal sheet element 10 is moreover provided, said top contoured metal sheet element having advantageously a wave configuration, thereby simulating the configuration of the bent tiles and which, at a side edge portion thereof, comprises a projecting half-wave, indicated by the reference number 10a, provided to be coupled with a corresponding half-wave arrangement of an adjoining panel or covering element.
  • Thus, an optimum connection of the modular panels or covering element is herein obtained.
  • The shaped or contoured plate is advantageously constituted by a galvanized waved metal sheet element, having a bent-tile configuration, which is coated, on the outside thereof, by a coating layer comprising a bituminous sheet 15 to which a glass fiber reinforced polyester stiffening construction is applied, thereby providing a very good dimensional stability.
  • On the top of the above disclosed construction is applied an outer layer, comprising a plurality of slate flakes 20, operating as a protective element.
  • Thus, owing to the above disclosed arrangement, the modular element will provided an optimum thermal insulation, due to the provision of the filling-in material comprising foamed polyurethane.
  • Moreover, the surface of the top metal sheet element, covered by a bituminous sheet and coated by a slate flakes, provides a very high acoustical insulation in particular for rain or hail.
  • Moreover, the provision of the gasket strips provides a very good sealing between the several constructional elements, thereby allowing to cover, in a very safe manner, broad surfaces.
  • The invention, as disclosed, is susceptible to several modifications and variations, all of which will come within the scope of the invention.
  • Moreover, all the constructional details can be replaced by other technically equivalent elements.
  • In practicing the invention, the used materials, provided that they are compatible to the intended use, as well as the contingent size and shapes, can be any, depending on requirements.

Claims (10)

  1. A modular covering element (1) for covering buildings in general, said modular covering element comprising a bottom holding layer (2), on a perimeter of which are arranged a plurality of gasket strips (4) delimiting a housing region comprising a foamed filling material, a contoured top plate (10) having an outer surface coated by a coating , characterized in that said coating, on an outer surface thereof, comprises a bituminous sheet, to which a glass fiber reinforced polyester stiffening construction is applied.
  2. A modular covering element, according to claim 1, characterized in that said bottom layer (2) is constituted by an embossed aluminium sheet element.
  3. A modular covering element, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that said bottom layer (2) is constituted by a pre-painted galvanized sheet metal element.
  4. A modular covering element, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said gasket strips (4) are made of a resilient yieldable material to provide a sealed connection of adjoining modular covering elements.
  5. A modular covering element, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said contoured top plate (10) comprises, at at least a side edge portion thereof, a projecting portion defining an overlapping portion with respect to an adjoining modular covering element.
  6. A modular covering element, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said contoured top plate (10) is constituted by an undulated or corrugated sheet metal element.
  7. A modular covering element, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said undulated sheet metal element comprises a projecting half-wave portion (10a) for coupling with an adjoining modular covering element.
  8. A modular covering element, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said filling-in foamed material is constituted by high density foamed polyurethane.
  9. A modular covering element, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said high density foamed polyurethane has a density of 35-40 kg/m3.
  10. A modular covering element, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said modular covering element comprises, on an outer face of said bituminous sheet, a slate flake layer (20).
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