GB2451658A - A modular waterproof roof panel for use in garden buildings and landscape structures - Google Patents

A modular waterproof roof panel for use in garden buildings and landscape structures Download PDF

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GB2451658A
GB2451658A GB0715398A GB0715398A GB2451658A GB 2451658 A GB2451658 A GB 2451658A GB 0715398 A GB0715398 A GB 0715398A GB 0715398 A GB0715398 A GB 0715398A GB 2451658 A GB2451658 A GB 2451658A
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B7/00—Roofs; Roof construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B7/20—Roofs consisting of self-supporting slabs, e.g. able to be loaded
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B7/00—Roofs; Roof construction with regard to insulation
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B7/00—Roofs; Roof construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B7/02—Roofs; Roof construction with regard to insulation with plane sloping surfaces, e.g. saddle roofs
    • E04B7/026—Roofs; Roof construction with regard to insulation with plane sloping surfaces, e.g. saddle roofs consisting of prefabricated modules, e.g. box-like or cell-like units
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/40—Roller blinds

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Abstract

The invention relates to a weather-proof roof panel for a building e.g. a pergola, shed or smoking shelter and comprises a waterproof modular roof panel consisting of side pieces, sheet material fixed between the side pieces and cross struts holding them together. The side pieces may have grooves routed into the inside edges into which rubber profiled glazing strips may be fixed and then the sheet material may be inserted into the profiled rubber strips creating a water-proof seal. Alternatively the sheets may be inserted directly into the side pieces without the rubber strips and sealed by silicone.

Description

Modular Modular pergola style panels used to create a weather-proof roof.
Pergola-Style Roof Panel system.
Technical field. This invention relates to a pergola-style panel in modular form, multiples of which can be arranged to form a watertight roof for use in garden buildings and landscape structures.
Background. Many gardens have pergola-style structures which do not provide shelter from the rain. This invention allows people to benefit from a watertight area whilst enjoying their garden activities (potting, taking cuttings, barbecuing, relaxing etc.).
Being modular, the panels can be joined to each other to create roof areas of varying dimensions.
The roof system can be used in the Construction of storage buildings, sheds, teahouses, greenhouses, smoking shelters for example.
When sheets of clear or translucent material are used, the area underneath the roof can be used to accommodate plants which will thrive in the favourable environment. An opaque panel will give valu-able shade in sunny climates.
The panels can also be used in the construction of shelters incorporating decking to create places of relaxation.
Essential technical The modular pergola-style panet is constructed to be completely features watertight. When placed in series onto a framework and joined together, they form a weather-proof roof.
The essence of the invention resides in the use of a panel construction, employing side-pieces similar in proportion to the rafters used on pergolas, which have a sheet of glass, plastic or similarly suitable material fixed between them. Figure 1 and la.
The method of fixing the sheet to the side pieces is achieved by routing a groove along the internal face of each side piece and then inserting the sheet. Silicone or similar substance can be inserted into the groove beforehand to render the joint waterproof. Figure 2.
Alternatively, glazing bars can be fixed to the side pieces then the sheet material inserted into the bar, along with silicone if required.
Figure 3.
The rafters are held together using cross struts fixed between them.
Figure 4 (4a).
The panels, when placed side by side, can be joined along the top using lengths of inverted U' section capping in plastic, metal, glass fibre or other suitable material, thereby preventing rainwater from seeping between them. Figure 5.

Claims (20)

  1. Claims 1. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel consisting of side pieces with sheet material fixed between them and held together with cross struts. Figure 1 & 1 a
  2. 2. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where the side pieces can be made from wood, plastic, metal or glass fibre.
  3. 3. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where the sheet material is of plastic, wood, metal, glass, glass fibre, fabric, artificial grass, linoleum, roofing felt or any combination thereof.
  4. 4. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where grooves are routed into the inside edges of the side pieces and the sheet material inserted. Figure 2.
  5. 5. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where grooves are routed into the inside edges of the side pieces and silicone or similar material inserted prior to nstalling the sheet material to render the panel weatherproof. Figure 1OA & lOB.
  6. 6. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where a U' or J' or other suitable profile glazing strip made from rubber, plastic, metal, wood or glass fibre is fixed to the inside edges of the side pieces into which the sheet material can be inserted.
    Figure bE.
  7. 7. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where glazing strip is inserted into the routed groove to further render the panel weatherproof. Figure 1OD.
  8. 8. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim lwhere a strip of rubber, plastic, metal or wood or similarly suitable material is glued to the top edge of the sheet material where it meets the side pieces to prevent water from seeping through. Figure 1 OC.
  9. 9. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 and claim 8 where silicone or similar material can be inserted into the glazing strip.Figure 1OF.
  10. 10. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where the size, width or length can be varied.
  11. 11. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where the shape of the side pieces can be varied. Figure 6
  12. 12. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where end sections can be added to the panel to create an enclosed box frame. Figure 7
  13. 13. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where a retractable sheet, for example a blind, can be used. Figure 8.
  14. 14. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where the side pieces are hollow sections to facilitate the evacuation of rainwater. Figure 9.
  15. 1 5. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 cross struts are made from wood, metal, glass fibre or plastic.
  16. 16. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where any amount of cross struts of varying shape can be used.
  17. 17. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where the position and slope of the sheet of material in relation to the side pieces can vary. Figure 6.
  18. 1 8. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where there can be more than one sheet of material per panel.
  19. 19. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where the sheet of material can be hinged or removable and is supported down both sides by U' channels for the collection of rainwater. Figure 11.
  20. 20. A weather-proof modular pergola style roof panel as is Claim 1 where any of the preceding claims are combined.
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2414597A1 (en) * 1978-01-16 1979-08-10 Alexandre Andre Prefabricated panel for small span roof - has ladder frame to combine structural and cladding functions with panels bolted and/or glued together
US4509302A (en) * 1982-09-27 1985-04-09 Donatelli Eugene R Building structure
DE3637715A1 (en) * 1986-11-05 1988-05-19 Herbert Kleser Translucent roofing, in particular for winter gardens or the like
US5109643A (en) * 1990-08-08 1992-05-05 Speers George A Overhanging structure

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2414597A1 (en) * 1978-01-16 1979-08-10 Alexandre Andre Prefabricated panel for small span roof - has ladder frame to combine structural and cladding functions with panels bolted and/or glued together
US4509302A (en) * 1982-09-27 1985-04-09 Donatelli Eugene R Building structure
DE3637715A1 (en) * 1986-11-05 1988-05-19 Herbert Kleser Translucent roofing, in particular for winter gardens or the like
US5109643A (en) * 1990-08-08 1992-05-05 Speers George A Overhanging structure

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