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- the present invention relates generally to a system of waterproofing a building structure by eliminating water seepage into the interior of a building structure and diverting water away from the building structure.
- the water drainage component can be utilized on a residential or commercial building with finishes comprised of brick, block, siding, stucco, or any other suitable material, and may also be used in other structures such as window structures.
- a water drainage component comprises a foundation engaging member, a structural wall engaging member, a gutter, and at least one water drainage channel.
- the foundation engaging member is configured to abut a substantially planar portion of a foundation of a building structure.
- the structural wall engaging member is substantially perpendicular to the foundation engaging member, and at least a portion of the structural wall engaging member is configured to abut a structural wall of a building structure.
- the gutter defines a water collection area configured to collect water flowing along at least a portion of the structural wall engaging member in the direction of the foundation engaging member, and the water drainage channel defines a conduit in fluid communication with the water collection area extending along a portion of the foundation engaging member, and the water drainage channel is configured to drain water collected in the gutter.
- a system comprising at least one water drainage component.
- the water drainage component comprises a foundation engaging member, a structural wall engaging member, a gutter, and at least one water drainage channel.
- the foundation engaging member is configured to abut a substantially planar portion of a foundation of a building structure.
- the structural wall engaging member is substantially perpendicular to the foundation engaging member, and at least a portion of the structural wall engaging member is configured to abut a structural wall of a building structure.
- the gutter defines a water collection area configured to collect water flowing along at least a portion of the structural wall engaging member in the direction of the foundation engaging member, and the water drainage channel defines a conduit in fluid communication with the water collection area and extending along a portion of the foundation engaging member.
- the water drainage channel is configured to drain water collected in the gutter.
- the system further comprises at least one horizontal connector piece configured to couple to at least one water drainage component wherein the water drainage component is coupled to the horizontal connector piece by slidingly inserting at least one track insert extending lengthwise along the horizontal connector piece into at least one track extending lengthwise along a portion of the foundation engaging member and/or structural wall engaging member.
- the system also comprises at least one vertical extender piece configured to couple to the structural wall engaging member.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of the water drainage component according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the water drainage component incorporated into a building structure according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the water drainage component according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a front view of the gutter water barrier according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a front view of the water drainage component coupled to a gutter water barrier according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a front view of an inner corner water drainage component piece and an outer corner water drainage component piece according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a front view of a multilevel water drainage component piece according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a front view of a connector piece according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a cross sectional view of the water drainage component incorporated into a building structure according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
- the present invention generally relates to water drainage components and specifically relates to water management components incorporated in various structures, such as buildings and window structures.
- a water drainage component 1 is provided.
- the water drainage component comprises a foundation engaging member 20 , a structural wall engaging member 20 , a gutter 30 , and at least one water drainage channel 40 .
- the foundation engaging member 10 is configured to abut a substantially planar portion 110 of a foundation of a building structure 100
- the structural wall engaging member 20 is substantially perpendicular to the foundation engaging member 10 .
- At least a portion of the structural wall engaging member 10 is configured to abut a structural wall 120 of a building structure 100 .
- the gutter 30 defines a water collection area configured to collect water 130 flowing along at least a portion of the structural wall engaging member 20 in the direction of the foundation engaging member 10 .
- the water drainage channel 40 defines a conduit in fluid communication with the water collection area 30 and extending along a portion of the foundation engaging member 10 , and the water drainage channel 40 is configured to drain water collected in the gutter 30 .
- the water drainage component 1 defines an extruded cross sectional profile comprises of an extruded rigid material.
- the rigid material may be selected from a plastic material, e.g., polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low or high-density polyethylene or polypropylene, acrylics, polycarbonates, thermoplastic elastomers, etc.
- the gutter 30 may be defined at the junction of the foundation engaging member 10 and the structural wall engaging member 20 .
- the gutter 30 may comprise an exterior finish engaging member 32 configured to define a spacing 34 between an exterior finish 150 and a structural wall 120 .
- the gutter 30 may have its boundaries defined by the exterior finish engaging member 32 , the structural wall engaging member 20 , and the foundation engaging member 10 .
- the exterior finish engaging member 32 may comprise a pliable seal 36 configured to contact the exterior finish 150 .
- the pliable seal 36 , and other pliable seals utilized in the water drainage component 1 comprise material having greater flexibility than the material of the water drainage component 1 listed above.
- the pliable seals may be extruded using softer plastics like soft, flexible thermoplastic elastomers, or other relatively soft materials.
- the pliable seal comprises soft PVC material.
- the exterior finish engaging member 32 may further comprise a debris blocking member 38 .
- the debris blocking member 38 may be configured to allow passage of water 130 into the gutter 30 while preventing passage of mortar 140 into the gutter 30 .
- the debris blocking member 38 may at least partially cover the gutter 30 and extends from the exterior finish engaging member 32 or the structural wall engaging member 20 .
- the debris blocking member 38 may define numerous configurations. Referring to FIG. 6 , the debris blocking member 38 may comprise a slanted member, a porous straining device with a pore size less than the size of debris, and/or a plurality of opposing staggered projections 38 extending from the exterior finish engaging member 32 and the structural wall engaging member 20 . Referring to FIG. 3 , the debris blocking member may comprise three slanted projections 38 arranged in a staggered configuration.
- the water drainage component 1 may further comprise a gutter water barrier 39 configured to plug the spacing between the structural wall engaging member 20 and an exterior finish engaging member 32 on at least one end.
- the gutter water barrier 39 is inserted into the gutter 30 and may be configured to ensure that water does not leak out of the sides of the gutter 32 , thereby ensuring water is diverted through the water drainage channel 40 .
- the water drainage component 1 may comprise a plurality of water drainage channels 40 spaced along the foundation engaging member 10 .
- the water drainage channel 40 comprises at least one void formed in the surface of foundation engaging member 10 , and at least one sleeve inserted in the void.
- the void is created by routing openings in the tracks 12 , and then inserting a sleeve of cap in these voids.
- the sleeve may comprise a rigid material similar to the rigid materials used in the water drainage component described above.
- the water drainage component 1 may comprise at least one pliable seal oriented at one or more edges of the foundation engaging member 10 and/or the structural wall engaging member 20 , wherein the pliable seals are configured to contact the foundation 110 and/or the structural wall.
- the foundation engaging member comprises a pliable seal 14 at its edge
- the structural wall engaging member 20 also comprises a pliable seal 22 at its edge.
- the seal 14 located at the edge of the foundation engaging member 10 defines a curved shape configured to engage a foundation edge. The seals are configured to engage these surfaces to prevent water flow behind or underneath the water drainage component 1 .
- the water drainage component 1 may define an outer corner piece 300 or an inner corner piece 400 .
- the structural wall engaging member 20 is configured to abut two adjacent structural walls joined at an outer corner 310 .
- the inner corner piece 400 the wherein the structural wall engaging member 20 is configured to abut two adjacent structural walls joined at an inner corner 410 .
- the outer piece 300 and the inner piece 400 may abut walls that perpendicularly join at a corner; however, the outer 300 and inner corner 400 pieces may abut two walls connected at a non-perpendicular corner junction, or even a rounded junction.
- the water drainage component 1 defines a multilevel piece 500 .
- the multilevel piece 500 is configured to abut a foundation 110 and structural wall 120 wherein the foundation 110 defines a multilevel step structure.
- the multilevel piece 500 may be configured to abut a multilevel foundation 110 of variable steps.
- the foundation engaging member 10 comprises a score line 80 extending lengthwise along a portion of the foundation engaging member 10 .
- the score line 80 corresponds to a removable section of the foundation engaging member 10 configured to be removed by severing the removable section from the foundation engaging member 10 along the score line 80 . It is further contemplated that multiple score lines 80 may be placed on the foundation engaging member 10 , and is further contemplated that score lines 80 may also be placed on the structural wall engaging member 20 .
- the water drainage component 1 may further comprise at least one horizontal connector piece 600 configured to couple to at least one water drainage component 1 .
- the water drainage component 1 is coupled to the horizontal connector piece 600 by slidingly inserting at least one track insert 70 extending lengthwise and disposed on the horizontal connector piece 600 into at least one track 12 extending lengthwise along a portion of the foundation engaging member 10 and/or structural wall engaging member 20 .
- the horizontal connector piece 600 is operable to couple with two water drainage components 1 .
- the water drainage component 1 may further comprise at least one vertical extender piece 50 configured to couple to the structural wall engaging member 20 by any suitable coupling mechanism known to one of ordinary skill in the art.
- the coupling between the structural wall engaging member 20 and the vertical extender piece 50 defines a male female-coupling mechanism in which the structural wall engaging member 20 comprises a male component 38 configured to couple with a female component 52 of the vertical extender piece 50 .
- the vertical piece may also comprise another male component, so that another vertical piece could be coupled, thereby achieving variable and unlimited heights.
- the water drainage component may comprise 2 or more staggered vertical extender pieces 50 coupled to one or more water drainage components 1 .
- the vertical extender pieces 50 may comprise a pliable seal 54 configured to contact the structural wall 20 . These seals 54 engage the structural wall to ensure that water does not flow behind the water drainage component 1 as additional vertical extender pieces 50 are added, and the height of the water drainage component 1 is increased.
- the vertical extender piece 50 and the structural wall engaging member 20 comprise nailing plates 90 , configured to be aligned when the vertical extender piece 50 and the structural wall engaging member 20 are coupled.
- the nailing plate 90 comprises material having greater flexibility than the material of the water drainage component 1 .
- the nailing plate 90 produces several benefits for the water drainage component 1 .
- the nailing plates 90 act as a sealing mechanism around a screw head or nail.
- the nailing plates 90 are configured to seal the gap between the vertical extender piece 50 and the structural wall engaging member 20 .
- the nailing plate 90 is configured to stabilize the vertical piece 50 and prevent cracking of the vertical piece 50 .
- a system comprising the water drainage component 1 is provided.
- the system comprises at least one water drainage component 1 comprising a foundation engaging member 10 , a structural wall engaging member 20 , a gutter 30 , and at least one water drainage channel 40 .
- the foundation engaging member 10 is configured to abut a substantially planar portion of a foundation 110 of a building structure 100 .
- the structural wall engaging member 20 is substantially perpendicular to the foundation engaging member 10 and at least a portion of the structural wall engaging member 20 is configured to abut a structural wall 120 of a building structure 100 .
- the gutter 30 defines a water collection area configured to collect water flowing along at least a portion of the structural wall engaging member 20 in the direction of the foundation engaging member 10 .
- the water drainage channel 40 defines a conduit in fluid communication with the water collection area and extending along a portion of the foundation engaging member 10 , and the water drainage channel 40 is configured to drain water collected in the gutter 30 .
- the system further comprises at least one horizontal connector piece 600 configured to couple to at least one water drainage component 1 .
- the water drainage component 1 is coupled to the horizontal connector piece 600 by slidingly inserting at least one track insert 70 extending lengthwise along the horizontal connector piece 600 into at least one track 12 extending lengthwise along a portion of the foundation engaging member 10 and/or the 20 structural wall engaging member.
- the system also comprises at least one vertical extender piece 50 configured to couple to the structural wall engaging member 20 wherein the coupling between the structural wall engaging member 20 and the vertical extender piece 50 defines a male female-coupling mechanism in which the structural wall engaging member 20 comprises a male component 38 configured to couple with a female component 52 of the vertical extender piece 50 .
- a building structure 100 comprising a water drainage component 1 is provided.
- the building structure 100 comprises a structural wall 120 , an exterior finish 150 , and a foundation 110 .
- the water drainage component 1 is positioned between the exterior finish 150 and the structural wall 120 and is configured to abut the foundation 110 and the structural wall 120 .
- a window frame 200 comprising a water drainage component 1 is provided.
- the window frame 200 comprises a structural wall 120 , an exterior finish 150 , and a window opening 210 disposed in the exterior finish 150 .
- the water drainage component 1 is positioned between the exterior finish 150 and the structural wall 120 above and/or below the window opening 210 and is configured to abut the structural wall 120 .
- the term “substantially” is utilized herein to represent the inherent degree of uncertainty that may be attributed to any quantitative comparison, value, measurement, or other representation.
- the term “substantially” is also utilized herein to represent the degree by which a quantitative representation may vary from a stated reference without resulting in a change in the basic function of the subject matter at issue.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. Nos. 60/644,488 (FUU 0050 MA), filed Jan. 14, 2005, and 60/690,456 (FUU 0050 M2), filed Jun. 14, 2005.
- The present invention relates generally to a system of waterproofing a building structure by eliminating water seepage into the interior of a building structure and diverting water away from the building structure. The water drainage component can be utilized on a residential or commercial building with finishes comprised of brick, block, siding, stucco, or any other suitable material, and may also be used in other structures such as window structures.
- According to one embodiment of the present invention, a water drainage component is provided. The water drainage component comprises a foundation engaging member, a structural wall engaging member, a gutter, and at least one water drainage channel. The foundation engaging member is configured to abut a substantially planar portion of a foundation of a building structure. The structural wall engaging member is substantially perpendicular to the foundation engaging member, and at least a portion of the structural wall engaging member is configured to abut a structural wall of a building structure. The gutter defines a water collection area configured to collect water flowing along at least a portion of the structural wall engaging member in the direction of the foundation engaging member, and the water drainage channel defines a conduit in fluid communication with the water collection area extending along a portion of the foundation engaging member, and the water drainage channel is configured to drain water collected in the gutter.
- According to a second embodiment of the present invention, a system comprising at least one water drainage component is provided. The water drainage component comprises a foundation engaging member, a structural wall engaging member, a gutter, and at least one water drainage channel. The foundation engaging member is configured to abut a substantially planar portion of a foundation of a building structure. The structural wall engaging member is substantially perpendicular to the foundation engaging member, and at least a portion of the structural wall engaging member is configured to abut a structural wall of a building structure. The gutter defines a water collection area configured to collect water flowing along at least a portion of the structural wall engaging member in the direction of the foundation engaging member, and the water drainage channel defines a conduit in fluid communication with the water collection area and extending along a portion of the foundation engaging member. The water drainage channel is configured to drain water collected in the gutter. The system further comprises at least one horizontal connector piece configured to couple to at least one water drainage component wherein the water drainage component is coupled to the horizontal connector piece by slidingly inserting at least one track insert extending lengthwise along the horizontal connector piece into at least one track extending lengthwise along a portion of the foundation engaging member and/or structural wall engaging member. The system also comprises at least one vertical extender piece configured to couple to the structural wall engaging member.
- Other features and embodiments of the present invention will be apparent in light of the description of the invention embodied herein.
- The following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention can be best understood when read in conjunction with the following drawings, where like structure is indicated with like reference numerals and in which:
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FIG. 1 is a front view of the water drainage component according to one or more embodiments of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the water drainage component incorporated into a building structure according to one or more embodiments of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a side view of the water drainage component according to one or more embodiments of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is a front view of the gutter water barrier according to one or more embodiments of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 is a front view of the water drainage component coupled to a gutter water barrier according to one or more embodiments of the present invention. -
FIG. 6 is a front view of an inner corner water drainage component piece and an outer corner water drainage component piece according to one or more embodiments of the present invention. -
FIG. 7 is a front view of a multilevel water drainage component piece according to one or more embodiments of the present invention. -
FIG. 8 is a front view of a connector piece according to one or more embodiments of the present invention. -
FIG. 9 is a cross sectional view of the water drainage component incorporated into a building structure according to one or more embodiments of the present invention. - The present invention generally relates to water drainage components and specifically relates to water management components incorporated in various structures, such as buildings and window structures. Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , one embodiment of awater drainage component 1 is provided. The water drainage component comprises afoundation engaging member 20, a structuralwall engaging member 20, agutter 30, and at least onewater drainage channel 40. The foundationengaging member 10 is configured to abut a substantiallyplanar portion 110 of a foundation of abuilding structure 100, and the structural wallengaging member 20 is substantially perpendicular to thefoundation engaging member 10. At least a portion of the structuralwall engaging member 10 is configured to abut astructural wall 120 of abuilding structure 100. - The
gutter 30 defines a water collection area configured to collectwater 130 flowing along at least a portion of the structuralwall engaging member 20 in the direction of thefoundation engaging member 10. Thewater drainage channel 40 defines a conduit in fluid communication with thewater collection area 30 and extending along a portion of thefoundation engaging member 10, and thewater drainage channel 40 is configured to drain water collected in thegutter 30. - In further embodiments, the
water drainage component 1 defines an extruded cross sectional profile comprises of an extruded rigid material. The rigid material may be selected from a plastic material, e.g., polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low or high-density polyethylene or polypropylene, acrylics, polycarbonates, thermoplastic elastomers, etc. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , thegutter 30 may be defined at the junction of thefoundation engaging member 10 and the structuralwall engaging member 20. Optionally, thegutter 30 may comprise an exteriorfinish engaging member 32 configured to define aspacing 34 between anexterior finish 150 and astructural wall 120. As shown inFIG. 3 , thegutter 30 may have its boundaries defined by the exteriorfinish engaging member 32, the structuralwall engaging member 20, and thefoundation engaging member 10. In addition, the exteriorfinish engaging member 32 may comprise apliable seal 36 configured to contact theexterior finish 150. Typically, thepliable seal 36, and other pliable seals utilized in thewater drainage component 1, comprise material having greater flexibility than the material of thewater drainage component 1 listed above. The pliable seals may be extruded using softer plastics like soft, flexible thermoplastic elastomers, or other relatively soft materials. In one embodiment, the pliable seal comprises soft PVC material. - The exterior
finish engaging member 32 may further comprise adebris blocking member 38. As shown inFIG. 2 , thedebris blocking member 38 may be configured to allow passage ofwater 130 into thegutter 30 while preventing passage ofmortar 140 into thegutter 30. Thedebris blocking member 38 may at least partially cover thegutter 30 and extends from the exteriorfinish engaging member 32 or the structural wallengaging member 20. Thedebris blocking member 38 may define numerous configurations. Referring toFIG. 6 , thedebris blocking member 38 may comprise a slanted member, a porous straining device with a pore size less than the size of debris, and/or a plurality of opposing staggeredprojections 38 extending from the exteriorfinish engaging member 32 and the structural wallengaging member 20. Referring toFIG. 3 , the debris blocking member may comprise threeslanted projections 38 arranged in a staggered configuration. - In accordance with another embodiment as shown in
FIG. 4 , thewater drainage component 1 may further comprise agutter water barrier 39 configured to plug the spacing between the structuralwall engaging member 20 and an exteriorfinish engaging member 32 on at least one end. In one embodiment as shown inFIG. 5 , thegutter water barrier 39 is inserted into thegutter 30 and may be configured to ensure that water does not leak out of the sides of thegutter 32, thereby ensuring water is diverted through thewater drainage channel 40. - In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the
water drainage component 1 may comprise a plurality ofwater drainage channels 40 spaced along thefoundation engaging member 10. As shown inFIG. 1 , thewater drainage channel 40 comprises at least one void formed in the surface offoundation engaging member 10, and at least one sleeve inserted in the void. Typically, the void is created by routing openings in thetracks 12, and then inserting a sleeve of cap in these voids. The sleeve may comprise a rigid material similar to the rigid materials used in the water drainage component described above. - In yet another embodiment, the
water drainage component 1 may comprise at least one pliable seal oriented at one or more edges of thefoundation engaging member 10 and/or the structuralwall engaging member 20, wherein the pliable seals are configured to contact thefoundation 110 and/or the structural wall. Referring toFIGS. 1 and 3 , the foundation engaging member comprises apliable seal 14 at its edge, and the structural wallengaging member 20 also comprises apliable seal 22 at its edge. Theseal 14 located at the edge of thefoundation engaging member 10 defines a curved shape configured to engage a foundation edge. The seals are configured to engage these surfaces to prevent water flow behind or underneath thewater drainage component 1. - In further embodiments as shown in
FIG. 6 , thewater drainage component 1 may define anouter corner piece 300 or aninner corner piece 400. In theouter corner piece 300, the structuralwall engaging member 20 is configured to abut two adjacent structural walls joined at anouter corner 310. In theinner corner piece 400, the wherein the structuralwall engaging member 20 is configured to abut two adjacent structural walls joined at aninner corner 410. In one embodiment as shown inFIG. 5 , theouter piece 300 and theinner piece 400 may abut walls that perpendicularly join at a corner; however, the outer 300 andinner corner 400 pieces may abut two walls connected at a non-perpendicular corner junction, or even a rounded junction. - In yet another embodiment as shown in
FIG. 7 , thewater drainage component 1 defines amultilevel piece 500. Themultilevel piece 500 is configured to abut afoundation 110 andstructural wall 120 wherein thefoundation 110 defines a multilevel step structure. Themultilevel piece 500 may be configured to abut amultilevel foundation 110 of variable steps. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 5 , thefoundation engaging member 10 comprises ascore line 80 extending lengthwise along a portion of thefoundation engaging member 10. Thescore line 80 corresponds to a removable section of thefoundation engaging member 10 configured to be removed by severing the removable section from thefoundation engaging member 10 along thescore line 80. It is further contemplated thatmultiple score lines 80 may be placed on thefoundation engaging member 10, and is further contemplated that score lines 80 may also be placed on the structuralwall engaging member 20. - In another embodiment as shown in
FIGS. 1, 5 , and 8, thewater drainage component 1 may further comprise at least onehorizontal connector piece 600 configured to couple to at least onewater drainage component 1. Thewater drainage component 1 is coupled to thehorizontal connector piece 600 by slidingly inserting at least onetrack insert 70 extending lengthwise and disposed on thehorizontal connector piece 600 into at least onetrack 12 extending lengthwise along a portion of thefoundation engaging member 10 and/or structuralwall engaging member 20. As shown inFIGS. 1 and 5 , thehorizontal connector piece 600 is operable to couple with twowater drainage components 1. - In accordance with yet another embodiment as shown in
FIG. 3 , thewater drainage component 1 may further comprise at least onevertical extender piece 50 configured to couple to the structuralwall engaging member 20 by any suitable coupling mechanism known to one of ordinary skill in the art. In one embodiment, the coupling between the structuralwall engaging member 20 and thevertical extender piece 50 defines a male female-coupling mechanism in which the structuralwall engaging member 20 comprises amale component 38 configured to couple with afemale component 52 of thevertical extender piece 50. The vertical piece may also comprise another male component, so that another vertical piece could be coupled, thereby achieving variable and unlimited heights. In a further embodiment, the water drainage component may comprise 2 or more staggeredvertical extender pieces 50 coupled to one or morewater drainage components 1. Furthermore, thevertical extender pieces 50 may comprise apliable seal 54 configured to contact thestructural wall 20. Theseseals 54 engage the structural wall to ensure that water does not flow behind thewater drainage component 1 as additionalvertical extender pieces 50 are added, and the height of thewater drainage component 1 is increased. - In another embodiment as shown in
FIG. 3 , thevertical extender piece 50 and the structuralwall engaging member 20 comprise nailingplates 90, configured to be aligned when thevertical extender piece 50 and the structuralwall engaging member 20 are coupled. The nailingplate 90 comprises material having greater flexibility than the material of thewater drainage component 1. The nailingplate 90 produces several benefits for thewater drainage component 1. The nailingplates 90 act as a sealing mechanism around a screw head or nail. The nailingplates 90 are configured to seal the gap between thevertical extender piece 50 and the structuralwall engaging member 20. Furthermore, the nailingplate 90 is configured to stabilize thevertical piece 50 and prevent cracking of thevertical piece 50. - In another embodiment of the present invention as shown generally in
FIGS. 1-9 , a system comprising thewater drainage component 1 is provided. The system comprises at least onewater drainage component 1 comprising afoundation engaging member 10, a structuralwall engaging member 20, agutter 30, and at least onewater drainage channel 40. Thefoundation engaging member 10 is configured to abut a substantially planar portion of afoundation 110 of abuilding structure 100. The structuralwall engaging member 20 is substantially perpendicular to thefoundation engaging member 10 and at least a portion of the structuralwall engaging member 20 is configured to abut astructural wall 120 of abuilding structure 100. Thegutter 30 defines a water collection area configured to collect water flowing along at least a portion of the structuralwall engaging member 20 in the direction of thefoundation engaging member 10. Thewater drainage channel 40 defines a conduit in fluid communication with the water collection area and extending along a portion of thefoundation engaging member 10, and thewater drainage channel 40 is configured to drain water collected in thegutter 30. - The system further comprises at least one
horizontal connector piece 600 configured to couple to at least onewater drainage component 1. Thewater drainage component 1 is coupled to thehorizontal connector piece 600 by slidingly inserting at least onetrack insert 70 extending lengthwise along thehorizontal connector piece 600 into at least onetrack 12 extending lengthwise along a portion of thefoundation engaging member 10 and/or the 20 structural wall engaging member. The system also comprises at least onevertical extender piece 50 configured to couple to the structuralwall engaging member 20 wherein the coupling between the structuralwall engaging member 20 and thevertical extender piece 50 defines a male female-coupling mechanism in which the structuralwall engaging member 20 comprises amale component 38 configured to couple with afemale component 52 of thevertical extender piece 50. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , abuilding structure 100 comprising awater drainage component 1 is provided. Thebuilding structure 100 comprises astructural wall 120, anexterior finish 150, and afoundation 110. Thewater drainage component 1 is positioned between theexterior finish 150 and thestructural wall 120 and is configured to abut thefoundation 110 and thestructural wall 120. - Referring to
FIG. 9 , awindow frame 200 comprising awater drainage component 1 is provided. Thewindow frame 200 comprises astructural wall 120, anexterior finish 150, and awindow opening 210 disposed in theexterior finish 150. As shown, thewater drainage component 1 is positioned between theexterior finish 150 and thestructural wall 120 above and/or below thewindow opening 210 and is configured to abut thestructural wall 120. - It is noted that terms like “preferably,” “commonly,” “generally”, “typically” and the like are not utilized herein to limit the scope of the claimed invention or to imply that certain features are critical, essential, or even important to the structure or function of the claimed invention. Rather, these terms are merely intended to highlight alternative or additional features that may or may not be utilized in a particular embodiment of the present invention.
- For the purposes of describing and defining the present invention it is noted that the term “substantially” is utilized herein to represent the inherent degree of uncertainty that may be attributed to any quantitative comparison, value, measurement, or other representation. The term “substantially” is also utilized herein to represent the degree by which a quantitative representation may vary from a stated reference without resulting in a change in the basic function of the subject matter at issue.
- Having described the invention in detail and by reference to specific embodiments thereof, it will be apparent that modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the invention defined in the appended claims. More specifically, although some aspects of the present invention are identified herein as preferred or particularly advantageous, it is contemplated that the present invention is not necessarily limited to these preferred aspects of the invention.
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