| 摘要 |
Novel devices, systems, and methods for providing exterior flooring that can be installed over existing exterior surfaces (30-102), such as surfaces of an outdoor deck, are provided herein. In some aspects, a joint device or joint member for an exterior floor covering (70) can include a body portion (24-92) and at least one tongue portion (26-90) extending from the body portion (24-92). The joint device (16-86) can be adapted to connect adjacent floor panels (72) and secure the floor panels (72) to an underlying surface (30-102). The joint device (16-86) can, but is not required to pass liquid (L-R) there between. The joint device (16-86) and adjacent floor panels (12-14-82-84) can be made of water resistant materials. The joint device (16-86) can further include an optional opening (94) adapted to receive an attachment member for attaching portions of the joint member (16-86) to an underlying surface (30-102). |
