Non-welded coping caps and transitions

摘要

A design and fabrication technique whereby a coping cap and/or transition can be supplied with mitered corner sections and other transitional components which utilize the identical prefinished or bare sheet metal material(s) without any reliance on exposed mechanical fasteners, welding, soldering, or post-applied paints. This is essentially accomplished by joining the prefinished sheet material(s) together using a mesh screen and adhesive on the underside (non-exposed) face of the sheet material(s).

主权项

1. A method for forming a coping cap or transition that is absent a welded or solder seam on an exterior surface of said coping cap or transition, said method includes the steps of:
a) providing first and second pieces of material, each of said pieces of material including an interior and exterior surface and a first edge; b) positioning said first edges of said first and second pieces of material together to form the desired shape of the coping cap or transition; c) applying an adhesive to said interior surface of said first and second pieces of material, said adhesive applied in a location that is adjacent to said seam, on said seam, or combinations thereof; d) applying a reinforcing material on said adhesive prior to said adhesive being fully cured, said reinforcing material overlapping said seam, said reinforcing material applied to said adhesive such that said reinforcing material is positioned on said adhesive, partially embedded in said adhesive, or fully embedded in said adhesive; and, e) allowing said adhesive to fully cure such that said reinforcing material is secured to said adhesive and resulting in a manufactured coping cap or transition.