SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPONENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND DISASSEMBLY OF RAISED PANEL ASSEMBLIES

摘要

Systems, methods, and components for the construction and disassembly of raised panel assemblies. These systems, methods, and components may include a flow-limiting structure that is configured to define at least one boundary of a channel that includes at least a portion of a gap between adjacent raised panels and is configured to receive a sealant material. The flow-limiting structure may limit a flow of the sealant material therepast, thereby decreasing an overall volume of sealant material needed for construction of the raised panel assembly and/or limiting undesired adhesion of the raised panels to other structures. These systems, methods, and components also may include an elongate disassembly aid that is configured to sever at least a portion of the sealant material from between adjacent raised panels upon removal from the raised panel assembly, such as to decrease a time needed for disassembly and/or repair of the raised panel assembly.

主权项

1. A method of constructing a raised panel assembly, the method comprising:
placing a flow-limiting structure within the raised panel assembly to form a boundary of a channel that is configured to receive a sealant material, wherein the channel includes a portion of a gap between a first edge of a first raised panel and a second edge of a second raised panel; and applying the sealant material to the channel, wherein the flow-limiting structure limits a flow of the sealant material therepast, wherein the sealant material forms an adhesive bond with the first raised panel and the second raised panel, and further wherein the applying is performed after the placing.