Patent ID: 6568149
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
A joining strip for joining two sheeting edges, said strip being provided with two parallel slots to receive such edges, said strip having a central web separating the two slots to provide the joining strip with a partially â€œMâ€  shape in cross-section, the central web extending below the base of the â€œMâ€  to terminate in a cross-sectionally inverted â€œTâ€ -shaped flange with outwardly extending lateral portions and an outwardly directed outer face, the respective lateral portions of the flange extending across the direct, aligned path of entry into the respective slots to block direct removal from said slot of an edge fitted into said slot, the lateral portions of the flange on the central web being displaced sufficiently below the base of the â€œMâ€  to provide an access path for said edges to extend into the respective slots, said flange carrying a sealing member extending along the outer face of the flange, remote from the central web.