Patent ID: 6233899
Filing Date: 2001-05-22
Classification: E04F,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for installing tongue-and-groove material comprising the steps of:a) placing a first piece of tongue-and-groove material on an installation surface on which the tongue-and-groove material is to be installed adjacent to at least one of a previously installed piece of tongue-and-groove material and a border member;b) pivotably securing a lever, the lever having a thrust portion and a lever end, to the installation surface so that rotating the lever urges the first piece of tongue-and-groove material against at least one of the previously installed piece of tongue-and-groove material and the border member;c) rotating the lever, thereby urging the first piece of tongue-and-groove material against at least one of the previously installed piece of tongue-and-groove material and the border member;d) non-pivotably securing the lever to the installation surface by passing a securing member through a hole through the lever and into the installation surface, thereby continuing to urge the first piece of tongue-and-groove material against at least one of the previously installed piece of tongue-and-groove material and the border member;e) securing the first piece of tongue-and-groove material to at least one of the previously installed piece of tongue-and-groove material, the border member, and the installation surface; andf) removing the lever from the installation surface.