Patent ID: 6918221
Filing Date: 2005-07-19
Classification: E04B,E04C

Abstract:
1. A deck panel comprising: a) a generally planar body portion having an upper surface and first and second side surfaces on opposed sides of the upper surface; b) an elongated tongue extending outwardly from and along the first side surface; c) an elongated groove defined in and extending along the second side surface, the groove being adapted to receive a second tongue; d) a fastener strip extending outwardly from and along the second side surface, the fastener strip being positioned below the groove; and e) a plurality of regularly spaced apart fastener openings defined in and extending through the fastener strip; f) wherein the deck panel is formed of a polymeric material; and g) wherein each the fastener openings is elongated along the second side surface and allows for drainage when a fastener is inserted through the respective fastener opening.