Patent ID: 7600356
Filing Date: 2009-10-13
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
1. A building material for covering a frame of a structure, comprising: a fibercement board having opposing surfaces and opposing edges, wherein at least one of said surfaces includes a recessed portion adjacent to one of the opposing edges; a joint having at least three flanges with at least two hinges interposed between and lying in the same plane with the flanges, respectively, wherein the joint extends beyond at least one of the board opposing edges and is adapted to receive a fastener to fix the board to the structure; wherein at least one flange is connected to the board recessed portion with an adhesive and at least one flange extends beyond one of the board opposing edges, the at least one extending flange having a resilient bead on its surface and being capable of moving relative to the at least one flange connected to the board recessed portion.