Patent ID: 7770339
Filing Date: 2010-08-10
Classification: E04B,E04D,E04H

Abstract:
1. A roof for a shed comprising: a first roof panel constructed from blow-molded plastic and including an upper surface, a lower surface and a hollow interior portion that are integrally formed as part of a unitary, one-piece structure during the blow-molding process, the first roof panel including a generally downwardly extending lip; a second roof panel constructed from blow-molded plastic and including an upper surface, a lower surface and a hollow interior portion that are integrally formed as part of a unitary, one-piece structure during the blow-molding process, the second roof panel including a generally downwardly extending lip; a seam formed by an edge of the first roof panel abutting an edge of the second rood panel; a wall panel constructed from blow-molded plastic and including an inner surface, an outer surface and a hollow interior portion that are integrally formed as part of a unitary, one-piece structure during the blow-molding process, an upper portion of the wall panel including an opening, the lip of the first roof panel and the lip of the second roof panel being at least partially disposed within the opening when the first roof panel and the second roof panel are connected to the wall panel; a roof cap connected to the first roof panel and the second roof panel, the roof cap including a first portion that is connected to a second portion by a living hinge, the living hinge and the roof cap being integrally formed as part of a unitary, one-piece structure, the living hinge allowing the roof cap to be moved between an angled position that facilitates connection of the roof cap to the first roof panel and the second roof panel and a generally planar position that facilitates packaging of the shed; and a truss that is sized and configured to support the first roof panel and the second roof panel, the truss extending through the opening in the wall panel, the truss being disposed proximate the seam between the first roof panel and the second roof panel, the truss including a first outwardly extending flange that is sized and configured to contact and support the first roof panel, the truss including a second outwardly extending flange that is sized and configured to contact and support the second roof panel, the first flange and the second flange being disposed in generally the same plane.