Patent ID: 6606828
Filing Date: 2003-08-19
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
An assembly for forming a roof edge on a building structure having generally horizontal or sloping roof surfaces and generally vertical outer wall surfaces, said assembly comprising:(a) a fascia cover having at least a lower face portion, an intermediate face portion and a top face portion adjoining consecutively, wherein said lower face portion is either generally vertical, or sloping upwardly and outwardly, away from the outer wall surface and defines an angle within 60Â° with the outer wall surface where the lower face portion contacts the outer wall surface. said top face portion, or at least one segment thereof, having a substantial lateral size and generally being disposed on or above a perimeter of said roof surface and within Â±25Â° of horizontal; said intermediate face portion, connecting said lower face portion and said top face portion, having at least one segment of substantial lateral size sloping or curving substantially upwards and inwards; and wherein slope change across a junction between any adjacent two of the face portions, or of segments therein, being generally less than or equal to 50Â°; whereby to reduce upward and outward aerodynamic forces on said fascia cover and said roof surface; (b) means of supporting and securing said fascia cover onto said building structure.