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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 26, 2008
Filed:
Aug. 15, 2005
Karl Zeng, Russellville, AL (US);
Bobby Reed, Gallatin, TN (US);
Karl Zeng, Russellville, AL (US);
Bobby Reed, Gallatin, TN (US);
Other;
Abstract
The waterproof decking is decking made from extruded panels for forming a watertight deck assembly. First side, second side, and intermediate panels are provided, each having complementary edges for mating with other corresponding panels. One edge of the first side and intermediate panels is provided with a drainage gutter and the tongue or groove of a tongue and groove connection, with mating edges of the second side and intermediate panels being provided with the mating tongue or groove configuration. The decking includes a depending drip rail which serves to wedge tightly against the opposite wall of the gutter of the adjoining panel to prevent relative motion between the two, and also to prevent capillary flow of liquid across the underside of the panel where it could leak into the area below. Additional sealing may be provided along the tongue and groove joints.