Parapet wall closure

Abstract

A wall closure for a vertical wall or parapet on a roof structure is fabricated as an integral unit from a non-corrosive, durable material. The wall closure includes an anchoring flange for attachment to a top end of the wall, upper flanges defining a mounting base for attachment of a wall coping, an intermediate portion between the anchoring flange and the upper flanges creating depth therebetween for ventilation of the roof system, and opposite side panels extending down from the upper flanges for overlapping attachment to the opposite sides of the wall, thereby enclosing the top end of the wall. The lower ends of the side walls are angled outwardly to provide added rigidity and strength to the wall closure.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a fuller understanding of the nature of the present invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the wall closure of the present invention and a wall coping partially separated therefrom; and

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the wall closure fastened to the top end of a vertical wall on a roof structure.

Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the wall closure blocking component is shown and is generally indicated as 10. The wall closure blocking component 10 replaces traditional wood blocking that is currently used on building structures to facilitate the attachment of a top coping 12 on a wall structure 14.

Specifically, the wall closure 10 is structured for installation on the top end 16 of the vertical wall 14 on a roof structure. The wall closure 10 is manufactured as an integral unit from galvanized steel, aluminum, plastic or other non-corrosive, durable materials. The wall closure 10 includes an anchoring flange 20, upper flanges 30 and intermediate portions 40. The anchoring flange 20 is structured and a disposed for mating attachment to the top end 16 of the vertical wall 14 on the roof structure using an approved fastener 22. The intermediate portions 40 extend upwardly from the anchoring flange to the opposite upper flanges 30, forming a gap or area of depth 42 to provide means for ventilation of the roof structure at the vertical wall or parapet. This allows for escape of moisture and gasses which otherwise remain trapped within the roof system, thereby reducing the likelihood of premature roof failure and extending the life of the roof system. The upper flanges 30 extend from the intermediate portions 40 and define a mounting base for attachment of the wall coping 12. Parallel side panels 50,52 extend down opposite sides of the wall 17,18, below the top end 16 of the wall. The side panels 50,52 can be fastened to the respective opposite sides 17,18 of the wall 14 with fasteners 24 to enclose the top end 16 of the wall and prevent entry of moisture between the wall closure 10 and the vertical wall 14. The lower ends 60,62 of the side panels 50,52 are angled outwardly to provide added rigidity and strength to the wall closure 10.

While the present invention has been shown and described in accordance with preferred and practical embodiments thereof, it is recognized that departures from the instant disclosure are fully contemplated within the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A wall closure for installation over the top end of a vertical wall on a roof structure, wherein the vertical wall includes a top surface and opposite side surfaces; said wall closure comprising:an integral, one-piece body comprising: a central longitudinal anchoring flange for mating attachments to the top surface of the vertical wall;first and second longitudinal upper flanges on opposite sides of said anchoring flange;a first intermediate portion between said anchoring flange and said first longitudinal upper flange and a second intermediate portion between said anchoring flange and said second longitudinal flange;a first side panel extending down from said first longitudinal upper flange for mating, overlapping attachment to one of the opposite side surfaces of the vertical wall and a second side panel extending down from said second longitudinal upper flange for mating, overlapping attachment to the other of the opposite side surfaces of the vertical wall; andat least one of said first and second side panels having an outwardly angled lower end portion structured and disposed to extend away from the vertical wall.

2. The wall closure as recited in claim 1 further comprising: each of the first and second side panels having said outwardly angled lower portion, and said outwardly angled lower portion of each of the first and second side panels being structured and disposed to extend away from the respective one of the opposite side surfaces.

3. The wall closure as recited in claim 1 wherein said first and second side panels are structured for overlapping attachment to the opposite side surfaces of the vertical wall to prevent entry of moisture between the wall closure and the vertical wall.

4. The wall closure as recited in claim 1 wherein said outwardly angled lower end portion provides increased rigidity and strength to said integral, one-piece body.

5. The wall closure as recited in claim 2 wherein said outwardly angled lower portion of said first and second side panels, is structured and disposed for providing increased rigidity and strength to said integral, one-piece body.

6. The wall closure as recited in claim 1 wherein said integral, one-piece body is formed of galvanized steel.

7. The wall closure as recited in claim 1 wherein said integral, one-piece body is formed of aluminum.

8. The wall closure as recited in claim 1 wherein said integral, one-piece body is formed of plastic.

9. A wall closure for installation over the top end of a vertical wall on a roof structure, wherein the vertical wall includes a top surface and opposite side surfaces; said wall closure comprising:an integral, one-piece body comprising: a central longitudinal anchoring flange for mating attachments to the top surface of the vertical wall;first and second longitudinal upper flanges on opposite sides of said anchoring flange;a first intermediate portion between said anchoring flange and said first longitudinal upper flange and a second intermediate portion between said anchoring flange and said second longitudinal flange;a first side panel extending down from said first longitudinal upper flange for mating, overlapping attachment to one of the opposite side surfaces of the vertical wall and a second side panel extending down from said second longitudinal upper flange for mating, overlapping attachment to the other of the opposite side surfaces of the vertical wall; andsaid first and second side panels each having an outwardly angled lower end portion structured and disposed to extend away from respective opposite side wall surface of the vertical wall and said outwardly angle lower portion of said first and second side panels providing increased rigidity and strength to said integral, one-piece body.