78848220
Mar 28, 2006
Hidden Panel System A gutter is placed at the front side of the deck; The gutter is attached to a 2 X 10 cedar gutter board that is fastened to the deck posts; Gutter will be higher on one end; The low end is where the downspout will be located; The panel has two ends, said front end and said back end; Panel ahs two sides, said A side and said B side; Both A and B sides have a bend approximately two inches downward at a 180 degrees; Also, a bend in the center of the panel, said center bend, from said front end to said back end; This bend is approximately 15 degrees creating a water flow line; The panel is installed between the deck joists at the back end of the panel it is attached to the joist approximately ¿ inch below the top of the joist; The center bend at the back end is approximately 2 inches above the bottom of the joist, and tight to the leger of the deck structure; At the front end of the panel it is attached to the joist to where the center bend is approximated level to the bottom of the joist; The front end stops at the gutter and the back end and A and B sides are sealed to the joist and leger with sealant; A 9 inch 40 mil ice and water shield is placed over the joist and onto the sides of the panels; The water then falls between the deck boards will enter into the panel, traveling to the center bend and flowing from the back end to the front end, then into the gutter
Environmental Control Apparatus