E04D

ROOF COVERINGS

SKY-LIGHTS

GUTTERS

ROOF-WORKING TOOLS coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F13/00

In this subclass, the following expression is used with the meaning indicated:

"roof coverings" includes any similar kind of watertight covering against rain, snow, hail, or the like, for other parts of buildings

The following IPC groups are not used in the CPC scheme. Subject matter covered by these groups is classified in the following CPC groups:

E04D3/3645

covered by

E04D3/363

E04D3/367

covered by

E04D3/364

E04D13/18

covered by F24S20/67, H02S20/23

In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.

E04D1/00

Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements roofing supports

or underlayers

E04D12/00

E04D2001/005

the roofing elements having a granulated surface

E04D1/02

Grooved or vaulted roofing elements E04D1/28, E04D1/30 take precedence

E04D1/025

Diamond shaped and installed in diagonal lines

E04D1/04

of ceramics, glass or concrete, with or without reinforcement

E04D1/045

Vaulted roofing elements laid alternately side-up and side-down, e.g. monks and nuns tiles

E04D1/06

of metal

E04D1/08

of plastics

of asphalt;

of fibrous materials

E04D1/085

of wood

E04D1/10

of specified materials

not covered by any one of groups E04D1/04 - E04D1/085

, or of combinations of materials,

where at least one is

not covered by any one of groups E04D1/04 - E04D1/085

E04D1/12

Roofing elements shaped as plain tiles or shingles, i.e. with flat outer surface E04D1/28, E04D1/30 take precedence

E04D1/125

Diamond shaped elements specially adapted for being installed in diagonal lines

E04D1/14

of slate material, with or without fastening means

E04D1/16

of ceramics, glass or concrete, with or without reinforcement

E04D1/18

of metal

E04D1/20

of plastics

of asphalt;

of fibrous materials

E04D1/205

of wood

E04D1/22

of specified materials

not covered by any one of groups E04D1/14 - E04D1/205

, or of combinations of materials,

where at least one is

not covered by any one of groups E04D1/14 - E04D1/205

E04D1/23

with tapered thickness

E04D1/24

Roofing elements with cavities, e.g. hollow tiles E04D1/28 takes precedence

E04D1/26

Strip-shaped roofing elements

simulating a repetitive pattern, e.g.

appearing as a row of shingles

E04D1/265

the roofing elements being rigid, e.g. made of metal, wood or concrete

E04D1/28

Roofing elements comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation

E04D1/29

Means for connecting or fastening adjacent roofing elements

E04D1/2907

by interfitted sections

E04D1/2914

having fastening means or anchors at juncture of adjacent roofing elements

E04D1/2916

the fastening means taking hold directly on adjacent elements of the same row

E04D1/2918

the fastening means taking hold directly on adjacent elements of succeeding rows

E04D1/2921

having resilient detents adapted to be biased to a position to resist separation

E04D1/2928

having slits receiving marginal edge of adjacent section

E04D1/2935

folded, rolled, or indented in situ

E04D1/2942

having folded sections receiving interfitted part of adjacent section

E04D1/2949

having joints with fluid-handling feature, e.g. a fluid channel for draining

E04D1/2956

having tongues and grooves

E04D1/2963

having laminated layers overlapping adjacent sections

E04D1/2984

with spacing or space-forming features, e.g. braces, fillers or drains

E04D1/30

Special roof-covering elements, e.g. ridge tiles, gutter tiles, gable tiles, ventilation tiles E04D3/40 takes precedence

E04D2001/301

at roof edges, e.g. intersections with walls

E04D2001/302

Gable tiles

E04D2001/303

Eave tiles

E04D2001/304

at roof intersections, e.g. valley tiles, ridge tiles

E04D2001/305

Ridge or hip tiles

E04D2001/306

Under-ridge tiles

E04D2001/307

for passages in the roof surface

E04D2001/308

for special purposes not otherwise provided for, e.g. turfing tiles, step tiles

E04D2001/309

Ventilation tiles

E04D1/34

Fastenings for attaching roof-covering elements to the supporting elements

E04D1/3402

for ridge or roofhip tiles

E04D1/3405

for eaves, valley, or verge tiles

E04D2001/3408

characterised by the fastener type or material

E04D2001/3411

Metal wires or rods

E04D2001/3414

Metal strips or sheet metal

E04D2001/3417

Synthetic, composite or molded material

E04D2001/342

Flexible filamentous ties, e.g. to be twisted or forming nets

E04D2001/3423

Nails, rivets, staples or straps piercing or perforating the roof covering material

E04D2001/3426

Threaded elements, e.g. screws or bolts

E04D2001/3429

Press-studs elements or hook and loop elements

E04D2001/3432

Strips covering the gap between the roof covering elements

E04D2001/3435

Adhesive, hardenable or heat-sensitive material

E04D2001/3438

Fasteners comprising several coacting elements

E04D2001/3441

Series of easily separable fasteners

E04D2001/3444

characterised by the roof covering or structure with integral or premounted fastening means

E04D2001/3447

the fastening means being integral or premounted to the roof covering

E04D2001/345

the fastening means being integral or premounted to the roof structure

E04D2001/3452

characterised by the location of the fastening means

E04D2001/3455

on the internal surface of the roof covering elements

E04D2001/3458

on the upper or lower transverse edges of the roof covering elements

E04D2001/3461

on the lateral edges of the roof covering elements

E04D2001/3464

on the lateral corners of the roof covering elements for diagonally tiled roofs

E04D2001/3467

through apertures, holes or slots

E04D2001/347

characterised by the fastening pattern

E04D2001/3473

fastening single roof elements to the roof structure with or without indirect clamping of neighbouring roof covering elements

E04D2001/3476

the fastening means taking hold directly on adjacent elements of the same row and fastening them simultaneously to the roof structure

E04D2001/3482

the fastening means taking hold directly on elements of succeeding rows and fastening them simultaneously to the structure

E04D2001/3488

characterised by the type of roof covering elements being fastened

E04D2001/3491

made of flexible material, e.g. shingles

E04D2001/3494

made of rigid material having a flat external surface

E04D2001/3497

Spanish type tiles

E04D1/36

Devices for sealing the spaces or joints between roof-covering elements sealing joints not restricted to roof-covering elements E04B1/68;

channels at the intersection of roof surfaces E04D13/0445

E04D1/365

Sealing strips between lateral sides of roof-covering elements

E04D3/00

Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets E04D1/00 takes precedence; built-up roofs E04D11/02

In groups E04D3/361 - E04D3/368, additional small fastening elements, e.g. nails, screws, are not to be considered to be separate connecting elements.

This Note corresponds to IPC Note (1) relating to E04D3/361 - E04D3/368.

E04D3/02

of plane slabs, slates, or sheets, or in which the cross-section is unimportant E04D3/35 takes precedence

E04D3/04

of concrete or ceramics of asbestos cement E04D3/18

E04D3/06

of glass or other translucent material

Fixing means therefor fixing glass panes by means applicable to windows E06B3/54

E04D2003/065

Corner- or point-supported glazing

E04D3/08

with metal glazing bars

E04D2003/0806

the supporting section of the glazing bar consisting of one single extruded or rolled metal part

E04D2003/0812

the supporting section of the glazing bar consisting of one single bent or otherwise deformed sheetmetal

E04D2003/0818

the supporting section of the glazing bar consisting of several parts, e.g. compound sections

E04D2003/0825

the metal section covered by parts of other material

E04D2003/0831

Glazing gaskets of particular shape

E04D2003/0837

Sections comprising intermediate parts of insulating material

E04D2003/0843

Clamping of the sheets or glass panes to the glazing bars by means of covering strips

E04D2003/085

locked by snap action

E04D2003/0856

locked by screws, bolts or pins

E04D2003/0862

by means of separate clips or hooks

E04D2003/0868

Mutual connections and details of glazing bars

E04D2003/0875

on the ridge of the roof or on intersecting roof parts

E04D2003/0881

on the eaves of the roof

E04D2003/0887

Glazing bars for coverings consisting of more than one sheet or glass pane

E04D2003/0893

Glazing bars comprising means for draining condensation water or infiltrated rainwater

E04D3/14

with glazing bars of other material, e.g. of glass

E04D3/16

of metal

E04D3/18

of specified materials, or of combinations of materials, not covered by any of groups E04D3/04, E04D3/06 or E04D3/16

E04D3/24

with special cross-section, e.g. with corrugations on both sides, with ribs, flanges, or the like E04D3/35 takes precedence

E04D3/26

of concrete or ceramics

E04D3/28

of glass

or other translucent material

E04D2003/285

with specially profiled marginal portions for connecting purposes

E04D3/30

of metal

E04D3/32

of plastics, fibrous materials, or asbestos cement

E04D3/34

of specified materials, or of combinations of materials, not covered by any one of groups E04D3/26 - E04D3/32

E04D3/35

Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation

self-supporting roofing slabs laminated with layers of insulating material E04B7/22; insulating devices or arrangements in the roof covering E04D13/16; connecting, fastening of double roof covering E04D3/3608

E04D3/351

at least one of the layers being composed of insulating material, e.g. fibre or foam material

E04D3/352

at least one insulating layer being located between non-insulating layers, e.g. double skin slabs or sheets

E04D3/354

more than one of the layers being composed of insulating material

E04D3/355

the insulating layers of adjacent slabs having cooperating edges

E04D3/357

comprising hollow cavities

E04D3/358

with at least one of the layers being offset with respect to another layer

E04D3/36

Connecting

Fastening

E04D3/3601

of roof covering supported by the roof structure with interposition of a insulating layer E04D3/3607, E04D3/3608, E04D3/361 - E04D3/369 take precedence

E04D3/3602

The fastening means comprising elongated profiles installed in or on the insulation layer

E04D3/3603

the fastening means being screws or nails

E04D3/3605

of roof covering supported directly by the roof structure E04D3/3607, E04D3/3608, E04D3/361 - E04D3/369 take precedence

E04D3/3606

the fastening means being screws or nails

E04D3/3607

the fastening means comprising spacer means adapted to the shape of the profiled roof covering

E04D3/3608

for double roof covering or overroofing

E04D3/361

by specially-profiled marginal portions of the slabs or sheets

E04D2003/3612

Separate fastening elements fixed to the roof structure and comprising plastic parts for avoiding thermal bridges

E04D2003/3615

Separate fastening elements fixed to the roof structure and consisting of parts permitting relative movement to each other, e.g. for thermal expansion

E04D2003/3617

with locking or snapping edges located in the thickness of the slab or sheet

E04D3/362

by locking the edge of one slab or sheet within the profiled marginal portion of the adjacent slab or sheet, e.g. using separate connecting elements

E04D3/363

with snap action E04D3/366 takes precedence

E04D3/364

by folding of the edges

E04D3/365

by simple overlapping of the marginal portions with use of separate connecting elements, e.g. hooks or bolts for corrugated sheets

E04D3/366

by closing the space between the slabs or sheets by gutters, bulges, or bridging elements, e.g. strips

E04D3/368

by forcing together the marginal portions of adjacent slabs or sheets

E04D3/369

by welding of the marginal portions of adjacent slabs or sheets

also by soldering, glueing

E04D3/38

Devices for sealing spaces or joints between roof-covering elements E04D3/36 takes precedence; sealing joints not restricted to roof-covering elements E04B1/68

E04D3/40

Slabs or sheets locally modified for auxiliary purposes, e.g. for resting on walls, for serving as guttering

Elements for particular purposes, e.g. ridge elements, specially designed for use in conjunction with slabs or sheets

E04D13/15 and E04D13/174 take precedence; ridge sealing E04D1/36; solar collectors F24S20/67; photovoltaic devices H01L31/00

E04D3/405

Wall copings

E04D5/00

Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form using stiff sheets E04D3/00; gravelling of flat roofs E04D7/00

; granulated roof covering E04D7/005

; built-up roofs E04D11/02

Group E04D5/12 takes precedence over groups E04D5/02 - E04D5/10

E04D5/02

of materials impregnated with sealing substances, e.g. roofing felt

E04D5/04

by making use of metal foils

E04D5/06

by making use of plastics

E04D5/08

by making use of other materials

E04D5/10

by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen

E04D5/12

specially modified, e.g. perforated, with granulated surface, with attached pads

E04D5/14

Fastening means therefor

E04D5/141

characterised by the location of the fastening means

E04D5/142

along the edge of the flexible material

E04D5/143

in the field of the flexible material

E04D5/144

Mechanical fastening means

E04D5/145

Discrete fastening means, e.g. discs or clips

E04D5/146

Linear fastening means, e.g. strips

E04D5/147

not perforating the flexible material

E04D5/148

fastening by gluing

E04D5/149

fastening by welding

E04D7/00

Roof covering

exclusively consisting of

sealing masses applied in situ

Gravelling of flat roofs

E04D7/005

characterised by loose or embedded gravel or granules as an outer protection of the roof covering

E04D9/00

Roof covering by using straw, thatch, or like materials impregnation against incendiary damage B27K

E04D11/00

Roof covering, as far as not restricted to features covered by only one of groups E04D1/00 - E04D9/00

Roof covering in ways not provided for by groups E04D1/00 - E04D9/00,

e.g. built-up roofs, elevated load-supporting roof coverings

E04D11/002

consisting of two or more layers, at least one of the layers permitting turfing of the roof

E04D11/005

Supports for elevated load-supporting roof coverings

E04D11/007

Height-adjustable spacers

E04D11/02

Build-up roofs, i.e. consisting of two or more layers bonded together in situ, at least one of the layers being of watertight composition gravelling of flat roofs E04D7/00; venting or ventilation E04D13/17

E04D12/00

Non-structural supports for roofing materials, e.g. battens, boards

E04D11/02

and E04D13/16

take precedence;

self-supporting slabs with non-structural supports for roofing materials E04B7/205

E04D12/002

Sheets of flexible material, e.g. roofing tile underlay

E04D12/004

Battens

E04D12/006

Batten-supporting means

E04D12/008

Ridge-batten brackets

E04D13/00

Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings;

Protection against birds

Roof drainage;

Sky-lights

ventilation tiles E04D1/30; ventilation slabs E04D3/40; internal channels E04F17/00; elements therefor, see the relevant groups

E04D13/002

Provisions for preventing vegetational growth, e.g. fungi, algae or moss

E04D13/004

Protection against birds, mice or the like scaring devices for birds in general A01M29/00

E04D13/006

Provisions for detecting water leakage

E04D13/008

Provisions for reducing rain noise

E04D13/02

Roof-covering aspects of dormer windows E04D13/14 takes precedence; structures therefor E04B7/18

E04D13/03

Sky-lights

Domes

Ventilating sky-lights E04D13/14 takes precedence; structures therefor,

e.g. dormer windows

E04B7/18;

saw-tooth roofs with light-transmission E04B7/12

E04D13/0305

Supports or connecting means for sky-lights of flat or domed shape

E04D13/031

characterised by a frame for connection to an inclined roof

E04D13/0315

characterised by a curb frame

E04D13/032

Supports or connecting means for sky-lights of vaulted shape

E04D13/0325

provided with ventilating means roof ventilation F24F7/02

E04D13/033

provided with means for controlling the light-transmission or the heat-reflection, (e.g. shields, reflectors, cleaning devices)

E04D13/0335

Skylight guards, security devices protecting skylights or preventing objects or persons from falling through skylight openings

E04D2013/034

Daylight conveying tubular skylights

E04D2013/0345

with skylight shafts extending from roof to ceiling

E04D13/035

characterised by having movable parts

preventing the spread of fire A62C3/00; roof structures with movable roof parts E04B7/16; operating mechanisms for sky-lights E05F11/00; automatically acting closers E05F17/00

E04D13/0351

the parts pivoting about a fixed axis

E04D13/0352

the parts being of domed or pyramidal shape

E04D13/0354

the parts being flat

E04D13/0355

The parts being of vaulted shape

E04D13/0357

the parts pivoting about an axis supported on a hinged frame or arms

E04D13/0358

the parts moving, in their own plane, e.g. rolling or sliding, or moving in parallel planes with or without an additional movement, e.g. both pivoting and rolling or sliding

E04D13/04

Roof drainage

Drainage fittings in flat roofs,

balconies or the like

gutter tiles E04D1/30; gutter slabs E04D3/40;

vessels for collecting rainwater E03B3/03;

street gullies E03F5/04

E04D13/0404

Drainage on the roof surface

E04D13/0409

Drainage outlets, e.g. gullies

E04D2013/0413

Strainers for drainage outlets

E04D2013/0418

with de-icing devices or snow melters

E04D2013/0422

for draining water above the roof level, e.g. gullies with overflow ports

E04D2013/0427

with means for controlling the flow in the outlet

E04D13/0431

with horizontal evacuation over the border of the roof

E04D2013/0436

with sealing means

E04D2013/044

on multiple levels

E04D13/0445

Drainage channels

E04D2013/045

on inclined roofs

E04D2013/0454

at the intersection of roof surfaces, e.g. roof valleys

E04D13/0459

Drainage borders, e.g. dripping edges, gravel stops or dispersers

E04D2013/0463

Dispersers

E04D2013/0468

Drip edges

E04D2013/0472

Gravel stops

E04D13/0477

Underroof drainage layers layers permitting turfing of the roof E04D11/002

E04D13/0481

Drainage guiding provisions, e.g. deflectors or stimulation by inclined surfaces

E04D2013/0486

Deflectors

E04D2013/049

of condensation water or infiltrated rainwater

E04D2013/0495

to storage tanks

E04D13/064

Gutters

drainage channels on the roof surface E04D13/0445; gutters for greenhouses A01G9/1476

E04D13/0641

Gutter ends

E04D13/0643

Gutter corners

E04D13/0645

Connections between gutter and down pipe

E04D13/0646

made of concrete or stone-like material

E04D13/0648

comprising provisions for heat insulation, e.g. an insulation layer

E04D13/068

Means for fastening gutter parts together

E04D13/0685

in combination with hanging means

E04D13/072

Hanging means in combination with means for fastening gutter parts together

E04D13/0685

E04D13/0722

extending mainly under the gutter

E04D13/0725

situated above or inside the gutter

E04D13/0727

situated mainly at the rear side of the gutter

E04D13/076

Devices or arrangements for removing snow, ice or debris from gutters or for preventing accumulation thereof

E04D13/0762

De-icing devices or snow melters

E04D13/0765

Cleaning tools

E04D13/0767

Strainers at connection between gutter and down pipe

E04D13/08

Down pipes

Special clamping means therefor clamping pipes in general F16B, F16L

E04D2013/0806

Details of lower end of down pipes, e.g. connection to water disposal system

E04D2013/0813

Water diverters

E04D2013/082

Down pipe branches

E04D2013/0826

Passages of down pipes through walls or floors

E04D2013/0833

Elbow pieces

E04D2013/084

Means for fixing down pipes to structure

E04D2013/0846

Interconnecting down pipe parts

E04D2013/0853

Valves for controlling the rain water flow

E04D2013/086

Filters

E04D2013/0866

Access opening for cleaning; Devices for avoiding cumulation of debris

E04D2013/0873

Rain water reservoirs integrated in down pipes

E04D2013/088

De-icing devices or snow melters

E04D2013/0886

Devices for preventing climbing on down pipes

E04D2013/0893

incorporated in building structure

E04D13/10

Snow traps

; Removing snow from roofs; Snow melters

E04D13/103

De-icing devices or snow melters for drainage outlets E04D13/0409, for gutters E04D13/0762, for down pipes E04D13/08

E04D13/106

Snow removing devices for gutters E04D13/076

E04D13/12

Devices or arrangements allowing walking on the roof or in the gutter

E04D13/14

Junctions of roof sheathings to chimneys or other parts extending above the roof

E04D13/1407

for flat roofs

E04D13/1415

Junctions to walls extending above the perimeter of the roof trimming strips, edge strips or fascias retaining the roof sheathing E04D13/155

E04D2013/1422

Parapet building elements for retaining the roof flashing

E04D13/143

with ventilating means

in junctions of roof sheathings to parts extending above the roof

E04D13/147

specially adapted for inclined roofs

trays for cavity walls E04B1/70

E04D13/1471

using a hinge mechanism for adaptation to the inclined roof

E04D13/1473

specially adapted to the cross-section of the parts extending above the roof

E04D13/1475

wherein the parts extending above the roof have a generally rectangular cross-section

E04D13/1476

wherein the parts extending above the roof have a generally circular cross-section

E04D13/1478

Junctions to walls extending above the roof

E04D13/15

Trimming strips

Edge strips

Fascias;

Expansion joints for roofs wall copings E04D3/405; drainage borders E04D13/0459; joints in general E04B1/68

E04D13/151

Expansion joints for roofs

E04D13/152

with ventilating means

in soffits or fascias; on the eaves of the roof E04D13/178

E04D13/155

retaining the roof sheathing

E04D13/158

covering the overhang at the eave side, e.g. soffits, or the verge of saddle roofs

E04D13/1585

covering the verge of saddle roofs gable tiles E04D1/30

E04D13/16

Insulating devices or arrangements in so far as the roof covering is concerned,

e.g. characterised by the material or composition of the roof insulating material or its integration in the roof structure

E04D13/1606

Insulation of the roof covering characterised by its integration in the roof structure self-supporting insulating slabs E04B7/22, E04B7/225

E04D13/1612

the roof structure comprising a supporting framework of roof purlins or rafters

E04D13/1618

with means for fixing the insulating material between the roof covering and the upper surface of the roof purlins or rafters

E04D13/1625

with means for supporting the insulating material between the purlins or rafters insulating layers disposed between two longitudinal supporting elements E04B1/7654

E04D13/1631

the means deriving from the nature or the shape of the insulating material itself

E04D13/1637

the roof purlins or rafters being mainly insulated from the interior, e.g. the insulating material being fixed under or suspended from the supporting framework

E04D13/1643

the roof structure being formed by load bearing corrugated sheets, e.g. profiled sheet metal roofs

E04D13/165

Double skin roofs

E04D13/1656

Closure strips or elements filling the spaces between the corrugated sheets and a supporting wall

E04D13/1662

Inverted roofs or exteriorly insulated roofs

E04D13/1668

the insulating material being masses or granules applied in situ

E04D13/1675

on saddle-roofs or inclined roof surfaces

E04D13/1681

Insulating of pre-existing roofs with or without ventilating arrangements

E04D13/1687

the insulating material having provisions for roof drainage

E04D13/1693

the upper surface of the insulating material forming an inclined surface

E04D13/17

Ventilation of roof coverings not otherwise provided for ventilation of rooms or spaces F24F

E04D13/172

Roof insulating material with provisions for or being arranged for permitting ventilation of the roof covering

E04D13/174

on the ridge of the roof

E04D13/176

formed by flexible material suitable to be rolled up

E04D13/178

on the eaves of the roof

E04D15/00

Apparatus or tools for roof working

E04D15/003

for removing roof material for floor coverings E04G23/006

E04D15/006

for cleaning the roof for cleaning gutters E04D13/0765; for removing snow from roofs E04D13/106

E04D15/02

for roof coverings comprising tiles, shingles, or like roofing elements

E04D15/003 takes precedence

E04D15/025

Templates, gauges or spacers for installing roof tiles or roof laths templates for rafters E04G21/1891

E04D15/04

for roof coverings comprising slabs, sheets or flexible material

E04D2015/042

Fixing to the roof supporting structure

E04D2015/045

by nailing

E04D2015/047

by screwing

E04D15/06

for handling roofing or sealing material in roll form

E04D15/07

for handling roofing or sealing material in bulk form