Flashing system, apparatus, kit and methodology

Abstract

Systems, components, apparatuses, kits and methodologies of the present invention are directed to techniques that ensure that all deck-to-wall, roof-to-wall and other constructions properly protect the home from the environment, particularly along the wetter coastal regions by forming a layered, waterproof seal of metal, plastic and bitumen. A modularized system of components, that overlap each other either over and or under to create a system that meets the design criteria of critical flashing components, each with waterproofing capability either built-in or applied onsite in use, are employed to cover critical building areas prone to water infiltration and damage.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A flashing kit comprising:
 at least one center shield;   at least one end cap;   at least one joiner;   at least one inside corner;   at least one outside corner;   a waterproofing material for application to at least one surface of said at least one center shield, said at least one end cap, said at least one joiner, said at least one inside corner or said at least one outside corner,   whereby said waterproofing material forms a watertight seal preventing water from entering into a structure, and   wherein said at least one center shield, said at least one end cap, said at least one joiner, said at least one inside corner and said at least one outside corner are modular components configured to interconnect; and   at least one instruction.   
     
     
         2 . A flashing kit according to  claim 1  wherein said at least one center shield is configured to have a cavity therein to receive and cover a ledger board secured to a wall of a structure. 
     
     
         3 . A flashing kit according to  claim 2  wherein said at least one end cap is configured to have a cavity therein to receive and cover an end of said ledger board. 
     
     
         4 . The flashing kit according to  claim 2 , wherein said ledger board is affixed to a wall selected from the group consisting of deck boards, fascia boards or shields, rake shields, freeze shields, trim shields, window shields, door shields, cornice or corner trim, corner posts, column posts, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The flashing kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said at least one joiner is configured to cover a seam between components of said flashing kit. 
     
     
         6 . The flashing kit according to  claim 1 , wherein each of said at least one inside corner is configured to have two cavities therein to receive and cover end portions of respective ledger boards. 
     
     
         7 . The flashing kit according to  claim 1 , wherein each of said at least one outside corner is configured to have two cavities therein to receive and cover end portions of respective ledger boards. 
     
     
         8 . The flashing kit according to  claim 1 , wherein two or more of said at least one center shield, said at least one end cap, said at least one joinder, said at least one inside corner and said at least one outside corner are conjoined during installation of said flashing system. 
     
     
         9 . The flashing kit according to  claim 1 , wherein two or more of said at least one center shield, said at least one end cap, said at least one joinder, said at least one inside corner and said at least one outside corner are conjoined during manufacture and installed as a unitary component during installation. 
     
     
         10 . The flashing kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said at least one center shield, said at least one end cap, said at least one joinder, said at least one inside corner and said at least one outside corner are made out of material selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), a thermoplastic polymer, polypropylene resins, stainless steel, copper and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         11 . The flashing kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said waterproofing material covers all surfaces of said at least one center shield. 
     
     
         12 . The flashing system according to  claim 1 , wherein said waterproofing material covers all surfaces of said at least one end cap. 
     
     
         13 . The flashing kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said waterproofing material covers all surfaces of said at least one joinder. 
     
     
         14 . The flashing kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said waterproofing material covers all surfaces of said at least one inside corner. 
     
     
         15 . The flashing kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said waterproofing material covers all surfaces of said at least one outside corner. 
     
     
         16 . The flashing kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said waterproofing material is a liquid, wherein at least one layer of said liquid is placed on at least one surface of one or more of said at least one center shield, said at least one end cap, said at least one joinder, said at least one inside corner and said at least one outside corner. 
     
     
         17 . The flashing kit according to  claim 16 , wherein said liquid is a bitumen. 
     
     
         18 . The flashing kit according to  claim 16 , wherein a plurality of layers of said liquid are placed on at least one surface of one or more of said at least one center shield, said at least one end cap, said at least one joinder, said at least one inside corner and said at least one outside corner. 
     
     
         19 . The flashing kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said at least one layer of said waterproofing material has a thickness between about 0.3 inches and about 0.83 inches. 
     
     
         20 . The flashing kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said waterproofing material is a peel, wherein said peel has an adhesive side, said adhesive side placed on at least one surface of one or more of said at least one center shield, said at least one end cap, said at least one joinder, said at least one inside corner and said at least one outside corner. 
     
     
         21 . The flashing kit according to  claim 19 , wherein a plurality of peels are placed on at least one surface of one or more of said at least one center shield, said at least one end cap, said at least one joinder, said at least one inside corner and said at least one outside corner. 
     
     
         22 . The flashing kit according to  claim 1 , wherein each of said at least one center shield, said at least one end cap, said at least one joinder, said at least one inside corner and said at least one outside corner has length and width dimensions selected from the group consisting of about 1 inch to about 200 feet, about 6 inches to about 100 feet, about 1 foot to about 100 feet, about 1 foot to about 50 feet, about 1 foot to about 25 feet, about 1 foot to about 10 feet, about 6 inches to about 5 feet, about 4 inches to about 4 feet, about 3 inches to about 3 feet, about 2 inches to about 2 feet, about 1 inch to about 1 foot, about ½ inch to about 1 foot, about ½ inch to about 6 inches, about ½ inch to about 4 inches, about ½ inch to about 3 inches, about ½ inch to about 2 inches, and about ½ inch to about 1 inch, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         23 . A method for applying flashing to a structure comprising:
 assembling a plurality of modular components into a configuration that covers a portion of said structure,   wherein said modular components are selected from the group consisting of at least one center shield, at least one end cap, at least one joiner, at least one inside corner, at least one outside corner, and combinations thereof, and   applying a waterproofing material to at least one surface of said at least one center shield, said at least one end cap, said at least one joiner, said at least one inside corner or said at least one outside corner.