|  | E |
SECTION E — FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS

BUILDING

|  | E04 |
BUILDING (layered materials, layered products in general Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B32B)

|  | E04D |
ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04F 13/00)

|  | E04D |
Note(s) 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.

|  | E04D |
Subclass index
ROOF COVERINGS |
Tiles or slates; slabs or stiff sheets; flexible materials | 1/00; 3/00; 5/00, 11/00
Bulk materials, straw or thatch | 7/00, 9/00, 11/00
Other materials | 11/00
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH ROOF COVERINGS | 12/00, 13/00
APPARATUS OR TOOLS FOR ROOF WORKING | 15/00

|  | E04D 1/00 |
Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements (roofing supports Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 12/00)

|  | E04D 1/02 |
· | Grooved or vaulted roofing elements (Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 1/28, Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 1/30 take precedence)

|  | E04D 1/04 |
· · | of ceramics, glass or concrete, with or without reinforcement

|  | E04D 1/06 |
· · | of metal

|  | E04D 1/08 |
· · | of plastics; of fibrous materials

|  | E04D 1/10 |
· · | of specified materials, or of combinations of materials, not covered by any one of groups Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 1/04-E04D 1/08

|  | E04D 1/12 |
· | Roofing elements shaped as plain tiles or shingles, i.e. with flat outer surface (Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 1/28, Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 1/30 take precedence)

|  | E04D 1/14 |
· · | of slate material, with or without fastening means

|  | E04D 1/16 |
· · | of ceramics, glass or concrete, with or without reinforcement

|  | E04D 1/18 |
· · | of metal

|  | E04D 1/20 |
· · | of plastics, fibrous materials, or wood

|  | E04D 1/22 |
· · | of specified materials, or of combinations of materials, not covered by any one of groups Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 1/14-E04D 1/20

|  | E04D 1/24 |
· | Roofing elements with cavities, e.g. hollow tiles (Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 1/28 takes precedence)

|  | E04D 1/26 |
· | Strip-shaped roofing elements appearing as a row of shingles

|  | E04D 1/28 |
· | Roofing elements comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation

|  | E04D 1/30 |
· | Special roof-covering elements, e.g. ridge tiles, gutter tiles, gable tiles, ventilation tiles (Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 3/40 takes precedence; roof covering aspects of energy collecting devices Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 13/18)

|  | E04D 1/34 |
· | Fastenings for attaching roof-covering elements to the supporting elements

|  | E04D 1/36 |
· | Devices for sealing the spaces or joints between roof-covering elements (sealing joints not restricted to roof covering elements Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04B 1/68)

|  | E04D 3/00 |
Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets (Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 1/00 takes precedence; built-up roofs Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 11/02)

|  | E04D 3/02 |
· | of plane slabs, slates, or sheets, or in which the cross-section is unimportant (Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 3/35 takes precedence)

|  | E04D 3/04 |
· · | of concrete or ceramics (of asbestos cement Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 3/18)

|  | E04D 3/06 |
· · | of glass or other translucent material; Fixing means therefor (fixing glass panes by means applicable to windows Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E06B 3/54)

|  | E04D 3/08 |
· · · | with metal glazing bars

|  | E04D 3/14 |
· · · | with glazing bars of other material, e.g. of glass

|  | E04D 3/16 |
· · | of metal

|  | E04D 3/18 |
· · | of specified materials, or of combinations of materials, not covered by any of groups Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 3/04, Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 3/06 or Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 3/16

|  | E04D 3/24 |
· | with special cross-section, e.g. with corrugations on both sides, with ribs, flanges, or the like (Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 3/35 takes precedence)

|  | E04D 3/26 |
· · | of concrete or ceramics

|  | E04D 3/28 |
· · | of glass

|  | E04D 3/30 |
· · | of metal

|  | E04D 3/32 |
· · | of plastics, fibrous materials, or asbestos cement

|  | E04D 3/34 |
· · | of specified materials, or of combinations of materials, not covered by any one of groups Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 3/26-E04D 3/32

|  | E04D 3/35 |
· | Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation

|  | E04D 3/36 |
· | Connecting; Fastening

|  | E04D 3/361 - E04D 3/368 |
Note(s) In groups Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 3/361-E04D 3/368, additional small fastening elements, e.g. nails, screws, are not to be considered to be separate connecting elements.

|  | E04D 3/361 |
· · | by specially-profiled marginal portions of the slabs or sheets

|  | E04D 3/362 |
· · · | 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

|  | E04D 3/363 |
· · · | with snap action [4]

|  | E04D 3/3645 |
· · · | by interference fitting [4]

|  | E04D 3/365 |
· · | by simple overlapping of the marginal portions with use of separate connecting elements, e.g. hooks or bolts for corrugated sheets

|  | E04D 3/366 |
· · | by closing the space between the slabs or sheets by gutters, bulges, or bridging elements, e.g. strips

|  | E04D 3/367 |
· · | by permanent deformation of the marginal portions of adjacent slabs or sheets, e.g. by folding the edges [4]

|  | E04D 3/368 |
· · | by forcing together the marginal portions of adjacent slabs or sheets

|  | E04D 3/369 |
· · | by welding of the marginal portions of adjacent slabs or sheets

|  | E04D 3/38 |
· | Devices for sealing spaces or joints between roof-covering elements (Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 3/36 takes precedence; sealing joints not restricted to roof covering elements Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04B 1/68)

|  | E04D 3/40 |
· | 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 (roof covering aspects of energy collecting devices Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 13/18)

|  | E04D 5/00 |
Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form (using stiff sheets Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 3/00; gravelling of flat roofs Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 7/00; built-up roofs Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 11/02)

|  | E04D 5/02 - E04D 5/08 |
Note(s) Group Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 5/12 takes precedence over groups Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 5/02-E04D 5/08.

|  | E04D 5/02 |
· | of materials impregnated with sealing substances, e.g. roofing felt

|  | E04D 5/04 |
· | by making use of metal foils

|  | E04D 5/06 |
· | by making use of plastics

|  | E04D 5/08 |
· | by making use of other materials

|  | E04D 5/10 |
· | by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen (Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 5/12 takes precedence)

|  | E04D 5/12 |
· | specially modified, e.g. perforated, with granulated surface, with attached pads

|  | E04D 5/14 |
· | Fastening means therefor

|  | E04D 7/00 |
Roof covering by sealing masses applied in situ; Gravelling of flat roofs

|  | E04D 9/00 |
Roof covering by using straw, thatch, or like materials (impregnation against incendiary damage Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B27K)

|  | E04D 11/00 |
Roof covering, as far as not restricted to features covered by only one of groups Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 1/00-E04D 9/00; Roof covering in ways not provided for by groups Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 1/00-E04D 9/00

|  | E04D 11/02 |
· | Built-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 Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 7/00; venting or ventilation Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 13/17)

|  | E04D 12/00 |
Non-structural supports for roofing materials, e.g. battens, boards (Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 11/02 takes precedence)

|  | E04D 13/00 |
Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Roof drainage (ventilation tiles Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 1/30; ventilation slabs Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 3/40; internal channels Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04F 17/00; roofing elements therefor, see the relevant groups)

|  | E04D 13/02 |
· | Roof-covering aspects of dormer windows (Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 13/14 takes precedence; structures therefor Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04B 7/18)

|  | E04D 13/03 |
· | Sky-lights; Domes; Ventilating sky-lights (Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 13/14 takes precedence; structures therefor Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04B 7/18)

|  | E04D 13/035 |
· · | characterised by having movable parts

|  | E04D 13/04 |
· | Roof drainage; Drainage fittings in flat roofs (gutter tiles Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 1/30; gutter slabs Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 3/40; street gullies Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E03F 5/04)

|  | E04D 13/06 |
( transferred to Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 13/064, Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 13/076 )

|  | E04D 13/064 |
· · | Gutters [6]

|  | E04D 13/068 |
· · · | Means for fastening gutter parts together [6]

|  | E04D 13/072 |
· · · | Hanging means (in combination with means for fastening gutter parts together Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 13/068) [6]

|  | E04D 13/076 |
· · | Devices or arrangements for removing snow, ice or debris from gutters or for preventing accumulation thereof [6]

|  | E04D 13/08 |
· · | Down pipes; Special clamping means therefor (clamping pipes in general Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...F16B, Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...F16L)

|  | E04D 13/10 |
· | Snow traps

|  | E04D 13/12 |
· | Devices or arrangements allowing walking on the roof or in the gutter

|  | E04D 13/14 |
· | Junctions of roof sheathings to chimneys or other parts extending above the roof

|  | E04D 13/143 |
· · | with ventilating means [6]

|  | E04D 13/147 |
· · | specially adapted for inclined roofs [6]

|  | E04D 13/15 |
· | Trimming strips; Edge strips; Fascias (Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04D 13/14 takes precedence) [6]

|  | E04D 13/152 |
· · | with ventilating means [6]

|  | E04D 13/155 |
· · | retaining the roof sheathing [6]

|  | E04D 13/158 |
· · | covering the overhang at the eave side, e.g. soffits, or the verge of saddle roofs [6]

|  | E04D 13/16 |
· | Insulating devices or arrangements in so far as the roof covering is concerned (methods for keeping dry building structures in general Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04B 1/70; buildings for extreme climates Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...E04H 9/16) [6]

|  | E04D 13/17 |
· | Ventilation of roof coverings not otherwise provided for (ventilation of rooms or spaces Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...F24F) [6]

|  | E04D 13/18 |
· | Roof covering aspects of energy collecting devices, e.g. including solar panels (heat collectors per se Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...F24J, e.g. solar heat collectors Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...F24J 2/02; semiconductor devices for converting solar energy into electrical energy Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...H01L 25/00, Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...H01L 31/00) [4]

|  | E04D 15/00 |
Apparatus or tools for roof working

|  | E04D 15/02 |
· | for roof coverings comprising tiles, shingles, or like roofing elements

|  | E04D 15/04 |
· | for roof coverings comprising slabs, sheets or flexible material

|  | E04D 15/06 |
· | for handling roofing or sealing material in roll form

|  | E04D 15/07 |
· | for handling roofing or sealing material in bulk form