Apparatus and methods for installing a penetration in a sheathing assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8613181
APP PUB NO 20100281787A1
SERIAL NO

12775627

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Apparatus and methods for installing a penetration in a sheathing assembly and building structures. An opening can be formed at least partially through a sheathing assembly that includes a body; a barrier layer; and an adhesive disposed between at least a portion of the body and the barrier layer. At least a portion of the barrier layer adjacent the opening can be peeled back to expose at least a portion of the body. A penetration can be disposed at least partially within the opening. The penetration can include a contact member that at least partially contacts the exposed body, the barrier layer, or both. The penetration can be secured to at least a portion of the sheathing assembly, and the peeled back portion of the barrier layer can be repositioned such that the barrier layer covers at least a portion of the contact member.

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GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLC133 PEACHTREE STREET N E ATLANTA GA 30303

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Easley, Steven C Danville, US 3 57
Jay, Gregory L Conyers, US 1 25

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