Synthetic textured thatch elements for building construction and methods of making the same
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1. A thatch element for building construction comprising:
- an elongate polymer strip comprising a first surface and a second surface, wherein at least one of the first surface and the second surface comprises a texture element.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a synthetic thatch element for building construction including an elongate polymer strip with one or more texture elements on at least one surface to provide a natural appearance. Thatch elements according to the invention can be incorporated into thatch element constructions for use in building construction. The present invention also provides methods for producing textured thatch elements.
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1. A thatch element for building construction comprising:
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an elongate polymer strip comprising a first surface and a second surface, wherein at least one of the first surface and the second surface comprises a texture element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of producing a thatch element for building construction, the method comprising the steps of:
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forming a molten polymer into an elongate polymer strip comprising a first surface and a second surface; and
texturizing at least one of the first surface and the second surface. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of producing a thatch element for building construction, the thatch element comprising an elongate polymer strip comprising a first surface and a second surface, wherein at least one of the first surface and the second surface comprises a texture element, the method comprising the steps of:
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adding a blowing agent to a molten polymer; and
forming the molten polymer into an elongate polymer strip. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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