Prefabricated roof structure and support for bay and bow type windows

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention eliminates or substantially ameliorates the disadvantages encountered in the prior art through the provision of a roof structure and support for bay and bow type window assemblies having a rigid frame or infrastructure covered with a cap of unitary construction, in which the entire roof structure is prefabricated and delivered to a construction site for immediate, quick and efficient installation.
The structure is cosmetically appealing and provides a finished appearance to the window construction while at the same time providing additional support and structural stability to the window assembly.
In addition, the structure may be inverted to form the bottom cover and support system for the window assembly, thus anchoring and securing the window in an efficient and structurally sound manner.
The novel, prefabricated roof structure and support of the present invention obviates the problems associated with the prior art roof structures by providing an easy to intall unit which is preassembled at the factory and delivered to a job site intact, so as to be positioned in place on a window assembly in a quick and efficient manner.
The structure of the present invention is a structurally sound unit which serves to support and anchor the window assembly to the building as either a roof structure or bottom support base and cover.
In a preferred embodiment, a rigid infrastructure or frame is provided which is covered with a lighter decorative cover, which is preferably of unitary construction.
The frame is preferably constructed of wood, and includes a support ledge which is located at the lower end of the frame so as to form an acute angle with the frame body.
The support ledge forms a shoulder portion in cooperation with a support beam for receiving and engaging the top edge of the window assembly so that the window may be secured to the support ledge.
When the roof is installed, the support ledge is substantially perpendicular to the window frame.
The cover portion has an upright flange at its upper edge for securement to the wall of the building, and at its lower edge is provided with an inturned lip which turns under the support ledge of the frame to provide a finished appearance