"h" Channel Member For Use In Siding Renovations

Abstract

An improved J channel is provided for use when renovating or otherwise altering existing siding clad buildings, being designed with a profile resembling “h” so as to allow simplified installation and reduced labor by allowing for installation without the removal of siding panels beyond the area of the alteration.

Claims

1. A siding trim element having a side profile resembling the letter “h,” comprised of an inner and an outer face separated by some distance by a bridging member perpendicular to those faces in such a manner as to form a recess sized to accept siding panels and a nailing flange co planar with, and opposite the connecting bridge of, the inner face.

2. The siding trim element of claim 1 wherein the siding trim is constructed from aluminum, vinyl, steel or plastic covered metal.

3. The siding trim element of claim 1 wherein the nailing flange component of the siding trim element is opposite the recess formed by the separation of the inner and outer faces, in such a fashion that the nailing flange is positioned outside the surface covered by the siding panels.

4. A method of installing a siding trim element after the installation of the siding panels, the siding trim element consisting of: a side profile resembling the letter “h,” comprised of an inner and an outer face separated by some distance by a bridging member perpendicular to those faces in such a manner as to form a recess sized to accept siding panels and a nailing flange co planar with, and opposite the connecting bridge of, the inner face.

5. The method of claim 4 wherein the siding trim element is constructed from aluminum, vinyl, steel or plastic covered metal.

6. The method of claim 4 wherein the nailing flange component of the siding trim element is opposite the recess formed by the separation of the inner and outer faces, in such a fashion that the nailing flange is positioned outside the surface covered by the siding panels.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

[0011] Sheet 1, FIG. 1 is a cross sectional view of the invention.

[0012] Sheet 1, FIG. 2 is a side view of the invention.

[0013] Sheet 1, FIG. 3 is a top view of the invention.

[0014] Sheet 1, FIG. 4 is an isometric projection of the invention.

[0015] Sheet 2, FIG. 5 is a cross section demonstrating prior art, wherein the fasteners are concealed by the siding panel. (The siding being represented by the shaded portion.)

[0016] Sheet 2, FIG. 6 is a cross section demonstrating the present invention, wherein the fasteners are outside the surface covered by the siding. (The siding being represented by the shaded portion.)

[0017] Sheet 2, FIG. 7 is a top view demonstrating prior art, wherein the fasteners are concealed by the siding panel. (The siding being represented by the shaded portion.)

[0018] Sheet 2, FIG. 8 is a top view demonstrating the present invention, wherein the fasteners are outside the surface covered by the siding. (The siding being represented by the shaded portion.)

[0019] Sheet 3, FIG. 9 is a cross section of the present invention, illustrated as installed, with the siding panel represented by the shaded portion, and the trim, with recess provided to allow for thermal expansion and contraction of the “h” channel, represented by the equiangular polygon opposite from the siding panel.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Referencing drawing sheet 1, FIG. 1, the present invention consists of an outer face 01, separated from inner face 02 so as to form recess 03 for siding panels, with bridge 04 perpendicular to faces 01 and 02 forming the bottom of recess 03. As illustrated, lip 05 is connected to outer face 01 by a curve at 06, though alternative designs may be used for this lip, so as to match existing J channels, as would be expected for an invention intended for renovation applications. This, so far, is all as per prior art J channels.

[0021] The improvement is in the location of nailing flange 07, being parallel to lower face 02, but separated by bridge 04, and provided with slots along its length to accept fasteners. Thus constructed, the present invention may be more efficiently utilized in renovation or alteration work, as this improvement allows for the fasteners to be installed without removing such siding panels as will be housed within recess 03.

[0022] Given that this invention is intended to match existing siding trim accessories, it may be formed, extruded, machined or otherwise manufactured in a wide variety of sizes, colors and materials, and may deviate from the illustrations herein provided in such ways as may be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, in order to better match existing products or to simplify manufacture. These deviations, insofar as they do not change the scope of the invention, are intended to be within the scope of the claim, and the above description should not be interpreted as limiting said claim.