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Locking laps for vinyl siding

a technology of locking laps and vinyl siding, which is applied in the direction of roofs, coverings/linings, building components, etc., can solve the problems of siding panels being often lifted from the building structure, and achieve the effect of convenient securemen

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-08
HATKOFF GERALD
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[0019] Accordingly, it is a principal object of the invention to provide a system of locking laps that securely attach adjacent siding panels to prevent the siding panels from being separated from a building structure during high wind conditions.
[0021] It is a further object of the invention to provide a system of siding panels with locking laps that is aesthetically pleasing.
[0022] Still another object of the invention is to provide a locking lap assembly that may be easily secured to any existing siding panels.
[0023] It is an object of the invention to provide improved elements and arrangements thereof for the purposes described which is inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing its intended purposes.

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This results in the siding panels often being lifted from the building structure under high wind conditions.
None of the above inventions and patents disclose a siding panel system having a securing device for securing horizontally adjacent siding panels to increase their overall wind resistance.

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[0033] The present invention provides a locking lap assembly for securely attaching adjacent siding panels that are mounted to the exterior of a building structure. The locking lap assembly increases the wind resistance of the siding panels. FIG. 1 is an environmental perspective view of a siding panel system 10 mounted to the exterior of a building B. The siding panel system 10 comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending siding panels 12 disposed horizontally along the building B. The siding panels 12 are arranged in rows, positioned vertically above one another, that extend from the bottom of the building B to the top of the building B. The number of panels 12 used depends on the exterior dimensions of the building B.

[0034]FIG. 2 is a front plan view of two adjacent siding panels 12, 12a. Each of the panels 12 in the siding panel system 10 have identical features, therefore a description of only one panel is necessary. The siding panel 12 comprises a front surface 14, a rea...

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The locking laps for vinyl siding secure adjacent siding panels and prevent them from being removed from a building structure during strong wind conditions. A locking lap assembly is secured at the two ends of each siding panel to securely connect each siding panel to adjacent siding panels. The locking lap assembly comprises a locking lap and a spacing member. The spacing member is secured to the rear surface of the siding panel. The locking lap member is secured to the spacing member and extends beyond the end of the siding panel. The spacing member provides a space between the locking lap and the rear surface of the siding panel, to allow a locking lap of an adjacent panel to be received between the locking lap and the siding panel. The locking laps of two adjacent panels overlap one another to provide a secure attachment of the adjacent panels.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to building siding panels, and more particularly to a system of siding panels having a locking lap assembly for increasing the wind resistance of the siding panels. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Vinyl and metal siding panels are increasingly used for covering the exterior of building structures. Generally, the siding panels are formed as single lap panels and provide a nailing strip disposed along the top edge of the panels to fasten the panels to the building structure. The panels also provide a tongue and groove connection means for aligning and securing vertically adjacent panels. In cases where a single panel is not long enough to extend across an entire surface of a building, additional panels must be positioned horizontally adjacent to one another. Typically the horizontally adjacent panels overlap one another, but are not secured to one another. This results in ...

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IPC IPC(8): E04D1/00
CPCE04F13/0864
Inventor HATKOFF, GERALD
Owner HATKOFF GERALD
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