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Siding and overhang attachment and alignment system

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-28
ALBRACHT GREGORY P
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[0009] A siding attachment strip is provided according to one embodiment of the invention. The siding attachment strip is adapted to retain a plurality of siding panels to a building structure. The siding attachment strip comprises an elongate body and one or more mounting holes spaced along the elongate body. The siding attachment strip further comprises a plurality of siding top edge clips spaced along the elongate body according to a predetermined siding panel size. A siding top edge clip of the plurality of siding top edge clips is capable of engaging a nailing slot in a siding panel. The siding to

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However, there are several problems in the siding application according to the prior art.
Ensuring level and parallel installation is difficult because of the freehand nature of nailing the panels to the studs.
In addition, the prior art siding process is relatively slow and cumbersome, and some carpentry expertise is needed.

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[0045]FIG. 1 is a fragmentary perspective view showing a siding attachment strip 100 according to one embodiment of the invention. The portion of the siding attachment strip 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes an elongate body 101, one or more mounting holes 108 formed in the body, a siding top edge clip 112 disposed on the body, a siding fold clip 140 disposed on the body in spaced relation to the top edge clip, and one or more lateral scoring marks 152. Also shown is an optional slot 117 formed in the body between the top edge clip and the siding fold clip. The strip 100 preferably includes a plurality of siding top edge clips 112 and a plurality of siding fold clips 140 disposed in a regular pattern on the body to accommodate one or more standard siding panels thereon. In one embodiment, the engaging portions of the two clips may be about three-quarter inch to about one and a half inches apart, and repeat every 8, 9, or 10 inches along the siding attachment strip 100, for example. Other...

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Abstract

A siding attachment strip and method are provided for retaining a plurality of siding panels to a building structure. The siding attachment strip includes an elongate body, a plurality of mounting holes, and a plurality of siding top edge clips that are spaced along the elongate body. A siding top edge clip includes a plurality of prongs extending therefrom and is capable of engaging a nailing slot in a siding panel. The siding attachment strip further includes a plurality of prong slots that are spaced from and correspond to the plurality of siding top edge clips. A prong slot is positioned to correspond to the siding top edge clip and is capable of receiving one or more of the plurality of prongs of the siding top edge clip. The siding attachment strip further includes a plurality of siding fold clips that are spaced from and correspond to the plurality of siding top edge clips. A siding fold clip includes a substantially orthogonal first portion extending from the elongate body and a substantially parallel second portion that is substantially orthogonal to the first portion. The siding fold clip is capable of engaging a siding fold of the siding panel.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part under 35 U.S.C. § 120 of application Ser. No. 09 / 877,060 filed Jun. 11, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. ______. This application also claims priority from, and the benefit of the filing date of, U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 453,195, filed on Mar. 11, 2003, under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e).BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to siding for a building structure, and more specifically to siding attachment and alignment devices and systems for a building structure. [0004] 2. Description of the Background Art [0005] Many types of buildings include some form of siding. Siding is generally used as an exterior surface to keep out moisture and prevent decay of structural members, protect the building, and also to provide an attractive or durable appearance to the building structure. [0006] In the prior art the siding is generally ...

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IPC IPC(8): E04D1/34E04BE04B1/38E04D13/158E04F13/08
CPCE04D13/158E04F13/0803E04F13/0864
Inventor ALBRACHT, GREGORY P.
Owner ALBRACHT GREGORY P