Architectural finish attachment assembly apparatus and method

Abstract

An architectural finish attachment assembly (100 and 700) formed in accordance with the present invention for coupling an architectural finish (102) to a building structure (104). The architectural finish attachment assembly includes a base structure (110 and 710) having a first surface (124 and 752) adapted to engage the building structure and a second surface (126 and 753) disposed opposite the first surface and a spike (114, 214, 314, 414, 514, 614, and 714) extending outward at an incline from the second surface, the spike adapted to impale the architectural finish for removably coupling the architectural finish to the building structure.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The illustrated and described embodiments of the present invention relate generally to architectural finish attachment assemblies and, more particularly, to architectural finish attachment assemblies used for attaching architectural finishes to building structures and to the methods of attaching architectural finishes to building structures using architectural finish attachment assemblies. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] An architectural finish in the form of moldings can transform a standard doorway into a grand archway and a fireplace mantle into a room's centerpiece. Or, an architectural finish in the form of wall cladding can provide a wall with an aesthetically pleasing finish, such as a stucco styled finish. Architectural finishes, such as moldings, cornices, and wall claddings, are widely used in the homebuilding industry as a way to increase the aesthetic and economic value of a home. To obtain market share and to establish a reputation, buil...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a method and assembly for attaching an architectural finish to a building structure using a spike. The method involves placing the attachment assembly against the building structure, attaching it with the spike facing outward, and applying adhesive to the finish. The finish is then impaled on the spike, allowing it to be permanently adhered to the building structure. The technical effect is a more secure and reliable attachment of finishes to building structures, with improved durability and flexibility."

Problems solved by technology

Additionally the foam is not a nutrient source for insects, which is important in humid and termite-prone climates.

Although previously developed foam-based architectural finishes are effective, they are not without their problems.

It has been discovered that previously developed architectural finishes are not well adapted for easy attachment to a building structure.

Although effective, this process has several drawbacks.

Further, the installer is subject to injury from burns received from the hot melt glue gun.

Additionally, the installer has very little time to set and position the finish panel before the hot melt glue dries.

Further still, the installer has only one shot at correctly installing and positioning the panel, since once the hot melt glue dries, the panel often cannot be removed for realignment without damaging the panel.

Also, due to the large size of the finish panel, it can take the installer a while to apply a sufficient amount of the hot melt glue to the finish panel such that the hot melt glue first applied starts to cure by the time the last of the hot melt glue is applied and the panel installed.

For at least these reasons, previously developed application methods and attachment assemblies are cumbersome, labor intensive, costly, increase a potential of injury to the installer, do not permit realignment of the architectural finish, and decrease the quality of the installation of the product.

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