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Cement and Composite Siding Attachment and Alignment System

a technology of siding and composite materials, applied in the direction of roofs, coverings/linings, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of requiring carpentry expertise, affecting the application of siding, and slow prior art siding process

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-15
ALBRACHT GREGORY P
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[0010] The siding top edge clips may be spaced along the elongate body at regular intervals, according to the size of the panel to be installed. The siding top edge clips may either be attached to the elongate body or may be punched out of the elongate body. Furthermore, the siding top edge clips may protrude from the face of the elongate body and then may curve to be parallel to the elongate body. This shape may allow the siding top edge clips to grip the top edge of a siding panel.

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However, there are several problems in the siding application according to the prior art.
In addition, the prior art siding process is relatively slow and some carpentry expertise is needed.
Further, the nailing of siding panels directly to the exterior wall of a structure has the tendency to trap wind-blown moisture against the wall, thereby creating a condition for rot and decay to develop.
Finally, the use of numerous nails in the prior art siding process creates numerous opportunities for water to enter the holes and rot the walls.

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[0026]FIG. 1 is a fragmented 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 siding top edge clips 130, one or more finger slot channels 110, and one or more lateral scoring marks 120. The siding attachment strip 100 preferably includes a plurality of siding top edge clips 130 and a plurality of finger slot channels 110 disposed in a regular pattern on the body to accommodate one or more standard siding panels thereon. In one embodiment, the siding top edge clip and the finger slot channel 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 spacings may be used, according to the type and size of siding panel desired to be attached to a building structure.

[0027]FIG. 2 shows various cross-sectional shapes of the body ...

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Abstract

A siding attachment strip for and method to install siding panels on a building structure are provided. The siding attachment strip consists of an elongate body, a number of siding top edge clips spaced along the elongate body, and a number of finger slot channels adjacent to the siding top edge clips. Each siding top edge clip is capable of holding the top edge of a siding panel. The finger slot channels receive a fastener attached to the siding panel to keep the siding panel in place.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority benefits under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of copending U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 716,376 filed on Sep. 12, 2005 and No. 60 / 772,924 filed Feb. 13, 2006.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 devices 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, protect the building, and also to provide an attractive or durable appearance of the building structure. [0006] In the prior art the siding is generally supplied as panels that are applied starting from the bottom of the building structure, and are generally nailed onto studs of the building. Generally, one nail is used per stud. [0007] However...

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IPC IPC(8): E04D1/00
CPCE04F13/0864E04F13/0821
Inventor ALBRACHT, GREGORY P.
Owner ALBRACHT GREGORY P