Apparatus for Aiding in the Installation and Sealing of Siding

Abstract

An apparatus (100) for aiding in the installation of successive horizontal layers of siding members (150) to a sidewall construction (50). The apparatus (100) also aids in the sealing of the seams between successive horizontal siding layers. In the exemplary embodiment of the invention, the apparatus (100) is used to aid in the installation and sealing of siding members (150) comprised of a fiber cement composite material. The fiber cement composite siding members (150) are heavier than traditional siding pieces and require more than one person to lift for installation. With the use of the apparatus (100), successive horizontal layers of composite siding members (150) can be installed on the sidewall construction (50) by a single person. One or more sealing members 207 secure and seal the siding members (150) to the apparatus (100) and provide a moisture impervious seal between the seams of successive layers of the horizontal siding members (150).

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Statement of the Technical Field[0002]The invention relates to an apparatus for aiding in the installation and sealing of siding on a building. More particularly, this invention relates to an apparatus for siding in the installation and sealing of successive horizontal layers of fiber cement composite siding on a sidewall construction of a building.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]The construction industry continues to seek improvements in the materials and processes by which buildings such as homes, office buildings, and shopping malls are constructed. For example, one recent improvement has been the use of siding made from non-traditional materials such as fiber cement or composite materials instead of traditional wood, aluminum or vinyl siding. Fiber cement composite siding is made of sand, cement, and cellulose fibers. Fiber cement composite siding offers the appearance of traditional wood-based siding materials with much lower mai...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]The first channel defines a recess configured for receiving a second edge of a siding member defining a second siding layer of a sidewall construction. The second channel defines a recess configured for attaching to a first edge of a siding member defining a first siding layer of a sidewall construction. The first channel is removable from the apparatus after installation of the siding member defining the second siding layer to eliminate an unsightly appearance.

Problems solved by technology

There are drawbacks to the use of fiber cement composite siding instead of traditional wood, aluminum, and vinyl siding.

The additional weight requires more labor to install.

One other drawback with the use of fiber cement composite siding and other types of siding is that moisture can get between the siding and the sidewall construction by infiltrating the abutting end joints and horizontal seams.

The moisture can cause wood siding or the sidewall construction materials to rot or the moisture can freeze and expand forcing the siding to detach from the sidewall construction.

None of the prior art devices are for use with fiber cement composite siding.

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