Surface material

Abstract

To provide a face material capable of being installed on a slope with a large inclination angle that facilitates the large inclination angle and does not spoil an aesthetic appearance as well.SOLUTION: There provided is a face material erected between columns erected on the ground surface, which constitutes a frame with a pair of vertical muntins arranged substantially parallel to columns by being arranged over ends of the vertical muntins. In addition, a pair of furring strips pivotally attached to the vertical muntins, and a plurality of slit panels extending substantially parallel to either the vertical muntins or the furring strips in the frame are arranged so as to overlap each other along an extending direction of any other of the vertical muntins or the furring strips. And both ends of the slit panel in a longitudinal direction have a pair of hypotenuses convex with respect to the longitudinal direction, and have a pivot that can rotate with respect to any other of the vertical muntins or the furring strips as well. And any other of the vertical muntins or the furring strips have a cover portion for closing the hypotenuses.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a surface material used for privacy fences and the like that are installed on the ground surface, and which can be installed on both flat ground and sloping ground. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art A privacy fence is known which includes a frame body consisting of a pair of vertical bars and furring strips attached above and below the vertical bars, and a panel disposed within the frame body and attached between the posts.

[0003] There is a demand for such privacy fences to be able to be installed not only on flat ground but also on sloping ground, and privacy fences that can be installed on such sloping ground are known.

[0004] When installing a privacy fence on a sloping ground, in addition to preparing individual panel materials in advance according to the gradient of the slope, as described in Patent Document 1, a fence is known in which the panel materials consist of vertical bars on both the left and right ends and a number of long panels, the vertical bars having flange portions, and the centres at both ends of the long panels are pivotally attached to the flange portions of the opposing vertical bars so that they can be freely rotated, allowing the mounting angle of the vertical bars and the long panels to be freely changed according to the angle of inclination of the ground surface at the installation location, making it easy to adapt to any installation location. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-62328 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, with the conventional panel configuration, while it was possible to install it on slopes with a relatively gentle angle of inclination, as the angle of the long panel relative to the vertical bar became larger, the corners of the long panel interfered with the flanges, making it impossible to install it on slopes with a large angle of inclination.

[0007] In addition, if the corners of the long panels are chamfered to prevent interference in order to increase the inclination angle, the inclination of the long panels will create gaps between the vertical bars and the long panels, which will spoil the aesthetic appearance.

[0008] Therefore, the present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and aims to provide a surface material that can be installed on slopes with a large inclination angle without compromising the aesthetic appearance. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The panel of the present invention is a panel that is installed between pillars erected on the ground surface, and includes a pair of vertical beams arranged approximately parallel to the pillars, a pair of furring strips that are hung across the ends of the vertical beams to form a frame body and are attached so as to be pivotable relative to the vertical beams, and a plurality of slit panels that extend approximately parallel to either the vertical beams or the furring strips within the frame body are arranged so as to overlap each other along the extension direction of the other of the vertical beams or the furring strips, both longitudinal ends of the slit panels have a pair of oblique sides that are convex in the longitudinal direction and have pivots that can rotate relative to the other of the vertical beams or the furring strips, and the other of the vertical beams or the furring strips has a cover portion that closes the oblique sides. The vertical rail is configured as a set of two long plate members, and the long plate members have a main body portion located at the center in the extension direction and furring strip attachment portions located at both ends in the extension direction. One of the long plate members and the other of the long plate members are arranged to form a predetermined gap between the main body portions and to pivotally hold the furring strip between the furring strip attachment portions. The gap between the main body portions is formed so that the slit panel can be inserted but the furring strip cannot be inserted, and a space is formed between the furring strip and the main body portions to become a range of motion when the furring strip pivots. It is characterized by:

[0010] In the panel according to the present invention, it is preferable that a pressing plate is provided within the frame body, the pressing plate extending in a direction intersecting the slit panel.

[0011] In addition, in the panel material of the present invention, it is preferable that the slit panel is arranged to extend approximately parallel to the vertical bar, and the furring strip contains a panel holding member that holds the end of the slit panel.

[0012] In the panel according to the present invention, it is preferable that a cover member having the cover portion is attached to the furring strip.

[0013] In addition, in the panel material according to the present invention, it is preferable that the slit panel is arranged to extend substantially parallel to the furring strip, and the cover portion is formed integrally with the vertical bar.

[0014] In the panel material according to the present invention, it is preferable that the slit panel is divided into upper and lower two and disposed within the frame body.

[0015] In the panel material according to the present invention, it is preferable that widthwise ends of the slit panel are bent.

[0016] In the panel according to the present invention, it is preferable that an inclined notch is formed at a longitudinal end of the vertical bar.

[0017] The above summary of the invention does not list all of the necessary features of the present invention, and any subcombination of these features may also constitute an invention. Effect of the Invention

[0018] In the panel material according to the present invention, both longitudinal ends of the slit panel have a pair of oblique sides that are convex in the longitudinal direction, have a pivot that can rotate relative to the other of the vertical bars or furring strips, and the other of the vertical bars or furring strips has a cover part that closes the oblique side, so that even if the inclination angle of the slit panel is increased, the inclination angle can be increased by preventing the vertical bars or furring strips from interfering with the corners of the slit panel. Also, because the gap between the vertical bars or furring strips and the slit panel caused by the inclination of the slit panel is closed by the cover part, the aesthetic appearance is not impaired. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] A front view of a privacy fence using a panel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a front view showing a privacy fence using a panel according to an embodiment of the present invention installed on a slope. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of a face material according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] Cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is a front view of a slit panel of a surface material according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing a state in which the face material according to the first embodiment of the present invention is inclined. [Figure 7] FIG. 6 is a front view showing the configuration of a surface material according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] BB cross section in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] FIG. 6 is a front view of a slit panel of a surface material according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 11 is an enlarged view showing a state in which a face material according to a second embodiment of the present invention is inclined. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a front view showing the configuration of a panel material according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 11 is a front view of a slit panel of a surface material according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is an enlarged perspective view of part C in FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 11 is an enlarged view showing a state in which a face material according to a third embodiment of the present invention is inclined. [Figure 15] 15(a) and 15(b) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a slit provided in the slit panel of the present invention, in which FIG. 15(a) is a front view and FIG. 15(b) is a cross-sectional view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0020] Preferred embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the inventions according to the claims, and all of the combinations of features described in the embodiments are not necessarily essential to the solution of the invention.

[0021] [First embodiment] Figure 1 is a front view of a privacy fence using a panel material according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a front view showing a privacy fence using a panel material according to an embodiment of the present invention installed on sloping ground, Figure 3 is a front view showing the configuration of the panel material according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Figure 3, Figure 5 is a front view of a slit panel of the panel material according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 6 is an enlarged view showing the panel material according to the first embodiment of the present invention when inclined.

[0022] As shown in Figure 1, a privacy fence 1 equipped with a surface material 10 according to this embodiment has posts 2 fixed to a foundation 3 cast into the ground G, arranged at predetermined intervals, and a surface material 10 attached between the posts 2. Note that, although the privacy fence 1 equipped with a surface material 10 according to this embodiment will be described as having a single surface material 10 between a pair of posts 2, the number of posts 2 and the number of surface materials 10 can be set appropriately depending on the location where the privacy fence 1 is to be installed.

[0023] The panel 10 of this embodiment has a tilting mechanism as described below, so that the privacy fence 1 can be installed on slopes where the height of the foundation 3 varies, as shown in Figure 2, without spoiling the aesthetic appearance.

[0024] As shown in Figure 3, the panel 10 of this embodiment comprises a pair of vertical bars 11 arranged approximately parallel to the support posts 2, a pair of furring strips 12 that are hung across the upper and lower ends of the vertical bars 11 to form a frame body and are pivotally attached to the vertical bars 11, and a number of slit panels 20 that extend approximately parallel to the vertical bars 11 within the frame body and are arranged so as to overlap each other along the extension direction of the furring strips 12.

[0025] In addition, a pressure plate 14 is attached to approximately the center of the vertical bars 11 of the panel 10, connecting the pair of vertical bars 11 and extending horizontally so as to intersect with the slit panels 20. The pressure plate 14 is a rod-shaped member having approximately the same length as the furring strip 12, and is pivotally attached to each of the adjacent slit panels 20.

[0026] Furthermore, a reinforcing plate 15 extending vertically is attached to approximately the center of the furring strips 12 so as to connect a pair of furring strips 12, and is attached so as to be pivotable with the furring strips 12 and the pressing plate 14.

[0027] As shown in Fig. 4, the furring strip 12 is a hollow rectangular column member that houses a panel holding member 16 inside. The panel holding member 16 is made up of a pair of L-shaped cross-section angle members stacked back to back, and holds the slit panel 20 in place relative to the furring strip 12 with a rivet that forms a pivot 24 by sandwiching the slit panel 20.

[0028] Furthermore, cover members 13 are attached along the longitudinal direction of the furring strips 12, and the cover members 13 are attached to the furring strips 12 by mounting bolts 18 at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal direction. The cover members 13 are composed of a pair of plate members that sandwich the slit panel 20, and as shown in Fig. 3, the longitudinal ends of the furring strips 12 are chamfered to form a roughly trapezoidal shape.

[0029] The vertical bars 11 are formed with a U-shaped cross section so that the upper and lower ends can fit the furring strips 12, and the furring strips 12 are arranged at the upper and lower ends, with a movable range 17 below that allows the furring strips 12 to pivot. As shown in Figure 1, the vertical bars 11 are fixed to the posts 2 by joints 4 attached to the posts 2.

[0030] 5, the slit panel 20 is a flat plate member that is long in the vertical direction, and has a pair of oblique sides 21 such that both ends along the longitudinal direction are convex with respect to the longitudinal direction. The oblique sides 21 are preferably formed at an angle of about 15° to 40° with respect to the width direction of the slit panel 20, and more preferably at an angle of about 30°.

[0031] In addition, a pivot 24 is provided at the tip of the slit panel 20 where the pair of oblique sides 21 intersect with each other. A pivot hole 22 through which the pressing plate is inserted is formed, and a pressing plate mounting hole 23 for pivotally mounting a pressing plate is formed in the approximate center of the longitudinal direction of the slit panel 20. It is preferable that the pair of pivot holes 22 and pressing plate mounting hole 23 are located on the center line of the slit panel 20 in the width direction.

[0032] In addition, the shape of the slit panel 20 can be changed as appropriate, taking into consideration the ventilation and light-blocking properties required at the installation location, for example, by forming multiple slits in the planar portion or by constructing the panel from a porous material.

[0033] As shown in Figure 6, the panel 10 constructed in this manner is configured so that the vertical bars 11 and furring strips 12 that constitute the frame are pivotable relative to each other, and the multiple slit panels 20 attached to the furring strips 12 have a tilting mechanism that allows them to pivot relative to the furring strips 12. Therefore, when the panel 10 is placed on an inclined surface, the furring strips 12 can be tilted according to the inclination angle of the inclined surface.

[0034] At this time, the slit panel 20 moves vertically in response to the pivoting of the furring strips 12 and is positioned in accordance with the inclined surface, but since a movable range 17 is formed at the end of the vertical bar 11, the furring strips 12 and the vertical bar 11 do not interfere with each other, and since oblique sides 21 are formed at both longitudinal ends of the slit panel 20, the oblique sides 21 of the slit panel 20 do not protrude outside the vertical bar 11, and the face material 10 can be inclined in accordance with the inclination of the inclined surface. In addition, the inclination of the slit panels 20 creates a gap between the oblique sides 21 of adjacent slit panels 20, but since a cover member 13 is attached to the furring strips 12 so as to close this gap, the inclination of the face material 10 does not spoil the aesthetic appearance.

[0035] [Second embodiment] The panel material 10 according to the first embodiment described above has been described as having the slit panels 20 arranged parallel to the vertical bars 11, and multiple panels arranged along the extension direction of the furring strips 12. Next, the panel material 30 according to the second embodiment will be described as having a different shape from that of the first embodiment. Note that the same reference numerals are used for components that are the same as or similar to those of the first embodiment described above, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0036] FIG. 7 is a front view showing the configuration of a panel material according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 7, FIG. 9 is a front view of a slit panel of the panel material according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is an enlarged view showing the panel material according to the second embodiment of the present invention in an inclined state.

[0037] As shown in Fig. 7, the panel 30 according to this embodiment comprises a pair of vertical bars 11' arranged substantially parallel to the support posts 2, a pair of furring strips 12 that span the upper and lower ends of the vertical bars 11' to form a frame and are pivotally attached to the vertical bars 11', and a number of slit panels 40 that extend substantially parallel to the furring strips 12 within the frame and are arranged so as to overlap one another along the extension direction of the vertical bars 11'. In this embodiment, it is preferable to arrange six slit panels 40 so as to overlap one another, for example as shown in Fig. 7.

[0038] Furthermore, a reinforcing plate 31 extending vertically is attached to the furring strips 12 so as to connect a pair of furring strips 12 at a predetermined interval, and is attached to the furring strips 12 so as to be pivotable.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 8, the furring strips 12 are rectangular columnar members formed in a hollow shape, and sandwich the slit panel 40 arranged closest to the furring strip 12 side.

[0040] The vertical beam 11' is formed in a U-shaped cross section so that the upper and lower ends of the vertical beam 11' can fit the furring strips 12 inside. The furring strips 12 are arranged at the upper and lower ends of the vertical beam 11', and the vertical beam 11' has a movable area 17 below it that allows the furring strips 12 to pivot. As with the panel 10 according to the first embodiment described above, the vertical beam 11' is attached to the support 2. It is fixed to the support 2 by means of an attached joint 4.

[0041] Furthermore, the vertical bar 11' has a pivot 44 that pivotally holds multiple slit panels 40 arranged along the extension direction of the vertical bar 11', and as shown in Figure 7, a cover portion 11a that covers the oblique side 41 described later is formed to protrude opposite the opposing vertical bars 11'.

[0042] 9, the slit panel 40 is a flat plate member long in the horizontal direction, and has a pair of oblique sides 41 such that both ends along the longitudinal direction are convex with respect to the longitudinal direction. The oblique sides 41 are preferably formed at an angle of about 15° to 40° with respect to the width direction of the slit panel 40, and more preferably at an angle of about 30°.

[0043] A pivot hole 42 through which a pivot 44 is inserted is formed at the tip of the slit panel 40 where the pair of oblique sides 41 intersect with each other, and reinforcing plate mounting holes 43 for pivotally mounting the reinforcing plate 31 are formed at a predetermined interval at approximately the center in the longitudinal direction of the slit panel 40. It is preferable that the pair of pivot holes 42 and the reinforcing plate mounting holes 43 are located on the center line of the slit panel 40 in the width direction.

[0044] As shown in Figure 10, the panel 30 constructed in this manner is configured so that the vertical bars 11' and furring strips 12 that constitute the frame are pivotable relative to each other, and the multiple slit panels 40 attached to the vertical bars 11' have a tilting mechanism that allows them to pivot relative to the vertical bars 11'.Therefore, when the panel 30 is placed on an inclined surface, the furring strips 12 can be tilted according to the inclination angle of the inclined surface.

[0045] At this time, the slit panel 40 is arranged tilted according to the inclination of the inclined surface in response to the pivoting of the furring strip 12, but since the movable range 17 is formed at the end of the vertical crosspiece 11', the furring strip 12 and the vertical crosspiece 11' do not interfere with each other, and since the oblique sides 41 are formed at both longitudinal ends of the slit panel 40, the oblique sides 41 of the slit panel 40 do not protrude outside the vertical crosspiece 11', and the face material 30 can be tilted according to the inclination of the inclined surface. Furthermore, the inclination of the slit panel 40 creates a gap between the oblique sides 41 of adjacent slit panels 40, but the vertical crosspiece 11' has a cover portion 11a formed integrally therewith to close this gap, so the inclination of the face material 30 does not spoil the aesthetic appearance.

[0046] [Third embodiment] The panel material 30 according to the second embodiment described above has been described as having a plurality of slit panels 40 arranged parallel to the furring strips 12 and aligned along the extension direction of the vertical bars 11'. Next, the panel material 50 according to the third embodiment will be described as having a different shape from that of the second embodiment. Note that components that are the same as or similar to those in the first and second embodiments described above are given the same reference numerals and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0047] FIG. 11 is a front view showing the configuration of a panel material according to a third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 12 is a front view of a slit panel of the panel material according to the third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 13 is an enlarged oblique view of part C in FIG. 12, FIG. 14 is an enlarged view showing the panel material according to the third embodiment of the present invention in an inclined state, and FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a slit made in the slit panel of the present invention, where FIG. 15(a) is a front view and FIG. 15(b) is a cross-sectional view.

[0048] As shown in Figure 11, the panel 50 of this embodiment is arranged so that a pair of vertical bars 51 are arranged approximately parallel to the support posts 2, a pair of furring strips 12 that are hung across the upper and lower ends of the vertical bars 51 to form a frame body and are pivotally attached to the vertical bars 51, and two slit panels 60 that extend approximately parallel to the furring strips 12 within the frame body are arranged so as to overlap each other.

[0049] Furthermore, a reinforcing plate 31 extending vertically is attached to the furring strips 12 so as to connect a pair of furring strips 12 at a predetermined interval, and is attached to the furring strips 12 so as to be pivotable.

[0050] The furring strips 12 are hollow rectangular columnar members, similar to the second embodiment shown in FIG.

[0051] The vertical crosspiece 51 is formed with a U-shaped cross section so that the upper and lower ends are fitted with the furring strips 12, and the furring strips 12 are arranged at the upper and lower ends, with a movable range 17 below that allows the furring strips 12 to pivot. As with the panel materials 10 and 30 according to the first and second embodiments described above, the vertical crosspiece 51 is fixed to the support pillar 2 by a joint 4 attached to the support pillar 2.

[0052] Furthermore, the vertical beam 51 has a pivot 44 that pivotally holds two slit panels 60 arranged along the extension direction of the vertical beam 51, and as shown in Fig. 11, cover parts 51a that close oblique sides 61 described later are formed to protrude opposite the opposing vertical beams 51. As shown in Fig. 11, inclined relief parts 52 are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the vertical beam 51, and the vertical beam 51 is formed into a roughly trapezoidal shape. The width dimension of the cover parts 51a is appropriately determined according to the size of the oblique sides 61 described later.

[0053] 12, the slit panel 60 is a flat plate member that is long in the horizontal direction, and has a pair of inclined surfaces 61 such that both ends along the longitudinal direction are convex with respect to the longitudinal direction. The oblique side 61 is preferably formed at an angle of about 10° to 30° with respect to the width direction of the slit panel 60, and more preferably at an angle of about 15°.

[0054] A pivot hole 62 through which the pivot 44 is inserted is formed at the tip of the slit panel 60 where the pair of oblique sides 61 intersect with each other, and reinforcing plate mounting holes 63 for pivotally mounting the reinforcing plate 31 are formed at a predetermined interval at approximately the center in the longitudinal direction of the slit panel 60. It is preferable that the pair of pivot holes 62 and the reinforcing plate mounting holes 63 are located on the center line of the slit panel 60 in the width direction.

[0055] Both ends in the width direction of the slit panel 60 may be subjected to a so-called hemming process in which the ends are folded back 180 degrees and then flattened, as shown in Fig. 13. By performing this bending process, the cut end 64 of the slit panel 60, which is a flat plate member, is folded inward, and the edge of the end in the width direction of the slit panel 60 becomes a curved bent portion 65, resulting in a highly safe shape. In addition, the plate thickness of the bent portion of the slit panel 60 is twice as thick as the flat plate member, so that the rigidity of the entire slit panel 60 can be increased.

[0056] As shown in Figure 14, the panel 50 constructed in this manner is configured so that the vertical bars 51 and furring strips 12 that constitute the frame are pivotable relative to each other, and the two slit panels 60 attached to the vertical bars 51 have a tilting mechanism that allows them to pivot relative to the vertical bars 51.Therefore, when the panel 50 is placed on an inclined surface, the furring strips 12 can be tilted according to the inclination angle of the inclined surface.

[0057] At this time, the slit panel 60 is arranged at an incline according to the inclination of the inclined surface in response to the pivoting of the furring strip 12, but since the movable range 17 is formed at the end of the vertical bar 51, the furring strip 12 and the vertical bar 51 do not interfere with each other, and since the oblique sides 61 are formed at both ends of the longitudinal direction of the slit panel 60, the oblique sides 61 of the slit panel 60 do not protrude outside the vertical bar 51, and the surface material 50 can be inclined according to the inclination of the inclined surface. In addition, since the escape portions 52 are formed at both ends of the longitudinal direction of the vertical bar 51, interference between the inclined ground G and the cover portion 51a can be avoided. In addition, although a gap is generated between the oblique sides 61 of the adjacent slit panels 60 due to the inclination of the slit panel 60, the cover portion 51a is integrally formed with the vertical bar 51 so as to close this gap, so that the inclination of the surface material 50 does not spoil the aesthetic appearance.

[0058] In the panel 50 according to this embodiment, since the pivot is provided on the vertical crosspiece 51 as described above, the width dimension of the slit panel 60 attached to the vertical crosspiece 51 can be increased, and the number of slit panels 60 used in the entire panel 50 can be reduced. Therefore, the work time required to assemble the panel 50 can be shortened.

[0059] In the above embodiment, the case where slits or through holes are formed in the slit panels 20, 40, and 60 to take ventilation and light blocking into consideration has been described. In this embodiment, as an example, the slit shape is preferably processed so that a convex part 71 is protruded on one side in the plate thickness direction, and a notch part 72 is provided in a part of the convex part 71, as shown in FIG. 15. According to such a slit shape, since the slit part does not completely penetrate in the plate thickness direction but is partially connected, it is possible to ensure ventilation without impairing the concealing effect of the slit panels 20, 40, and 60. It is also possible to configure the slit panels 20, 40, and 60 as flat plate members without forming slits or through holes. It is clear from the description of the claims that such modified or improved forms are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0060] 1 privacy fence, 2 support, 3 foundation, 4 joint, 10,30,50 face material, 11,11´,51 vertical bar, 11a,51a cover part, 52 relief part, 12 furring strip, 13 cover member, 14 pressure plate, 15,31 reinforcing plate, 16 panel holding part, 17 movable range, 20,40,60 slit panel, 21,41,61 oblique side, 22,42,62 pivot hole, 23 pressure plate mounting part hole, 24,44 pivot, 43,63 reinforcing plate mounting hole, 64 cut edge, 65 bent part, 71 convex part, 72 notch part G ground.

Claims

1. A surface material that is installed between supports erected on the ground surface, A pair of vertical bars arranged approximately parallel to the support posts, a pair of furring strips that are hung across the ends of the vertical bars to form a frame body and are pivotally attached to the vertical bars, and a number of slit panels extending approximately parallel to either the vertical bars or the furring strips within the frame body are arranged so as to overlap each other along the extension direction of the other of the vertical bars or the furring strips, The longitudinal ends of the slit panel have a pair of oblique sides that are convex in the longitudinal direction, and have a pivot that can rotate relative to the other of the vertical beam or the furring strip, The other of the vertical beam and the furring strip has a cover portion that closes the oblique side, The vertical beam is configured as a set of two long plate-like members, The long plate-like member includes a main body portion located at the center in the extension direction and a furring strip attachment portion located at both ends in the extension direction, The one long plate member and the other long plate member are arranged to form a predetermined gap between the main body portions and to pivotally hold the furring strip between the furring strip mounting portions, The gap between the main body portions is formed so that the slit panel can be inserted but the furring strip cannot be inserted, A panel characterized in that a space is formed between the furring strip and the main body portion, which serves as a range of motion for the furring strip to pivot.

2. In the face material according to claim 1 , A panel comprising a pressing plate disposed within the frame and extending in a direction intersecting the slit panel.

3. In the facing material according to claim 1 or 2, The slit panel is disposed so as to extend substantially parallel to the vertical beam, The furring strip is a panel material characterized in that it houses a panel holding member that holds the end of the slit panel.

4. In the face material according to claim 3, The furring strip is a surface material characterized in that a cover member having the cover portion is attached to the furring strip.

5. In the facing material according to claim 1 or 2, The slit panel is arranged to extend substantially parallel to the furring strip, A panel material characterized in that the cover portion is formed integrally with the vertical bar.

6. The facing material according to claim 5, The slit panel is a surface material characterized in that it is divided into two parts, an upper part and a lower part, and arranged within the frame body.

7. The facing material according to any one of claims 1 to 6, A surface material characterized in that the widthwise ends of the slit panel are bent.

8. In the facing material according to any one of claims 1 to 7, A surface material characterized in that an inclined notch is provided at the longitudinal end of the vertical bar.

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