Trim for exterior insulation installations

Abstract

A system for trimming a window or a door that can include an elongated exterior trim configured to be attached to exterior insulation around a perimeter of a penetration in a wall of a building, the exterior trim including an elongated body, a first protrusion extending from the body in a first direction that is substantially parallel with an exterior surface of the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall, and a second protrusion extending from the body in a second direction, and wherein the second protrusion extends from the body toward an interior of the wall and is configured to overlay an edge of the exterior insulation that is proximate the perimeter of the penetration when the exterior trim is installed on the wall.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S

[0001] This Application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 750,665, entitled “TRIM FOR EXTERIOR INSULATION INSTALLATIONS,” filed January 28, 2025, by Eishaan GAKHAR et al., which is assigned to the current assignee hereof and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to trim for trimming penetrations in a building. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a trim for finishing penetrations in a building that includes exterior insulation and exterior siding. BACKGROUND

[0003] Buildings with penetrations (e.g., windows, doors, etc.) use trim to finish out around a perimeter of the penetrations to provide an aesthetically pleasing look. The building portion (e.g., a wall) may include a frame with an interior sheathing on one side and an exterior sheathing on the opposite side of the frame. The frame can accommodate insulation installed between the exterior and interior sheathings, as well as exterior insulation installed on the exterior sheathing. This exterior insulation can have a thickness from 1 / 8 inch (0.317 cm) to 1 / 4 inch (0.635 cm) to 1 / 2 inch (1.27 cm) to 3 / 4 inch (1.9 cm) to 2 inches (5.08 cm) to greater than 3 inches (7.62 cm) up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) in some installations. These larger thicknesses of exterior insulation can require additional steps to finish out a window or door, for example, that is installed in a penetration of the wall.

[0004] Some solutions use a buck installed on the exterior sheathing around the perimeter of the penetration, with the window or door mounted to the buck. The buck being sized to space the window or door away from the exterior sheathing to accommodate the thickness of the exterior insulation. The door or window can then be trimmed using standard trim options. However, this can weaken the attachment of the door or window to the exterior sheathing or frame, and it requires many additional steps in finishing the installation of the window or door in the penetration.

[0005] Other solutions require custom modifications to the windows or doors to accommodate the various thicknesses of exterior insulation. Therefore, improvements in trimming options for penetrations in a building are continually needed.SUMMARY

[0006] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify indispensable features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for use as an aid in limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0007] One general aspect includes an exterior trim with an elongated body; a first protrusion extending from the body in a first direction that is substantially parallel with an exterior surface of exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on a wall of a building; and a second protrusion extending from the body in a second direction, where the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction or the second direction is at an obtuse or acute angle compared to the first direction, and where the second protrusion extends from the body toward an interior of the wall and is configured to overlay an edge of the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall.

[0008] One general aspect includes an exterior trim with an elongated body, where the body, when viewed in cross-section, can include a perimeter wall with an interior cavity, where the perimeter wall may include: a first wall portion that extends in a first direction, where a width of the first wall portion is based on a thickness of exterior insulation installed or to be installed on a wall of a building; and a second wall portion joined to the first wall portion, where the second wall portion extends in a second direction which is generally perpendicular to the first direction, and where the second wall portion is configured to overlay ends of cladding or an edge of the exterior insulation when the cladding and the exterior trim are installed on the wall of the building.

[0009] One general aspect includes a method for forming an exterior trim that is configured to be installed along a penetration in a wall of a building to overlay an edge of exterior insulation installed on the wall, where the exterior trim may include a first protrusion extending from a body and a second protrusion extending from the body, and where the body is elongated; determining a thickness of the exterior insulation, determining a desired width of the second protrusion based on the thickness of the exterior insulation, and forming the second protrusion to the desired width.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Embodiments are illustrated by way of example and are not limited to the accompanying figures. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of present embodiments will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:

[0011] FIG. 1 is a representative perspective view of a wall of a building with a window installed in a penetration therein and finished with exterior trim;

[0012] FIG. 2 is a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a prior art window mounted in a wall with exterior and interior trim installed;

[0013] FIG. 3A is a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window mounted in a wall with exterior insulation and with exterior trim, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0014] FIG. 3B is a representative partial cross-sectional view of a door mounted in a wall with exterior insulation and with exterior trim, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0015] FIGS. 3C and 3D are representative partial cross-sectional views along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window mounted in a wall with exterior insulation and with exterior trim, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0016] FIG. 4 is a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window mounted in a wall with exterior insulation and exterior trim with an inclined surface, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0017] FIG. 5 is a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window mounted in a wall with exterior insulation and exterior trim with a fastener hem, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0018] FIGS. 6A and 6B are representative partial cross-sectional views of an exterior trim having various construction methods of the exterior trim that are representatively illustrated in FIGS. 3A and 3B, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0019] FIGS. 7A and 7B are representative partial cross-sectional views of an exterior trim having various construction methods of the exterior trim that are representatively illustrated in FIG. 5, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0020] FIG. 8A is a representative partial cross-sectional view of an exterior trim of two-piece construction installed in a wall with exterior insulation, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0021] FIG. 8B is a representative partial cross-sectional view of an insert piece of an exterior trim of two-piece construction shown in FIG. 8A, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0022] FIG. 9 is a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window mounted in a wall with exterior insulation, and with exterior trim having a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0023] FIG. 10 is a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window mounted in a wall with exterior insulation, and with exterior trim having a fastener hem, the exterior trim being a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0024] FIG. 11 is a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window mounted in a wall with exterior insulation, and with exterior trim having a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0025] FIG. 12A is a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window mounted in a wall with exterior insulation, and with exterior trim having a fastener hem, the exterior trim being a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0026] FIGS. 12B and 12C are representative partial cross-sectional views of an exterior trim having a fastener hem, the exterior trim being a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, with each of the exterior trims being direct substitutes for the exterior trim shown in FIG. 12A, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0027] FIG. 13A is a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window mounted in a wall with exterior insulation, and with exterior trim having a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0028] FIG. 13B is a representative partial cross-sectional view of an exterior trim having a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, with exterior trim being a direct substitute for the exterior trim shown in FIG. 13A, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0029] FIGS. 14-17 are representative partial cross-sectional views along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window mounted in a wall with exterior insulation, and with exterior trim formed as a unitary body which can be used to accommodate various exterior insulation thicknesses, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0030] FIGS. 18-21 are representative partial cross-sectional views along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window mounted in a wall with exterior insulation, and with exterior trim having a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, with each piece of the two-piece construction being formed as a unitary body, each unitary body can be used to accommodate various exterior insulation thicknesses, in accordance with certain embodiments;

[0031] FIGS. 22A-22B are representative partial cross-sectional views along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window mounted in a wall with exterior insulation, and with exterior trim having a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, in accordance with certain embodiments; and

[0032] FIG. 22C is a representative partial cross-sectional view of an exterior trim having a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, with the exterior trim having multiple configurations, such as those shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, in accordance with certain embodiments.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following description in combination with the figures is provided to assist in understanding the teachings disclosed herein. The following discussion will focus on specific implementations and embodiments of the teachings. This focus is provided to assist in describing the teachings and should not be interpreted as a limitation on the scope or applicability of the teachings.

[0034] FIG. 1 is a representative perspective view of a wall 10 of a building with a window 30 installed in a penetration therein and finished with trim pieces 50, 52, 54, 56 and windowsill 39 in accordance with certain embodiments. The window 30 can include one or more window panes 46, which can be slidably engaged with a frame 31 of the window 30. Generally, the frame 31 is positioned within a penetration of the wall 10, and secured to an exterior sheathing (not shown, see FIG. 3A) via a fastener flange 40. A fastener flange 40 can extend from any of the window supports (top, left, right, bottom supports 32, 34, 36, 38, respectfully) to engage the wall 10 (e.g., via exterior sheathing) around the perimeter of the wall penetration. If a door is installed in a penetration, then the door jamb is normally secured to the framing of the wall around the perimeter of the penetration. The trim options can be used to engage with the door jamb and cover edges of the exterior sheathing 70, exterior insulation 74, and cladding 72, while providing an aesthetically pleasing look. It should be understood that any of the exterior trim 100 embodiments described in this disclosure can be used to trim out a window or a door in a wall 10 of a building.

[0035] For a window 30, the fastener flange 40 can securely attach the frame 31 to the wall 10. Exterior insulation 74 and cladding 72 can be installed on the exterior of the wall 10 and formed around the perimeter of the penetration, into which the window 30 (or door) can be installed. The trim pieces 50, 52, 54, 56 and windowsill 39 can be installed to complete the window 30 installation in the wall 10. Various trim options can also be used to finish out a door installed in the wall 10. The disclosure describes various non-limiting embodiments for trimming a window 30 or door 20 installed in a wall 10 while accommodating various thicknesses of exterior insulation 74 that can be installed on the wall 10 between the exterior sheathing 70 and the cladding 72.

[0036] FIG. 2 is a representative partial cross-sectional top view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window 30 mounted in a wall 10 with exterior and interior trim installed. FIG. 2 shows a prior art window 30 installation in the wall 10. Typically a wall 10 can include multiple vertical supports 12 (e.g., studs) that form a frame with top and bottom plates attached to opposite ends of the vertical supports 12. The frame can extend vertically from a floor of the building. Exterior sheathing 70 can be installed to provide rigidity for the frame and provide structural support for attaching other elements of the wall 10. A penetration 11 can be formed in the wall 10 to receive a window 30 therein.

[0037] The exterior sheathing 70 can be attached to the vertical supports 12 via fasteners 2 (e.g., nails, screws, staples, etc.). Interior insulation 82 can be installed in the cavity in the wall 10 which is formed by adjacent vertical supports 12 and the exterior sheathing 70 (e.g., drywall, plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), etc.). A house wrap 60 can be attached to the exterior sheathing 70 to provide protection from environmental elements. The window 30 can be installed in the penetration 11 and attached to the exterior sheathing 70 via fasteners 6. Only one side of the window 30 is shown in FIG. 2, but two or more of the four sides of the window 30 can be attached to the exterior sheathing 70 around a perimeter of the penetration 11.

[0038] A strip of flashing 62 can be attached to the exterior of the fastener flange 40 and can extend past the fastener flange 40 to engage the house wrap 60. Cladding 72 can be installed on the wall 10 after the trim pieces (e.g., trim 52 and windowsill 39), such as the cladding that is configured to be positioned near the side of the window 30 and received in a J-track. Alternatively, the cladding 72 can be installed prior to installation of the exterior trim without the need for a J-track to finish the edges of the cladding 72. The interior sheathing 80 (e.g., drywall) can be installed on the vertical supports 12 to finish the interior of the wall 10 and the interior trim (e.g., trim 84, 86, 88) can also be installed to complete the interior of the window 30.

[0039] As used herein, “exterior” indicates that the element is generally closer, as related to the wall construction, to the exterior environment 16 than the interior environment 14. As used herein, “interior” indicates that the element is closer, as related to the wall construction, to the interior environment 14 than the exterior environment 16.

[0040] FIG. 3A is a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window 30 mounted in a wall 10 which can include exterior insulation 74, and with exterior trim 100 installed to finish out the exterior of the window 30, in accordance with certain embodiments. The exterior trim 100 can be attached to the wall 10 via fasteners 9 (e.g., nails, screws, staples, glue, etc.). As used herein, “attached” or “attachment” refers to one item being coupled to another item by a physical element. The two items can have other material disposed between the two items, but the two items are still seen as being “attached” even if the two items are not in physical contact with each other. Therefore, the exterior trim can be “attached” to the wall 10 or the vertical support 12, even if the house wrap, the exterior insulation 74, and the exterior sheathing 70 are disposed between them. The exterior trim 100 can also be seen as being “attached” to the wall 10 if it is glued to the exterior insulation 74.

[0041] The fasteners 9 can extend into the exterior insulation 74, into the exterior sheathing 70, or into the vertical supports 12, as indicated in several of the figures, such as FIGS. 3A, 22A, and 22B. The thickness L8 of the exterior insulation 74 can be ½ inch (12.7 mm), ¾ inch (19.05 mm), 1 inch (25.4 mm), 1 ¼ inches (31.75 mm), 1 ½ inches (38.1 mm), 1 ¾ inches (44.45 mm), 2 inches (50.8 mm), 2 ½ inch (63.5 mm), 3 inches (76.2 mm), 3 ½ inches (88.9 mm), 4 inches (101.6 mm), 4 ½ inches (114.3 mm), 5 inches (127 mm), 5½ inches (139.7 mm), 6 inches (152.4 mm), 6 ½ inches (165.1 mm), or 7 inches (177.8 mm). The thickness of the exterior insulation 74 can range from ½ inch (12.7 mm) to 10 inches (254 mm). The exterior trim 100 allows the window 30 to be finished out as an “innie” window, with the window frame 31 recessed back from the cladding 72. The wall 10 can include multiple vertical supports 12 (e.g., studs) with exterior sheathing 70 installed on an exterior side and interior sheathing 80 installed on an interior side. Interior insulation 82 can fill cavities in the wall 10 formed by adjacent vertical supports 12 and the interior and exterior sheathing 80, 70.

[0042] The exterior sheathing 70 can be attached to the vertical supports 12 via fasteners 2 (e.g., nails, screws, staples, glue, etc.). A house wrap 60 can be attached to the exterior sheathing 70 to provide protection from environmental elements. The window 30 can be installed in the penetration 11 and attached to the exterior sheathing 70 via fasteners 6 (e.g., nails, screws, staples, glue, etc.) which can attach the fastener flange 40 to the exterior sheathing 70. Only one side of the window frame 31 is shown in FIG. 3A, but two or more of the four sides of the window frame 31 can be attached to the exterior sheathing 70 around a perimeter of the penetration 11.

[0043] A strip of flashing 62 can be attached to the exterior of the fastener flange 40 and can extend past the fastener flange 40 to engage the house wrap 60. Exterior insulation 74 and cladding 72 can be installed on the wall 10. Please note that the drawings may show exaggerated gaps between elements of the wall 10 (such as between the exterior sheathing 70 and the exterior insulation 74), but these gaps can be much smaller than indicated. For example, the distance L2, which indicates the distance from the exterior surface of the exterior sheathing 70 to an exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74 can be substantially equal to the thickness L8 of the exterior insulation 74, since the gap between the exterior sheathing 70 and the exterior insulation 74 can be negligible. The gap sizes can be exaggerated for discussion purposes.

[0044] The fastener flange 40 can be located at a distance L4 from the exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31. A portion of the window frame 31 can extend from the fastener flange 40 toward the exterior 16 and can be engaged with (or at least overlap) the exterior trim 100 to finish out the window 30. The exterior trim 100 can include a body 102 with protrusions 104 and 108 extending in perpendicular directions from the body 102. The body 102 and the protrusion 104 can form a gap 90 between the exterior insulation 74 and the protrusion 104, the gap 90 having a width L9. The width L9 can be sized such that the exterior trim 100 can receive and overlap (via the protrusion 104) the edges of the cladding 72, with width L9 being larger than the thickness L1 of the cladding 72.

[0045] The protrusion 108 can have a length L6, where the length L6 is sized to accommodate the thickness L8 of the exterior insulation 74 and still engage or overlay an exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31 or at least minimize a space between the exterior surface 48 and the protrusion 108 (e.g., to allow caulk to seal between the protrusion 108 and the window frame 31). It should be understood that any of the disclosed embodiments for window installations can also apply to windows 30 that do not have fastener flanges 40 (e.g., renovation windows). In these embodiments, the portion (e.g., protrusion 108) that can be adjusted to accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74 can be adjusted to extend to the exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31 (regardless of where in the penetration 11 the window is mounted) or extend past (or at least be positioned proximate) the window frame 31.

[0046] When the window 30 is installed in the wall 10 by attaching two or more of the fastener flanges 40 to the exterior sheathing 70, the exterior insulation 74 can be attached to the exterior sheathing 70 (e.g., via fasteners) over the house wrap 60. The cladding 72 can be installed over the exterior insulation 74. The exterior insulation 74 can have a thickness L8 and the cladding 72 can have a thickness L1. Distance L2 can represent the distance from the exterior sheathing 70 to the exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74. Distance L3 can represent the distance from the exterior sheathing 70 to the exterior surface of the cladding 72. As the thickness L8 of the exterior insulation 74 varies, the distances L2 and L3 will vary, and the length L6 of the protrusion 108 can be varied to accommodate the various thicknesses L8 of the exterior insulation 74. The body 102 can have a thickness L5 that accommodates the gap 90 with width L9 and the thickness of the protrusion 104.

[0047] All embodiments of the exterior trim 100 disclosed herein can be made from any suitable material, including, but not limited to, metal, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), foamed PVC, cellular PVC, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyester, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a cross-linked polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, a thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO), polyurethane, nylon, engineered wood, or combinations thereof.

[0048] The cladding 72 can be installed before or after installation of the exterior trim 100. A spacer (e.g., a J-track for the cladding 72) can be installed prior to installation of the exterior trim 100 to ensure proper clearance for the cladding 72 edges is maintained. The interior sheathing 80 (e.g., drywall) can be installed on the vertical supports 12 to finish the interior of the wall 10 and the interior trim (e.g., trim 84, 86, 88) can also be installed to complete the interior look of the window 30.

[0049] All embodiments of the exterior trim 100 disclosed herein can be installed around the perimeter of the penetration 11 as illustrated by the exterior trim 100 being installed over the edge of the exterior insulation 74 on the left side (relative to view in FIG. 1) of the penetration 11 and a 2nd exterior trim 100’ being installed along the bottom side of the penetration 11. The exterior trims 100, 100’ can be installed with mitered ends that complementarily engage each other to provide a finished look. Similarly, exterior trim 100 can be installed on the right and top sides of the penetration 11, with each pair of adjacent exterior trim 100 having mitered ends (or any other preferred shaping) to provide an aesthetically pleasing look for the finished window. It should also be understood that the exterior trim 100 can be installed along the left, top, and right sides of a door frame to finish out the exterior trim for a door.

[0050] All embodiments of the exterior trim 100 disclosed herein can include exterior surfaces 110 and 112 that can provide smooth or textured surfaces as desired to produce the aesthetic look of the finished window or door. The exterior trim 100 can also be manufactured from colored material or painted before or after installation to provide a desired finished look for the finished window or door.

[0051] FIG. 3B is a representative partial cross-sectional view of a door 20 mounted in a wall 10 with exterior insulation 74 and with exterior trim 100, in accordance with certain embodiments. As can be seen, the exterior trim 100 for installation of a door 20 can be very similar to the exterior trim 100 for installation of a window 30, with the protrusion 108 of the exterior trim 100 extending into engagement with (or close proximity to) the door frame 87. The door frame 87 can be attached to the wall 10 via fasteners 4. For a door installation, the exterior trim 100 can be installed along the left, top, and right sides of the perimeter of the penetration 11, but not installed along the bottom side due to the threshold 89, which can provide a finished look at the bottom.

[0052] The following discussion discloses various other embodiments of the exterior trim 100 that can be used for trimming out windows or doors installed in a penetration in a wall 10. The discussion will highlight the different aspects of the exterior trim 100 embodiments.

[0053] FIGS. 3C and 3D are representative partial cross-sectional views along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window 30 mounted in a wall 10 with exterior insulation 74 and with exterior trim 100, in accordance with certain embodiments. The exterior trim 100 shown in FIG. 3C is very similar to the exterior trim shown in FIG. 3A and the discussion about the exterior trim 100 of FIG. 3A is applicable to the exterior trim 100 of FIG. 3C, except that the transition between an inner surface of the protrusion 104 and the body 102 can be a radiused corner with radius R1. By smoothing the transition between the protrusion 104 and the body 102, stress forces can be distributed along the transition which can improve resistance to damage or breakage at the transition between the protrusion 104 and the body 102. Alternatively, or in addition, a transition between an inner surface of the protrusion 108 and the body 102 can be a radiused corner (not shown) as well. By smoothing the transition between the protrusion 108 and the body 102, stress forces can be distributed along the transition which can improve resistance to damage or breakage at the transition between the protrusion 108 and the body 102.

[0054] Regarding FIG. 3D, the exterior trim 100 shown in FIG. 3D is very similar to the exterior trim shown in FIG. 3A and the discussion about the exterior trim 100 of FIG. 3A is applicable to the exterior trim 100 of FIG. 3D, except that the exterior trim 100 of FIG. 3D does not include a protrusion 104. In this configuration, the ends of the cladding 72 can be butted up against the body 102 (or at least butted proximate the body 102) and the body 102 can provide an aesthetically pleasing step from the exterior surface of the body 102 and the cladding 72.

[0055] FIG. 4 is a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window 30 mounted in a wall 10 with exterior insulation 74 and with exterior trim 100 installed over the exterior insulation 74, the exterior trim 100 including an inclined surface 110, in accordance with certain embodiments. The exterior trim 100 shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B have surfaces 110, 112 that are generally perpendicular to each other. However, the exterior trim 100 shown in FIG. 4 differs from those embodiments such that the surface 110 extends at an obtuse angle from the surface 112. This allows for the surface 110 to be inclined away from the window 30, such that the exterior trim 100’ at the bottom of the window 30 can direct water or other liquids away (arrow M1) from the window 30. The exterior trim 100 with the inclined surface 110 can be installed at any of the locations around the perimeter of the penetration 11. FIG. 4 indicates that the exterior trim 100, 100’ with the inclined surface 110 is installed on the left side and bottom side of the penetration 11, but the exterior trim with the inclined surface 110 can be installed at only the bottom side, or at any combination of locations around the perimeter of the penetration 11. It should also be understood that the inclined surface 110 can be formed at an acute angle relative to the surface 112. This can be beneficial when the exterior trim 100 is located at the top side of the penetration 11.

[0056] FIG. 5 is a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window 30 mounted in a wall 10 with exterior insulation 74 and with exterior trim having a fastener hem 106, in accordance with certain embodiments. The exterior trim 100 includes many of the same features of the previous embodiments, including a fastener hem 106 that extends from the body 102 in generally the same direction that the protrusion 104 extends. The fastener hem 106 can extend at a slight angle from the body, such that the slight angle is less than 10 degrees compared to the protrusion 104. The fastener hem 106 extends past the protrusion 104 so fasteners 8 (e.g., nails, screws, staples, glue, etc.) can be installed through (or onto for glue) the fastener hem 106 into the exterior insulation 74 and possibly through the exterior insulation 74 and into the exterior sheathing 70. Fasteners 8 can be used to attach the exterior trim 100 to the wall 10. The fastener hem 106 can be formed with a plurality of holes for ease of installation of the fasteners 8 through the fastener hem 106.

[0057] A gap 90 of width L9 can be formed between the protrusion 104 and the fastener hem 106 such that edges of the cladding 72 can be received within the gap 90. The protrusion 108 is shown generally perpendicular to the protrusion 104, with the surfaces 110 and 112 being generally perpendicular to each other. However, it should be understood that the protrusion 108 can extend from the body 102 at an obtuse angle relative to the protrusion 104, such that the surface 110 is generally at an obtuse angle relative to the surface 112, as similarly shown in FIG. 4. It should also be understood that the inclined surface 110 can be formed at an acute angle relative to the surface 112. This can be beneficial when the exterior trim 100 is located at the top side of the penetration 11.

[0058] FIGS. 6A and 6B are representative partial cross-sectional views of an exterior trim 100 having various construction methods of the exterior trim 100 that is representatively illustrated in FIGS. 3A and 3B respectively, in accordance with certain embodiments. FIG. 6A shows an exterior trim 100 formed as a monolithic elongated body 102 with the protrusions 104 and 108 being integral with the body 102. The exterior trim 100 can be formed through extrusion, molding (e.g., injection molding, blow molding, rotational molding, etc.), or formed from a single piece of material by removing unwanted material. The protrusion 108 extends a length L6 from the body 102 and the length L6 is sized to accommodate the thickness of the exterior insulation 74 installed on the wall 10, as illustrated in the previous figures. The length L5 corresponds to the width of the body 102.

[0059] FIG. 6B shows an exterior trim 100 formed from a plurality of pieces, where each of the pieces can be formed individually and combined together to form the exterior trim 100. One piece can be the body 102 formed as an elongated piece with a rectangular cross-section. A second piece can be an elongated piece with a rectangular cross-section that forms the protrusion 104. A third piece can be an elongated piece with a rectangular cross-section that forms the protrusion 108. Each of these pieces can be formed through extrusion, molding, or formed from a single piece of material by removing unwanted material. These pieces can be joined together in any order, but it may be preferred that the pieces that form the protrusions 104, 108 be joined together at right angles to each other and joined together at an edge of each of the protrusions 104, 108. The body 102 can be attached to the protrusions 104, 108, with the protrusion 104 attached to a long side of the body 102 and the protrusion 108 attached to an adjacent side of the body 102 to form the exterior trim 100. The final assembly can form an exterior trim 100 that can be similar to the ones shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B.

[0060] FIG. 6B shows the surfaces 110, 112 being perpendicular to each other such as the examples shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B. However, the body 102 can be formed with the bottom side being at an obtuse angle to the left side and the protrusion 108 can be attached to the angled bottom side to form an exterior trim 100 similar to the one shown in FIG. 4, where the surface 110 is positioned at an obtuse angle compared to the surface 112. It may be preferred to form all the individual pieces of the exterior trim 100 from the same material (e.g., foamed PVC) to minimize thermal expansion mismatches. However, the pieces can be made from different materials, if desired.

[0061] FIGS. 7A and 7B are representative partial cross-sectional views of an exterior trim 100 showing various construction methods of the exterior trim 100 that is representatively illustrated in FIG. 5, in accordance with certain embodiments. FIG. 7A shows an exterior trim 100 formed as a monolithic elongated body 102 with the protrusions 104, 108 and fastener hem 106 being integral with the body 102. The exterior trim 100 can be formed through extrusion, molding, or formed from a single piece of material by removing unwanted material. The protrusion 108 extends a length L6 from the body 102 and the length L6 can be sized to accommodate the thickness of the exterior insulation 74 being used on the wall, as illustrated in the previous figures. The length L5 corresponds to the width of the body 102.

[0062] FIG. 7B shows an exterior trim 100 formed from a plurality of pieces, where each of the pieces can be formed individually and combined together to form the exterior trim 100. One piece can be the body 102 formed as an elongated piece with a rectangular cross-section. A second piece can be an elongated piece with a rectangular cross-section that forms the protrusion 104. A third piece can be an elongated piece with a rectangular cross-section that forms the protrusion 108. A fourth piece can be an elongated piece with a rectangular cross-section that forms the fastener hem 106. Each of these pieces can be formed through extrusion, molding, or formed from a single piece of material by removing unwanted material. These pieces can be joined together in any order but it may be preferred that the pieces that form the protrusions 104, 108 be joined together at right angles to each other and joined together at an edge of each of the protrusions 104, 108. The body 102 can be attached to the protrusions 104, 108, with the protrusion 104 attached to a long side of the body 102 and the protrusion 108 attached to an adjacent side of the body 102 to form the exterior trim 100. The fastener hem 106 can be attached to an opposite long side of the body 102. The final assembly can form an exterior trim 100 that can be similar to the one shown in FIG. 5.

[0063] FIG. 7B shows the surfaces 110, 112 being perpendicular to each other such as the examples shown in FIG. 5. However, the body 102 can be formed with the bottom side being at an obtuse or acute angle relative to the left side of the body 102 and the protrusion 108 can be attached to the angled bottom side to form an exterior trim 100 similar to the one shown in FIG. 4, but with a fastener hem 106. Therefore, the surface 110 can be positioned at an obtuse angle compared to the surface 112.

[0064] FIG. 8A is a representative partial cross-sectional view of an exterior trim 100 of two-piece construction, in accordance with certain embodiments. FIG. 8B is a representative partial cross-sectional view of an insert piece 120 of an exterior trim 100 of the two-piece construction, in accordance with certain embodiments. The exterior trim 100 can include a body 102 that can include a protrusion 104 as well as an optional fastener hem 106. The body 102 can include a recess 116 formed along a side of the body 102 that is opposite the protrusion 104 and gap 90. An insert piece 120 can include a flange portion 122 and a planar portion 124, where the flange portion 122 can be inserted into the recess 116 of the body 102.

[0065] The flange portion 122 can be generally perpendicular to the planar portion 124 and have a hooked end 126 that helps retain the flange portion within the recess 116 when the flange portion 122 is installed in the recess 116. The recess 116 can be at least partially filled with caulk to receive the hooked end 126 in the recess 116 and seal the flanged portion 122 to the body 102. Alternatively, or in addition to, the flanged portion 122 can be press-fit into the recess 116 forming a sealing engagement without needing caulk. The planar portion 124 can be configured to engage the window frame 31 (or door frame 87) and cover the ends of the exterior sheathing 70 and exterior insulation 74 at the penetration 11, which is similar to the function of the protrusion 108 in the previous embodiments.

[0066] The insert piece 120 can be installed at the job site, where the exterior trim 100 can be a two-piece construction with the insert piece 120 being attached to the body 102 at the job site. Additionally, the insert piece 120 installed on the body 102 of the exterior trim 100 that is installed at the bottom of the window 30 can be installed at an angle such that the planar portion 124 is installed at an obtuse angle relative to the recess 116. The planar portion 124 can provide an inclined surface that urges water to flow away from the window 30.

[0067] The planar portion 124 can have a width L7 that can be varied to accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74. The body 102 of the exterior trim 100 can be installed along a perimeter of the penetration 11 on the outside of the exterior insulation 74, with the protrusion 104 extending away from the penetration perimeter forming a gap 90 between the protrusion 104 and the exterior insulation 74 (or a fastener hem 106, if used).

[0068] Exterior trim 100 can be installed around the perimeter of the penetration 11, with adjacent pieces of the exterior trim 100 being mitered to complimentarily engage the adjacent exterior trim 100. For example, the exterior trim 100 can be installed along the bottom of the penetration 11, with another exterior trim 100’ being installed along the left side of the penetration 11. The ends of the exterior trims 100, 100’ are shown mitered at a 45 degree angle and engaged together to form a portion of the exterior window trim.

[0069] The insert pieces 120, 120’ can be installed in recesses 116 of the respective bodies 102, 102’ of the exterior trim 100, 100’. In some embodiments, the length L7 can be determined in the field and the insert piece 120 modified in the field to have the desired length L7 which depends on the thickness of the exterior insulation 74. The insert piece 120 can be formed by extrusion or by sheet metal formed into the elongated insert piece 120.

[0070] FIGS. 9 and 10 are representative partial cross-sectional views along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window 30 mounted in a wall 10 with exterior insulation 74, and with exterior trim 100 having a two-piece construction, in accordance with certain embodiments. The exterior trim 100 shown in FIG. 9 shows a body 102 with similar features as those of the body 102 in FIGS. 3A, 3B, except the protrusion 108 is replaced by the insert piece 120 that can have the flange portion 122 installed in a recess 116 in the body 102. The planar portion 124 can extend from the flange portion 122 to engage (or at least be proximate to) the exterior surface 48 of the window 30 (or exterior surface of a door 20). L5 indicates the thickness of the body 102, with L6 indicating the distance from the body 102 to the exterior surface 48. The length L7 indicates the width of the planar portion 124 of the insert piece 120.

[0071] The exterior trim 100 shown in FIG. 10 shows a body 102 with similar features as those of the body 102 in FIG. 5, except the protrusion 108 is replaced by the insert piece 120 that can have the flange portion 122 installed in a recess 116 in the body 102. The planar portion 124 can extend from the flange portion 122 to engage (or at least be proximate to) the exterior surface 48 of the window 30 (or exterior surface of a door 20). L5 indicates the thickness of the body 102, with L6 indicating the distance from the body 102 to the exterior surface 48. The length L7 indicates the width of the planar portion 124 of the insert piece 120.

[0072] FIGS. 11, 12A, and 13A are representative partial cross-sectional views along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window 30 mounted in a wall 10 with exterior insulation 74, and with exterior trim 100 having a two-piece construction, in accordance with certain embodiments.

[0073] The exterior trim 100 shown in FIGS. 11 and 13A show a body 102 with similar features as those of the body 102 in FIGS. 3A, 3B, except the protrusion 108 can be replaced by the insert piece 130 with a flange portion 132 configured to be installed in a recess 116 in the body 102. The exterior trim 100 shown in FIG. 12A shows a body 102 with similar features as those of the body 102 in FIG. 5 with a fastener hem 106, except that the protrusion 108 can be replaced by the insert piece 130 that can have a flange portion 132 installed in a recess 116 in the body 102. The flange portion 132 can be secured in the longitudinal recess 116 via one or more fasteners 5 as representatively illustrated in FIGS. 12B and 12C.

[0074] FIGS. 12B and 12C are respective cross-sectional views of the exterior trim 100 of FIG. 12A, but it should be understood that the fasteners 5 can also be used to secure the flange portions 134 of the insert piece 130 for the embodiments shown in FIGS. 11 and 13. The one or more fasteners 5 can be nails, screws, staples, glue, retention features that mate with retention features 7 in the longitudinal recess 116, etc., combinations thereof. Additionally, the flange portion 134 shown in FIG. 13A can be retained in the recess 116 via a mechanical interface that can include one or more protrusions 136 that can protrude from the flange portion 132 and be inserted into a recess 118 in the body 102 as shown in FIG. 13B. The protrusions 136 can include retention features 139 that can engage retention features 119 in the longitudinal recess 118, or vice versa.

[0075] Referring again to FIG. 13A, a planar portion 134 can extend from the flange portion 132 to engage (or at least be proximate to) the exterior surface 48 of the window 30 (or exterior surface of a door 20). L5 indicates the thickness of the body 102, with L6 indicating the distance from the body 102 to the exterior surface 48. The length L7 indicates the width of the planar portion 134 of the insert piece 130.

[0076] The length L7 of the planar portion 134 can be adjusted to accommodate for various thicknesses of exterior insulation 74, which varies the distance L6 and these variations can be compensated for by adjusting the length L7 of the planar portion 134. At least one benefit of this embodiment of the exterior trim 100 is that only the planar portion 134 needs to change to configure the exterior trim 100 to accommodate various thicknesses of exterior insulation 74. At least one other benefit is that the planar portion 134 can be adjusted and installed on-site (including prefab locations).

[0077] The planar portion 134 can be adjusted to the desired length L7 and the flange portion 132 can be installed (e.g., snapped, glued, fastened, retained, etc., and combinations thereof) into the longitudinal recess 116 in the body 102. Therefore, when the exterior trim 100 is installed, the planar portion 134 can extend from the body 102 (i.e., from the recess 116) to engage (or be positioned proximate to) the window frame 31. The exterior trim 100 can be mitered at each end to engage with mitered ends of adjacent exterior trims (e.g., exterior trim 100’) that are positioned around the perimeter of the penetration 11.

[0078] The body 102 and the insert piece 130 can both be formed separately through extrusion, molding, formed from a single piece of material by removing unwanted material, or by forming multiple pieces and assembling them to form the body 102 or the insert piece 130.

[0079] FIGS. 14-17 are representative partial cross-sectional views along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window 30 mounted in a wall 10 with exterior insulation 74, and with exterior trim 100 formed as a unitary body 138 which can accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74, in accordance with certain embodiments. The unitary body 138 can be an elongated body having a generally uniform thickness L11 of material that can be formed to create a perimeter wall 140 of the exterior trim 100, which can define an interior cavity 160 within the exterior trim 100. The body 138 can be formed by extrusion or metal forming techniques. However, it should be understood that the perimeter wall 140 of the body 138 can be formed with variable thicknesses, such as to enhance rigidity.

[0080] Regarding FIG. 14, as viewed in cross-section, the body 138 can form a perimeter wall 140 with the cavity 160 formed therein. The perimeter wall 140 can include a wall portion 140a that can be perpendicular to the exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 140a can be joined to a wall portion 140b that can extend from the wall portion 140a in a direction that can be parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portions 140b, 140c, 140d can be joined together to form a generally U-shaped extension of the perimeter wall 140 that can be used to overlay the cladding 72. The wall portion 140d can extend from the wall portion 140c in an opposite direction than the wall portion 140b and can be generally parallel with the wall portion 140b and can be spaced away from the wall portion 140b.

[0081] The wall portions 140d, 140e, 140f can be joined together to form a generally reverse U-shaped portion of the perimeter wall 140 that can be used to form a gap 90 that can receive the cladding 72. The wall portion 140f can extend from the wall portion 140e in an opposite direction than the wall portion 140d and can be generally parallel with the wall portion 140d and can be spaced away from the wall portion 140d by a distance L9. The wall portion 140f can be generally parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed on the exterior insulation 74. The wall portion 140f can be used to attach the exterior trim 100 to the exterior insulation 74, where the wall portions 140b, 140d, 140f can be generally parallel with an exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74, and wall portions 140a, 140c, 140e can be generally perpendicular to the exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74.

[0082] A filler material 150 (e.g., wood, trim, insulation, metal, foam, etc.) can be used to fill a portion of the cavity 160 of the exterior trim 100 formed by the perimeter wall 140, wherein the portion of the cavity 160 can include the interior of the U-shaped portion formed by wall portions 140b, 140c, 140d and a portion of the cavity 160 that extends from the wall portion 140b to a location that is generally in line with the wall portion 140f. The filler material 150 can provide rigidity for the wall portion 140b which can be facing the exterior 16. The filler material 150 can also provide a fastener substrate into which fasteners can be received to secure pieces to the exterior trim 100, such as other exterior trim pieces (e.g., trim 52) or coverings.

[0083] The wall portion 140f and the filler material 150 can form a gap 92 between the exterior sheathing 70 and the wall portion 140f with a distance L2, where the gap 92 can receive the edge of the exterior insulation 74 that can be placed proximate the wall portion 140a. The wall portion 140a can be used to cover the edge of the exterior insulation 74 and provide a finished look when trimming out around the window 30 or door 20. The wall portion 140a can extend past the exterior surface 48 and allow for sealant to be applied to seal between the wall portion 140a and the window 30 or door 20.

[0084] With the exterior insulation 74 installed and the exterior trim 100 installed, the cladding 72 can be received in the gap 90 such that the exterior trim 100 covers over the end of the cladding 72 that is proximate the window 30 or door 20. The exterior trim 100 can be attached to the exterior insulation 74 via fasteners 8 (e.g., nails, screws, staples, glue, etc., combinations thereof). The perimeter wall 140 can form the gap 92 having a distance L10, which can be adjusted to accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74.

[0085] The exterior trim 100 can be colored or textured to provide an aesthetic look to finish the installed window 30 or door 20, or the trim 100 can be painted to match the desired aesthetic for the wall 10. The wall portion 140a can be adjusted to accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74 by adjusting the width L12 of the wall portion 140a. The wall portion 140a can be formed with the desired width L12 at the factory and shipped to the job site for installation.

[0086] Alternatively, or in addition, the wall portion 140a can be modified at the job site (building location, prefab factory, etc.) to be the desired width L12 to accommodate for a desired thickness L8 of the exterior insulation 74. For modifications at the job site, the wall portion 140a can be cut (e.g., utility knife, table saw, mechanical shear, etc.) to a desired width L12, it can have scored positions that allow the wall portion 140a to be adjusted to the desired width L12 by breaking off an unwanted portion, or a desired end portion of the wall portion 140a can be bent and positioned underneath the exterior insulation 74 to adjust the wall portion 140a to a width of L12.

[0087] Regarding FIG. 15, as viewed in cross-section, the body 138 can form a perimeter wall 140 with a cavity 160 formed therein. The perimeter wall 140 can include a wall portion 140a that can be perpendicular to the exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 140a can be joined to a wall portion 140b that can extend from the wall portion 140a in a direction that can be generally parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portions 140b, 140c, 140d can be joined together to form a generally U-shaped extension of the perimeter wall 140 that can be used to overlay the cladding 72. The wall portion 140d can extend from the wall portion 140c in an opposite direction than the wall portion 140b and can be generally parallel with the wall portion 140b and can be spaced away from the wall portion 140b.

[0088] The wall portions140d, 140e, 140f can be joined together to form a generally reverse U-shaped portion of the perimeter wall 140 that can be used to form a gap 90 that can receive the exterior insulation 74 and the cladding 72. The wall portion 140f can extend from the wall portion 140e in an opposite direction than the wall portion 140d and can be generally parallel with the wall portion 140d and can be spaced away from the wall portion 140d by a distance L9. The wall portion 140f can be generally parallel with the exterior sheathing 70 when the exterior trim 100 is installed on the exterior sheathing 70. The wall portion 140f can be used to attach the exterior trim 100 to the exterior sheathing 70 (e.g., with fasteners 8), where the wall portions 140b, 140d, 140f can be generally parallel with an exterior surface of the exterior sheathing 70, and wall portions 140a, 140c, 140e can be generally perpendicular to the exterior surface of the exterior sheathing 70.

[0089] A buck 152 can be used to fill a portion of the cavity 160 of the exterior trim 100 formed by the perimeter wall 140, wherein the portion of the cavity 160 doesn’t include the U-shaped portion formed by wall portions 140b, 140c, 140d. The buck 152 can be installed on the wall 10 prior to installation of the exterior trim 100, or the buck 152 can be pre-installed in the exterior trim 100 prior to installation of the exterior trim 100 on the wall 10. The wall portion 140a can be used to cover the buck 152 and provide a finished look when trimming out around the window 30 or door 20. The wall portion 140a can extend past the exterior surface 48 and allow for sealant to be applied to seal between the wall portion 140a and the window 30 or door 20.

[0090] The buck 152 can be made from cellular PVC, expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, EPS foam with a rigid coating, extruded polystyrene, wood, trim, insulation, metal, or other suitable materials that can be configured to provide the required rigidity or resistance to fluid ingress, such as water. Additionally, a filler material 150 (wood, trim, insulation, metal, etc.) can fill the U-shaped portion formed by wall portions 140b, 140c, 140d to provide added rigidity for the wall portion 140b, but the filler material 150 is not required.

[0091] With the exterior trim 100 installed, the exterior insulation 74 and the cladding 72 can be received in the gap 90 such that the exterior trim 100 covers over the ends of the exterior insulation 74 and the cladding 72. The exterior trim 100 can be attached to the exterior sheathing 70 via fasteners 8 (e.g., nails, screws, staples, glue, etc., combinations thereof).

[0092] The exterior trim 100 can be colored or textured to provide an aesthetic look to finish the installed window 30 or door 20, or the trim 100 can be painted to match the desired aesthetic for the wall 10. The wall portions 140a, 140e can be adjusted to accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74 by adjusting the width L12 of the wall portion 140a and adjusting the width of the wall portion 140e. The wall portions 140a, 140e can be formed with the desired width at the factory and shipped to the job site for installation.

[0093] Regarding FIG. 16, as viewed in cross-section, the body 138 can form a perimeter wall 140 with a cavity 160 formed therein. The perimeter wall 140 can include a wall portion 140a that can be perpendicular to the exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 140a can be joined to a wall portion 140b that can extend from the wall portion 140a in a direction that can be generally parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed on the wall 10. The wall portions 140a, 140b, 140e can be joined together to form a generally U-shaped portion of the perimeter wall 140 that can be used to receive the buck 152.

[0094] The wall portion 140f can extend from the wall portion 140e in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the wall portion 140e. The wall portion 140f can be generally parallel with the exterior sheathing 70 when the exterior trim 100 is installed on the exterior sheathing 70 (or wall 10). The wall portion 140f can be used to attach the exterior trim 100 to the exterior sheathing 70, where the wall portions 140b, 140f can be generally parallel with an exterior surface of the exterior sheathing 70, and wall portions 140a, 140e can be generally perpendicular to the exterior surface of the exterior sheathing 70.

[0095] The buck 152 can be used to fill the cavity 160 of the exterior trim 100 formed by the perimeter wall 140. The buck 152 can be installed on the wall 10 prior to installation of the exterior trim 100, or the buck 152 can be pre-installed in the exterior trim 100 prior to arriving on site. The wall portion 140a can be used to cover the buck 152 and provide a finished look when trimming out around the window 30 or door 20. The wall portion 140acan extend past the exterior surface 48 and allow for sealant to be applied to seal between the wall portion 140a and the window 30 or door 20.

[0096] The buck 152 can be made from cellular PVC, expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, EPS foam with a rigid coating, extruded polystyrene, wood, trim, insulation, metal, or other suitable materials that can be configured to provide the required rigidity or resistance to fluid ingress, such as water.

[0097] With the exterior trim 100 installed, the edge of the exterior insulation 74 can be positioned proximate the wall portion 140e. The cladding 72 can be installed over the exterior insulation 74 and positioned proximate the wall portion 140e. An exterior trim 52 can be attached to the wall portion 140b via one or more fasteners to cover the exterior trim 100 and butt up against the ends of the cladding 72. An exterior trim 54 can be attached to the exterior trim 100’ to cover the exterior trim 100’. The exterior trim 100 can be attached to the exterior sheathing 70 via fasteners 8 (e.g., nails, screws, staples, glue, etc., combinations thereof).

[0098] The exterior trim 100 can be colored or textured to provide an aesthetic look to finish the installed window 30 or door 20. The trim 100 can be painted to match the desired aesthetic for the wall 10. The wall portions 140a, 140e can be adjusted to accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74 by adjusting the width L12 of the wall portion 140a and adjusting the width of the wall portion 140e. The wall portions 140a, 140e can be formed with the desired width at the factory and shipped to the job site for installation.

[0099] Regarding FIG. 17, as viewed in cross-section, the body 138 can form a perimeter wall 140 with a cavity 160 formed therein. Similar to FIG. 16, the perimeter wall 140 can include a wall portion 140a that can be perpendicular to the exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 140a can be joined to a wall portion 140b that can extend from the wall portion 140a in a direction that can be generally parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portions 140a, 140b, 140e can be joined together to form a generally U-shaped portion of the perimeter wall 140 that can be used to receive the buck 152.

[0100] The wall portion 140f can extend from the wall portion 140e in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the wall portion 140e. The wall portion 140f can be generally parallel with the exterior sheathing 70 when the exterior trim 100 is installed on the exterior sheathing 70. The wall portion 140fcan be used to attach the exterior trim 100 to the exterior sheathing 70, where the wall portions 140b, 140f can be generally parallel with an exterior surface of the exterior sheathing 70, and wall portions 140a, 140e can be generally perpendicular to the exterior surface of the exterior sheathing 70.

[0101] The buck 152 can be used to fill the cavity 160 of the exterior trim 100 formed by the perimeter wall 140. The buck 152 can be installed on the wall 10 prior to installation of the exterior trim 100, or the buck 152 can be pre-installed in the exterior trim 100 prior to arriving on site. The wall portion 140a can be used to cover the buck 152 and provide a finished look when trimming out around the window 30 or door 20. The wall portion 140a can extend past the exterior surface 48 and allow for sealant to be applied to seal between the wall portion 140a and the window 30 or door 20.

[0102] The buck 152 can be made from cellular PVC, expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, EPS foam with a rigid coating, or other suitable materials that can be configured to provide the required rigidity or resistance to fluid ingress, such as water.

[0103] With the exterior trim 100 installed, the edge of the exterior insulation 74 can be positioned proximate the wall portion 140e. The cladding 72 can be installed over the exterior insulation 74 and positioned proximate the wall portion 140e. An exterior trim 52 can be attached to the wall portion 140b via one or more fasteners to cover the exterior trim 100 and extend over the ends of the cladding 72 to cover these ends. An exterior trim 54 can be attached to the exterior trim 100’ to cover the exterior trim 100’ and edges of the cladding 72. The exterior trim 100 can be attached to the exterior sheathing 70 via fasteners 8 (e.g., nails, screws, staples, glue, etc., combinations thereof).

[0104] The exterior trim 100 can be colored or textured to provide an aesthetic look to finish the installed window 30 or door 20. The trim 100 can be painted to match the desired aesthetic for the wall 10. The wall portions 140a, 140e can be adjusted to accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74 by adjusting the width L12 of the wall portion 140a and adjusting the width of the wall portion 140e. The wall portions 140a, 140e can be formed with the desired width at the factory and shipped to the job site for installation.

[0105] Regarding FIGS. 18-21, the embodiments of the exterior trim 100 shown in these figures can include an exterior trim 100 that can include two-piece construction, where the unitary body 168 with a perimeter wall 170 can be attached to the wall by fasteners 8 to cover the end of the exterior insulation 74 and a second unitary body 138 with a perimeter wall 140 can engage the unitary body 168 and retain the body 138 to the wall via the engagement of the body 138 with the body 168.

[0106] The body 168 can be an elongated body having a generally uniform thickness of material that can be formed to create a perimeter wall 170 of the exterior trim 100. The body 168 can be formed by extrusion or metal forming techniques. However, it should be understood that the perimeter wall 170 of the body 168 can be formed with variable thicknesses, such as to enhance rigidity.

[0107] The body 138 can be an elongated body having a generally uniform thickness of material that can be formed to create a perimeter wall 140 of the exterior trim 100, which can define an interior cavity 160 within the exterior trim 100. The body 138 can be formed by extrusion or metal forming techniques. However, it should be understood that the perimeter wall 140 of the body 138 can be formed with variable thicknesses, such as to enhance rigidity.

[0108] Regarding FIG. 18, a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window 30 mounted in a wall 10 with exterior insulation 74, and with exterior trim 100 having a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, with each piece of the two-piece construction being formed as a unitary body 138, 168. In this configuration, the body 168 can be used to accommodate various exterior insulation thicknesses, while the body 138 does not require adjustment to accommodate various exterior insulation thicknesses.

[0109] The perimeter wall 170 of the body 168 can include a wall portion 170a that can be perpendicular to the exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 170a can be joined to a wall portion 170b that can extend from the wall portion 170a in a direction that can be parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 170a can be used to cover the edge of the exterior insulation 74 and provide a finished look when trimming out around the window 30 or door 20. The wall portion 170a can extend past the exterior surface 48 and allow for sealant to be applied to seal between the wall portion 170a and the window 30 or door 20.

[0110] The wall portion 170c can be joined to an end of the wall portion 170b and can extend in a opposite direction from the wall portion 170b to form a U-shaped bend in the wall 170. This U-shaped bend portion can be used as a fastener hem to attach the wall 170 to the wall 10 via fasteners 8. The wall portion 170c can be joined to wall portion 170d, which can be joined to a wall portion 170e, where wall portions 170d, 170e can form a retention feature 172 in the wall 170. The retention feature 172 can extend from the fastener hem (e.g., U-shaped bend formed by wall portions 170b, 170c) and can receive an engagement feature 142 of the body 138. The engagement feature 142 in the wall 140 of the body 138 can engage the retention feature 172 to attach an edge portion of the body 138 to the wall 10 via the body 168.

[0111] The body 138 can form a perimeter wall 140 with the cavity 160 formed therein. The perimeter wall 140 can include a wall portion 140a that can be perpendicular to the exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 140a can be joined to a wall portion 140b that can extend from the wall portion 140a in a direction that can be parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portions 140b, 140c, 140d can be joined together to form a generally U-shaped extension of the perimeter wall 140 that can be used to overlay the cladding 72. The wall portion 140d can extend from the wall portion 140c in an opposite direction than the wall portion 140b and can be generally parallel with the wall portion 140b and can be spaced away from the wall portion 140b.

[0112] The wall portions 140d, 140e, 140f can be joined together to form a generally reverse U-shaped portion of the perimeter wall 140 that can be used to form a gap 90 that can receive the cladding 72. The wall portion 140f can extend from the wall portion 140e in an opposite direction than the wall portion 140d and can be generally parallel with the wall portion 140d and can be spaced away from the wall portion 140d by a distance L9. The wall portion 140f can be generally parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed on the exterior insulation 74. The wall portion 140f can be used to attach the exterior trim 100 to the exterior insulation 74 (e.g., via fasteners 8), where the wall portions 140b, 140d, 140f can be generally parallel with an exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74, and wall portions 140a, 140c, 140e can be generally perpendicular to the exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74.

[0113] The wall portion 140f can form a gap 92 between the exterior sheathing 70 and the wall portion 140f with a distance L2, where the gap 92 can receive an edge portion of the exterior insulation 74 which can be placed proximate the wall portion 170a of the body 168 and placed between the body 138 (or at least a portion of the body 138) and the exterior sheathing 70.

[0114] A wall portion 140g can be joined at an opposite end of the wall portion 140a from the wall portion 140b. The wall portion 140g extends in a direction that is substantially parallel with an exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim is attached to the wall 10. The wall portion 140g can be joined to a wall portion 140h which can form the engagement feature 142 which can include a generally circularly shaped cross-section portion that can be received within the retention feature 172 and can be complementarily shaped relative to the retention feature 172. The engagement of the engagement feature 142 with the retention feature 172 can attach the body 138 to the body 168 at least at one end of the body 138.

[0115] With the exterior insulation 74 installed and the exterior trim 100 installed, the cladding 72 can be received in the gap 90 such that the body 138 of the exterior trim 100 covers over the end of the cladding 72 that is proximate the window 30 or door 20. The exterior trim 100 can be attached to the exterior insulation 74 via fasteners 8 (e.g., nails, screws, staples, glue, etc., combinations thereof). The perimeter wall 170 can form another portion of the gap 92 having a distance L2, which can be adjusted to accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74.

[0116] The exterior trim 100 can be colored or textured to provide an aesthetic look to finish the installed window 30 or door 20, or the trim 100 can be painted to match the desired aesthetic for the wall 10. The wall portion 170a can be adjusted to accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74 by adjusting the width L12 of the wall portion 170a. The wall portion 170a can be formed with the desired width L12 at the factory and shipped to the job site for installation.

[0117] Alternatively, or in addition, the wall portion 170a can be modified at the job site (building location, prefab factory, etc.) to be the desired width L12 to accommodate for a desired thickness L8 of the exterior insulation 74. For modifications at the job site, the wall portion 170a can be cut (e.g., utility knife, table saw, mechanical shear, etc.) to a desired width L12, it can have scored positions that allow the wall portion 170a to be adjusted to the desired width L12 by breaking off an unwanted portion, or a desired end portion of the wall portion 170a can be bent and positioned underneath the exterior insulation 74 to adjust the wall portion 170a to a width of L12.

[0118] FIG. 19 is a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window 30 mounted in a wall 10 with exterior insulation 74, and with exterior trim 100 having a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, with each piece of the two-piece construction being formed as a unitary body 138, 168. In this configuration, the body 168 can be used to accommodate various exterior insulation thicknesses, while the body 138 does not require adjustment to accommodate various exterior insulation thicknesses.

[0119] The perimeter wall 170 of the body 168 can include a wall portion 170a that can be perpendicular to the exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 170a can be joined to a wall portion 170b that can extend from the wall portion 170a in a direction that can be parallel (i.e., substantially parallel) with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 170acan be used to cover the edge of the exterior insulation 74 and provide a finished look when trimming out around the window 30 or door 20. The wall portion 170a can extend past the exterior surface 48 and allow for sealant to be applied to seal between the wall portion 170a and the window 30 or door 20.

[0120] The wall portion 170c can be joined to an end of the wall portion 170b and can extend perpendicularly from the wall portion 170b. The wall portion 170c can be joined to a wall portion 170d to form a retention feature 172 with a generally circularly shaped cross-section where the wall portions 170c and 170d are joined. The retention feature 172 can extend away from the exterior insulation 74 when the body 168 is installed on the wall and can receive an engagement feature 142 of the body 138. The engagement feature 142 in the wall 140 of the body 138 can engage the retention feature 172 to attach an edge portion of the body 138 to the wall 10 via the body 168. A wall portion 170e can be joined to the wall portion 170d and extend perpendicularly relative to the wall portion 170a. One or more fasteners 8 can be used to attach the body 168 to an exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74 and to the wall 10.

[0121] The body 138 can form a perimeter wall 140 with the cavity 160 formed therein. The perimeter wall 140 can include a wall portion 140a that can be perpendicular to the exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31 when the exterior trim 100 is installed on the wall 10. The wall portion 140a can be joined to a wall portion 140b that can extend from the wall portion 140a in a direction that can be parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed on the wall (e.g., around the penetration 11). The wall portions 140b, 140c, 140d can be joined together to form a generally U-shaped extension of the perimeter wall 140 that can be used to overlay the cladding 72. The wall portion 140d can extend from the wall portion 140c in an opposite direction than the wall portion 140b and can be generally parallel with the wall portion 140b and can be spaced away from the wall portion 140b.

[0122] The wall portions 140d, 140e, 140f can be joined together to form a generally reverse U-shaped portion of the perimeter wall 140 that can be used to form a gap 90 that can receive the cladding 72. The wall portion 140f can extend from the wall portion 140e in an opposite direction than the wall portion 140d and can be generally parallel with the wall portion 140d and can be spaced away from the wall portion 140d by a distance L9. The wall portion 140f can be generally parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed on the wall. The wall portion 140f can be used to attach the exterior trim 100 to the exterior insulation 74 (e.g., via fasteners 8), where the wall portions 140b, 140d, 140f can be generally parallel with an exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74, and wall portions 140a, 140c, 140e can be generally perpendicular to the exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74.

[0123] A wall portion 140g can be joined at an opposite end of the wall portion 140a from the wall portion 140b. The wall portion 140g can form the engagement feature 142 that can include a generally circularly-shaped cross-section portion that can receive the retention feature 172 and can be complementarily shaped relative to the retention feature 172. The engagement of the engagement feature 142 with the retention feature 172 can attach the body 138 to the body 168 at least at one end of the body 138.

[0124] The wall portion 140f can form a gap 92 between the exterior sheathing 70 and the wall portion 140f with a distance L2, where the gap 92 can receive an edge portion of the exterior insulation 74 which can be placed proximate the wall portion 170a of the body 168 and placed between the body 138 (or at least a portion of the body 138) and the exterior sheathing 70.

[0125] With the exterior insulation 74 installed and the exterior trim 100 installed, the cladding 72 can be received in the gap 90 such that the body 138 of the exterior trim 100 covers over (or overlays) the end of the cladding 72 that is proximate the window 30 or door 20. The exterior trim 100 can be attached to the exterior insulation 74 via fasteners 8 (e.g., nails, screws, staples, glue, etc., combinations thereof). The perimeter wall 170 can form another portion of the gap 92 having a distance L2, which can be adjusted to accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74.

[0126] The exterior trim 100 can be colored or textured to provide an aesthetic look to finish the installed window 30 or door 20, or the trim 100 can be painted to match the desired aesthetic for the wall 10. The wall portion 170a can be adjusted to accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74 by adjusting the width L12 of the wall portion 170a. The wall portion 170a can be formed with the desired width L12 at the factory and shipped to the job site for installation.

[0127] Alternatively, or in addition, the wall portion 170a can be modified at the job site (building location, prefab factory, etc.) to be the desired width L12 to accommodate for a desired thickness L8 of the exterior insulation 74. For modifications at the job site, the wall portion 170a can be cut (e.g., utility knife, table saw, mechanical shear, etc.) to a desired width L12, it can have scored positions that allow the wall portion 170a to be adjusted to the desired width L12 by breaking off an unwanted portion, or a desired end portion of the wall portion 170a can be bent and positioned underneath the exterior insulation 74 to adjust the wall portion 170a to a width of L12.

[0128] FIGS. 20A-20C, are representative partial cross-sectional views along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window 30 mounted in a wall 10 with exterior insulation 74, and with exterior trim 100 having a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, with each piece of the two-piece construction being formed as a unitary body 138, 168. In this configuration, the body 168 can be used to accommodate various exterior insulation thicknesses, while the body 138 does not require adjustment to accommodate various exterior insulation thicknesses.

[0129] The perimeter wall 170 of the body 168 can include a wall portion 170a that can be perpendicular to the exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 170a can be joined to a wall portion 170b that can extend from the wall portion 170a in a direction that can be parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 170a can be used to cover the edge of the exterior insulation 74 and provide a finished look when trimming out around the window 30 or door 20. The wall portion 170a can extend past the exterior surface 48 and allow for sealant to be applied to seal between the wall portion 170a and the window 30 or door 20.

[0130] The wall portion 170c can be joined to an end of the wall portion 170b and can form a U-shaped portion of the wall 170 that joins the wall portion 170b with a wall portion 170d. The wall portion 170d can include an undulating pattern that includes one or more lobes. If the undulating pattern includes only one lobe, then this embodiment of the exterior trim 100 can be very similar to the exterior trim 100 shown in FIG. 18. Additionally, the exterior trim 100 shown in FIG. 18 can include more than one lobe to allow for selectable retention locations when the engagement feature 142 engages the retention feature 172.

[0131] A wall portion 170e can be joined to the wall portion 170d to form a planar end of the retention feature 172. The wall portion 170e can be used to guide the engagement feature 142 into selectable retention locations of the retention feature 172. It should be understood that the planar wall portion 170e can also have an upturned end to improve guidance of the engagement feature 142 into engagement with the retention feature 172.

[0132] The body 138 can form a perimeter wall 140 with the cavity 160 formed therein. The perimeter wall 140 can include a wall portion 140a that can be perpendicular to the exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 140a can be joined to a wall portion 140b that can extend from the wall portion 140a in a direction that can be parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portions 140b, 140c, 140d can be joined together to form a generally U-shaped extension of the perimeter wall 140 that can be used to overlay the cladding 72. The wall portion 140d can extend from the wall portion 140c in an opposite direction than the wall portion 140b and can be generally parallel with the wall portion 140b and can be spaced away from the wall portion 140b.

[0133] The wall portions 140d, 140e, 140f can be joined together to form a generally reverse U-shaped portion of the perimeter wall 140 that can be used to form a gap 90 that can receive the cladding 72. The wall portion 140f can extend from the wall portion 140e in an opposite direction than the wall portion 140d and can be generally parallel with the wall portion 140d and can be spaced away from the wall portion 140d by a distance L9. The wall portion 140f can be generally parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is attached to the exterior insulation 74. The wall portion 140f can be used to attach the exterior trim 100 to the exterior insulation 74 (e.g., via fasteners 8), where the wall portions 140b, 140d, 140f can be generally parallel with an exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74, and wall portions 140a, 140c, 140e can be generally perpendicular to the exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74.

[0134] The wall portion 140f can form a gap 92 between the exterior sheathing 70 and the wall portion 140f with a distance L2, where the gap 92 can receive an edge portion of the exterior insulation 74 which can be placed proximate the wall portion 170a of the body 168 and can be placed between the body 138 (or at least a portion of the body 138) and the exterior sheathing 70.

[0135] A wall portion 140g can be joined at an opposite end of the wall portion 140a from the wall portion 140b. The wall portion 140g extends in a direction that is substantially parallel with an exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim is attached to the wall 10. The wall portion 140g can be joined to a wall portion 140h which can form the engagement feature 142. The engagement feature 142 can include a generally circularly shaped cross-section portion that can be received by the retention feature 172 and can be complementarily shaped relative to the retention feature 172. The engagement of the engagement feature 142 with the retention feature 172 can attach the body 138 to the body 168 at least at one end of the body 138.

[0136] The retention feature 172 can provide multiple retention locations and can receive an engagement feature 142 of the body 138. The engagement feature 142 in the wall 140 of the body 138 can engage the retention feature 172 to attach an edge portion of the body 138 to the wall 10 via the body 168.

[0137] FIGS. 20A-20C show a retention feature 172 that can have three retention locations, each formed by a lobe of the wall portion 170d. However, it should be understood that the retention feature 172 can have more or fewer lobes (i.e., more or fewer retention locations). As illustrated in FIG. 20A, when the engagement feature 142 is received by the retention feature 172 and engages the first retention location, the wall portion 140a of the body 138 extends away from the cladding 72 and past the wall portion 170a of the body 168 by a distance L13. This can result in a reverse-reveal aesthetic of the exterior trim 100 relative to the window frame 31.

[0138] As illustrated in FIG. 20B, when the engagement feature 142 is received by the retention feature 172 and engages the second retention location, the wall portion 140a of the body 138 can be substantially aligned with the wall portion 170a of the body 168 (i.e., distance L13 substantially equals “0” zero). This can result in a standard aesthetic of the exterior trim 100 relative to the window frame 31.

[0139] As illustrated in FIG. 20C, when the engagement feature 142 is received by the retention feature 172 and engages the third retention location, the wall portion 140a of the body 138 can be offset back from the wall portion 170a of the body 168 by a distance L13. This can result in a reveal aesthetic of the exterior trim 100 relative to the window frame 31. As illustrated by FIGS. FIGS.20A-20C, the retention feature 172 can be configured to provide multiple retention locations with each location representing a different position of the body 138 relative to the body 168.

[0140] Referring again to FIGS. 20A-20C, with the exterior insulation 74 installed and the exterior trim 100 installed, the cladding 72 can be received in the gap 90 such that the body 138 of the exterior trim 100 covers over the end of the cladding 72 that is proximate the window 30 or door 20. The exterior trim 100 can be attached to the exterior insulation 74 via fasteners 8 (e.g., nails, screws, staples, glue, etc., combinations thereof). The perimeter wall 170 can form another portion of the gap 92 having a distance L2, which can be adjusted to accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74.

[0141] The exterior trim 100 can be colored or textured to provide an aesthetic look to finish the installed window 30 or door 20, or the trim 100 can be painted to match the desired aesthetic for the wall 10. The wall portion 170a can be adjusted to accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74 by adjusting the width L12 of the wall portion 170a. The wall portion 170a can be formed with the desired width L12 at the factory and shipped to the job site for installation.

[0142] Alternatively, or in addition, the wall portion 170a can be modified at the job site (building location, prefab factory, etc.) to be the desired width L12 to accommodate for a desired thickness L8 of the exterior insulation 74. For modifications at the job site, the wall portion 170a can be cut (e.g., utility knife, table saw, mechanical shear, etc.) to a desired width L12, it can have scored positions that allow the wall portion 170a to be adjusted to the desired width L12 by breaking off an unwanted portion, or a desired end portion of the wall portion 170a can be bent and positioned underneath the exterior insulation 74 to adjust the wall portion 170a to a width of L12.

[0143] Regarding FIG. 21, a representative partial cross-sectional view along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window 30 mounted in a wall 10 with exterior insulation 74, and with exterior trim 100 having a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, with each piece of the two-piece construction being formed as a unitary body 138, 168. In this configuration, the bodies 138, 168 can be used to accommodate various exterior insulation thicknesses.

[0144] The perimeter wall 170 of the body 168 can include a wall portion 170a that can be perpendicular to the exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 170a can be joined to a wall portion 170b that can extend from the wall portion 170a in a direction that can be parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 170a can be used to cover the edge of the exterior insulation 74 and extend past the exterior surface 48.

[0145] The wall portion 170c can be joined to the wall portion 170b and can extend in a near perpendicular direction from the wall portion 170b to form a second retention feature 174 as a hook-shaped bend at an end of the wall 170. A wall portion 170d can be joined to at an opposite end of the wall portion 170a from the wall portion 170b. The wall portion 170d can extend in a first direction that is perpendicular to the wall portion 170a with the wall portion 170b extending in a second direction that is perpendicular to the wall portion 170a, with the first direction being opposite the second direction. A wall portion 170e can be joined to the wall portion 170d and can extend in a near perpendicular direction from the wall portion 170d to form a first retention feature 172 as a hook-shaped bend at an opposite end of the wall 170 from the second retention feature 174. The wall portion 170b can be used to receive fasteners 8 to attach the body 168 to the exterior insulation 74 as well as the wall 10.

[0146] The body 138 can form a perimeter wall 140 with the cavity 160 formed therein. The perimeter wall 140 can include a wall portion 140a that can be perpendicular to the exterior surface 48 of the window frame 31 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portion 140a can be joined to a wall portion 140b that can extend from the wall portion 140a in a direction that can be parallel with the exterior insulation 74 when the exterior trim 100 is installed around the penetration 11. The wall portions 140b, 140c, 140d can be joined together to form a generally U-shaped extension of the perimeter wall 140 that can be used to overlay the cladding 72. The wall portion 140d can extend from the wall portion 140c in an opposite direction than the wall portion 140b and can be generally parallel with the wall portion 140b and can be spaced away from the wall portion 140b.

[0147] The wall portion 140e can be joined to the wall portion 140d and extend in a perpendicular direction from the wall portion 140d. The wall portion 140fcan be joined to the wall portion 140e and form a second engagement feature 144 that is oriented such that the second engagement feature 144 can engage the second retention feature 174 to attach the body 138 to the body 168. The second engagement feature 144 can form a hook-shaped portion at an end of the wall 140 that is complimentarily shaped relative to the hook-shaped portion of the second retention feature 174, such that they mate together, thereby securing the second engagement feature 144 to the second retention feature 174 when they are engaged.

[0148] The wall portion 140d can form a gap 90 between the wall portion 140d and the exterior insulation 74 when the body 138 is attached to the body 168. The wall portion 140dcan be spaced away from the exterior insulation 74 by a distance L9. The wall portion 170bcan be used to attach the body 168 to the exterior insulation 74 (e.g., via fasteners 8), where the wall portions 140b, 140d can be generally parallel with an exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74, and wall portions 140a, 140c, 140e can be generally perpendicular to the exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74.

[0149] The wall portion 170b can form a gap 92 between the exterior sheathing 70 and the wall portion 170b with a distance L2, where an edge portion of the exterior insulation 74 that is placed proximate the wall portion 170a can be disposed in the gap 92 of the body 168 and placed between the body 168 (or at least a portion of the body 168) and the exterior sheathing 70.

[0150] A wall portion 140g can be joined at an opposite end of the wall portion 140a from the wall portion 140b. The wall portion 140g can be joined to the wall portion 140a and form a first engagement feature 142 that is oriented such that the first engagement feature 142 can engage the first retention feature 172 to attach the body 138 to the body 168 at least at one end of the body 138. The first engagement feature 142 can form a hook-shaped portion at an end of the wall 140 that is complimentarily shaped relative to the hook-shaped portion of the first retention feature 172, such that they mate together, thereby securing the first engagement feature 142 to the first retention feature 172 when they are engaged.

[0151] With the exterior insulation 74 and the exterior trim 100 installed, the cladding 72 can be received in the gap 90 such that the body 138 of the exterior trim 100 covers over the end of the cladding 72 that is proximate the window 30 or door 20. The body 168 can be attached to the exterior insulation 74 via fasteners 8 (e.g., nails, screws, staples, glue, etc., combinations thereof). The body 138 can then be attached to the body 168 by engaging the first and second engagement features 142, 144 with the respective retention features 172, 174, thereby overlaying the body 168 and the ends of the fasteners 8.

[0152] The exterior trim 100 can be colored or textured to provide an aesthetic look to finish the installed window 30 or door 20, or the trim 100 can be painted to match the desired aesthetic for the wall 10. The wall portions 140a, 170a can be adjusted to accommodate various thicknesses of the exterior insulation 74 by adjusting the width L12 of the wall portion 140a and the width of the wall portion 170a as needed. The wall portion 170a can be formed with the desired width L12 at the factory and shipped to the job site for installation.

[0153] FIGS. 22A and 22B are representative partial cross-sectional views along line 2-2, as indicated in FIG. 1, of a window 30 mounted in a wall 10 with exterior insulation 74, and with exterior trim 100 having a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, in accordance with certain embodiments. The exterior trim 100 is very similar to the exterior trim 100 shown in FIG. 5, except that the exterior trim 100 of FIGS. 22A and 22B are of a two-piece construction, with the body 102, protrusion 104, and fastener hem 106 forming one piece, and a protrusion 325 that is selectively engaged with the other piece to form the exterior trim 100. The fastener hem 106 can extend from the body 102 in generally the same direction that the protrusion 104 extends.

[0154] The fastener hem 106 extends past the protrusion 104 so fasteners 8 (e.g., nails, screws, staples, glue, etc.) can be installed through (or onto for glue) the fastener hem 106, into the exterior insulation 74, and possibly through the exterior insulation 74 and into the exterior sheathing 70. Fasteners 8 can be used to attach the exterior trim 100 to the wall 10. The fastener hem 106 can be formed with a plurality of holes for ease of installation of the fasteners 8 through the fastener hem 106. A gap 90 of width L9 can be formed between the protrusion 104 and the fastener hem 106 such that edges of the cladding 72 can be received within the gap 90.

[0155] It should be understood that the exterior trim of FIGS. 22A and 22B can be produced without the fastener hem 106, such that the gap 90 is formed between the protrusion 104 and the exterior surface of the exterior insulation 74 and the fasteners 8 can be used to attach body 102 of the exterior trim 100 to the wall 10.

[0156] Further in light of FIG. 22C, the protrusion 325 is shown generally perpendicular to the protrusion 104 with an edge 326 inserted into a recess 116 in the body 102. The edge 326 can be formed with a trapezoidal cross-section (with sides 327, 328, and end 329) that can be inserted into a rectangularly shaped recess 116. The trapezoidal shape of the edge 326 allows the protrusion 325 to be substantially perpendicular to an exterior surface 112 of the body 102 when the protrusion 325 is rotated counterclockwise (arrows 190) relative to the body 102 until the side 327 of the edge 326 engages a wall of the recess 116, but rotated to an obtuse angle relative to the exterior surface 112 as desired for various installations when the protrusion 325 is rotated clockwise (arrows 190) relative to the body 102 until the side 328 of the edge 326 engages an opposite wall of the recess 116.

[0157] The protrusion 325 can be cut to a desired width such that the combined width of the body 102 and the protrusion 325 is equal to or less than the distance L12. This allows the exterior trim 100 to accommodate various thicknesses of exterior insulation 74. It should be understood that the protrusion 325 is an elongated member with each edge 326, 226 formed with a trapezoidal shaped cross-section. However, the trapezoidal cross-section of the edge 326 can be a mirror image of the trapezoidal cross-section of edge 226 with sides 227, 228, and end 229. Either of the edges 326, 226 can be inserted into the recess 116. This may be beneficial if opposite surfaces of the protrusion 325 have various aesthetic properties and can be selected in the field at time of installation, if desired.

[0158] The exterior trim of FIG. 22B illustrates the protrusion 325 being rotated clockwise such that the protrusion 325 is at an obtuse angle relative to the exterior surface 112 of the body 102. This allows the exterior trim 100 to have trim surfaces that can move liquids away from the window 30 (see arrows M1). Caulk can be applied at both ends of the protrusion 325 to seal the protrusion 325 to either the body 102 or the window frame 31.

[0159] FIG. 22C is a representative partial cross-sectional view of an exterior trim 100 having a two-piece construction that can be assembled in the field, with the exterior trim 100 having multiple configurations, such as those shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, in accordance with certain embodiments. The protrusion 325 is shown generally perpendicular to the protrusion 104 with an edge 326 inserted into a recess 116 in the body 102. The edge 326 can be formed with a trapezoidal cross-section that can be inserted into a rectangularly shaped recess 116. The trapezoidal shape of the edge 326 allows the protrusion 325 to be substantially perpendicular to an exterior surface 112 of the body 102 when the protrusion 325 is rotated counterclockwise relative to the body 102 until the end engages a wall of the recess 116, but rotated to an obtuse angle relative to the exterior surface 112 as desired for various installations when the protrusion 325 is rotated clockwise relative to the body 102 to position 325’ until the end engages an opposite wall of the recess 116. The protrusion 325 can be cut to a desired width such that the combined width of the body 102 and the protrusion 325 is equal to or less than the distance L12. This allows the exterior trim 100 to accommodate various thicknesses of exterior insulation 74.

[0160] As used herein, the terms “comprises,”“comprising,”“includes,”“including,”“has,”“having,” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of features is not necessarily limited only to those features but may include other features not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Further, unless expressly stated to the contrary, “or” refers to an inclusive-or and not to an exclusive-or. For example, a condition A or B is satisfied by any one of the following: A is true (or present) and B is false (or not present), A is false (or not present) and B is true (or present), and both A and B are true (or present).

[0161] The use of “a” or “an” is employed to describe elements and components described herein. This is done merely for convenience and to give a general sense of the scope of the invention. This description should be read to include one or at least one and the singular also includes the plural, or vice versa, unless it is clear that it is meant otherwise.

[0162] The use of the word “about”, “approximately”, “generally”, or “substantially” is intended to mean that a value of a parameter is close to a stated value or position. However, minor differences may prevent the values or positions from being exactly as stated. Thus, differences of up to ten percent (10%) for the value are reasonable differences from the ideal goal of exactly as described. A significant difference can be when the difference is greater than ten percent (10%).

[0163] It should be noted that the X-Y-Z coordinate axes are at least indicated in FIGS. 1 thru 3b, where the X-Y-Z coordinate axes are relative to a wall of the building. The wall forms a Z-X plane with the Y axis being substantially perpendicular with the wall. As used herein, “horizontal,”“horizontal position,” or “horizontal orientation” refers to a position that is substantially parallel with the X-Y plane. As used herein, “vertical,”“vertical position,” or “vertical orientation” refers to a position that is substantially perpendicular relative to the X-Y plane or substantially parallel with the Z axis.VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS

[0164] Embodiment 1. An exterior trim comprising:

[0165] a body that is elongated; a first protrusion extending from the body in a first direction that is substantially parallel with an exterior surface of exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on a wall of a building; and a second protrusion extending from the body in a second direction, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction or the second direction is at an obtuse angle compared to the first direction, and wherein the second protrusion extends from the body toward an interior of the wall and is configured to overlay an edge of the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall.

[0166] Embodiment 2. The exterior trim of embodiment 1, wherein the body has a generally rectangular cross-section, and wherein the first protrusion and the second protrusion extend outwardly from the rectangular cross-section.

[0167] Embodiment 3. The exterior trim of embodiment 1, wherein the first protrusion forms a gap between the first protrusion and the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall, and wherein the gap is configured to receive ends of cladding when the cladding is installed on the wall.

[0168] Embodiment 4. The exterior trim of embodiment 1, wherein the second protrusion is configured to overlay the edge of the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall, and wherein the exterior insulation is greater than 1 inch thick.

[0169] Embodiment 5. The exterior trim of embodiment 4, wherein the exterior insulation is greater than 2 inches thick and less than or equal to 10 inches thick.

[0170] Embodiment 6. The exterior trim of embodiment 1, wherein the body engages the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall.

[0171] Embodiment 7. The exterior trim of embodiment 1, wherein a frame is mounted within the penetration and the second protrusion extends toward the frame when the exterior trim is installed on the wall.

[0172] Embodiment 8. The exterior trim of embodiment 7, wherein the second protrusion extends into engagement with the frame when the exterior trim is installed on the wall.

[0173] Embodiment 9. The exterior trim of embodiment 1, wherein the second protrusion extends from the body by a distance first distance, and wherein the first distance is determined by a thickness of the exterior insulation that is installed or is to be installed on the wall.

[0174] Embodiment 10. The exterior trim of embodiment 9, wherein the first distance varies as the thickness of the exterior insulation varies.

[0175] Embodiment 11. The exterior trim of embodiment 1, wherein a third protrusion extends from the body in the first direction.

[0176] Embodiment 12. The exterior trim of embodiment 11, wherein the third protrusion and the first protrusion form a gap therebetween, and wherein the gap receives edges of cladding when the cladding is installed on the wall.

[0177] Embodiment 13. The exterior trim of embodiment 11, wherein the third protrusion extends in the first direction farther from the body than the first protrusion.

[0178] Embodiment 14. The exterior trim of embodiment 13, wherein the third protrusion comprises a fastener hem configured to receive fasteners that attach the exterior trim to the wall.

[0179] Embodiment 15. The exterior trim of embodiment 14, wherein the third protrusion further comprises a plurality of holes that receive the fasteners.

[0180] Embodiment 16. The exterior trim of embodiment 1, wherein the second protrusion is formed as a separate piece and attached to the body to form the exterior trim.

[0181] Embodiment 17. The exterior trim of embodiment 16, wherein the second protrusion comprises a flange portion and a planar portion, wherein the planar portion extends from the body toward an interior of the wall when the flange portion is inserted into a longitudinal recess in the body.

[0182] Embodiment 18. The exterior trim of embodiment 17, wherein the flange portion is secured in the longitudinal recess by one or more fasteners.

[0183] Embodiment 19. The exterior trim of embodiment 18, wherein the one or more fasteners comprise one or more nails, screws, staples, glue, retention features, or combinations thereof.

[0184] Embodiment 20. The exterior trim of embodiment 17, wherein the flange portion comprises a hooked end that engages the longitudinal recess when the flange portion is inserted into the longitudinal recess.

[0185] Embodiment 21. The exterior trim of embodiment 16, wherein the second protrusion is formed through extrusion or formed from sheet metal.

[0186] Embodiment 22. The exterior trim of embodiment 1, wherein the exterior trim is formed by assembly of multiple elongated pieces, with a first elongated piece having a substantially rectangular cross-section and comprising the first protrusion, a second elongated piece having a substantially rectangular cross-section and comprising the second protrusion, and a third elongated piece having a substantially rectangular cross-section and comprising the body.

[0187] Embodiment 23. The exterior trim of embodiment 22, wherein the first elongated piece is attached to one side of the third elongated piece, with the second elongated piece attached to an adjacent side of the third elongated piece, such that the first elongated piece is perpendicular to the second elongated piece.

[0188] Embodiment 24. The exterior trim of embodiment 23, wherein the multiple elongated pieces further comprise a fourth elongated piece having a rectangular cross-section, and wherein the fourth elongated piece is attached to an opposite side of the body from the first elongated piece and forms a fastener hem.

[0189] Embodiment 25. The exterior trim of embodiment 1, wherein the exterior trim is formed by assembly of multiple elongated pieces, with a first elongated piece having a substantially rectangular cross-section and comprising the first protrusion, a second elongated piece having a substantially rectangular cross-section and comprising the second protrusion, and a third elongated piece having a trapezoidal cross-section and comprising the body, wherein the trapezoidal cross-section comprises two long sides that are parallel to each other and two short sides that are angled relative to each other, with one of the short sides being perpendicular to the long sides.

[0190] Embodiment 26. The exterior trim of embodiment 25, wherein the first elongated piece is attached to one side of the third elongated piece, with the second elongated piece attached to an adjacent side of the third elongated piece, such that the second elongated piece is at an obtuse angle relative to the first elongated piece.

[0191] Embodiment 27. The exterior trim of embodiment 26, wherein the multiple elongated pieces further comprise a fourth elongated piece having a rectangular cross-section, and wherein the fourth elongated piece is attached to an opposite side of the body from the first elongated piece and forms a fastener hem.

[0192] Embodiment 28. The exterior trim of embodiment 1, wherein the exterior trim is formed by extrusion.

[0193] Embodiment 29. An exterior trim comprising:

[0194] a body, when viewed in cross-section, comprises a perimeter wall with an interior cavity, wherein the perimeter wall comprises:

[0195] a first wall portion 140a that extends in a first direction, wherein a width of the first wall portion is based on a thickness of exterior insulation installed or to be installed on a wall of a building;

[0196] a second wall portion 140b joined to the first wall portion, wherein the second wall portion extends in a second direction which is generally perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the second wall portion is configured to overlay ends of cladding when the cladding and the exterior trim are installed on the wall of the building.

[0197] Embodiment 30. The exterior trim of embodiment 29, wherein the perimeter wall further comprises a third wall portion 140f that is parallel with the second wall portion and spaced away from the second wall portion, wherein the third wall portion is configured to secure the exterior trim to the wall when the third wall portion is attached to either the exterior insulation or exterior sheathing installed on the wall of the building.

[0198] Embodiment 31. The exterior trim of embodiment 30, wherein the first wall portion covers an edge of the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall.

[0199] Embodiment 32. The exterior trim of embodiment 30, wherein the perimeter wall further comprises:

[0200] a fourth wall portion 140d; and

[0201] a fifth wall portion 140e, wherein the fourth wall portion, the fifth wall portion, and the third wall portion form a first longitudinal U-shaped recess, and wherein one end of the fifth wall portion is joined to the third wall portion and an opposite end of the fifth wall portion is joined to the fourth wall portion.

[0202] Embodiment 33. The exterior trim of embodiment 32, wherein the first longitudinal U-shaped recess is configured to receive an end of cladding when the cladding is installed on the wall of the building.

[0203] Embodiment 34. The exterior trim of embodiment 32, wherein the first longitudinal U-shaped recess is configured to receive an end of cladding and an edge of the exterior insulation when the cladding is installed on the wall of the building.

[0204] Embodiment 35. The exterior trim of embodiment 34, wherein a length of fifth wall portion 140e is based on the thickness of the exterior insulation and a thickness of the cladding.

[0205] Embodiment 36. The exterior trim of embodiment 32, wherein the perimeter wall further comprises a sixth wall portion 140c, wherein the second wall portion, the fourth wall portion, and the sixth wall portion form a second longitudinal U-shaped recess that is oriented in an opposite direction than the first longitudinal U-shaped recess , and wherein one end of the sixth wall portion 140c is joined to the second wall portion 140b and an opposite end of the sixth wall portion 140c is joined to the fourth wall portion 140d.

[0206] Embodiment 37. The exterior trim of embodiment 29, wherein the perimeter wall further comprises:

[0207] a third wall portion 140e; and

[0208] a fourth wall portion 140f, wherein the first wall portion, the second wall portion, and the third wall portion form a longitudinal U-shaped cavity, and wherein one end of the sixth wall portion 140c is joined to the second wall portion 140b and an opposite end of the sixth wall portion 140c is joined to the fourth wall portion 140d.

[0209] Embodiment 38. The exterior trim of embodiment 37, wherein a buck fills the U-shaped cavity.

[0210] Embodiment 39. The exterior trim of embodiment 37, wherein a width of the third wall portion is based on the thickness of the exterior insulation.

[0211] Embodiment 40. The exterior trim of embodiment 39, further comprising a trim piece mounted to the second wall portion, wherein the trim piece covers the second wall portion.

[0212] Embodiment 41. The exterior trim of embodiment 37, wherein the width of the first wall portion and a width of the third wall portion are based on the thickness of the exterior insulation and a thickness of the cladding.

[0213] Embodiment 42. The exterior trim of embodiment 41, further comprising a trim piece mounted to the second wall portion, wherein the trim piece covers the second wall portion and overlays an end of the cladding, when the cladding is installed on the wall of the building.

[0214] Embodiment 43. A method comprising:

[0215] forming an exterior trim that is configured to be installed along a penetration in a wall of a building to overlay an edge of exterior insulation installed on the wall, wherein the exterior trim comprises a first protrusion extending from a body and a second protrusion extending from the body, and wherein the body is elongated;

[0216] determining a thickness of the exterior insulation;

[0217] determining a desired width of the second protrusion based on the thickness of the exterior insulation; and

[0218] forming the second protrusion to the desired width.

[0219] Embodiment 44. The method of embodiment 43, further comprising forming the exterior trim via extrusion, molding, removing unwanted material, or assembling multiple pieces together.

[0220] Embodiment 45. The method of embodiment 43, wherein the thickness of the exterior insulation is greater than 3 / 4 inch and less than or equal to 10 inches.

[0221] Embodiment 46. The method of embodiment 45, wherein forming the second protrusion comprises adjusting the second protrusion to the desired width based on the thickness of the exterior insulation.

[0222] Embodiment 47. The method of embodiment 46, wherein adjusting the second protrusion comprises reducing a manufactured width of the second protrusion to the desired width.

[0223] Embodiment 48. The method of embodiment 47, wherein reducing the manufactured width comprises cutting away an unwanted portion of the second protrusion or breaking off the unwanted portion of the second protrusion.

[0224] Embodiment 49. The method of embodiment 43, wherein forming the second protrusion comprises extruding the exterior trim with the second protrusion being formed at the desired width.

[0225] Embodiment 50. The method of embodiment 43, wherein the first protrusion is configured to overlay ends of cladding installed over the exterior insulation.

[0226] Embodiment 51. The method of embodiment 43, wherein the second protrusion comprises a planar portion and a flange portion, and wherein forming the exterior trim further comprises inserting the flange portion in a longitudinal recess in the body.

[0227] Embodiment 52. The exterior trim of embodiment 51, wherein the flange portion is secured in the longitudinal recess by one or more fasteners.

[0228] Embodiment 53. The exterior trim of embodiment 52, wherein the one or more fasteners comprise one or more nails, screws, staples, glue, retention features, or combinations thereof.

[0229] Embodiment 54. An exterior trim substantially as described above and / or depicted in the drawings.

[0230] Embodiment 55. An exterior trim comprising:

[0231] a body that is elongated;

[0232] a first protrusion extending from the body in a first direction that is substantially parallel with an exterior surface of exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on a wall of a building; and

[0233] a second protrusion extending from the body in a second direction, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction or the second direction is at an obtuse or acute angle compared to the first direction, and wherein the second protrusion extends from the body toward an interior of the wall and is configured to overlay an edge of the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall.

[0234] Embodiment 56. The exterior trim of embodiment 55, wherein the body has a generally rectangular cross-section, and wherein the first protrusion and the second protrusion extend outwardly from the rectangular cross-section.

[0235] Embodiment 57. The exterior trim of embodiment 55, wherein the first protrusion forms a gap between the first protrusion and the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall, and wherein the gap is configured to receive ends of cladding when the cladding is installed on the wall.

[0236] Embodiment 58. The exterior trim of embodiment 55, wherein the second protrusion is configured to overlay the edge of the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall, and wherein the exterior insulation is greater than 1 / 8 inch thick and less than or equal to 10 inches thick.

[0237] Embodiment 59. The exterior trim of embodiment 55, wherein the second protrusion extends from the body by a first distance, and wherein the first distance is determined by a thickness of the exterior insulation that is installed or is to be installed on the wall.

[0238] Embodiment 60. The exterior trim of embodiment 55, wherein a third protrusion extends from the body in the first direction, wherein the third protrusion and the first protrusion form a gap therebetween, and wherein the gap receives edges of cladding when the cladding is installed on the wall.

[0239] Embodiment 61. The exterior trim of embodiment 55, wherein the second protrusion is formed as a separate piece and attached to the body to form the exterior trim.

[0240] Embodiment 62. An exterior trim comprising:

[0241] a body that is elongated, wherein the body, when viewed in cross-section, comprises a perimeter wall with an interior cavity, wherein the perimeter wall comprises:

[0242] a first wall portion that extends in a first direction, wherein a width of the first wall portion is based on a thickness of exterior insulation installed or to be installed on a wall of a building; and

[0243] a second wall portion joined to the first wall portion, wherein the second wall portion extends in a second direction which is generally perpendicular to the first direction, and wherein the second wall portion is configured to overlay ends of cladding or an edge of the exterior insulation when the cladding and the exterior trim are installed on the wall of the building.

[0244] Embodiment 63. The exterior trim of embodiment 62, wherein the perimeter wall further comprises a third wall portion that is parallel with the second wall portion and spaced away from the second wall portion, wherein the third wall portion is configured to secure the exterior trim to the wall when the third wall portion is attached to either the exterior insulation or exterior sheathing installed on the wall of the building.

[0245] Embodiment 64. The exterior trim of embodiment 63, wherein the first wall portion covers an edge of the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall.

[0246] Embodiment 65. The exterior trim of embodiment 62, wherein the body comprises a first body and a second body,

[0247] wherein the first body comprises a first perimeter wall that comprises the first wall portion and the second wall portion, wherein the first body further comprising a first retention feature,

[0248] wherein the second body comprises a second perimeter wall that comprises a first engagement feature that is configured to engage the first retention feature with the first engagement feature and attach the first body to the second body.

[0249] Embodiment 66. The exterior trim of embodiment 65, wherein the second body further comprises a third wall portion that extends in the first direction and a fourth wall portion joined to the third wall portion, wherein the fourth wall portion extends in the second direction, and wherein the fourth wall portion is configured to overlay ends of cladding when the cladding and the exterior trim are installed on the wall of the building.

[0250] Embodiment 67. The exterior trim of embodiment 66, wherein the first wall portion of the first body is aligned with the third wall portion of the second body when the first engagement feature is engaged with the first retention feature.

[0251] Embodiment 68. The exterior trim of embodiment 66, wherein the first wall portion of the first body is offset from the third wall portion of the second body when the first engagement feature is engaged with the first retention feature.

[0252] Embodiment 69. The exterior trim of embodiment 65, wherein the first body comprises a second retention feature and the second body comprises a second engagement feature, wherein the second body is attached to the first body when the second engagement feature engages the second retention feature.

[0253] Embodiment 70. A method comprising:

[0254] forming an exterior trim that is configured to be installed along a penetration in a wall of a building to overlay an edge of exterior insulation installed on the wall, wherein the exterior trim comprises a first protrusion extending from a body and a second protrusion extending from the body, and wherein the body is elongated;

[0255] determining a thickness of the exterior insulation;

[0256] determining a desired width of the second protrusion based on the thickness of the exterior insulation; and

[0257] forming the second protrusion to the desired width.

[0258] Embodiment 71. The method of embodiment 70, further comprising forming the exterior trim via extrusion, molding, removing unwanted material, or assembling multiple pieces together.

[0259] Embodiment 72. The method of embodiment 70, wherein the thickness of the exterior insulation is greater than 1 / 8 inch and less than or equal to 10 inches.

[0260] Embodiment 73. The method of embodiment 70, wherein the first protrusion is configured to overlay ends of cladding installed over the exterior insulation.

[0261] Embodiment 74. The method of embodiment 70, wherein the second protrusion comprises a planar portion and a flange portion, and wherein forming the exterior trim further comprises inserting the flange portion in a longitudinal recess in the body.

[0262] Note that not all of the activities described above in the general description, or the examples are required, that a portion of a specific activity may not be required, and that one or more further activities may be performed in addition to those described. Still further, the order in which activities are listed is not necessarily the order in which they are performed.

[0263] Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any feature(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential feature of any or all the claims.

[0264] The specification and illustrations of the embodiments described herein are intended to provide a general understanding of the structure of the various embodiments. The specification and illustrations are not intended to serve as an exhaustive and comprehensive description of all of the elements and features of apparatus and systems that use the structures or methods described herein. Separate embodiments may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment, and conversely, various features that are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any sub-combination. Further, reference to values stated in ranges includes each and every value within that range. Many other embodiments may be apparent to skilled artisans only after reading this specification. Other embodiments may be used and derived from the disclosure, such that a structural substitution, logical substitution, or another change may be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the disclosure is to be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive.

Claims

1. An exterior trim comprising:a body that is elongated;a first protrusion extending from the body in a first direction that is substantially parallel with an exterior surface of exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on a wall of a building; anda second protrusion extending from the body in a second direction, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction or the second direction is at an obtuse or acute angle compared to the first direction, and wherein the second protrusion extends from the body toward an interior of the wall and is configured to overlay an edge of the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall.

2. The exterior trim of claim 1, wherein the body has a generally rectangular cross-section, and wherein the first protrusion and the second protrusion extend outwardly from the rectangular cross-section.

3. The exterior trim of claim 1, wherein the first protrusion forms a gap between the first protrusion and the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall, and wherein the gap is configured to receive ends of cladding when the cladding is installed on the wall.

4. The exterior trim of claim 1, wherein the second protrusion is configured to overlay the edge of the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall, and wherein the exterior insulation is greater than 1 / 8 inch thick and less than or equal to 10 inches thick.

5. The exterior trim of claim 1, wherein the second protrusion extends from the body by a first distance, and wherein the first distance is determined by a thickness of the exterior insulation that is installed or is to be installed on the wall.

6. The exterior trim of claim 1, wherein a third protrusion extends from the body in the first direction, wherein the third protrusion and the first protrusion form a gap therebetween, and wherein the gap receives edges of cladding when the cladding is installed on the wall.

7. The exterior trim of claim 1, wherein the second protrusion is formed as a separate piece and attached to the body to form the exterior trim.

8. An exterior trim comprising:a body that is elongated, wherein the body, when viewed in cross-section, comprises a perimeter wall with an interior cavity, wherein the perimeter wall comprises:a first wall portion that extends in a first direction, wherein a width of the first wall portion is based on a thickness of exterior insulation installed or to be installed on a wall of a building; anda second wall portion joined to the first wall portion, wherein the second wall portion extends in a second direction which is generally perpendicular to the first direction, and wherein the second wall portion is configured to overlay ends of cladding or an edge of the exterior insulation when the cladding and the exterior trim are installed on the wall of the building.

9. The exterior trim of claim 8, wherein the perimeter wall further comprises a third wall portion that is parallel with the second wall portion and spaced away from the second wall portion, wherein the third wall portion is configured to secure the exterior trim to the wall when the third wall portion is attached to either the exterior insulation or exterior sheathing installed on the wall of the building.

10. The exterior trim of claim 9, wherein the first wall portion covers an edge of the exterior insulation when the exterior trim is installed on the wall.

11. The exterior trim of claim 8, wherein the body comprises a first body and a second body, wherein the first body comprises a first perimeter wall that comprises the first wall portion and the second wall portion, wherein the first body further comprising a first retention feature, wherein the second body comprises a second perimeter wall that comprises a first engagement feature that is configured to engage the first retention feature with the first engagement feature and attach the first body to the second body.

12. The exterior trim of claim 11, wherein the second body further comprises a third wall portion that extends in the first direction and a fourth wall portion joined to the third wall portion, wherein the fourth wall portion extends in the second direction, and wherein the fourth wall portion is configured to overlay ends of cladding when the cladding and the exterior trim are installed on the wall of the building.

13. The exterior trim of claim 12, wherein the first wall portion of the first body is aligned with the third wall portion of the second body when the first engagement feature is engaged with the first retention feature.

14. The exterior trim of claim 12, wherein the first wall portion of the first body is offset from the third wall portion of the second body when the first engagement feature is engaged with the first retention feature.

15. The exterior trim of claim 11, wherein the first body comprises a second retention feature and the second body comprises a second engagement feature, wherein the second body is attached to the first body when the second engagement feature engages the second retention feature.

16. A method comprising:forming an exterior trim that is configured to be installed along a penetration in a wall of a building to overlay an edge of exterior insulation installed on the wall, wherein the exterior trim comprises a first protrusion extending from a body and a second protrusion extending from the body, and wherein the body is elongated;determining a thickness of the exterior insulation;determining a desired width of the second protrusion based on the thickness of the exterior insulation; andforming the second protrusion to the desired width.

17. The method of claim 16, further comprising forming the exterior trim via extrusion, molding, removing unwanted material, or assembling multiple pieces together.

18. The method of claim 16, wherein the thickness of the exterior insulation is greater than 1 / 8 inch and less than or equal to 10 inches.

19. The method of claim 16, wherein the first protrusion is configured to overlay ends of cladding installed over the exterior insulation.

20. The method of claim 16, wherein the second protrusion comprises a planar portion and a flange portion, and wherein forming the exterior trim further comprises inserting the flange portion in a longitudinal recess in the body.

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