Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Machine or implement
Patent
1991-12-13
1994-06-14
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Machine or implement
33411, 33640, 52DIG1, E04D 1500
Patent
active
053199090
ABSTRACT:
A tool for lap siding installation includes a current board slot, a reference board slot and a lower surface, all three of which are disposed at an angle .alpha. from a reference surface at the top of the tool. The angle .alpha. corresponds to the angle between properly installed siding boards and the wall upon which they are installed. The current board slot has dimensions conforming to the dimensions of the siding being installed. The reference board slot is shorter than the current board slot by the amount of overlap that is desired between adjacent boards after the siding is installed. Optionally, a second set of these features with alternative dimensions can be disposed on the back of the tool making it suitable for use in installing a second type of siding when its orientation is reversed. To use the tool, a current board to be installed is lifted until it is close to its desired position and then fitted within the current board slot of the tool. The tool is then positioned against the wall so that a bottom of the reference slot fits against a reference board that has already been installed on the wall. When the reference surface is then brought into contact with the wall, the current board is properly positioned. A nail guide through the top of the tool allows the tool to be tacked into place in this position if one worker is working alone using two tools. If two workers are working in concert, no tacking is necessary and the current board can be nailed to the wall immediately.
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Friedman Carl D.
Smith Creighton
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