Trim clip for siding

Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Lapped multiplanar surfacing; e.g. – shingle type – Interfitted sections

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52543, 52548, 524891, 527168, 5274521, E04D 134

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055377912

ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a mounting clip for siding. The clip has a first face and a second face. The clip is formed from a continuous metal strip having a first generally straight portion, a first U-bend portion, and a second U-bend portion. Each portion has a first face and a second face which correspond to the first face and the second face of the clip. Each portion has a first end and a second end. The second end of the first generally straight portion is attached to the first end of the first U-bend portion. The first U-bend portion bends toward the first face of the strip. The first end of the second U-bend portion is attached to the second end of the first U-bend portion. The second end of the second U-bend portion is positioned between the first end of the first U-bend portion and the first face of the first generally straight portion. The second U-bend portion forms an angle in the range of from about 120 degrees to about 150 degrees with respect to the first U-bend portion. The second end of the second U-bend portion forms at least one point which is oriented toward the first U-bend portion. The configuration is easy to insert into a trim strip by hand, and requires no special tools. When the clip is provided with at least one barb protruding from the first face of the first generally straight portion and pointing toward the second U-bend portion it provides more reliable attachment to the topout panel. Where each U-bend portion has a pair of legs which are positioned in generally parallel planes, application of the clip is eased. By providing the clip with a second generally straight portion having a first end and a second end and a bent portion connecting the first generally straight portion with the second generally straight portion said bent portion bending away from the first face of the first generally straight portion; wherein the second generally straight portion forms an angle in the range of from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the first generally straight portion the clip may be used to reliably position the topout panel in a trim strip have a relatively wide groove, due to the biasing action of the second straight portion.

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