Building components

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1999-06-26

2001-09-25

Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3634)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

In situ attached-type channel or trim strip

Reexamination Certificate

active

06293072

ABSTRACT:

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to buildings with novel, improved trim components.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Many houses (and other buildings) have exteriors faced with lap siding which is topped with a trim band. In conventional constructions of this character moisture is apt to penetrate between the trim band and the exterior wall sheathing (or sub siding) and migrate downwardly between the sheathing and the siding. This trapped moisture can lead to rotting of the trim bands and the siding and, perhaps, other building components.
Trim bands as heretofore constructed also tend to be expensive, both in terms of material cost and in the labor required to install them.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
There have now been invented and disclosed herein certain new and novel trim bands which do not have the defects of and are otherwise superior to conventional trim bands.
The novel trim bands of the present invention may be fabricated from wood, concrete and other composites, polymers, and perhaps other materials. They are significantly superior to conventional trim bands, which are made of dimension (2×) boards because they use much less material. The novel trim bands disclosed herein are also, by virtue of their novel construction, lighter and thereby easier and less expensive to install.
Furthermore, the cleats or spacer elements of the trim bands disclosed herein space the facing components of the trim bands from the substructures to which the trim bands are attached. This arrangement, in combination with appropriate flashing, helps to keep moisture from collecting behind the trim bands and rotting out that component and/or the substrate to which the trim band is fastened.
Yet another important advantage of the trim bands disclosed herein is that their construction involves principles which can equally well be employed in the fabrication of door, window, corner, and other trim components including the fabrication of both horizontal and vertical trim bands.
The objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to the reader from the foregoing, the appended claims, and the ensuing detailed description and discussion of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing.


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