Channel member for siding construction
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1. An elongated trim strip for siding construction on a structure, said trim strip having a first channel adapted to retain a relatively thick edge portion of one siding element and a second channel adapted to retain a relatively thin edge portion of another siding element, said trim strip comprising:
- a rear panel adapted to be secured to said structure;
a first transverse panel integral with said rear panel andextending outwardly therefrom;
a front panel integral with said first transverse panel and extending generally parallel to said rear panel, said front panel cooperating with said first transverse panel and the portion of said rear panel adjacent to said first transverse panel to form said first channel;
a second transverse panel integral with said rear panel and extending outwardly therefrom, said second transverse panel being positioned on the same side of said rear panel as said first transverse panel, said second transverse panel extending generally parallel to, but a shorter distance than, said first transverse panel and being positioned on the other side of said first transverse panel from said front panel, said second transverse panel cooperating with said first transverse panel and the portion of said rear panel extending between said first transverse panel and said second transverse panel to form said second channel;
means for retaining a relatively thick edge portion of one siding element associated with said first channel; and
means for retaining a relatively thin edge portion of another siding element associated with said second channel.
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Abstract
Trim components for siding construction are disclosed. The principal trim component is a trim strip having a J-shaped channel and a smaller adjacent C-shaped channel opening substantially perpendicular to each other. Two of these trim strips together with a corner cap form an outside corner assembly. The unique trim strip also has unique uses for covering soffits and window and door trim.
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1. An elongated trim strip for siding construction on a structure, said trim strip having a first channel adapted to retain a relatively thick edge portion of one siding element and a second channel adapted to retain a relatively thin edge portion of another siding element, said trim strip comprising:
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a rear panel adapted to be secured to said structure; a first transverse panel integral with said rear panel and extending outwardly therefrom; a front panel integral with said first transverse panel and extending generally parallel to said rear panel, said front panel cooperating with said first transverse panel and the portion of said rear panel adjacent to said first transverse panel to form said first channel; a second transverse panel integral with said rear panel and extending outwardly therefrom, said second transverse panel being positioned on the same side of said rear panel as said first transverse panel, said second transverse panel extending generally parallel to, but a shorter distance than, said first transverse panel and being positioned on the other side of said first transverse panel from said front panel, said second transverse panel cooperating with said first transverse panel and the portion of said rear panel extending between said first transverse panel and said second transverse panel to form said second channel; means for retaining a relatively thick edge portion of one siding element associated with said first channel; and means for retaining a relatively thin edge portion of another siding element associated with said second channel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11)
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10. An elongated trim strip for siding construction on a structure, said trim strip having a first channel adapted to retain a relatively thick edge portion of one siding element and a second channel adapted to retain a relatively thin edge portion of another siding element, said trim strip comprising:
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a rear panel adapted to be secured to said structure; a first transverse panel integral with said rear panel and extending outwardly at about a right angle therefrom; a front panel integral with said first transverse panel and extending generally parallel to said rear panel, said front panel cooperating with said first transverse panel and the portion of said rear panel adjacent to said first transverse panel to form said first channel and said rear panel extending beyond said front panel to provide a nailing strip for securing said trim strip to said structure; a second transverse panel integral with said rear panel and extending outwardly therefrom, said second transverse panel being positioned on the same side of said rear panel as said first transverse panel, said second transverse panel extending generally parallel to, but a shorter distance than, said first transverse panel and being positioned on the other side of said first transverse panel from said front panel, said second transverse panel cooperating with said first transverse panel and the portion of said rear panel extending between said first transverse panel and said second transverse panel to form said second channel; an integral flange on the outer end of said front panel, said flange extending inwardly toward said rear panel and being adapted to clampingly engage said relatively thick edge portion of one siding element; and a reversely bent end portion on said second transverse panel, said reversely bent end portion extending in said second channel and being adapted to clampingly engage said relatively thin edge portion of another siding panel. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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