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Channel member for siding construction

  • US 4,189,885 A
  • Filed: 08/29/1978
  • Issued: 02/26/1980
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/1978
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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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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