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Flexible J-channel for masking siding

  • US 5,282,344 A
  • Filed: 04/27/1992
  • Issued: 02/01/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A covered building exterior comprising:

  • (a) an exterior wall;

    (b) a vinyl, aluminum or wood siding panel affixed to said exterior wall and having a curved marginal portion; and

    (c) an elongated J-channel for masking said curved marginal portion of the siding panel, said J-channel comprising;

    (i) a base channel including a base wall and front and rear edge portions extending upwardly from said base wall, said base wall comprising a relatively rigid polymer composition having a durometer hardness of about 95 Shore A;

    (ii) a rear wall extending upwardly from the rear edge portion of said base channel, said rear wall being affixed to said exterior wall behind said siding panel by means of a nail or screw, said rear wall being uninterrupted by slits and consisting essentially of a relatively flexible polymer composition having a durometer hardness of about 80 Shore A; and

    (iii) a retainer wall extending upwardly from said front edge portion and retaining said non-linear marginal portion of the siding panel adjacent said building exterior, said retainer wall comprising a relatively flexible polymer composition having a durometer hardness of about 80 Shore A.

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