US-12618243-B2 - Siding attachment accessory and siding system

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to siding, for example, suitable for use covering the exterior surface of a building. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a siding attachment accessory including an attachment platform having a front face and a rear face. The attachment accessory also includes at least one siding hanger extending forward from the front face of the attachment platform that is configured to hold a siding component. Each siding hanger of the attachment accessory includes a retaining arm having a proximal end attached to the front face of the attachment platform and a distal end spaced from the attachment platform.

Inventors

• Kyle Pina
• Dennis Michaud
• Keyan Hansen
• Andy Hojoa
• Jonathan Knowles
• William Lentlie

Assignees

• CERTAINTEED LLC

Dates

Publication Date

20260505

Application Date

20240220

Claims (20)

1. 1 . A siding attachment accessory comprising: an attachment platform including a front face and a rear face; and a plurality of siding hangers extending forward from the front face of the attachment platform and configured to hold a siding component, each siding hanger of the siding hangers including: a retaining arm having a proximal end attached to the front face of the attachment platform and a distal end spaced from the attachment platform, wherein the retaining arm includes a pair of prongs that are configured to snap into an aperture in the siding component, wherein the attachment platform includes a platform body and a plurality of projections extending laterally outward from the platform body, wherein the platform body and the plurality of projections have a substantially planar configuration, and wherein each siding hanger of the plurality of siding hangers is disposed on a respective one of the projections.
2. 2 . The siding attachment accessory according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of siding hangers includes three siding hangers disposed in a line.
3. 3 . The siding attachment accessory according to claim 1 , wherein the attachment platform includes an aperture configured to receive a mechanical fastener for securing the siding attachment accessory to a support surface.
4. 4 . A building surface siding system comprising: a support structure; one or more siding attachment accessories according to claim 1 , the one or more siding attachment accessories including a first siding attachment accessory attached to the support structure; and a first siding panel including a panel body, a first lock disposed along a first edge of the panel body, a second lock disposed along a second edge of the panel body, and a fastening strip coupled to the first lock, the fastening strip including at least one aperture therethrough, wherein the prongs of each siding hanger of the plurality of siding hangers of the first siding attachment accessory extends through an aperture of the fastening strip of the first siding panel so as to secure the first siding panel to the support structure.
5. 5 . The building surface siding system according to claim 4 , wherein the one or more siding attachment accessories further comprises a second siding attachment accessory attached to the support structure, the system further comprising: a second siding panel including a panel body, a first lock disposed along a first edge of the panel body, a second lock disposed along a second edge of the panel body, and a fastening strip coupled to the first lock, the fastening strip including an aperture therethrough, wherein the prongs of each siding hanger of the plurality of siding hangers of the second siding attachment accessory extends through the aperture of the fastening strip of the second siding panel so as to secure the second siding panel to the support structure, and wherein the first lock of the first siding panel is coupled to the second lock of the second siding panel.
6. 6 . A method of constructing a building surface siding system according to claim 4 , the method comprising: securing the first siding panel to the support structure using the first siding attachment accessory such that the prongs of each of the siding hangers of the first siding attachment accessory extends through an aperture of the fastening strip of the first siding panel.
7. 7 . A siding attachment accessory comprising: an attachment platform including a front face and a rear face; one or more siding hangers extending forward from the front face of the attachment platform and configured to hold a siding component, each siding hanger of the one or more siding hangers including: a retaining arm having a proximal end attached to the front face of the attachment platform and a distal end spaced from the attachment platform, wherein the retaining arm includes a pair of prongs that are configured to snap into an aperture in the siding component; and a plurality of support legs extending rearward from the rear face of the attachment platform.
8. 8 . The siding attachment accessory according to claim 7 , wherein the plurality of support legs includes at least three of the support legs are disposed in a non-linear arrangement so as to support the attachment platform.
9. 9 . The siding attachment accessory according to claim 7 , wherein a respective one of the plurality of support legs is disposed behind each siding hanger.
10. 10 . The siding attachment accessory according to claim 7 , wherein each support leg extends a distance of from 0.5 inches to 3 inches from the rear face of the attachment platform.
11. 11 . The siding attachment accessory according to claim 7 , wherein each leg tapers inward from the attachment platform to a pointed tip.
12. 12 . The siding attachment accessory according to claim 11 , wherein the pointed tip is configured to penetrate a support surface.
13. 13 . The siding attachment accessory according to claim 11 , wherein the pointed tip is configured to deform upon contacting a support surface.
14. 14 . The building surface siding system according to claim 4 , wherein each of the at least one aperture of the fastening strip of the first siding panel is a slot, and wherein the prongs of each of the siding hangers of the first siding attachment accessory are configured to slide within the respective slot.
15. 15 . The building surface siding system according to claim 14 , wherein the first siding attachment accessory is attached to the support surface using a mechanical fastener.
16. 16 . The building surface siding system according to claim 14 , wherein the first siding attachment accessory is one of a plurality of siding attachment accessories that secure the first siding panel to the support structure.
17. 17 . A building surface siding system comprising: a support structure; a first siding attachment accessory attached to the support structure, the first siding attachment accessory comprising an attachment platform including a front face and a rear face; one or more siding hangers extending forward from the front face of the attachment platform and configured to hold a siding component, each siding hanger of the at least one siding hanger including a retaining arm having a proximal end attached to the front face of the attachment platform and a distal end spaced from the attachment platform, wherein the retaining arm includes a pair of prongs that are configured to snap into an aperture in the siding component; and a plurality of support legs extending rearward from the rear surface of the attachment platform, the plurality of support legs contacting the support surface so as to hold the first siding attachment accessory at a distance from the support surface; a first siding panel including a panel body, a first lock disposed along a first edge of the panel body, a second lock disposed along a second edge of the panel body, and a fastening strip coupled to the first lock, the fastening strip including at least one aperture therethrough; and insulation disposed between the attachment platform of the first siding attachment accessory and the support surface, wherein the support legs of the first siding attachment accessory extend through the insulation, wherein the prongs of each siding hanger of the one or more siding hangers of the first siding attachment accessory extend through an aperture of the fastening strip of the first siding panel so as to secure the first siding panel to the support structure.
18. 18 . The siding attachment accessory according to claim 7 , wherein the one or more siding hangers includes three siding hangers disposed in a line.
19. 19 . The siding attachment accessory according to claim 7 , wherein the attachment platform includes an aperture configured to receive a mechanical fastener for securing the siding attachment accessory to a support surface.
20. 20 . A building surface siding system comprising: a support structure; a first siding attachment accessory attached to the support structure, the first siding attachment accessory comprising an attachment platform including a front face and a rear face; and a first siding hanger, a second hiding hanger, and a third siding hanger disposed in a line, each of the first siding hanger, the second hiding hanger, and the third siding hanger extending forward from the front face of the attachment platform and including a retaining arm having a proximal end attached to the front face of the attachment platform and a distal end spaced from the attachment platform, the retaining arm including a pair of prongs that are configured to snap into an aperture in the siding component; and a first siding panel including a panel body, a first lock disposed along a first edge of the panel body, a second lock disposed along a second edge of the panel body, and a fastening strip coupled to the first lock, the fastening strip including at least one aperture therethrough, wherein the prongs of each siding hanger of the three siding hangers of the first siding attachment accessory extend through an aperture of the fastening strip of the first siding panel so as to secure the first siding panel to the support structure.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/148,062, filed Jan. 13, 2021, which claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/961,454, filed Jan. 15, 2020, each of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE 1. Field of the Disclosure The present disclosure relates generally to siding, for example, suitable for use covering the exterior surface of a building. The present disclosure relates more particularly to an attachment accessory for securing siding to a support surface, such as an exterior sheathing or wall framing. 2. Technical Background Building surface panels, such as siding, are visible elements that cover an underlying support structure. Siding panels are typically used in the construction of homes, businesses, and other buildings on exterior walls. The siding panels provide both an aesthetic element to cover functional layers of the underlying wall structure as well as protection from weather and other elements. Most siding panels expand and contract with changes in temperature, similar to many construction materials. In particular, siding panels may expand as the weather warms during summer months and contract as the weather cools during winter months. Due to the elongated shape of most siding panels, the length of the panels can vary with temperature more than a negligible amount. To accommodate this expansion and contraction, many siding panels are installed using mechanical fasteners that pass through slots in a fastening strip of the siding panel. The slots are oriented in the same direction as the length of the siding panel so that the siding panel is able to move back and forth over the fastener. Accordingly, this flexible attachment method does not hinder the expansion and contraction of the siding panel with changes in temperature. In order to utilize the foregoing flexibility provided by the slots in the siding panel fastening strip, the mechanical fasteners are installed by hand to an appropriate depth that will be secure without hindering lateral movement of the siding panel over the mechanical fastener. If the mechanical fastener is inserted too far, it will pin the panel against the underlying support structure and prevent lateral movement of the panel with expansion and contraction. Most siding installations require the use of many mechanical fasteners to attach siding panels that cover an entire exterior surface. The process of installing each mechanical fastener by hand is slow and, therefore, costly. The present inventors have determined that a system allowing for faster and easier installation of siding and siding components would be attractive to builders and customers. SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a siding attachment accessory comprising: an attachment platform including a front face and a rear face;at least one siding hanger extending forward from the front face of the attachment platform and configured to hold a siding component, each siding hanger including a retaining arm having a proximal end attached to the front face of the attachment platform and a distal end spaced from the attachment platform; anda plurality of support legs extending rearward from the rear face of the attachment platform. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a siding attachment accessory comprising: an attachment platform including a front face and a rear face; andat least one siding hanger extending forward from the front face of the attachment platform and configured to hold a siding component, each siding hanger including: a retaining arm having a proximal end attached to the front face of the attachment platform and a distal end spaced from the attachment platform, andan overhang disposed over the retaining arm, the overhang having a proximal end attached to the front face of the attachment platform and a distal end spaced from the attachment platform,wherein the retaining arm is configured as a hook and the distal end curves toward the overhang. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a siding attachment accessory comprising: an attachment platform including a front face and a rear face; andat least one siding hanger extending forward from the front face of the attachment platform and configured to hold a siding component, each siding hanger including: a retaining arm having a proximal end attached to the front face of the attachment platform and a distal end spaced from the attachment platform, wherein the retaining arm includes a pair of prongs that are configured to snap into an aperture in the siding component. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a building surface siding system comprising: a support structure;a first siding attachment accessory according to the disclosure attached to the support structure; anda first siding panel including a