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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2018
Filed:
Jul. 20, 2017
Applicant:
Robert A. Clark, Fairhope, AL (US);
Inventor:
Robert A. Clark, Fairhope, AL (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E04F 13/08 (2006.01); E04B 1/70 (2006.01); E04B 1/32 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E04F 13/0864 (2013.01); E04B 1/7038 (2013.01); E04F 13/0826 (2013.01); E04B 2001/3276 (2013.01); E04B 2103/06 (2013.01);
Abstract
Method and apparatus useful for the construction of exterior wall systems of buildings. The apparatus has an outer U-channel having a front formed lip thereon along with an inner wall together forming a base portion of the U-channel within which the bottom of the outer piece of siding is placed. The apparatus also includes a rear wall for supporting the inner piece of siding in an upright position along with a ledge upon which the bottom of the inner piece of siding rests. The rear wall of the apparatus may have apertures herein for receiving fasteners along with weep holes in the base of the U-channel.