Siding tool
AssigneeChadillac 10 Siding Tool LLC
InventorsChad Rasmussen, Steven Evans
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Abstract
A siding tool for siding installation in building construction to efficiently measure the distance between adjacent siding panels and to install siding. The body of the siding tool is preferably approximately 3/16″ ( 3/16 inches) wide, and a depth of approximately two inches (2″). The width and depth are used to measure distances according to building code. The body has a lip at one end that extends from the base of the body. The lip is configured to position the siding tool in place by catching the bottom edge of a panel of siding that has been placed. The lip of the siding tool is also configured for a user to position the siding tool upside down and use the lip to draw measurement lines.
Claims23
A siding tool configured for installing siding, the siding tool comprising:
- a body, the body having a first end and a second end, wherein the body comprises a length, a width, and a depth;
- a lip converging with the body and proximate to the first end, the lip being configured for engaging a bottom of an installed first siding panel, wherein the body comprises an indentation proximate to where the lip converges with the body;
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- the second end is configured for receiving a second siding panel such that the second siding panel is positioned for installation, wherein the body is configured to create a reveal distance between the lip and the second end, wherein the reveal distance is fixed.
A siding tool configured for installing siding, the siding tool comprising:
- a body having:
- a first end;
- a second end configured for receiving a second siding panel such that the second siding panel is in a position to be installed;
- a length extending from the first end to the second end;
- a width of 3/16 inches, the width perpendicular to the length;
- a depth perpendicular to the length and perpendicular to the width, the depth extending from a first side to a second side;
- an elongated opening sized for a user to insert the user's fingers to position the siding tool, wherein the elongated opening is defined by an interior edge of the body;
- a lip proximate to the first end, the lip being configured for engaging a bottom of an installed first siding panel;
- a reveal distance between the lip and the second end, a portion of the second side extends continuously along the reveal distance, wherein the reveal distance is fixed;
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- an indentation proximate to where the lip converges with the portion of the second side of the body.
A method of installing siding, the method comprising:
- providing a siding tool, wherein the siding tool comprises a body, the body having a first end, a second end, a length, a width, a depth, and a lip proximate to the first end, the lip being configured for engaging a bottom of a first siding panel previously installed on a wall, the second end is configured for receiving a second siding panel such that the second siding panel is in position to be installed, and the body creates a fixed reveal distance between the lip and the second end;
- engaging the lip with a bottom of the first siding panel;
- placing a second siding panel on the second end of the siding tool;
- installing the second siding panel;
- and
- using the width to measure a gap between the second siding panel and a trim panel of an exterior of a building.
A method of installing siding, the method comprising:
- providing a siding tool, wherein the siding tool comprises a body, the body having a first end, a second end, a length, a width, a depth, and a lip proximate to the first end, the lip being configured for engaging a bottom of a first siding panel previously installed on a wall, the second end is configured for receiving a second siding panel such that the second siding panel is in position to be installed, and the body creates a fixed reveal distance between the lip and the second end, wherein the depth is 2 inches;
- engaging the lip with a bottom of the first siding panel;
- placing a second siding panel on the second end of the siding tool;
- installing the second siding panel;
- and
- measuring a gap with the depth of the siding tool.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.