Structural gap filler and related method of use

An elongated gap filler comprising:

• a first panel and a second panel joined so that the first panel and second panel are in a V configuration, the first panel and second panel joined with one another at an apex, the first panel including a first panel distal end distal from the apex, the second panel including a second panel distal end distal from the apex;
• a reference line extending though the apex;
• a first extension wall extending from the first panel distal end, the first extension wall including a first extension wall proximal end adjacent the first panel distal end and a first extension wall distal end, the first extension wall extending parallel to the reference line;
• a first sealer wall extending downward and transversely to the first extension wall;
• and
• a second extension wall extending from the second panel distal end, the second extension wall including a second extension wall proximal end adjacent the second panel distal end and a second extension wall distal end;
• wherein the first extension wall includes a first extension wall inner surface facing toward a second extension wall inner surface of the second extension wall, and a first extension wall outer surface configured to face toward a first building surface when the elongated gap filler is placed between the first building surface and a second building surface,
• wherein the second extension wall includes a second extension wall outer surface configured to face toward a second building surface when the elongated gap filler is placed between the first building surface and the second building surface.

A method of installing an elongated gap filler, the method comprising:

• placing an elongated gap filler in a gap between a first surface and a second surface of a building such that a first panel and a second panel in a V configuration are within the gap, and such that a first extension wall extending at an obtuse angle from a distal end of the first panel is adjacent the first surface and such that a second extension wall extending from a distal end of the second panel is adjacent the second surface;
• placing a first sealer wall extending transversely from the first extension wall against a third surface of the building that is substantially perpendicular to the first surface with the first sealer wall at least impairing the first and second panels from being inserted too far into the gap between the first and second surfaces;
• moving the first and second panels relative to one another so that the first and second panels at least one of move toward one another and move away from one another to fit within the gap between the first surface and the second surface;
• and
• applying a wall covering to the first sealer wall so that the first sealer wall melds into the third surface.