Mounting clip

In a clip for lapping siding boards including a first rearward hook having a rearward vertical flange with a top portion and a bottom portion, and a top horizontal flange with a forward portion and a rearward portion, wherein the rearward portion of the horizontal flange connects with the top portion of the vertical flange, and a body portion which extends downwardly and connects with the forward portion of the horizontal flange, the improvement comprising:

• a forward hook having a forward horizontal flange with a forward portion and a rearward portion, and a forward vertical flange having a top portion and a bottom portion wherein the bottom portion of the vertical flange connects with the forward portion of the forward horizontal flange and wherein the rearward portion of the forward horizontal flange connects with the body portion;
• a catch extending downwardly from the bottom horizontal flange of the forward hook;
• and
• a protuberance extending upwardly from the top horizontal flange.

A method for lapping siding boards, the method comprising:

• securing a first siding board to a vertical wall of a structure;
• providing a clip with a rearward hook, a body portion, a forward hook and a catch extending outwardly from a bottom portion of the forward hook;
• providing an upwardly extending protuberance on the rearward hook;
• placing the rearward hook on a top side of the first siding board;
• resting a second siding board on the forward hook;
• securing the second siding board in place;
• applying force to the catch without the aid of a tool;
• and
• breaking the clip at a predetermined location as a result of the applied force.