Window frame member with channel formed within the member for accepting siding or sheathing

A window frame for receiving and supporting at least one window, said window frame configured for fixedly mounting in an opening in a wall of a structure, the structure having an interior wall and an exterior wall, the window frame comprising:

• at least one window frame body member, said window frame body member being defined by an interior surface disposed proximate to said interior wall when said window frame is mounted, an exterior surface disposed opposite said interior surface and proximate to said exterior wall when said window frame is mounted, a window-facing side disposed to engage said window and a wall-facing side disposed opposite said window-facing side, said window frame body member comprising at least one channel formed within said window frame body member, said channel contained within the cross-sectional area defined by said interior and exterior surfaces and said window-facing and wall-facing sides,
• said window frame member further comprising a first flange portion lying substantially in a first plane which is about perpendicular to a plane of said wall-facing side of said window frame member and a guide portion including a first end connected to said wall-facing side, a second end connected to said first flange portion, and an intermediate portion comprising a first guide wall surface facing said wall of said structure and a second guide wall surface facing the exterior of said structure, at least said second guide wall surface of said intermediate portion forming an oblique angle with said plane of said wall-facing side of said window frame member,
• wherein said channel is capable of accepting an edge of an exterior siding or sheathing product attached to said structure, said edge being at least partially covered by said channel during expansion and contraction of same, and
• wherein said guide portion assists in guiding said edge into said channel.

A window frame for receiving and supporting at least one window, said window frame configured for fixedly mounting in an opening in a wall of a structure, the structure having an interior wall and an exterior wall, the window frame comprising:

• (a) two oppositely-disposed jamb members each having a top end and a bottom end;
• (b) a header member overlapping and attached to said top ends of said jamb members;
• and
• (c) a sill member overlapping and attached to said bottom ends of said jamb members,
• each of said members being defined by an interior surface disposed proximate to said interior wall when said window frame is mounted, an exterior surface disposed opposite said interior surface and proximate to said exterior wall when said window frame is mounted, a window-facing side disposed to engage said window and a wall-facing side disposed opposite said window-facing side, each of said window frame members comprising at least one channel formed within each of said members, said channel contained within the cross-sectional area defined by said interior and exterior surfaces and said window-facing and wall-facing sides,
• each of said members further comprising a first flange portion lying substantially in a first plane which is about perpendicular to a plane of said wall-facing side of said window frame member and a guide portion including a first end connected to said wall-facing side, a second end connected to said first flange portion, and an intermediate portion comprising a first guide wall surface facing said wall of said structure and a second guide wall surface facing the exterior of said structure, at least said second guide wall surface of said intermediate portion forming an oblique angle with said plane of said wall-facing side of said window frame member,
• wherein said channel is capable of accepting an edge of an exterior siding or sheathing product attached to said structure, said edge being at least partially covered by said channel during expansion and contraction of same, and
• wherein said guide portion assists in guiding said edge into said channel.

A window frame member for inclusion in a window frame assembly, said window frame assembly for receiving and supporting at least one window, said window frame assembly configured for fixedly mounting in an opening in a wall of a structure, the structure having an interior wall and an exterior wall, the window frame member being defined by:

• an interior surface disposed proximate to said interior wall when said window frame assembly is mounted, an exterior surface disposed opposite said interior surface and proximate to said exterior wall when said window frame assembly is mounted, a window-facing side disposed to engage said window and a wall-facing side disposed opposite said window-facing side, said window frame member comprising:
• at least one channel formed within said frame member, said channel contained within the cross-sectional area defined by said interior and exterior surfaces and said window-facing and wall-facing sides;
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• a first flange portion for attaching said frame member to said structure lying substantially in a first plane which is about perpendicular to a plane of said wall-facing side of said window frame member and a guide portion including a first end connected to said wall-facing side, a second end connected to said first flange portion, and an intermediate portion comprising a first guide wall surface facing said wall of said structure and a second guide wall surface facing the exterior of said structure, at least said second guide wall surface of said intermediate portion forming an oblique angle with said plane of said wall-facing side of said window frame member;
• and
• a second flange portion extending radially outward from said wall facing side and disposed opposite said first flange portion,
• wherein said channel is capable of accepting an edge of an exterior siding or sheathing product attached to said structure, said edge being at least partially covered by said channel during expansion and contraction of same, and
• wherein said guide portion assists in guiding said siding or sheathing product into said channel and said first flange portion at least partially covers said edge.

A window frame for receiving and supporting at least one window, said window frame configured for fixedly mounting in an opening in a wall of a structure, the structure having an interior wall and an exterior wall, the window frame comprising:

• at least one window frame body member, said body member being defined by an interior surface disposed proximate to said interior wall when said window frame is mounted, an exterior surface disposed opposite said interior surface and proximate to said exterior wall when said window frame is mounted, a window-facing side disposed to engage said window and a wall-facing side disposed opposite said window-facing side, said frame body member comprising:
• at least one channel formed within said frame body member, said channel contained within the cross-sectional area defined by said interior and exterior surfaces and said window-facing and wall-facing sides;
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• a first flange portion for attaching said frame member to said lying substantially in a first plane which is about perpendicular to a plane of said wall-facing side of said window frame member and a guide portion including a first end connected to said wall-facing side, a second end connected to said first flange portion, and an intermediate portion comprising a first guide wall surface facing said wall of said structure and a second guide wall surface facing the exterior of said structure, at least said second guide wall surface of said intermediate portion forming an oblique angle with said plane of said wall-facing side of said window frame member;
• and
• a second flange portion extending radially outward from said wall facing side and disposed opposite said first flange portion,
• wherein said channel is capable of accepting an edge of an exterior siding or sheathing product attached to said structure, said edge being at least partially covered by said channel during expansion and contraction of same, and
• wherein said guide portion assists in guiding said siding or sheathing product into said channel and said first flange portion at least partially covers said edge.

A window frame for receiving and supporting at least one window, said window frame configured for fixedly mounting in an opening in a wall of a structure, the structure having an interior wall and an exterior wall, the window frame comprising:

• (a) two oppositely-disposed jamb members each having a top end and a bottom end;
• (b) a header member overlapping and attached to said top ends of said jamb members;
• and
• (c) a sill member overlapping and attached to said bottom ends of said jamb members,
• each of said members being defined by an interior surface disposed proximate to said interior wall when said window frame is mounted, an exterior surface disposed opposite said interior surface and proximate to said exterior wall when said window frame is mounted, a window-facing side disposed to engage said window and a wall-facing side disposed opposite said window-facing side, each of said members comprising:
• at least one channel formed within each of said members, said channel contained within the cross-sectional area defined by said interior and exterior surfaces and said window-facing and wall-facing sides;
• and
• a first flange portion for attaching said frame member to said structure lying substantially in a first plane which is about perpendicular to a plane of said wall-facing side of said window frame member and a guide portion including a first end connected to said wall-facing side, a second end connected to said first flange portion, and an intermediate portion comprising a first guide wall surface facing said wall of said structure and a second guide wall surface facing the exterior of said structure, at least said second guide wall surface of said intermediate portion forming an oblique angle with said plane of said wall-facing side of said window frame member;
• and
• a second flange portion extending radially outward from said wall facing side and disposed opposite said first flange portion,
• wherein said channel is capable of accepting an edge of an exterior siding or sheathing product attached to said structure, said edge being at least partially covered by said channel during expansion and contraction of same, and
• wherein said guide portion assists in guiding said siding or sheathing product into said channel and said first flange portion at least partially covers said edge.