Trim component for use in a siding system

Abstract

A trim component or strip for a siding system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the component includes an elongated body having an outwardly bowed portion that simulates the appearance of a log or timber. The trim component also includes an integral receiver for receiving a portion of one or more siding strips, such as either a side edge of a single siding strip or an end of a plurality of siding strips, depending on the relative orientation of the component and the strip(s). A pair of trim components may also be provided for trimming adjacent sides of the wall opening, in which case at least one end of one of the components may be miter cut and overlap with the corresponding end of the adjacent trim component. Alternatively, the corresponding ends of at least one pair of adjacent trim components may be miter cut and fit in an abutting relationship to form a miter joint.

In the claims:  
     
         1 . A siding system component capable of covering a portion of at least one siding strip positioned adjacent to an opening in a wall of a structure, said opening having a fixed structure positioned in or adjacent thereto, comprising: 
 an elongated body including an outwardly bowed integral portion, said body having first and second opposed lateral side edges, said first lateral side edge carrying an integral receiver for at least partially covering the portion the siding strip and said second lateral side edge carrying a flange for being positioned adjacent to the fixed structure in or adjacent to the opening in the wall.    
     
     
         2 . The siding system component according to  claim 1 , wherein a major axis of the siding strip is horizontally oriented, and the elongated body is horizontally oriented along a top or bottom of the wall opening such that the receiver receives and at least partially covers a portion of an elongated side edge of the siding strip.  
     
     
         3 . The siding system component according to  claim 1 , wherein a major axis of the siding strip is horizontally oriented, and the elongated body is vertically oriented along a lateral side of the wall opening such that an end of the siding strip is at least partially covered by the receiver.  
     
     
         4 . The siding system component according to  claim 1 , further including a plurality of siding strips having a horizontally oriented major axis, and wherein the elongated body is vertically oriented along a lateral side of the wall opening such that an end of each of the plurality of siding strips is at least partially covered by the receiver.  
     
     
         5 . The siding system component according to  claim 1 , further including an integral fastener receiving section positioned adjacent to the receiver for abutting with the wall.  
     
     
         6 . The siding system component according to  claim 1 , wherein the receiver includes a pair of substantially parallel opposed side walls and an end wall that is substantially parallel to the flange, said flange abutting with the fixed structure positioned in or adjacent to the wall opening.  
     
     
         7 . The siding system component according to  claim 6 , wherein a first of the pair of opposed sidewalls is positioned closer to the wall of the structure than the other and includes a fastener receiving section for receiving a fastener for securing the component to the wall adjacent the opening.  
     
     
         8 . A siding system for covering a wall with at least one opening having a fixed structure positioned in or adjacent thereto, comprising: 
 at least one siding strip having a portion adjacent to the wall opening;    at least one trim component including an outwardly bowed integral portion and first and second opposed lateral sides, said first lateral side carrying an integral receiver for at least partially covering the portion of the siding strip and said second lateral side carrying a flange for being positioned adjacent to the fixed structure.    
     
     
         9 . The siding system according to  claim 8 , wherein a major axis of the siding strip is horizontally oriented, and a major axis of the trim component is horizontally oriented along a top or bottom of the wall opening such that the receiver covers a side edge of the siding strip.  
     
     
         10 . The siding system according to  claim 8 , wherein a major axis of the siding strip is horizontally oriented, and a major axis of the trim component is vertically oriented along a lateral side of the wall opening such that an end of the siding strip is at least partially covered by the receiver.  
     
     
         11 . The siding system according to  claim 8 , further including a plurality of siding strips having a horizontally oriented major axis, and wherein the trim component is vertically oriented along a lateral side of the wall opening such that an end of each the plurality of siding strips is at least partially covered by the receiver.  
     
     
         12 . The siding system according to  claim 8 , wherein the trim component further includes an integral fastener receiving section positioned adjacent to the receiver.  
     
     
         13 . The siding system according to  claim 8 , wherein the trim component is fastened to the wall such than a biasing force is created for urging the flange against the fixed structure positioned in or adjacent to the wall opening.  
     
     
         14 . The siding system according to  claim 8 , further including first and second trim components, wherein: 
 a major axis of said first trim component is horizontally oriented;    a major axis of said second trim component is vertically oriented;    wherein an end of one of said first or second trim components is miter cut and overlaps with a portion of corresponding end of the opposite trim component adjacent to a corner of the opening.    
     
     
         15 . The siding system according to  claim 8 , further including first and second trim components, wherein: 
 a major axis of said first trim component is horizontally oriented and a first end of said first trim component is miter cut;    a major axis of said second trim component is vertically oriented and a second end of said second trim component is miter cut;    wherein said miter cut end of the first trim component mates in an abutting relationship with the second miter cut end of the second trim component to form a miter joint.    
     
     
         16 . The siding system according to  claim 8 , further including first and second pairs of trim components, wherein: 
 a major axis of each said first trim component is horizontally oriented and both ends of each said first trim component are miter cut;    a major axis of each said second trim component is vertically oriented and both ends of each of said second trim component are miter cut;    wherein said miter cut ends fit together in an abutting relationship to form a miter joint adjacent to each corner of the opening.    
     
     
         17 . The siding system according to  claim 8 , wherein the at least one siding strip includes an integral portion simulating the appearance of grout or chinking that remains exposed when the portion of the siding strip adjacent to the wall opening is positioned in the receiver of the trimming component.  
     
     
         18 . The siding system according to  claim 8 , wherein the flange includes a foot and the fixed structure includes a J-shaped channel positioned adjacent to the wall opening for receiving the foot.  
     
     
         19 . The siding system according to  claim 8 , wherein the fixed structure is a preassembled window or door unit having a groove for receiving an end of the flange.  
     
     
         20 . A method for trimming an opening in a wall carrying a plurality of parallel, horizontally extending siding strips, comprising: 
 providing first and second elongated trim components, each having a major axis and including an outwardly bowed integral portion for simulating the appearance of a log or timber adjacent to the window opening;    miter cutting at least one end of one of said trim components;    orienting the trim components such that the major axis of the first trim component is aligned with a substantially horizontal axis, the major axis of the second trim component is aligned with a substantially vertical axis, and a portion of the one of said trim components having the miter cut end overlaps with the other said trim component.