Hardboard frame products

Abstract

A window frame, door frame, or other construction component is constructed using hardboard for improved decay and insect resistance properties. Among the several different embodiments are a frame constructed entirely of hardboard and a frame having an internal wood and external hardboard section.

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:  
     
         1 . A frame comprising: 
 a top frame member having a first end and a second end; and    two side frame members, one of each of the two side frame members attached to the first end and the second end of the top frame member;    the top frame member further having an internal portion and an external portion, at least the external portion comprised of engineered wood; and    the two side frame members each having an internal portion and an external portion, at least the external portion of each side frame member comprised of engineered wood.    
     
     
         2 . The frame of  claim 1 , wherein the engineered wood comprises hardwood  
     
     
         3 . The frame of  claim 2 , wherein the internal portion of each of the top frame member and two side frame members is comprised of hardboard.  
     
     
         4 . The frame of  claim 3 , wherein the internal and external portions of each of the top and two side frame members are integrally formed.  
     
     
         5 . The frame of  claim 4 , further comprising a sill attached to each of the side frame members.  
     
     
         6 . The frame of  claim 5 , wherein the sill is comprised of hardboard.  
     
     
         7 . The frame of  claim 3 , wherein the frame is a door frame.  
     
     
         8 . The frame of  claim 7 , further comprising a plurality of hinge mortises.  
     
     
         9 . The frame of  claim 8 , further comprising a lock mortise.  
     
     
         10 . The frame of  claim 3 , wherein the frame is a window frame.  
     
     
         11 . The frame of  claim 10 , further comprising a mullion attached to the frame, wherein the mullion is comprised of hardboard.  
     
     
         12 . The frame of  claim 2 , wherein the internal portion of each of the top frame member and two side frame members is comprised of wood.  
     
     
         13 . The frame of  claim 12 , further comprising a sill attached to each of the side frame members.  
     
     
         14 . The frame of  claim 13 , wherein the sill is comprised of hardboard.  
     
     
         15 . The frame of  claim 12 , wherein the frame is a door frame.  
     
     
         16 . The frame of  claim 15 , further comprising a plurality of hinge mortises.  
     
     
         17 . The frame of  claim 16 , further comprising a lock mortise.  
     
     
         18 . The frame of  claim 12 , wherein the frame is a window frame.  
     
     
         19 . The frame of  claim 17 , further comprising a mullion attached to the frame, wherein the mullion is comprised of hardboard.  
     
     
         20 . The frame of  claim 12 , wherein each of the two side frame members comprises an upper section and a lower section, and further wherein the lower section is comprised entirely of hardboard.  
     
     
         21 . The frame of  claim 20 , further comprising a sill attached to each of the side frame members.  
     
     
         22 . The frame of  claim 21 , wherein the sill is comprised of hardboard.  
     
     
         23 . The frame of  claim 20 , wherein the frame is a door frame.  
     
     
         24 . The frame of  claim 23 , further comprising a plurality of hinge mortises.  
     
     
         25 . The frame of  claim 24 , further comprising a lock mortise.  
     
     
         26 . The frame of  claim 22 , wherein the frame is a window frame.  
     
     
         27 . The frame of  claim 26 , further comprising a mullion attached to the frame, wherein the mullion is comprised of hardboard.  
     
     
         28 . A brick mold comprising a front surface and a substantially flat back surface for attachment to a frame, wherein the brickmold is constructed form engineered wood.  
     
     
         29 . A frame member comprising an internal portion and an external portion, wherein at least the external portion is constructed from engineered wood.  
     
     
         30 . The frame member of  claim 29 , wherein the frame member is a mull post.