Decorative wall inset

Abstract

A decorative weather-tight inset to position against a wall for providing aesthetics, covering holes or irregular surfaces, and creating storage space. The inset includes a flange around the perimeter to elevate the inset above the wall. The flange and the wall form a waterproof seal through the use of fasteners and caulk. The flange can bend or be prefabricated to contour flush against the wall. A decorative surface can protrude beyond the inset and include indicia. The decorative surface can be one piece or multiple pieces, and include a variety of shapes, graphics, and text. A space between an opposite mounting surface of the inset and the wall can be filled with insulation for preventing thermal transfer, and for enhancing the water proof seal between the flange and the wall. Items can also be stored or displayed in the space if the decorative surface detaches, and/or is transparent.

1 . A decorative insert comprising:
 at least one flange, said at least one flange being configured to engage a wall, said at least one flange comprising at least one aperture; and   a panel, said panel being joined with said at least one flange, said panel comprising a generally flat mounting surface being operable to engage a top surface of said at least one flange, said panel further comprising a generally flat decorative surface in opposition to said generally flat mounting surface, said decorative surface being operable to receive and retain indicia or other suitable decorative elements.   
     
     
         2 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one flange rests flush against an outer perimeter of said panel. 
     
     
         3 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one flange extends past said outer perimeter of said panel. 
     
     
         4 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one flange elevates said panel beyond said wall. 
     
     
         5 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one flange and said wall comprise a mating configuration. 
     
     
         6 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one flange is operable to form a waterproof seal with said wall. 
     
     
         7 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one flange is operable to receive a caulk for forming a waterproof seal with said wall. 
     
     
         8 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one aperture is disposed to receive at least one fastener. 
     
     
         9 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , in which said at least one fastener comprises a screw. 
     
     
         10 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , wherein said panel is configured to elevate above said at least one flange. 
     
     
         11 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , wherein said panel is configured at angle sufficient for a fluid to pass over said panel. 
     
     
         12 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , in which said panel comprises a fluid guidance portion configured to join adjacently with an outer perimeter of said panel. 
     
     
         13 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , wherein said fluid guidance portion comprises a drip bead. 
     
     
         14 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , wherein said fluid guidance portion is operable to prevent a fluid from engaging said wall. 
     
     
         15 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , further comprising indicia or other suitable decorative elements, wherein said indicia or other suitable decorative elements is/are configured to elevate above said panel. 
     
     
         16 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , in which said flange and said panel is operable to receive insulation between said mounting surface and said wall. 
     
     
         17 . The decorative insert of  claim 1 , in which said wall comprises at least one exterior siding on a building. 
     
     
         18 . (canceled) 
     
     
         19 . (canceled) 
     
     
         20 . A decorative insert comprising:
 at least one flange, said at least one flange being configured to engage a wall, said at least one flange being operable to form a waterproof seal with said wall, said at least one flange comprising at least one aperture for receiving a fastener; and   a panel, said panel being removably joined with said at least one flange, said panel being configured to elevate beyond said wall, said panel comprising a generally flat mounting surface being configured to engage a top surface of said at least one flange, said panel further comprising a generally flat decorative surface in opposition to said generally flat mounting surface, said decorative surface comprising an indicia, said indicia being configured to elevate above said panel, said panel further comprising a fluid guidance portion, said fluid guidance portion being configured to join adjacently with an outer perimeter of said panel, said fluid guidance portion being operable to prevent a fluid from engaging said wall.