Cornice Systems and Methods

Abstract

Improved cornice systems and methods for installing cornice systems. The system includes hangers, wall receiver trim, and a unitary fascia and soffit component. The improved cornice systems allow for much quicker and easier installation, and provide for additional advantages as well.

1 . A method of installing a cornice system, the method comprising:
 securing a plurality of hangers to a vertical wall;   securing a wall receiver trim to the plurality of hangers;   using the plurality of hangers to support a fascia and soffit component proximate an end of a rafter such that a fascia portion of the fascia and soffit component is supported proximate the end of the rafter while unconnected to the rafter, the fascia and soffit component comprising a unitary component including the fascia portion and a soffit portion, wherein using the plurality of hangers to support the fascia and soffit component comprises sliding an end of the soffit portion of the fascia and soffit component between each one of the plurality of hangers and the wall receiver trim; and   after supporting the fascia and soffit component using the plurality of hangers, securing the fascia portion of the fascia and soffit component proximate the end of the rafter.   
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the wall receiver trim is secured to the plurality of hangers prior to or after securing the plurality of hangers to the vertical wall. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein each one of the plurality of hangers further comprises an arm, wherein the wall receiver trim further comprises an upper portion, and wherein using the plurality of hangers to support the fascia and soffit component comprises sliding the end of the soffit portion of the fascia and soffit component between the arm of each one of the plurality of hangers and the upper portion of the wall receiver trim. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the arm of each one of the plurality of hangers extends downwardly and outwardly from the vertical wall such that the arm exerts a downward force on the end of the soffit portion when the soffit portion is slid between the arm of each one of the plurality of hangers and the upper portion of the wall receiver trim. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein the arm of each one of the plurality of hangers is resiliently biased to resist upward movement. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein securing the plurality of hangers to the vertical wall comprises securing the plurality of hangers to the vertical wall with fasteners that extend through the arms of each one of the plurality of hangers. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the fasteners exert a downward force on the arms of each one of the plurality of hangers. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein each one of the plurality of hangers further comprises a vertical member extending downwardly from the arm of each one of the plurality of hangers, and wherein the fasteners extend through the vertical members into the vertical wall. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the fascia and soffit portion is adjustable inwardly and outwardly in a sliding manner while the arm exerts the downward force on the end of the soffit portion. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the arm of each one of the plurality of hangers comprises an upper arm, wherein each one of the plurality of hangers further comprises a lower arm, and wherein securing the wall receiver trim to the plurality of hangers comprises securing the wall receiver trim to the lower arms of each one of the plurality of hangers. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the wall receiver trim secures to the plurality of hangers along the upper portion of the wall receiver trim and along a lower edge of the wall receiver trim. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein securing the wall receiver trim to the plurality of hangers comprises:
 latching the lower edge of the wall receiver trim to lower ends of the lower arms of the plurality of hangers; and   locking the upper portion of the wall receiver trim to the upper portions of the lower arms of the plurality of hangers.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of hangers is adjustable, and wherein the method further comprises adjusting the at least one of the plurality of hangers relative to the vertical wall. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of hangers comprises a squash block, and wherein adjusting the at least one of the plurality of hangers comprises compressing the squash block. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of hangers comprises a front section, a rear section, a spring, and a plurality of slots, and wherein adjusting the at least one of the plurality of hangers comprises sliding the front section relative to the rear section and engaging the spring with the plurality of slots. 
     
     
         17 . A method of installing a cornice system, the method comprising:
 securing a plurality of adjustable hangers to a vertical wall;   adjusting the plurality of adjustable hangers in a horizontal direction relative to the vertical wall; and   using the plurality of adjustable hangers to support at least one fascia and soffit component proximate a sub-fascia, the fascia and soffit component comprising a unitary component including a fascia portion and a soffit portion.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein each of the plurality of adjustable hangers comprises a squash block, and wherein adjusting the at least one of the plurality of adjustable hangers comprises compressing the squash block. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein each of the plurality of adjustable hangers comprises a front section, a rear section, a spring, and a plurality of slots, and wherein adjusting the at least one of the plurality of adjustable hangers comprises sliding the front section relative to the rear section and engaging the spring with the plurality of slots. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising after supporting the fascia and soffit component using the plurality of adjustable hangers, securing the fascia portion of the fascia and soffit component proximate the sub-fascia. 
     
     
         21 . A method of installing a cornice system, the method comprising:
 securing a plurality of hangers to a vertical wall;   using the plurality of hangers to support a fascia and soffit component proximate an end of a rafter such that a fascia portion of the fascia and soffit component is supported proximate the end of the rafter while unconnected to the rafter, the fascia and soffit component comprising a unitary component including the fascia portion and a soffit portion; and   after supporting the fascia and soffit component using the plurality of hangers, securing the fascia portion of the fascia and soffit component proximate the end of the rafter.