Exterior finish system and method

Abstract

EXTERIOR FINISH SYSTEM AND METHOD An exterior finish system usable in building construction, the system generally comprises at least one wall-sheathing element configured to sheath exterior surfaces of a built structure, the at least one wall-sheathing element constructed of at least one carbon-fiber composite; at least one soffit covering element configured to cover soffit areas of the built structure, the at least one soffit covering element constructed of the at least one carbon-fiber composite; and at least one trim element configured to trim the at least one wall-sheathing element and the at least one soffit covering element, the at least one trim element constructed of the at least one carbon-fiber composite. A kit and method is also disclosed.

1 . An exterior finish system usable in building construction, the system comprising:
 at least one wall-sheathing element configured to sheath exterior surfaces of a built structure, the at least one wall-sheathing element constructed of at least one carbon-fiber composite;   at least one soffit covering element configured to cover soffit areas of the built structure, the at least one soffit covering element constructed of the at least one carbon-fiber composite; and   at least one trim element configured to trim the at least one wall-sheathing element and the at least one soffit covering element, the at least one trim element constructed of the at least one carbon-fiber composite.   
     
     
         2 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element comprises planar panels. 
     
     
         3 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element comprises shingles configured to form a shingle pattern when sheathing the exterior surfaces of the built structure. 
     
     
         4 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element comprises at least one interlocking peripheral edge configured to interlock with another one of the at least one wall-sheathing elements. 
     
     
         5 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element comprises at least one lapping peripheral edge configured to overlap another one of the at least one wall-sheathing elements. 
     
     
         6 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element comprises at least one abutting peripheral edge configured to abut with another one of the at least one wall-sheathing elements. 
     
     
         7 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element comprises a smooth surface finish. 
     
     
         8 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element comprises a textured surface finish. 
     
     
         9 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element comprises an integral color. 
     
     
         10 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element comprises a surface-applied color. 
     
     
         11 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one trim element comprises at least one corner trim. 
     
     
         12 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one trim element comprises at least one transition trim. 
     
     
         13 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one trim element comprises at least one dental block. 
     
     
         14 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one trim element comprises at least one wall-opening trim. 
     
     
         15 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element comprises sheathing for posts. 
     
     
         16 . The exterior finish system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element comprises at least one aperture adapted to receive a fastener usable to fasten the at least one wall-sheathing element to the exterior surfaces of the built structure. 
     
     
         17 . An exterior finish system usable in building construction, the system comprising:
 at least one wall-sheathing element configured to sheath exterior surfaces of a built structure, the at least one wall-sheathing element constructed of at least one carbon-fiber composite;   at least one soffit covering element configured to cover soffit areas of the built structure, the at least one soffit covering element constructed of the at least one carbon-fiber composite;   at least one trim element configured to trim the at least one wall-sheathing element and the at least one soffit covering element, the at least one trim element constructed of the at least one carbon-fiber composite; and   at least one roof-sheathing element configured to sheath exterior roof surfaces of the built structure, the at least one roof-sheathing element constructed of the at least one carbon-fiber composite;   wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element and the at least one soffit covering element comprise a thickness of at least about  3 / 8  inch;   wherein the at least one trim element comprises a thickness of at least about  3 / 4  inch;   wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element comprises at least one of planar panels and shingles configured to form a shingle pattern when sheathing the exterior surfaces of the built structure; wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element, the at least one soffit covering element, and the at least one trim element comprise at least one of a smooth surface finish and a textured surface finish; and   wherein the at least one wall-sheathing element, the at least one soffit covering element, and the at least one trim element comprise at least one of an integral color and a surface-applied color.   
     
     
         18 . The exterior finish system of  claim 17 , further comprising set of instructions; and
 wherein the exterior finish system is arranged as a kit.   
     
     
         19 . A method of providing an exterior finish system usable in building construction, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing at least one wall-sheathing element configured to sheath exterior surfaces of a built structure, the at least one wall-sheathing element constructed of at least one carbon-fiber composite;   providing at least one soffit covering element configured to cover soffit areas of the built structure, the at least one soffit covering element constructed of the at least one carbon-fiber composite;   providing at least one trim element configured to trim the at least one wall- sheathing element and the at least one soffit covering element the at least one trim element constructed of the at least one carbon-fiber composite; and   assembling a kit including the at least one wall-sheathing element, the at least one soffit covering element, and the at least one trim element.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , further comprising the step of offering within the kit at least one selectable shape option and at least one selectable surface finish option.