Siding and roofing systems

Abstract

A system configured to cover an exterior surface of a structure is provided. The system includes a panel having a plurality of spaced apart ribs with adjacent ribs separated by a flat. A plurality of clips, each of the plurality of clips configured to seat against a portion of one of the plurality of ribs. A plurality of fasteners configured to attach the plurality of clips to the plurality of spaced apart ribs and a plurality of battens. Each of the plurality of battens is connected to an associated clip in a snap together arrangement.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system configured to cover an exterior surface of a structure, the system comprising:
 a panel having a plurality of spaced apart ribs, wherein adjacent ribs are separated by a flat;   a plurality of clips, each of the plurality of clips configured to seat against a portion of one of the plurality of ribs;   a plurality of fasteners configured to attach the plurality of clips to the plurality of spaced apart ribs; and   a plurality of battens, each of the plurality of battens connected to an associated clip in a snap together arrangement.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the exterior surface has a vertical orientation. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the exterior surface has a sloped orientation. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of spaced apart ribs has a parallel orientation with adjacent ribs. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the flats is configured to seat against the exterior surface of the structure. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of panels has a length, and wherein the length of each of the panels is in a range of from 84.0 inches to 108.0 inches. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of panels can be organized in a nested and stacked arrangement wherein each of the plurality of ribs of a panel align with and seat against an associated rib of an adjacent panel and each of the plurality of flats of a panel align with and seat against an associated flat of an adjacent panel. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of clips has a connector segment configured to seat against a corresponding portion of a rib. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein each of the clips has a plurality of side portions, wherein each of the side portions extend from the connector segment to lower portions. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein in an installed orientation, each of the lower portions is configured to cooperate with a flat to form a pocket. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the pocket opens in a direction away from the rib. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein each of the pockets is configured to receive a portion of the clip in the snap together arrangement. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein each of the lower portions extends in a direction toward an opposing lower portion. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein each of the lower portions extends in a direction toward the rib. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein each of the lower portions forms an angle with a horizontal axis, and wherein the angle is in a range of from 15° to 25°. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 1 , each of the plurality of clips has a length, and wherein the length of each of the clips is in a range of from 84.0 inches to 108.0 inches. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of fasteners is configured to extend through each of the plurality of clips and through each of the plurality of ribs. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein each of the plurality of fasteners has the form of a pan head sheet metal screw. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein each of the plurality of battens includes opposing lower portions configured for insertion into an associated pocket, and wherein the opposing lower portions each extend in a direction toward each other. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 19 , wherein each opposing lower portions of the clips is configured to provides a downward clamping action against the lower portions of the batten, thereby further securing the batten in place.