Abstract: A system and a method are provided for securing an element (50) to a support surface (70). The system comprises at least one rail member (10), a mounting part (20) and the element. The rail member comprises a lower face (11) at least partially contacting the support surface, opposed to an upper face (12) and connected thereto by opposed lateral walls (14, 15) thereby to define a box section. Each lateral wall projects above the upper surface and an edge portion thereof forms an inward flange to define a substantially C-profiled rail with the upper surface.

Abstract: An arrangement is provided for fastening an element on a support surface. The arrangement includes a rail having a lower face, an upper face and a protruding part having a C-profile, the lower face coming into contact with the support surface; a substantially rectangular mounting part having a base plate which defines a lower face and an upper face, the upper face including an anchor; and an element (e.g., siding strip) to be fastened. The element has a lower face including at least one recess arranged to engage with the anchor of the mounting part. The C-profile is open on the upper-face side and defines a profile width and a profile height, and the C-profile is configured to slideably receive the mounting part therein. The rail comprises a toothed surface extending on its upper-face. The mounting part includes at least one stop on the upper face of the base plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for fastening visible elements and in particular an arrangement for mounting sidings. According to the present invention, rapid and precise installation is ensured, together with extended durability of the siding with invisible fastenings.