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.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/347,409, filed on Jun. 8, 2016, and entitled CORNICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

FIELD

This patent relates to soffit and fascia systems, and methods for installing the same.

BACKGROUND

In many residential and commercial buildings, the roof extends beyond the outer wall of the building (e.g., the roof has an eave). This overhang can protect the sides of the building from various environmental elements such as precipitation and radiation from the sun. Soffit and fascia is often installed on these overhanging portions. Because soffit and fascia is typically installed in the field on overhangs having various sizes and dimensions, installing these overlays can be a time-consuming process requiring the assembly and production of many individual parts. There is a need for a soffit and fascia system that is both easy to install and adjustable to various types of buildings and overhangs.

SUMMARY

Embodiments of the invention covered by this patent are defined by the claims below, not this summary. This summary is a high-level overview of various aspects of the invention and introduces some of the concepts that are further described in the Detailed Description section below. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used in isolation to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter. The subject matter should be understood by reference to appropriate portions of the entire specification of this patent, any or all drawings and each claim.

In various embodiments, a method of installing a cornice system includes: 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, the fascia and soffit component comprising a unitary component including a 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. In some examples, the method also includes securing a wall receiver trim to the plurality of hangers.

In some aspects, the wall receiver trim is secured to the plurality of hangers prior to or after securing the plurality of hangers to the vertical wall. In several embodiments, each one of the plurality of hangers further includes an arm and the wall receiver trim further includes an upper portion. In several examples, using the plurality of hangers to support the fascia and soffit component includes sliding an 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.

In various embodiments, 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. In certain cases, the arm of each one of the plurality of hangers is resiliently biased to resist upward movement. In various aspects, securing the plurality of hangers to the vertical wall includes securing the plurality of hangers to the vertical wall with fasteners that extend through the arms of each one of the plurality of hangers. In some cases, the fasteners exert a downward force on the arms of each one of the plurality of hangers. In various embodiments, each one of the plurality of hangers further includes a vertical member extending downwardly from the arm of each one of the plurality of hangers, and the fasteners extend through the vertical members into the vertical wall.

In some examples, 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. In several examples, the arm of each one of the plurality of hangers includes an upper arm and each one of the plurality of hangers further includes a lower arm. In some embodiments, securing the wall receiver trim to the plurality of hangers includes securing the wall receiver trim to the lower arms of each one of the plurality of hangers. In various embodiments, 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. Is several embodiments, 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.

In some aspects, at least one of the plurality of hangers is adjustable, and the method further includes adjusting the at least one of the plurality of hangers relative to the vertical wall. In various examples, at least one of the plurality of hangers includes a squash block, and adjusting the at least one of the plurality of hangers includes compressing the squash block. In various embodiments, at least one of the plurality of hangers includes a front section, a rear section, a spring, and a plurality of slots, and adjusting the at least one of the plurality of hangers includes sliding the front section relative to the rear section and engaging the spring with the plurality of slots.

In various embodiments, a method of installing a cornice system includes: 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. In some cases, each of the plurality of adjustable hangers includes a squash block, and adjusting the at least one of the plurality of adjustable hangers includes compressing the squash block. In various aspects, each of the plurality of adjustable hangers includes a front section, a rear section, a spring, and a plurality of slots, and adjusting the at least one of the plurality of adjustable hangers includes sliding the front section relative to the rear section and engaging the spring with the plurality of slots. In some aspects, the method further includes 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.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 schematically shows an example of a cornice system.

FIGS. 2 and 3 show additional views of the cornice system of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 shows a fascia & soffit component of the cornice system of FIG. 1.

FIGS. 5a-d show various views of a hanger component of the cornice system of FIG. 1.

FIGS. 6a-d show various views of a wall receiver trim component of the cornice system of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 schematically shows another example of a cornice system.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show additional views of the cornice system of FIG. 7.

FIGS. 10a-d show various views of a hanger component of the cornice system of FIG. 7.

FIGS. 11a-c show various views of a wall receiver trim component of the cornice system of FIG. 7.

FIG. 12 schematically shows another example of a cornice system.

FIGS. 13-17 show additional views of the cornice system of FIG. 12.

FIGS. 18 and 19 shows a fascia & soffit component of the cornice system of FIG. 12.

FIGS. 20 and 21 show a wall receiver trim component of the cornice system of FIG. 12.

FIGS. 22-24 show a hanger component of the cornice system of FIG. 12.

FIG. 25 shows another example of a cornice system.

FIGS. 26 shows an additional view of the cornice system of FIG. 25.

FIGS. 27-29 show a hanger component of the cornice system of FIG. 25.

FIG. 30 shows another example of a cornice system

FIGS. 31-35 show another example of a cornice system.

FIGS. 36 and 37 show a wall receiver trim component of the cornice system of FIGS. 31-35.

FIGS. 38-40 show a hanger component of the cornice system of FIGS. 31-35.

FIG. 41 shows another example of a cornice system.

FIGS. 42 and 43 show a hanger component of the cornice system of FIG. 41.

FIG. 44 shows another example of a cornice system.

FIGS. 45 and 46 show a fascia & soffit component of the cornice system of FIG. 44.

FIGS. 47 and 48 show a wall receiver trim component of the cornice system of FIG. 44.

FIGS. 49-51 show a hanger component of the cornice system of FIG. 44.

FIG. 52 shows another example of a cornice system.

FIGS. 53 and 54 show a wall receiver trim component of the cornice system of FIG. 52.

FIG. 55 shows another example of a cornice system.

FIG. 56 shows another example of a cornice system installed on a building.

FIGS. 57 shows another example of a cornice system.

FIGS. 58 and 59 show additional views of the cornice system of FIG. 57.

FIGS. 60a-c show a hanger component and wall receiver trim of the cornice system of FIG. 57.

FIG. 61 shows another example of a cornice system.

FIGS. 62 and 63 show additional views of the cornice system of FIG. 61.

FIGS. 64a-c show a hanger component and wall receiver trim of the cornice system of FIG. 61.

FIG. 65 shows an example of an adjustable hanger with a cornice system.

FIGS. 66-68 shows an example of an adjustable hanger component for a cornice system.

FIG. 69 shows a front section of the adjustable hanger component of FIGS. 66-68.

FIG. 70 shows a rear section of the adjustable hanger component of FIGS. 66-68.

FIGS. 71 and 72 shows a hanger spring component of the hanger component of FIGS. 66-68.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The following is a detailed description of examples of cornice systems and methods for installation, which is not intended to limit the overall scope of the patent, which is set forth in the claim section below. The claimed cornice system and installation methods may be embodied in other ways, may include different elements or steps, and may be used in conjunction with other existing or future technologies. It will further be appreciated that many changes can be made to the various aspects of the invention described herein, while still obtaining the beneficial results of the present invention. Many of the components used in the examples described below may be interchanged with the components of other examples described below or other cornice systems. For example and without limitation, in various examples, any soffit and fascia panel may work with any wall receiver trim configuration and/ or hanger configuration.

FIGS. 1-6

FIGS. 1 through 6 show a first example of a cornice system for covering an overhang of a building. As shown in FIG. 1, rafters 12 (only one rafter 12 is shown in

FIG. 1) supporting a roof 14 extend outwardly beyond a vertical wall 16 of the building. A sub-fascia 18 covers the end of the rafters 12. In this example, the vertical wall 16 is covered with a cladding 20, adjacent to the vertical wall 16. In FIG. 1, the cladding 20 is brick. In other examples, the cornice system may be used with other types of cladding.

The cornice system shown in FIGS. 1-6 includes a fascia & soffit component 100, hangers 102, and wall receiver trim 104.

In this example, the fascia & soffit component 100 is a unitary component including a fascia portion 106 and a soffit portion 108 (see FIG. 4). In FIG. 4, the fascia portion 106 and soffit portion 108 are substantially perpendicular to one another. In other instances, however, the fascia portion 106 and soffit portion 108 may be angled differently relative to each other. The particular fascia & soffit component 100 shown in FIG. 4 includes a drip edge 110, an offset bend 112, venting 114, and holes 116 for receiving fasteners. As illustrated in FIG. 4, in some examples, tabs 132 on the end of the fascia & soffit component 100 may be offset to facilitate overlapping the fascia & soffit component 100 with adjacent components (see also FIG. 18).

The fascia & soffit component 100 may be aluminum, steel, copper, plastic, or any other desired materials or combinations thereof. In some examples, the fascia & soffit component 100 may be constructed from a combination of materials such that the fascia portion 106 is constructed from a first type of material and the soffit portion 108 is constructed from a second type of material. As one non-limiting example, the fascia portion 106 may be a metal, such as aluminum, and the soffit portion 108 may be vinyl. Various other combinations of materials can be used to construct the fascia & soffit component 100. In examples where multiple types of materials for the components are used, the components can be connected through various suitable mechanisms to form a unitary fascia & soffit component 100. For example, the connecting mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, welding, glues, adhesives, mechanical fasteners, and various other suitable types of connecting mechanisms.

FIGS. 5a-5d show the hanger 102 of this example in more detail. The hanger 102 may be galvanized steel or any other desired material. The hanger 102 includes an upper arm 118, a vertical member 120, and a lower arm 122. When installed, the vertical member 120 abuts the vertical wall 16, as shown in FIG. 1. In this example, the upper arm 118 optionally includes a fastener guide 124 for receiving and guiding a screw or other type of fastener through a hole in the vertical member 120 to secure the hanger 102 to the vertical wall 16. In this example, the fastener guide 124 is oriented to guide a screw or other suitable type of fastener at a slightly upward angle through the vertical member 120, which makes it easier to access the screw with a screw gun or other tool, with minimal or no interference by the sub-fascia 18. It will be appreciated that various other suitable types of fastening mechanisms may be utilized to secure the cornice system to the vertical wall 16, including, but not limited to, adhesives, pins, bolts, glues, and various other suitable mechanisms.

The upper arm 118 extends outwardly and downwardly away from the vertical member 120 so that a relatively narrow space is defined between the upper arm 118 and lower arm 122 towards the end of upper arm 118. The upper arm 118 is resilient such that when portions of the fascia & soffit component 100 and wall receiver trim 104 are inserted into this relatively narrow space, the upper arm 118 will exert a downward force on the fascia & soffit component 100 that helps maintain its position during the installation process, which is discussed in further detail below. The downward force exerted by the upper arm 118 on the fascia & soffit component 100 also helps maintain a secure connection when an external force (e.g. wind) is applied to the soffit portion 108 of the fascia & soffit component 100. In some instances, the fastener extending through the fastener guide 124 and into to the vertical member 120 and vertical wall 16 may increase the rigidity of the upper arm 118 and/or further narrow the space between the upper arm 118 and lower arm 122, increasing the force that the upper arm 118 will apply to the fascia & soffit component 100 when inserted.

The outer end of the upper arm 118 is turned upwardly, to facilitate guiding the soffit portion 108 underneath the upper arm 118 during installation. As shown in FIGS. 5b and 5c, the upturned portion of the upper arm 118 includes a cutout between two prongs of the upturned portion, with the cutout facilitating access to the fastener guide 124 by a driver for driving a fastener through the fastener guide 124.

The lower arm 122 of the hanger 102 extends outwardly from the vertical member 120 and is bent into a profile based on the profile of the wall receiver trim 104 that will be used with the hanger 102. As will be discussed further below, a lower flange of the wall receiver trim 104 latches to a lower end 126 of the lower arm 122, and an upper flange of the wall receiver trim 104 locks to an upper portion 128 of the lower arm 122. In this particular example, the upper portion 128 of the lower arm 122 includes a locking feature 130 for locking the wall receiver trim 104 to the hanger 102. In some examples, the locking feature 130 is a lance, which engages a catch in the wall receiver trim 104. In other examples, the locking feature 130 may be fasteners, hooks, pins, or various other suitable types of locking features for locking the wall receiver trim 104 to the hanger 102. In some examples, the locking feature 130 eliminates exposed fasteners or locking features, although it need not.

FIGS. 6a-6d show the wall receiver trim 104 of this example in more detail. The wall receiver trim 104 includes a trim panel 134, an upper flange 136, and a lower flange 138. The wall receiver trim 104 includes tabs 142 on its ends to facilitate overlapping the trim with adjacent trim pieces. The wall receiver trim 104 is configured to secure to the hangers 102. In this example, the lower flange 138 latches to the lower end 126 of the hanger lower arm 122, and the upper flange 136 locks to the upper portion 128 of the hanger lower arm 122. The upper flange 136 of the wall receiver trim 104 includes a catch 140 for interacting with the locking feature 130 of the hanger 102. In one example, the catch 140 is a hole configured to receive the protruding lance of the hanger locking feature 130. Various other types of catches 140 and locking features 130 can be used in various other examples.

In use, the edge of the lower flange 138 of the wall receiver trim 104 may be latched around the lower end 126 of the hanger lower arm 122, and then the wall receiver trim 104 may be rotated upwardly to engage the hanger locking feature 130 with the wall receiver trim catch 140, securing the wall receiver trim 104 to the hanger 102. Alternatively, the hanger 102 may be slid onto the wall receiver trim 104 from one of its ends. As shown in FIGS. 6a-c, the catch 140 may be positioned in an embossed depression or other recess so that the hanger locking feature 130 does not protrude above the upper surface of the wall receiver trim upper flange 136. In this aspect, there is a smooth surface for the fascia & soffit component 100 to slide on when inserted between the hanger upper arm 118 and the wall receiver trim upper flange 136.

The wall receiver trim 104 may be aluminum, steel, copper, plastic, any other desired material, or any desired combination of materials. For example and without limitation, similar to the fascia & soffit component 100, the wall receiver trim 104 may be constructed from a combination of materials. As one non-limiting example, the wall receiver trim 104 may be constructed from a metal, such as aluminum, and vinyl. Various other combinations of materials can be used to construct the wall receiver trim 104. In examples where multiple types of materials for the components are used, the components can be connected through various suitable mechanisms to form a unitary wall receiver trim 104. For example, the connecting mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, welding, glues, adhesives, mechanical fasteners, and various other suitable types of connecting mechanisms

The following is a description of one possible method of installing the cornice system of FIGS. 1-6.

First, a series of hangers 102 is secured to a wall receiver trim 104 by latching the wall receiver trim lower flange 138 onto the hanger lower ends 126 and rotating the hangers 102 to engage the hanger locking features 130 with the wall receiver trim catches 140. In this example, the resiliency of the hanger upper arm 118 allows it to bend up slightly as the upper flange 136 slides into position, and then returns to its original position and orientation to maintain the engagement between the locking feature 130 and the catch 140. Alternatively, the hangers 102 may be slid to desired positions along the length of the wall receiver trim.

Next, the hangers 102 assembled with the wall receiver trim 104 are installed along a vertical wall 16 of the building. In this particular example, a fastener (e.g. screw or various other suitable type of fastener) extending through the fastener guide 124 of the hanger upper arm 118 and a hole in the hanger vertical member 120 secures the hanger 102 to the vertical wall 16. The fasteners may be pre-installed in the hangers 102 or may be installed on site. It will be appreciated that in various other examples, the steps of installing the hangers 102 and wall receiver trim 104 to the vertical wall 16 may be modified as desired. For example and without limitation, in some cases, the method can include first installing the hangers 102 along the vertical wall 16 of the building and then securing the wall receiver trim 104 to the hangers 102.

Next, an edge of the soffit portion 108 is slid between the upper arms 118 of the series of hangers 102 and the wall receiver trim upper flange 136. Again, the resiliency of the hanger upper arm 118 allows the upper arm 118 to bend up slightly as the edge of the soffit portion 108 is slid into position, but provides enough resistance to help hold the fascia & soffit component 100 in position for the remainder of the installation (and after installation is complete). Additionally, the sliding connection between the fascia & soffit component 100 and the hangers 102 allows the horizontal position of the fascia & soffit component 100 to be adjusted, to account for irregularities in the spacing between the sub-fascia 18 and vertical wall 16 of the building. The resiliency of the hanger upper arm 118 also may also provide some protection against the fascia & soffit component 100 partially or entirely blowing out in high wind conditions.

Lastly, fasteners may be used to secure the fascia portion 106 of the fascia & soffit component 100 to the sub-fascia 18 of the building.

FIGS. 7-11

In the example of FIGS. 1-6, the hangers 102 and wall receiver trim 104 are configured to form a pocket extending over an upper portion of cladding 20, which, in that example, is brick. The cornice system shown in FIGS. 7-11 is the same as the system shown in FIGS. 1-6, except that in this example the hangers 102 and wall receiver trim 104 are not configured to form a pocket. The cornice system shown in FIGS. 7-11 uses the same fascia & soffit component 100 used in FIGS. 1-6 (and shown particularly in FIG. 4). In this example, as shown in FIG. 7, the cladding 20 is siding instead of brick, with the hangers 102 mounting directly to the vertical wall and the wall receiver trim 104 extending all of the way to the wall, with the siding abutting a lower portion of the wall receiver trim 104. As shown in FIGS. 10a-c, the profile of the lower arm 122 of the hanger 102 is different compared to the profile illustrated in FIGS. 5a-d. In a similar manner, the wall receiver trim 104 in FIGS. 11a-c has a profile to accommodate the profile of the hanger 102 in FIGS. 10a-c. The catch 140 of the wall receiver trim 104 may be similar to that of the catch shown in FIG. 6c.

FIGS. 12-24

FIGS. 12 through 24 show a third example of a cornice system that is similar to the cornice systems shown in FIGS. 1-6 and FIGS. 7-11, but with a few differences.

For instance, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 23, the hangers 102 used with this cornice system have an offset configuration, with the upper arm 144 of the hanger offset from the lower arm 146. In this example, the hanger 102 is secured to the wall by a fastener that extends only through the vertical member 148 extending between the upper and lower arms 144, 146, and, unlike the examples of FIGS. 1-11, the fastener does not extend through the upper arm 144 of the hanger 102. In this particular example, the offset of the upper and lower arms 144, 146 facilitates accessing the fastener hole 150 of the vertical member 148 with a screw gun or other tool.

As an additional difference, as shown in FIGS. 13-16, the locking feature 130 includes a separate fastener 152, which secures the wall receiver trim to the hanger, unlike the locking feature 130 with the lance described for the earlier examples above.

As described previously, in various other examples, the wall receiver trim 104 may be secured to the hanger 102 through a lance, fastener, or various other suitable fastening mechanism. In this and other examples, the tabs 132 of the fascia & soffit component 100 can be offset to facilitate sliding behind one another, as illustrated in FIG. 18.

FIGS. 25-29

FIGS. 25 through 29 show a fourth example of a cornice system that is similar to the cornice system of FIGS. 12-24, but with a few differences. For example, in the system of FIGS. 25-29, the wall receiver trim 104 and hangers 102 are configured differently from the earlier examples. In one aspect, the wall receiver trim 104 and hangers 102 extend all of the way to the vertical wall, and the cladding 20 abuts a lower portion of the wall receiver trim 104.

FIG. 30

FIG. 30 shows a fifth example of a cornice system that is similar to the cornice systems of FIGS. 12-24 and 25-29, but with a few differences. For example, in the system of FIG. 30, the profile of the wall receiver trim 104 is configured such that the lower flange forms a pocket 164 when the wall receiver trim 104 abuts the cladding 20. In some cases, the pocket 164 is configured to cover at least a portion of the cladding 20.

FIGS. 31-40

FIGS. 31 through 40 show a sixth example of a cornice system that is similar to the cornice system shown in FIGS. 12-24, but with a few differences. For instance, in the system of FIGS. 31-40, the wall receiver trim 104 is configured differently from the earlier examples, and covers the bottom and back sides of the hangers, extending all of the way back to the building wall 16. The wall receiver trim 104 latches on to a front end of the hanger 102 and also locks with the back side of the hanger 102 to secure the trim 104 on the hanger 102. During installation, the hanger 102 is fastened to the wall 16 with a screw or other fastener passing through the vertical member of the hanger 102 and the back portion of the trim 104.

FIGS. 41-43

FIGS. 41 through 43 show a seventh example of a cornice system. In this example, the wall trim receiver 104 is omitted and the upper arm 118 and the lower arm 122 of the hanger 102 are aligned (as opposed to offset). As illustrated in FIG. 42, the upper arm 118 of the hanger 102 can optionally define a cutout 162. The cutout 162 is positioned to allow access by a driver for a fastener being inserted through the fastener guide 124.

FIGS. 44-51

FIGS. 44 through 51 show an eighth example of a cornice system. In this example, the hangers secure to the wall receiver trim at two places (see FIGS. 44 and 45) via fasteners 154 and 156. Although not illustrated in FIGS. 47 and 48, the wall receiver trim includes fastening holes dimensioned to receive the fasteners 154 and 156. In this particular example, fastener 154 acts to draw the hanger's arm towards the wall receiver trim. A clip 158 on the hanger fits around a portion of the wall receiver trim, with the second fastener 156 passing through the clip 158 and the wall receiver trim to secure both to the wall of the building.

FIGS. 52-54

FIGS. 52 through 54 show another example of a cornice system that is similar to the cornice system of FIGS. 44-51, except that in this example the wall receiver trim 104 is configured for siding rather than brick.

FIG. 55

FIG. 55 shows another example of a cornice system. This example is similar to the example of FIGS. 44-51, except that a fastener is not used to draw the hanger arm toward the wall receiver trim. Rather, in this example, a spring force of the hanger itself, an overbend in the hanger, and an overbend in the wall receiver trim is sufficient for the hanger and wall receiver trim to function as intended.

FIG. 56

FIG. 56 shows an example of a cornice system after installation.

FIGS. 57-60

FIGS. 57 through 60 show an example of a cornice system that is similar to some of the cornice system examples above, but with some differences. For example, in this example, the wall trim receiver 104 includes a venting fold 166 (see FIG. 58) that defines a number of slots 170 that can be used for venting. As illustrated in FIGS. 59, the hanger 102 may include a clip portion 168, and end of which may optionally be inserted into at least one of the slots 170 of the venting fold 166 to secure the hanger 102 to the wall receiver trim 104. In various cases, the clip portion 168 will exert an upward force on the fascia & soffit component 100 through the wall receiver trim in the clamping area.

FIGS. 61-64

FIGS. 61 through 64 show an example of a cornice system that is similar to the cornice system of FIGS. 57-60, with a few differences. For example, while the system of FIGS. 57-60 is configured to form a pocket to accommodate the cladding 20, the wall receiver trim 104 and hangers 102 of the system of FIGS. 61-64 are not configured to form a pocket. As illustrated in FIG. 61, the hangers 102 and wall receiver trim 104 extend to the wall 16, and the cladding 20 abuts a lower portion of the wall receiver trim 104.

FIGS. 65-72

FIGS. 65-72 show examples adjustable hangers 102 and 170 that may be used with any of the cornice systems 100. In various examples, either of the adjustable hangers 102 and 170 may be used where the cornice system 100 may be adjustable. For example and without limitation, in some examples, the adjustable hanger 102 illustrated in FIG. 65 may be utilized to allow for veneer adjustability with a system that has a wall receiver trim that goes back to the wall and is fastened with the hanger to the wall, although it need not. As another non-limiting example, the adjustable hanger 170 may be utilized with a system with a wall receiver trim that clips to the hanger, although it need not.

Referring to FIG. 65, in this example, the hanger 102 includes a squash region 160, which allows the overall length of the hanger to be adjusted, depending on how far the fastener is screwed in. This or other squash regions may be incorporated into the other hanger configurations shown in the Figures as well. In some instances, mechanisms may be incorporated into the system to allow adjustment when the system is used with previously installed cladding.

Referring to FIGS. 66-72 the adjustable hanger 170 is illustrated. In some cases, such as for installation of a cornice system after the cladding is already installed, the adjustable hanger 170 can be utilized to allow the wall receiver trim 104 to be adjustably positioned relative to the cladding 20. The adjustable hanger 170 includes a front section 172, a rear section 174, and a hanger spring component 176. In various aspects, the rear section 174 includes a sliding slot 180 in which the front section 172 can be movably positioned relative to the rear section. The rear section 174 defines any suitable number of positioning slots 178, and the spring component 176 connected to the front section 172 can engage the positioning slots 178 as the front section 172 is moved relative to the rear section 174. In various cases, engagement of the spring component 176 within one of the slots 178 will secure the front section 172 relative to the rear section 174. In some instances, the adjustable hanger 170 may be configured so that the front section may be adjusted by sliding the front section 172 further into the rear section 174 in a one-way ratcheting fashion (facilitated by the interaction of the spring 176 with the slots 178). In various other examples, various other similar and suitable adjustable mechanisms may be utilized to make the hanger adjustable.

Alternative Drip Edge Component

While the figures show a drip edge that is an integral part of the fascia & soffit component 100 (such as drip edge 110 in in FIG. 4), in other instances, the drip edge may be separate from the fascia & soffit component 100. For example, the drip edge may be a separate component from the fascia & soffit component 100 with one portion configured to overlay part of the fascia portion of the fascia & soffit component 100 and another portion configured to extend underneath a bottom row of shingles or another type of roof covering.

Claims

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.