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A foamed plastic insert compresses to fit into the corner moulding or corner piece of vinyl siding or other synthetic siding. The corner piece is formed with an angled web member and undercut flange members offset from the web member and joined to it by sharp bends. The web member and the flanges de

A foamed plastic insert compresses to fit into the corner moulding or corner piece of vinyl siding or other synthetic siding. The corner piece is formed with an angled web member and undercut flange members offset from the web member and joined to it by sharp bends. The web member and the flanges define a wedge-shaped void, and each of the undercut flanges defines an outward-facing recess to receive ends of the siding members. The insert comprises a resilient L-shaped open- or closed-cell foam member, having legs that compress to fit snugly within respective spaces inside the sharp bends, and defining a V-shaped valley at its back side. When the moulding and inserts are installed, the valley biases against the corner of the sheathing of the frame building beneath the corner moulding. The insert also fills the open interior profile of the moulding. This blocks drafts, dust, moisture and insects from entering the structure through the corner moulding. The inserts can be installed without tools and without need for caulk.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] In combination, a corner piece of a synthetic siding of the type that is applied to the exterior of a building, said corner piece being formed of a right angle web member and undercut flange members offset from said web member defining a wedge-shaped void between the flange members

[ We claim:] [1.] In combination, a corner piece of a synthetic siding of the type that is applied to the exterior of a building, said corner piece being formed of a right angle web member and undercut flange members offset from said web member defining a wedge-shaped void between the flange members and the web member, and each of said undercut flange members defining an elongated recess to receive ends of siding members; and an insert comprising a one-piece resilient, compressible L-shaped foam member of a thickness significantly less than the length of said corner piece, and having legs that compress to fit snugly within respective spaces between the web member and the offset flange members, and defining a valley between said legs that biases against a corner of the building beneath said corner piece, said insert being positioned within one end of said corner piece.