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The present invention provides a universal framing system for securing cladding to the interior or exterior of a structure. The framing system comprises hat channels, face plates, Z-channels, inside corner trims, outside corner trims, and window trims. The components of the framing system are secure

The present invention provides a universal framing system for securing cladding to the interior or exterior of a structure. The framing system comprises hat channels, face plates, Z-channels, inside corner trims, outside corner trims, and window trims. The components of the framing system are secured to a wall of a structure, then panels of cladding are secured to the components.

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1. A sub-framing wall system for supporting cladding attached to a wall, the sub-framing system comprising: a hat channel comprising: an elongated planar base;a pair of side walls extending upward from the base;a latch extending inward from each of the side walls;a cap seat extending above each of t

1. A sub-framing wall system for supporting cladding attached to a wall, the sub-framing system comprising: a hat channel comprising: an elongated planar base;a pair of side walls extending upward from the base;a latch extending inward from each of the side walls;a cap seat extending above each of the latches and outward of each of the side walls;a first and second flange extending outward of each of the cap seats; and,a curl extending downward from each distal end of each of the first and second flanges; and,a face plate securable to the hat channel, comprising: an elongated, planar body having an interior and opposite exterior surface;a pair of opposing side legs extending downward from the interior surface of the body; and,a strike ridge extending outward from each of the side legs. 2. The sub-framing wall system of claim 1, further comprising: the hat channel attached to a wall surface by fasteners that penetrate the base; and,wherein the fasteners attached to the base are protected from environmental conditions external to the face plate. 3. The sub-framing wall system of claim 1, further comprising: the hat channel attached to a wall surface by fasteners that penetrate the base; and,the strike ridges of the face plate engaging the latches of the hat channel to secure the face plate in compression against the cap seats of the hat channel; and,wherein the fasteners attached to the base are protected from environmental conditions external to the face plate. 4. The sub-framing wall system of claim 1, wherein the hat channel and face plate are made of extruded aluminum. 5. The sub-framing wall system of claim 1, wherein the hat channel and face plate are made from 11 gauge 6000 series extruded aluminum. 6. The sub-framing wall system of claim 1, further comprising: the hat channel secured to a wall panel by fasteners that extend through the base;the strike ridges of the face plate engaging the latches of the hat channel to secure the face plate in compression against the cap seats of the hat channel;a first panel of cladding secured to the first flange;a second panel of cladding secured to the second flange; and,the first panel adjacent to the second panel at a position over the face plate to provide a solid backing at the adjacency of the first and second panels. 7. The sub-framing wall system of claim 1, further comprising: an inside corner trim comprising: a first wall;a second wall perpendicular to the first wall to form an L-channel;a first flange coupled to the first wall, the first flange parallel to, and offset from, the first wall;a second flange coupled to the second wall, the second flange parallel to, and offset from, the second wall; and,the first and second flanges being offset outwardly from the L-channel. 8. The sub-framing wall system of claim 1, further comprising: an exterior corner trim comprising: a first wall;a second wall perpendicular to the first wall to form an L-channel;a first flange coupled to the first wall, the first flange parallel to, and offset from, the first wall;a second flange coupled to the second wall, the second flange parallel to, and offset from, the second wall; and,the first and second flanges being offset inwardly from the L-channel. 9. The sub-framing wall system of claim 1, further comprising: a Z-channel, comprising: a central wall having a first edge and an opposite second edge;a first flange extending perpendicularly outward from the first edge of the central wall; and,a second flange extending perpendicularly outward from the second edge of the central wall, in a direction opposite to that of the first flange. 10. The sub-framing wall system of claim 1 further comprising: a window trim comprising: an elongated body having a substantially rectangular cross section;a wall-facing surface and an opposite exterior-facing surface;a frame-facing surface perpendicular to the wall-facing and exterior-facing surfaces;a cladding-facing surface opposite the frame-facing surface; anda pair of legs extending from the wall-facing surface to define a channel;a longitudinal cavity formed in the body; and,a flange extending outward from the cladding-facing surface of the body, parallel to, and offset from the wall-facing and exterior-facing surfaces. 11. The sub-framing wall system of claim 10, wherein the window trim further comprising: the longitudinal cavity having at least one fastener boss. 12. The sub-framing wall system of claim 10, wherein the window trim further comprising: the longitudinal cavity having at least two fastener bosses. 13. The sub-framing wall system of claim 10, wherein the longitudinal cavity of the window trim further comprising: a rectangular portion;a circular portion on opposite ends of the rectangular portion; and,a beveled portion connecting each of the circular portions with the opposite ends of the rectangular portion; and,the circular portions receivable of a fastener. 14. The sub-framing wall system of claim 10, wherein the window trim further comprising: perforations formed in the flange. 15. The sub-framing wall system of claim 10, wherein the window trim further comprising: four lengths of the window trim are assembled in perpendicular relationship to form a trim-frame assembly over a window frame. 16. The sub-framing wall system of claim 1 further comprising: the strike ridges of the face plate engaging the latches of the hat channel to secure the face plate in the cap seats of the hat channel. 17. The sub-framing wall system of claim 1, wherein the face plate further comprising: a relief radius located between each of the side legs and the body. 18. A sub-framing wall system for supporting cladding attached to a wall, the sub-framing system comprising: a hat channel comprising: an elongated planar base;a pair of side walls extending upward from the base;a latch extending inward from each of the side walls;a cap seat extending above each of the latches and outward of each of the side walls; and,a first and second flange extending outward of each of the cap seats; andthe hat channel secured to a wall panel by fasteners extended through the base;a face plate, comprising: an elongated, planar body having an interior and an opposite exterior surface;a pair of opposing side legs extending downward from the interior surface of the body; and,a strike ridge extending outward from each of the side legs;the strike ridges engaging the latches of the hat channel to secure the face plate in compression against the cap seat of the hat channel;a first panel of cladding secured to the first flange;a second panel of cladding secured to the second flange; and,the first panel adjacent to the second panel at a position over the face plate.