A siding assembly and method of manufacture are disclosed. Each siding unit is a profile of a composite material which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a cellulosic fiber. The preferred siding unit has a tapered thickness and a convex face. Each siding unit is interconnected to adjacent siding units with a tongue and groove mechanism. The preferred siding profile has a plurality of webs, and the exposed portion of the siding has a capstock layer to improve weatherability. The exposed width of the sidings face may be adjustable. The siding units are interconnected end-to-end by inserts which are positioned by means of an adhesive or thermal welding.
Fiber-Polymeric Composite Siding Unit And Method Of Manufacture
Gerald L. Hendrickson - Maple Grove MN Kurt E. Heikkila - Circle Pines MN Timothy P. Murphy - Chisago City MN Maurice N. Goeser - Maplewood MN
Assignee:
Andersen Corporation - Bayport MN
International Classification:
F04B 112 F04B 208 F04B 218
US Classification:
52520
Abstract:
A siding assembly and method of manufacture are disclosed. Each siding unit is a profile of a composite material which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a cellulosic fiber. The preferred siding unit has a tapered thickness and a convex face. Each siding unit is interconnected to adjacent siding units with a tongue and groove mechanism. The preferred siding profile has a plurality of webs, and the exposed portion of the siding has a capstock layer to improve weatherability. The exposed width of the siding's face may be adjustable. The siding units are interconnected end-to-end by inserts which are positioned by means of an adhesive or thermal welding.
Newman Elementary School Billings MT 1955-1959, Broadwater Elementary School Billings MT 1959-1960, State Industrial School Miles City MT 1960-1966, St. Mary Elementary School Great Falls MT 1962-1963
Community:
Ralph Ertz, Dan Shomshor, Ken Kelly, Franf Long, Verne Lavoie