Rain screen framing system

摘要

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.

主权项

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.