Patent Publication Number: US-2017356188-A1

Title: Cornice Systems and Methods

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 &amp; soffit component of the cornice system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIGS. 5 a - d    show various views of a hanger component of the cornice system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIGS. 6 a - 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. 10 a - d    show various views of a hanger component of the cornice system of  FIG. 7 . 
         FIGS. 11 a - 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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. 60 a - 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. 64 a - 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 &amp; soffit component  100 , hangers  102 , and wall receiver trim  104 . 
     In this example, the fascia &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; soffit component  100  may be offset to facilitate overlapping the fascia &amp; soffit component  100  with adjacent components (see also  FIG. 18 ). 
     The fascia &amp; soffit component  100  may be aluminum, steel, copper, plastic, or any other desired materials or combinations thereof. In some examples, the fascia &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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. 5 a -5 d    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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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. 5 b  and 5 c   , 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. 6 a -6 d    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. 6 a - 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; soffit component  100  in position for the remainder of the installation (and after installation is complete). Additionally, the sliding connection between the fascia &amp; soffit component  100  and the hangers  102  allows the horizontal position of the fascia &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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. 10 a - c   , the profile of the lower arm  122  of the hanger  102  is different compared to the profile illustrated in  FIGS. 5 a - d   . In a similar manner, the wall receiver trim  104  in  FIGS. 11 a - c    has a profile to accommodate the profile of the hanger  102  in  FIGS. 10 a - c   . The catch  140  of the wall receiver trim  104  may be similar to that of the catch shown in  FIG. 6   c.    
     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 &amp; 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&#39;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 &amp; 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 &amp; soffit component  100  (such as drip edge  110  in in  FIG. 4 ), in other instances, the drip edge may be separate from the fascia &amp; soffit component  100 . For example, the drip edge may be a separate component from the fascia &amp; soffit component  100  with one portion configured to overlay part of the fascia portion of the fascia &amp; soffit component  100  and another portion configured to extend underneath a bottom row of shingles or another type of roof covering.