Cladding system for glazed doors and windows
A low-profile cladding system that can be readily applied to doors, windows, fixed light openings, or curtain walls where thermal performance is important. The cladding system utilizes a cladding member in combination with an L-shaped bracket to attach and secure the cladding member to a frame or sash. The cladding member is held to the frame or sash by tension or pressure between opposite ends of the cladding member. This tension is created by the L-shaped bracket in combination with the cladding ends as the L-shaped bracket engages one cladding member end and is pivoted into an indentation, or recess, in the frame or sash. The other cladding member end engages a groove along the side of the frame or sash opposite to the indentation.
1. A cladded assembly for fenestrations, comprising:
a fenestration frame including a first side surface with an indentation, a second side surface opposing the first side surface, the second side surface including a groove longitudinally aligned with the indentation;
a rigid L-shaped bracket including a first leg with a grooved end and a second leg perpendicular to the first leg, the second leg planarly engaging the indentation;
a C-shaped cladding member including a first end engaging the groove and a second end engaging the grooved end; and
the first end and the grooved end pivotally engage the second leg and the indentation under tension.
2. The cladded assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first end and the second end are longitudinally aligned along a same plane.
3. The cladded assembly of claim 1 , further including an enclosed air pocket bound by the C-shaped cladding member and the fenestration frame.
4. The cladded assembly of claim 1 , further including:
an outward projected portion projecting away from the first side surface and forming a projection side surface projecting perpendicularly from the indentation; and the first leg engaging the projection side surface.
5. A cladded assembly for fenestrations, comprising:
a fenestration frame including a first side surface with an indentation, a second side surface opposing the first side surface and including a groove longitudinally aligned with the indentation, and an outward-facing surface adjacent to the first side and the second side;
a rigid L-shaped bracket including a first leg with a grooved end and a second leg perpendicular to the first leg, the second leg planarly engaging the indentation;
a cladding member including a main body covering the outward-facing surface, a first end engaging the groove, and a second end engaging the grooved end, the first end and the second end parallel to the main body; and
the first end and the grooved end pivotally engage the second leg and the indentation under tension.
6. The cladded assembly of claim 5 , wherein the first end and the second end are longitudinally aligned along a same plane.
7. The cladded assembly of claim 5 , further including an enclosed air pocket bound by the cladding member and the fenestration frame.
8. The cladded assembly of claim 5 , further including:
an outward projected portion projecting away from the first side surface and forming a projection side surface projecting perpendicularly from the indentation; and the first leg engaging the projection side surface.
9. The cladded assembly of claim 5 , further including:
a first arm projecting directly and inwardly away from a main body first end and along the first side surface;
a second arm projecting inwardly away from a main body second end and along the second side surface; and
the first end projecting away from the first arm and the second end projecting away from the second arm.
10. A cladded assembly for fenestrations, comprising:
a fenestration frame including a first side surface with an indentation, a second side surface opposing the first side surface, the second side surface including a groove longitudinally aligned with the indentation;
a rigid L-shaped bracket including a first leg with a grooved end and a second leg perpendicular to the first leg, the second leg planarly engaging the indentation;
a C-shaped cladding member including a first end engaging the groove and a second end engaging the grooved end;
an enclosed air pocket bound by the C-shaped cladding member and the fenestration frame; and
the first end, the second end, and L-shaped bracket positioned and aligned to create a clamping force from the C-shaped cladding member between the groove and the indentation.
11. The cladded assembly of claim 10 , wherein the first end and the second end are longitudinally aligned along a same plane.
12. The cladded assembly of claim 10 , wherein:
the fenestration frame including an outward-facing surface adjacent to the first side and the second side; and
the C-shaped cladding member including a main body covering the outward-facing surface, the first end and the second end parallel to the main body.
13. The cladded assembly of claim 10 , wherein:
the first end and the grooved end pivotally engage the second leg and the indentation under tension.
14. The cladded assembly of claim 10 , further including:
an outward projected portion projecting away from the first side surface and forming a projection side surface projecting perpendicularly from the indentation; and the first leg engaging the projection side surface.
15. A cladded assembly for fenestrations, comprising:
a fenestration frame including a first side surface with an indentation, a second side surface opposing the first side surface, the second side surface including a groove longitudinally aligned with the indentation;
a rigid L-shaped bracket including a first leg with a grooved end and a second leg perpendicular to the first leg, the second leg planarly engaging the indentation;
a C-shaped cladding member including a first end engaging the groove and a second end engaging the grooved end;
the first end and the grooved end pivotally engage the second leg and the indentation under tension; and
the first end, the second end, and L-shaped bracket positioned and aligned to create a clamping force from the C-shaped cladding member between the groove and the indentation.
16. The cladded assembly of claim 15 , wherein the first end and the second end are longitudinally aligned along a same plane.
17. The cladded assembly of claim 15 , wherein:
the fenestration frame including an outward-facing surface adjacent to the first side and the second side; and
the C-shaped cladding member including a main body covering the outward-facing surface, the first end and the second end parallel to the main body.
18. The cladded assembly of claim 15 , further including an enclosed air pocket bound by the C-shaped cladding member and the fenestration frame.
19. The cladded assembly of claim 15 , wherein:
an outward projected portion projecting away from the first side surface and forming a projection side surface projecting perpendicularly from the indentation; and
the first leg engaging the projection side surface.