Spline installation systems

Abstract

A demountable surface covering system which includes an elongated spline member that secures construction material to the building framing. Attaching construction material to the building framing via the spline member eliminates damage to the panels, which in turn, permits immediate reuse of all components of the system after the system is uninstalled.

1 . A surface covering system for covering the framing of a building, the system comprising:
 a plurality of panels and a plurality of elongated spline members, the plurality of spline members secure the plurality of panels to the framing of the building and align the panels relative to one another panels,   wherein the surface covering system is demountable.   
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1 , comprising a decorative trim member which locks onto the spline member and which provides a visible joint between adjacent panels. 
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the panels are available for immediate reuse after the panels are demounted. 
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the panels require no resurfacing prior to reuse.