Systems for recessing subfloor structures
AssigneeSchuter Systems L.P.
InventorsLyle James Kelly, Joshua Michael Price, John Christopher Daffer
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Abstract
A method is provided for supporting a recessed subfloor panel in a lowered position relative to an adjacent, primary subfloor, the primary subfloor being supported from beneath by one or more floor supports. The method includes positioning a spanning brace between a pair of floor supports and adjusting a length of the spanning brace such that the spanning brace engages and is supported by lateral, vertical sides of the pair of floor supports. A recessed subfloor panel is supported atop the spanning brace, the recessed subfloor panel being supported at a lower elevation than an adjacent, primary subfloor.
Claims9
A method for supporting a recessed subfloor panel in a lowered position relative to an adjacent, primary subfloor, the primary subfloor including an overhanging portion extending over and being supported from beneath by one or more floor supports defining a bay therebetween, the method comprising:
- positioning a spanning brace within a bay between a pair of floor supports with a first end of the spanning brace positioned beneath and at least partially overhung by an overhanging portion of the primary subfloor;
- adjusting a length of the spanning brace at an opposing end of the spanning brace such that the spanning brace engages and is supported by lateral, vertical sides of the pair of floor supports;
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- supporting the overhanging portion of the primary subfloor atop and spaced at least a thickness of the recessed subfloor panel from the spanning brace;
- supporting a recessed subfloor panel atop the spanning brace, the recessed subfloor panel being supported at a lower elevation than the adjacent, primary subfloor.
A flooring installation, comprising:
- at least two floor supports separated from one another by a span distance, the at least two floor supports each having lateral, vertical side walls between which an opening is defined;
- a bay, defined between the at least two floor supports;
- a primary subfloor, supported atop and attached to one of the at least two floor supports, the primary subfloor including an overhanging portion overhanging a portion of the bay;
- a lengthwise-adjustable spanning brace disposed between the at least two floor supports in the bay, the spanning brace engaging on opposing ends the lateral, vertical side walls of the floor supports, one end of the spanning brace extending beneath and spaced from the overhanging portion of the primary subfloor and an opposing end of the spanning brace being adjustable in length;
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- a recessed subfloor panel supported atop the spanning brace, the recessed subfloor panel being supported at a lower elevation than the overhanging portion of the adjacent, primary subfloor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.