Framing system for assisting with installation of an object within a wall
AssigneeAltus Group, Inc.
InventorsJohn M. Carson, Hagen Harker, Andrew LeVatte
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Abstract
Various devices, assemblies, components, systems, and methods are provided relating to a framing system. An example framing system may include a lower frame assembly, an upper frame assembly, and side frame assemblies. The framing system may be secured to a portion of a concrete wall while the wall is still partially wet to create a seal between the wall and the system. The lower frame assembly, the upper frame assembly, and the side frame assembly may be configured to assist with the installation of an object (e.g., a window, a door, etc.) within a precast concrete wall (e.g., sandwich wall, etc.) and/or architectural cladding element.
Claims4
A method of forming a precast concrete wall configured for securing an object thereto, the method comprising:
- forming a mold framework configured to define a mold for molding wet concrete into a wall shape;
- fitting a frame assembly for securing an object to the mold framework;
- while fitting the frame assembly to the mold framework, extending a securing section of the frame assembly into the mold;
- pouring concrete into the mold and allowing the concrete to at least partially surround the securing section;
- allowing the concrete to dry;
- and,
- removing the precast concrete wall and securing section of the frame assembly from the mold.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.