Method and Kit for Assembly of Framed Structures
OwnerRandy Brawner, Lynn Harkerinventors
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Abstract
A method for framing a structure using pre-dimensioned components comprising lower support components, framing components for assembling a series of frames, sheathing, and a template for guiding the assembly of the series of frames. The method comprises the steps of: fastening the lower support components together to produce a lower support rim; assembling the series of frames using markings on the template to guide placement of framing components; and fastening the series of frames to the lower support rim.
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A method for framing a structure using pre-dimensioned components comprising lower support components, framing components for assembling a series of frames, sheathing, and a template for guiding the assembly of the series of frames, the method comprising:
- a) fastening the lower support components together to produce a lower support rim;
- b) assembling the series of frames using markings on the template to guide placement of framing components;
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- c) fastening the series of frames to the lower support rim.
A method for framing a structure using pre-dimensioned components comprising lower support components for forming a lower support rim, and framing components for assembling a back frame, one or more middle frames and a front frame, the method comprising:
- a) fastening the lower support components together to produce a lower support rim having a back rim component, a front rim component and opposing side rim components;
- b) assembling the back frame;
- c) fastening vertical beams of the back frame to the back rim component;
- d) assembling the middle frames and placing the middle frames against the back frame inside the lower support rim;
- e) assembling the front frame and fastening vertical beams of the front frame to the front of the lower support rim;
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- f) fastening vertical beams of the middle frames to the side rim components.
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