Construction member and method for forming curved wall and the like

Abstract

A method and resulting wood frame that can be used to construct a wall. To create a curved wall, lines are scribed onto the floor to define the wall radius. The wood frame is constructed by first arranging a plurality of studs in a spaced apart arrangement. The studs have first and second surfaces along the longitudinal axis, which terminate at first and second ends that have bottom and top surfaces respectively. A flexible flat member is then attached to the first end of the studs. The flexible member has a base portion which is nailed to the first surface of the studs and a plurality of spaced apart tabs. Some of the tabs are immediately adjacent the bottom of the studs, while other tabs are located between the spaced apart studs. The attached studs are then lifted into place and the flexible member is bent until the curved member follows the scribed outline. The frame is then nailed to the floor through the tabs that are located between the studs. A second flexible member is then attached to the first end of the studs by nailing the base portion of the second member to the second surface of the studs. The tabs of the second member are nailed to the floor, such that the studs are rigidly attached to the floor in an arrangement to form a portion of an arc. Flexible wallboard is then attached to the studs to create a curved wall.

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