US 5,666,766 A · Building constructions

Abstract

The present invention relates to building constructions which are relatively inexpensive and easy to assemble. Under a first embodiment, a building construction comprised of a lower portion and an upper portion wherein the lower portion includes a plurality of walls having a radially outwardly extending top plate which serves to support the upper portion of the building and assists in providing the building with an exaggerated eave is disclosed. Under a second embodiment, the building construction includes a plurality of inner and outer frame members wherein the outer frame members serve the additional function of a trim assembly. As the building constructions of the present invention are relatively easy to construct, the building constructions can be sold as a kit for construction by individuals having relatively little experience in the construction field.

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Dependent claims

A building construction comprising:

a floor assembly including side and end edges;
a plurality of inner frame members attached substantially along the side edges of said floor assembly;
first and second end walls being supported substantially along said end edges of said floor assembly, at least one of said first and second end walls being spaced from said inner frame members;
at least one outer frame member including an inner surface attached to an external surface of one of said respective end walls of the building for substantially supporting said end wall to the building;
at least one said panel extending between said first and second end walls and attached to said inner frame members and to at least one of said respective end walls and said outer frame member.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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