Construction member

a construction member and member technology, applied in the direction of transoms, building roofs, building components, etc., can solve the problems of high cost associated with each of these structures, and the time required to assemble each of the prior art headers is considerabl
US20060026924A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-02-09SCAFCO CORP
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
SCAFCO CORP
Publication Date
2006-02-09
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A construction member is described and which includes a first portion defining a first channel; and a second portion matingly received in part, in the first channel, and which further defines a second channel which receives a first structural component therein, and wherein the first and second portions are fastened together.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a construction member which finds usefulness as a header and which may be employed in the construction of doors, windows or the like, or which further can be used in place of the typical double top plate in the construction of load bearing walls or other supporting structures. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] In the construction of industrial and other commercial buildings, building codes will typically require the use of metal framing members for both interior and exterior walls. These metal studs and other construction members are well known in this same industry. Metal studs, for example, are dimensionally stable, lightweight and quite strong. These metal studs are joined together by screws or other fasteners to provide walls upon which wallboard is then attached by screws. They may further have apertures formed therein and which allow electrical and plumbing conduits to pass therethrough.

[0003] In both residential and co...

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