Construction framing system and method

Abstract

The framing fastener is made up of a configuration of plates used to attach any number of posts and beams to each other or to a base material. The framing fastener may include a substantially flat first plate with at least one hole extending there through and a substantially flat second plate with a hook formed at one edge thereof. The first and second plates are attached together such that the first and second plates are substantially coplanar or substantially perpendicular. The first plate of the framing fastener is attached to a post by means of one or more fastening rods. Then a beam is attached to the second plate of the framing fastener by means of one or more fastening rods, one of which rests in the hook.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The embodiments disclosed herein relate to a system and method for constructing buildings and, in particular, to a system and method for constructing buildings using framing fasteners.DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART[0002]Most current systems and methods for the construction of wooden framed buildings or structures require that skilled framers or carpenters measure, cut, and join lengths of lumber or timber for framing walls, roofs, etc. These lengths of lumber are generally used to form the structural framework of the building and include posts, beams, studs, headers, sills, rafters, etc. The various components of the structural framework are generally joined to one another using nails, screws, or glue. Once the structural framework has been completed, the remainder of the structure or building is assembled, including adding dry-wall, etc.[0003]Traditional wooden framing systems, however, suffer from a number of drawbacks. For example, such framing systems...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]Accordingly, the above described framing fastener, framing system and method for constructing buildings or structures requires a small set of framing fasteners, fastening rods, beams, and posts. A standard type of beam, post, and fastening rod can be used at each junction. Only the framing fastener configuration will change depending on its use. One advantage of using a small set of components is that one can easily and inexpensively construct a building or structure using unskilled labor in a short amount of time.

Problems solved by technology

Traditional wooden framing systems, however, suffer from a number of drawbacks.

For example, such framing systems are highly complicated, often requiring a plethora of components, including different sizes of lumber, such as 2″×4″ or 4″×4″ beams and posts, different brackets, bolts, nails and screws, etc.

These drawbacks lead to increased construction costs and long construction times.

However, such pre-fabricated components typically require many different types of brackets or connectors to couple the various pre-fabricated components together.

Furthermore, these brackets or connectors often require many different types of nails, screws, or bolts to fasten the brackets or connectors to the pre-fabricated components.

Still further, the manufacturing and purchase costs of complicated prefabricated components is high.

In addition, the complexity of assembly using many different types of brackets or connectors again requires skilled labor.

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