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Building structures

US4154036A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 1, 1977
Grant dateMay 15, 1979
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Expiry dateAug 1, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04B2/705
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Wall of timber logs is built by fastening log ends to vertical steel studs. Log ends are notched at inner side of wall to present flat notch faces to flanges of studs. Stud flanges are pre-drilled with vertically spaced holes and fasteners are extended through selected holes into log ends. Weather seals are formed between the logs and extruded plastic strip for this purpose is also disclosed.

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