Frame mounting structure for a housing opening and method therefore
US4713922A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 1986 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B1/6069
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A building frame structure for a building opening and wedge shim structure for accurately plumbing and locating the frame, such as a door frame or window frame in a doorway opening or window opening, respectively, of a building. The wedge shim structure includes a plurality of shims placed about the frame in plumbed hung frame relationship. Each shim has a first wedge shim part fastened on the frame and a second wedge shim part slidably mountable on the first part for adjustably closing the space between the frame and the studding around the opening for placing a door or window structure in the doorway or window opening. This requires placing a level on the second wedge part of each shim to provide a plumb vertical frame wall on which to hang to door or slidably mount a window. This novel arrangement also provides for a shimming and plumbing method for attaching a door or window in plumb relation with the building opening.
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