Building construction systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7716899
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10823449

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Various building components and building construction techniques are disclosed. One embodiment comprises a joist end bearing condition wherein a joist rim is supported on a support structure adjacent to a bearing wall and attached thereto. Joists are attached to the joist rim and noncombustible board may be supported on the joists to form a floor surface. Other embodiments include metal joist rims that also function as headers for walls and headers for window and door openings in walls. Various methods of constructing walls from prefabricated panels formed from cold-formed steel components are also disclosed.

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DIETRICH INDUSTRIES INC500 GRANT STREET ONE MELLON BANK CENTER SUITE 2226 PITTSBURGH PA 15219

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beck, John R Indiana, US 6 137
Whitticar, Michael D Cleveland Heights, US 4 160

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