Abstract: A steel space-frame construction system includes at least a first stud, a second stud, a channel, a block, and a top cap or a second block. A first end of the first stud resides in the channel and is secured thereto. The block is secured to the first stud. A first end of the second stud resides in the channel, and the second stud is secured to the block and the channel. The block provides a predetermined fixed spacing between the first stud and the second stud. The top cap or a second block is secured to the first stud and the second stud at a second end thereof. The channel is repositioned so that the opposite sides of the first stud, second stud, block, channel, and top cap or second block may be secured together, thereby forming a space-frame.

Abstract: Discussed is a method and apparatus providing moisture resistant seam assemblies for use in inter-connecting building covering panels. The panels provide full-length or, so far as is consistent with thermal expansion, very long panels to eliminate or minimize panel splices. The weather seal or moisture resistant seam runs uninterrupted the length of each panel, and when the panels are assembled, the seam seal isolates inter-connected panels one from another and prevents fluid migration through panel joints.

Abstract: Disclosed is a moisture resistant field installed seam assembly for use with adjoining channel-shaped building surface covering members having adjoining mating flanges one of which is deformed to form an elongate seam, the moisture resistant seam assembly comprising an elongate elastomeric member adapted to be positioned over the elongate flange of one mating flange of the adjoining channel-shaped building surface covering members prior to deforming the adjacent mating flange, for preventing fluid migration, betweeen flanges.

Abstract: Discussed is a moisture resistant seam assembly for use with adjoining channel-shaped building surface covering members having adjoining mating flanges which form an elongate seam, the moisture resistant seam assembly comprising an elongate seam cover member adapted to be positioned over the elongate seam of the adjoining mating flanges of the adjoining channel-shaped building surface covering members and an elongate seal member with the elongate seam cover member for sealably engaging the adjoining mating flanges for preventing fluid migration between the seal cover member and the elongate seam.