Abstract: Interface strips and methods of making interface strips for structural framing are disclosed. The interface strips comprise at least one thin, elongate pliable and malleable layer, and at least one thin, elongate resilient and compressible outer layer extending over at least one face of the malleable layer. The at least one malleable layer is configured to maintain a three-dimensional shape of the interface strip, and at least one face of the interface strip includes a plurality of spaced visual framing location indications. The interface strip is configured to extend over first and second framing plates, and includes a cutting reference indication positioned at and extending along an interface of the first and second framing plates such that when cut, the interface strip forms first and second interface strip portions coupled to the first and second plates, respectively, each including at least a portion of the visual framing location indications.

Abstract: Interface strips for structural framing and related framing methods are disclosed. The interface strips comprise at least one thin, elongate pliable and malleable mesh layer, and at least one thin, elongate resilient and compressible outer layer extending over at least one face of the mesh layer. The at least one pliable and malleable mesh is configured to maintain a three-dimensional shape of the interface strip, and at least one face of the interface strip includes a plurality of spaced visual framing location indications. The framing methods include coupling the interface strip over the top and bottom framing plates, and cutting the interface strip along a length of the interface strip that is substantially aligned with an interface of the top and bottom framing plates to form first and second interface strip portions coupled to the top and bottom plates, respectively, each including portions of the visual framing location indications.

Abstract: Interface strip 10 for structural framing and related framing methods are disclosed. The interface strip 10 comprise at least one thin, elongate pliable and malleable mesh layer, and at least one thin, elongate resilient and compressible outer layer extending over at least one face of the mesh layer. The at least one pliable and malleable mesh is configured to maintain a three-dimensional shape of the interface strip, and at least one face of the interface strip includes a plurality of spaced visual framing location indications. The framing methods include coupling the interface strip over the top and bottom framing plates, and cutting the interface strip along a length of the interface strip that is substantially aligned with an interface of the top and bottom framing plates to form first and second interface strip portions coupled to the top and bottom plates, respectively, each including portions of the visual framing location indications.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to structure layout and marking during construction. More particularly, the present invention relates to an automated layout system that acquires data directly from an architectural design, and generates a banner for denoting the precise location of building elements such as studs, doors, windows, etc., for a structure under construction.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to structure layout and marking during construction. More particularly, the present invention relates to an automated layout system that acquires data directly from an architectural design, and generates a banner for denoting the precise location of building elements such as studs, doors, windows, etc., for a structure under construction.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to structure layout and marking during construction. More particularly, the present invention relates to an automated layout system that acquires data directly from the architectural drawing, blueprint, or CAD (computer aided design). The automated layout system then generates a full banner for denoting the precise location of building elements such as studs, doors, windows, etc., for a structure under construction.