Metal fireblock

Abstract

This disclosure is directed to a bracket for the proper and fireproof spacing of vertical and horizontal framing members. The bracket is a replacement for traditional wood fireblocks seen in framing. The device has extruded metal flanges for additional support and has nail hole perforations for proper fastening. There are two versions of the units, one spaced 14½ inches for 16 inches on center and 22½ inches for 24 inches on center.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to building structure supports, brackets and the like. In particular, the present invention relates to a device that can stop the spread of fire as well as brace a vertical wall portion or a horizontal roof or ceiling portion. Briefly, the device is an in between stud distance spacer known in the framing business as a fireblock. The present invention has developed a metal counterpart to the original wood fireblock. The device is a bracket made to fit between framing members vertically or framing members horizontally. The present invention can be fastened to respective members with traditional bracket fasteners and is standardized to the length necessary for drywall, plywood or other materials. Therefore the length of the metal fireblock is both 14½ inches and 22½ inches. This will satisfy a need for 16 inch on center or 24 inch on center.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The metal fireblock of the present invention provides a properly spaced distance block for vertical and horizontal framing. Holes are provided for the use of standard Tico Nails to connect to the respective members. The old method of using wood blocks to stop fire is outdated since wood burns, whereby the metal fireblock is much safer. The length of the metal fireblocks makes framing where a proper distance is needed for 48 inch wide drywall or plywood, a great deal easier since the blocks are pre sized and eliminate the need to cut possibly hundreds of wood blocks to so satisfy the need.

The objects and advantages of the present invention are obtained by the pre-sized length of the fireblock, making framing faster and more accurate. The advantages of shear nailing adds a certain strength to the construction that did not exist before the present invention. The protection afforded by using metal over wood probably surpasses any other benefit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the metal fireblock of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reffering to FIG. 1, the metal fireblock of the present invention is fireblock arm 1 and its counterpart nail holes 2. Connected to 1 is bracket flange 3. This curvature of metal adds support to the fireblock arm. Length arm 4 is the part of the present invention that blocks fire. Length arm flange 5 adds support like 3.

Claims

1. A metal fireblock comprising:

a metal bracket, horizontally disposed flanged assembly for the bracing and proper distance spacing of horizontal and vertical framing members;

said bracket with nail holes properly placed in the bracket connecting arm for the proper nailing into the wood framing members;

said bracket with a risen portion of extruded same metal in the longwise portion of said bracket as well as an extruded same metal in the connecting arm portion of said bracket.

2. The metal fireblock of claim 1, whereby the fireblock is of one peice of metal.

3. The metal fireblock of claim 2 whereby the length of the fireblock is of two fixed lengths and made to install between framing members.

4. The metal fireblock of claim 3 whereby the actual distance of the length of the fireblock are both 14½ inches long and 22½ inches long.