Abstract: An adjustable concrete form brace includes a horizontal adaptable extension member. A first lower brace element and a second lower brace element opposing the first lower brace element each have a horizontal insertion channel adapted to receive the horizontal extension member. A first upper brace element and second upper brace element are attached to the first lower brace element and the second lower brace element respectively. Each of the lower brace members include a saddle, and each saddle is adapted to retain one or more reinforcement bars. The first upper brace element and second upper brace element each include a form retaining element.

Abstract: An adjustable concrete form brace includes a horizontal adaptable extension member. A first lower brace element and a second lower brace element opposing the first lower brace element each have a horizontal insertion channel adapted to receive the horizontal extension member. A first upper brace element and second upper brace element are attached to the first lower brace element and the second lower brace element respectively. Each of the lower brace members include a saddle, and each saddle is adapted to retain one or more reinforcement bars. The first upper brace element and second upper brace element each include a form retaining element.

Abstract: A boundary screed rail assembly with screed rails (14) supported by feet members (42). The screed rails (14) providing a perimeter part (24) with upper and lower protection parts (26). The upper part (26) provides a planar horizontal surface (28), with a plurality of recesses (30) extending thereinto, alternating with downwardly extending engagement members (32) engageable in the concrete of a slab.

Abstract: An embodiment of a stucco wall device is configured to provide alignment in uneven wall joints, allow water to drain out of the wall, protect against water infiltration, and permit movement between the two sides of a joint. An embodiment includes two pieces which form a seal and a sloped screed with weep holes for directing water out of and away from the wall. A male leg of the second piece slides between the first piece and the wall, allowing the two pieces to move relative to each other while preserving a seal against water infiltration. Other embodiments include one-piece stucco wall devices which also allow movement between the joint members and are configured to protect against water infiltration into a wall. Portions of a wall device may be adjusted or bowed in order to assist in alignment at an uneven wall joint.

Abstract: A spacer support having a body portion, a surface engaging portion and a securement to attach the body portion to a weldment plate in tilt-up construction is disclosed. In a first embodiment, the securement includes a resilient clip that can snap onto a Nelson stud. One or more shelves on the support spacer prevent longitudinal movement of the Nelson stud. The length of the spacer support may be adjusted manually by cutting the body to length or by rotating one threaded member relative to a second to accommodate different thicknesses of walls. The spacer support is preferably plastic but may be metal. In another embodiment, a clamp secures an elongate body portion to a weldment plate projection.

Abstract: A spacer/support having a body portion, a surface engaging portion and a securement to attach the body portion to a weldment plate in tilt-up construction is disclosed. In a first embodiment, the securement includes a plurality of fingers that can snap onto the head of a Nelson stud. A second embodiment is equipped with a flat head that can be secured to the weldment plate using an adhesive. The length of the spacer/support may be adjusted manually by cutting the body to length or by rotating one threaded member relative to a second to accommodate different thicknesses of walls. The spacer/support is preferably plastic but may be metal.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are described for positioning and fixing beams, in particular made from wood, in particular for the construction of ground foundations, by means of at least one ground dowel. The ground dowel receives, in a retaining part, a ground dowel insert part which can be fixed therein and which possesses a retaining means, attached to a baseplate, for determining the position of the beam relative to the ground dowel insert part, the ground dowel insert part being fixed at least adhesively on the pressed-on beam. After the ground dowel, placed at the desired position and provided with the ground dowel insert part, has been adjusted to the desired height, the beam is pressed on to the retaining means in the desired position. The ground dowel insert part is fixed on the removed beam in accordance with the position determined by the retaining means, and the beam thus positioned, with the ground dowel insert part fixed thereon, is inserted into the retaining section of the ground dowel.

Abstract: A plastering fillet for building components used at the transition to plaster is disclosed. The plastering fillet includes a base portion having a base wall, which can be secured to the building component. The base portion also has at least one extension perpendicular to the base wall and extending out therefrom. The plastering fillet also has a front portion having at least one web, which also projects perpendicular to the base wall of the base portion. The connection between the base portion and the front portion of the plastering fillet permits relative movement between the portions thereby preventing plaster cracking or breaking.

Abstract: An adjustable screed support for supporting one end of a screed during screeding of cement on a wall generally comprises a support bracket for attachment to the wall support structure including a stand-off portion extending outward, away from the wall support structure; and an elongate beam which is adjustably attached to the support bracket stand-off such that the distance of the top side of the beam from the wall support structure and the angle of the line of the beam the wall support structure are variable. The beam top side in side view is a straight line. The beam has holes side to side through its web portion and the support bracket stand-off portion has conguent holes. Cement from each side of the screed support flows through the holes and bonds to the cement on the other side.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for forming joints in a floor or pavement, generally made of concrete. The device includes a guide bar and assembling members, having oblique legs forming an inverted V. The summit of the inverted V has a part rising from it in the form of a crest with vertical sides and a horizontal edge. The guide bar has a profile with a lower part which has the shape of a two legged clamped-nail, each of the legs of the clamp-nail having on their internal side, at some distance down from the summit of the clamp-nail, a boss forming a locking means for holding together the guide bar and the assembling members when said guide bar is placed astride the crest of an assembling member.

Abstract: Structural members for building systems include plastic base members having side flanges connected by a central web. For use at floor level at the perimeter of the building, a base member includes a series of openings spaced longitudinally along one flange to receive tubular members that span the building interior. Base members for use inwardly of the building perimeter include aligned openings in both flanges to permit the tubular members to extend through. Upright members also include side flanges and a central connecting web. Further inner flanges integral with the connecting web are spaced slightly from the side flanges and define slots running along the length of the member to receive edges of panels forming opposite surfaces of a wall. The inner flanges are shorter in length than the side flanges so that the upper ends of the upright members can receive a spanning element that runs from one upright member to the next.

Abstract: Soffits for interior construction purposes are preformed from U-shaped foam material having inset furring strips for attaching the soffits to walls and/or ceilings and, in some cases, for also hanging cabinets from the soffits. The preformed soffits are brought to the job site, quickly cut to length, fastened and/or glued in place, and then covered with plasterboard before the cabinets are mounted below.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a structural element for use in buildings or the like, which structural element is generally I-beam shaped. The structural element includes a web and two flanges at the opposite edges of the web and extending across the edges of the web and along the length of the web. The flanges are shaped so as to have an outwardly facing groove. In addition, a groove is defined between the two flanges at each side of the web. The flange is so shaped that the outward end of each groove is narrower in width than the section of the groove nearer to the web. The side extensions of the flanges are oriented so that opposite flanges are parallel. The two flanges are of different widths.

Abstract: A precast monolithic concrete building module includes a vertical wall, a horizontal roof and a pair of roof supporting legs spaced from the wall. A plurality of ribs project outwardly from the wall and also from the lower surface of the roof. In one embodiment, generally T-shaped metal studs each have a portion cast into an associated rib and a portion providing a mounting surface for wall and ceiling covering materials. The studs project outwardly from the ribs so that wiring passageways can be placed through them without having to drill through concrete. In other embodiments, wooden studs have attached fasteners which have a portion cast into the rib to secure the stud to the rib. The wall between the studs is thin so that window and door openings can easily be made by breaking out portions of the wall. Special sealing ridges project upwardly from the roof for use in sealing pairs of adjacent modules of a building. The form for casting the module includes roof, wall and leg forming portions.

Abstract: A joist structure having a configuration useful for constructing concrete-forming structures. The joist is comprised of an upwardly opening channel and an oppositely facing downwardly opening keyhole-shaped channel. The joist is an extruded elongate member having the respective channel end walls abutting each other. The upwardly facing channel has a generally rectangular form with the side walls being considerably wider than the end walls to accommodate standard wooden beam sizes, such as a 2 .times. 4. The downwardly facing channel, somewhat narrower and shorter than the upwardly facing channel, has a keyhole shape which considerably increases the compressive and torsion strength of the overall joist. The keyhole shape also accommodates keyhole-shaped inserts for strengthening the joist at high stress points, such as bearing surfaces and the mid-point between spans. The keyhole-shaped inserts can be provided in varying lengths according to the need and can incorporate mounting holes for the joist.

Abstract: A cementitious, fireproof, wall panel is provided including opposite side faces and pairs of remote upper and lower and opposite end marginal edge portions. At least one side face of the panel has a plurality of generally parallel elongated stud members partially imbedded therein, extending thereacross and projecting laterally outwardly therefrom. The spacing between those portions of adjacent stud members projecting outwardly from the one side face of the panel define outwardly opening channels and insulation panels are snugly received and seated within the channels with the outer surface portions of the insulation panels being generally flush with the outer faces of the stud members. The opposite side face of the wall panel is similarly provided with parallel studs and insulation panels and the latter studs are staggered relative to the studs on the remote side face of the panel.