Flexible Framing

Curved walls and barrel ceilings look great, but they are difficult and time-consuming to install. Now, thanks to a new invention, builders have another framing option. This new system uses metal channel with vertebra-like sections that are easily shaped into a variety of curves or undulating patterns.

Tabs on each plate hold metal straps that form flanges on both sides of the channel. Self-tapping screws are placed through guide-holes on each tab, and once the screws pierce the flange straps, the track is locked into the desired curve. After the tracks are locked and fastened into their final positions, studs are positioned and screwed into place as for other steel track systems. Designers of the track say it saves 60-80% of the time typically required to build a curved structure.

Guests
Michael Baldwin
President, Baldwin Homes
277K Penninsula Farm Rd.
Arnold, MD 21012
Phone: 410.544.2200 ext. 101
Fax: 410.544.0980

Frank Wheeler
Owner, Flex-Ability Concepts
5500 SW 36th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Phone: 405-996-5343
E-mail: frank@flexc.com
Website: www.flexc.com
Also in this Episode

Dream Builders : Episode DRB-1106
•	White House Replica
•	Urban Desert House
•	Homestead House
•	Cathcart/Synder House
•	Flexible Framing