Disclosed is a method for the installation of a roof truss on an upper part of a building. A roof truss package includes multiple trusses spaced from each other to be mounted on top of upper runners on the building's opposite walls. The method includes using a prefabricated roof truss package in which the individual trusses are disposed side by side in a bundle, with weather protection present in a pleated condition on top of the bundle. The bundle is unfolded at construction site in such a way that the adjacent trusses become locked at a certain distance from each other by brace members included in the trusses and at the same time the weather protection unfolds to cover the trusses and the intervening space. Finally, the individual trusses are fastened to the upper runners. Also disclosed is a prefabricated roof truss package which is provided with a weather protection.

A metered track and stud framework erection method and system is disclosed. The system employs tracks which are metered to facilitate the rapid and accurate placement of studs between the tracks at equidistant spacing as required by conventional building codes and statutes. The studs are also metered or graduated, preferably in inches and centimeters, to facilitate the correct and appropriate placement of electrical outlets and plumbing avenues without costly errors. A method is disclosed for the proper use of the metered tracks and studs to efficiently and rapidly erect structure framework.

A framing tool supports one end of beam member while the other end of the beam is secured to another beam or structure. The framing tool includes a support portion, a receiving portion and a strap. The strap wraps around a beam member to secure the beam member within the receiving portion. The support portion holds one end of the beam member in place so that an installer may secure the other end of the beam member without the aid of another installer.

Described herein is a truss/rafter roof erection device, kit and system. A removable universal bracing bracket assembly attaches to a construction member such as a truss on one end and includes at least one vertical bracket member attachable to a proximal end of a wood beam member that extends down to the ground to support the truss in an upright position during roof construction. Another pivoting bracket on the bracket assembly allows another wood beam member to be attached and extend down to the ground to further support the truss in an upright position.

An electrical system for installation in a building project includes an electrical panel assembly with a chassis and at least one housing and one or more line voltage source connection points mounted to the chassis. The system also includes one or more low voltage power sources mounted to the chassis, wherein the electrical panel assembly is located in a predetermined location in the building project for connection to one or more low voltage components via direct connections and to one or more line voltage outlets.

A marking gun having a marker container, a propellant canister, a supply tube, an expulsion chamber, and an attachment coupled to the expulsion chamber. The marker container is coupled to the expulsion chamber by the supply tube, and the propellant canister is coupled to the expulsion chamber. The marking gun is configured to expel the marker from the expulsion chamber. The attachment comprises a stencil, an elastic pointed tip, a housing, a screen, a magnet, one or more entry holes, or a combination thereof.

The disclosure presents templates that can be useful in construction. Embodiments of the templates include a face, and two or more indicators. The indicators are located at one or more predetermined intervals on the face, and each indicator defines a window. Each window is of a predetermined length, and each indicator is coded to indicate that each indicator is located at one of the one or more predetermined intervals.

Apparatus, systems, and methods to vertically plumb a wood framed wall. The apparatus includes a handle portion, a beam portion is connected to the handle portion, and a base plate pivotally connected the beam portion. The apparatus includes one or more apertures in both the beam portion and the base plate. The apparatus may include a flange that extends from the base plate with one or more apertures in the flange. The handle portion may have a circular cross-section and may be integrally formed with the beam portion. The beam portion of the apparatus may be pivotally connected to the base plate by a clevis and a pin. Fasteners connect the beam portion to a brace of a wood framed wall and the base plate to the floor or a base plate. A force may be applied to the handle to vertically plumb the wood framed wall.

A joist installation assisting device to assist with the installation of a joist on a ledger board or similar device. The joist installation assisting device being constructed of a durable material and being generally u-shaped, such that a pocket is formed for placement of a joist hanger, and then a joist therein. The joist installation assisting device further comprising an upwardly projected point for the quick accurate placement of the device upon the ledger board. The joist installation assisting device having a plurality of openings therethrough for attachment and detachment to the ledger board by anchoring devices. An adjustment mechanism member being positioned in a vertical y-dimensional axis to contact with the lower portion of the joist to allow for precise positioning in the y-dimensional axis prior to securing and installation of said joist.

A horizontal portion of a frame, as a door header, of a predetermined length for installation between two adjacent studs of a stud wall spaced from one another. An installation tool, releasably mounted on a respective stud via a magnetic attachment, supports a respective end of the horizontal portion adjacent the metallic stud during attachment of the horizontal portion to the stud. A kit formed of at least one horizontal portion and at least one installation tool is also provided.