METHOD OF FORMING VERTICAL WALL AROUND WINDOW FRAME

Abstract

The method for pouring concrete around a window frame begins by spraying a flat surface with a release, followed by positioning window assemblies on the flat surface. The window assemblies include at least a frame, and also possibly a sash, glazing and removable bracing. The window assemblies are secured to the flat surface and then concrete is poured around the window assembly to form a wall. Once the concrete cures around the frame, the bracing is removed, and the wall is tilted/lifted to a vertical position.

Claims

1. A method of pouring a tilt-up vertical wall, comprising the steps of: spraying a flat horizontal surface with a release; positioning a window assembly having at least a frame on the flat horizontal surface; securing the window assembly to the flat horizontal surface; pouring concrete around the window assembly to form a wall and allowing the concrete to cure; and tilting the wall to a vertical position.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein the window assembly includes bracing that is removed prior to tilting the wall to a vertical position.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of securing includes applying double sided tape between the frame of the window assembly and the flat surface.

4. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of securing includes nailing the frame of the window assembly to the flat surface.

5. The method of claim 2 wherein the step of securing includes securing the bracing to the flat horizontal surface.

6. The method of claim 2 wherein the window assembly has a first and a second side and the bracing is removably secured to the first and the second side.

7. The method of claim 2 wherein the bracing has a first member that removably fits within the frame of the window assembly and a second member that is transverse to the first member and covers a side of the window assembly.

8. The method of claim 1 wherein the window assembly includes a, sash, glazing, and bracing.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a plurality of window assemblies positioned on a flat surface;

[0011] FIG. 2 is a flow diagram of a method of pouring a tilt-up vertical wall; and

[0012] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a window assembly.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] Referring to the Figures, a method for pouring a concrete wall around a window assembly begins by positioning one or more window assemblies 10 on a flat horizontal floor or surface 12. The window assemblies 10 include at least a frame 14, but also could include a sash 16, glazing or glass 18 and first 24 and second bracing 26. The window assemblies 10 have a first side 20 and a second side 22 and attached to each side 20, 22, is the first and second bracing 24 and 26. The bracing 24 and 26 is of any size, shape or structure and in the example shown has a first member 27 and a second member 28 that is transverse or perpendicular to the first member 27. The first member 27 is formed and positioned to be removably received within the frame 14 of the window assembly 10, while the second member 28 covers the first 20 and second side 22 of the window assemblies.

[0014] Prior to positioning the window assemblies 10 on the floor 12 a release 30 is spayed on the floor to permit the wall 32 to be lifted from the floor without resistance. Once positioned the window assemblies are secured to the floor 12. The window assemblies 10 are secured and positioned in any conventional manner locating the bracing 24 on the floor 12, such as by using double sided tape applied between the frame 14 or bracing 24 to the floor 12, by nailing the frame 14 or bracing 24 to the floor 12, or the like.

[0015] Once secured, concrete is poured about the window assemblies 10 and the concrete forms to the frame 14. After the concrete cures, if bracing is used, the bracing is removed and the wall 32 is tilted/lifted upwardly to a vertical position. The braces 24 can be used again. As the frames have consistent measurements, there is no need to fabricate other window parts to fit the frame, and if the window assembly includes a sash and glass no further effort is needed to install the window. More specifically, no lift is needed for a glazer to be lifted to the top of the wall over uneven ground making the process safer for the glazer. Also, there is no job site waste as the bracing can be reused and there are no boxes that need to be disposed of. The process reduces labor and materials, and not only is more profitable, but is also safer than conventional methods.

[0016] From the above discussion and accompanying figures and claims it will be appreciated that the wall assemblies 10 for use in pouring a tilt-up or precast walls offers many advantages over the prior art. It will be appreciated further by those skilled in the art that other various modifications could be made to the device without parting from the spirit and scope of this invention. All such modifications and changes fall within the scope of the claims and are intended to be covered thereby. It should be understood that the examples and embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and that various modifications or changes in the light thereof will be suggested to persons skilled in the art and are to be included in the spirit and purview of this application.