US20060026911A1 - Footer track with moisture vent - Google Patents
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Abstract
A footer track for supporting a plurality of wall studs, and a method for making a footer track, including a web and a pair of legs extending from opposing sides of the web. The pair of legs are spaced from one another a distance sufficient to accommodate a wall stud therebetween. The footer track defines a plurality of drain openings spaced along a length of the footer track. Preferably, each of the plurality of drain openings has a boundary defined by both of the web and one of the pairs of legs. In one arrangement, each drain opening extends a distance into the web such that the opening, itself, is defined by both the web and leg.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/668,661, filed Apr. 6, 2005, U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/629,566, filed Nov. 19, 2004 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/628,880, filed Nov. 18, 2004, the entireties of which are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this specification.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention generally relates to building construction and, more specifically, relates to a wall footer track configured to permit drainage or venting of moisture within the stud space of a wall.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- In general, prior art wall footer tracks have failed to accommodated drainage or venting of moisture that has become trapped within the interior of the footer track, either during the construction process or within the space between the studs of the wall after completion of the building structure. Without a sufficient drainage or ventilation mechanism, the prior art walls are susceptible to moisture buildup within the stud space, which may cause a variety of problems, such as damage to the wall covering elements (e.g., drywall) or facilitating mold growth, among others.
- In one attempt to provide for moisture drainage, a prior art footer track includes a drain hole located substantially in the center of the footer track web. A felt-like material is placed between the web of the footer track and the structure on which the footer track is supported. The felt-like material is intended to wick moisture from the interior of the footer track through the drain hole. However, in practice, this arrangement has not proven effective at removing a sufficient amount of moisture from the track.
- Accordingly, a need exists for a footer track structure that effectively permits the evacuation of moisture from the interior of the footer track. Preferred embodiments of the present wall footer track are provided with a plurality of moisture vents, or drain openings configured to permit moisture within the stud space of an associated wall to readily escape. Desirably, a boundary of each drain opening is defined by both of a web of the footer track and one of the legs of the footer track. Advantageously, with such an arrangement, moisture within the stud space may be substantially or completely evacuated from the interior of the footer track. The drain openings may be of any shape and may be oriented in a parallel or alternating fashion along opposing sides of the footer track.
- A preferred embodiment is a footer track for supporting a plurality of wall studs. The footer track includes a web and a pair of legs extending in an upward direction from opposing sides of the web. The pair of legs are spaced from one another a distance sufficient to accommodate a wall stud therebetween. The footer track defines a plurality of drain openings spaced along a length of the footer track. Each of the plurality of drain openings has a boundary defined by both of the web and one of the pairs of legs.
- A preferred embodiment is a footer track for supporting a plurality of wall studs. The footer track includes a web and a pair of legs extending in an upward direction from opposing sides of the web. The pair of legs are spaced from one another a distance sufficient to accommodate a wall stud therebetween. The footer track defines a plurality of drain openings spaced along a length of the footer track. Each of the drain openings is at least partially defined by one of the pairs of legs and each of the drain openings extends at least to a juncture between the one of the legs and the web.
- A preferred method of making a footer track includes creating a plurality of openings spaced along a length of a relatively flat, elongate workpiece. The method also includes bending edge portions of the workpiece to create a pair of legs extending from opposing sides of a web of the workpiece. The bending is configured such that a boundary of each of the openings is at least partially defined by both the web and one of the pairs of legs.
- These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention are described in greater detail below with reference to drawings of preferred embodiments, which are intended to illustrate, but not to limit, the present invention. The drawings contain seven (7) figures.
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FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of a stud wall assembly having certain features, aspects and advantages of the present invention. The wall assembly includes a bottom footer track and a plurality of studs (two shown). -
FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of a footer track including drain openings having certain features, aspects and advantages of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view of a modification of the footer track ofFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view of a modification of the stud wall assembly ofFIG. 1 . The footer track ofFIG. 4 includes elongated drain openings in a staggered, or alternating, orientation. -
FIGS. 5 a, 5 b and 5 c are top, side and end views, respectively of the footer track ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view of another modification of the stud wall assembly ofFIG. 1 . The footer track ofFIG. 4 includes elongated drain openings in a parallel orientation. -
FIGS. 7 a, 7 b and 7 c are top, side and end views, respectively of the footer track ofFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 1 illustrates a wall assembly including afooter track 10 having certain features, aspects and advantages of the present invention. Preferably, thefooter track 10 includes aweb 12 and a pair oflegs 14 extending from opposing sides of theweb 12. In the illustrated arrangement, thefooter track 10 is generally C-shaped in cross-section. However, thefooter track 10 may also be of other configurations as well. For example, in certain arrangements, thelegs 14 may not extend from theweb 12 in a generally perpendicular orientation, but may be oriented at other angles relative to theweb 12. Further, in certain arrangements, thefooter track 10 may include a portion defining a plurality of slots configured to locate andspace studs 16 from one another. In such an arrangement, thefooter track 10 may be generally M-shaped and include a central portion that defines the plurality of slots. - Preferably, the
footer track 10 is configured to be placed with theweb 12 resting on a support surface, such as a floor for example (not shown). Desirably, thelegs 14 are spaced apart a distance sufficient to accommodate thestud 16 therebetween. A plurality of studs typically are supported by thefooter track 10 in a spaced arrangement along the length of thefooter track 10. For example, in one arrangement, thestuds 16 may be spaced sixteen (16) inches from one another. The width of the track 10 (i.e., a perpendicular distance between legs 14) may vary according to the stud width and/or the needs of an individual job. Furthermore, the height of thelegs 14 may be varied depending on the individual application of thefooter track 10. For example, thelegs 14 may be 3⅝ inches, 5⅝ inches or 6⅛ inches, or any other suitable dimension, in height from theweb 12. - Preferably, the
footer track 10 is constructed from a relatively light gauge steel material, such as 16, 18, 20 or 22 gauge, for example. In addition, the material may be galvanized, if desired. For example, preferred galvanization includes G40, G60, G90 or greater. However, other levels of galvanization may also be used. Furthermore, other suitable materials may be used to construct thefooter track 10, as will be appreciated by one of skill in the art. For example, other types of metals, polymer/plastic or composite materials may be used. - Desirably, the
footer track 10 includes a plurality of vents, or drainopenings 20 along its length. As described in greater detail below, preferably thedrain openings 20 are at least partially located within one of thelegs 14 and extend at least to a juncture between theleg 14 and theweb 12. Thus, with such an arrangement, thedrain opening 20 is not spaced above the inner surface of theweb 12, but extends at least to the inner surface of theweb 12. Accordingly, theopening 20 facilitates complete drainage of water, or other liquids, from within the footer track 10 (the space between the legs 14). In some arrangements, however, theopenings 20 may be spaced slightly or substantially above the inner surface of theweb 12. Such arrangements may be suitable for use in environments where large amounts of water, or other fluids, are not likely to become trapped within the interior of thefooter track 10 or, for example, where another component is placed within the bottom interior of thefooter track 10. In another alternative arrangement, thedrain openings 20 may be located within theweb 12 and extend at least to the juncture between theleg 14 and theweb 12. - In one preferred arrangement, the
drain openings 20 are spaced along thefooter track 10 at an interval other than the planned interval of thestuds 16. Preferably, the spacing interval for thedrain openings 20 is a value other than common stud spacing intervals, e.g., 12, 16 and 24 inches. In one presently preferred arrangement, the spacing interval for thedrain openings 20 is approximately 9 inches. Advantageously, with such an arrangement, the likelihood of thestuds 16 blocking a significant number ofdrain openings 20 is reduced, therefore permitting sufficient drainage despite the specific stud layout or how close thefirst drain opening 20 is relative to an end of thefooter track 10. Other suitable spacing of thedrain openings 20 may also be used. For example, thedrain openings 20 may be spaced 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 or 24 inches from one another, as well as other suitable dimensions, along a length of thefooter track 10. Furthermore, spacing of thedrain openings 20 may be less than 9 inches, such as 4 or 5 inches, for example, or greater than 24 inches. As will be appreciated, the distance of theinitial drain opening 20 relative to an end of thefooter track 10 may vary due to thefooter track 10 being cut to a desired length prior to installation. - With reference to
FIG. 2 , one preferred arrangement of thedrain openings 20 is illustrated. As described above, preferably, thedrain openings 20 are sized, shaped or located such that aboundary 22 of eachdrain opening 20 is defined by each of theweb 12 and one of thelegs 14 of thefooter track 10. In the arrangement ofFIG. 2 , thedrain opening 20 extends upwardly within theleg 14 from the intersection between theweb 12 andleg 14 such that the majority, and preferably the entirety, of theopening 20 is defined within theleg 14. In such an arrangement, thedrain opening 20 extends all the way to the inner surface of theweb 12 to facilitate complete drainage of moisture or fluid from thefooter track 10. In a preferred arrangement, thedrain opening 20 is generally semi-circular in shape. However, as noted previously, in some arrangements, thedrain opening 20 may be spaced either slightly or substantially above the inner surface of theweb 12, such that theentire drain opening 20 is located within theleg 14. - With reference to
FIG. 3 , a modification of thedrain opening 20 ofFIG. 2 is illustrated, and is indicated by thereference numeral 20 a. However, general discussion of adrain opening 20 includesdrain openings - The
drain opening 20 a ofFIG. 3 preferably extends away from the intersection of theweb 12 andleg 14 such that a portion of the opening 20 a is located within each of theweb 12 andleg 14. Accordingly, a portion of theboundary 22 of thedrain opening 20 a is defined by theweb 12 and the remainder of the boundary is defined by theleg 14. In a preferred arrangement, approximately one-half of the opening 20 a is located within theweb 12 and the other approximately one-half of the opening 20 a is located within theleg 14. Such an arrangement enhances the drainage function of theopenings 20 a. However, thedrain opening 20 a may be arranged to divide other relative proportions of the opening 20 a between theweb 12 andleg 14, as desired. Preferably, thedrain opening 20 a is generally circular in shape (when viewed with theweb 12 andleg 14 lying in a single plane). However, other suitable shapes may also be used. - Desirably, the footer tracks 10 of
FIGS. 2 and 3 are formed from an elongate workpiece by a roll forming process. In one arrangement, theopenings 20 are created by a die punching process. However, other suitable manufacturing techniques may be used in addition or in the alternative. Preferably, theopenings 20 are created in the workpiece and, subsequent to the creation of theopenings 20, the workpiece is manipulated to attain the desired cross-sectional shape. In one arrangement, edge portions of the workpiece are bent relative to a central portion of the workpiece to create the generally C-shaped cross-section having aweb 12 andlegs 14, as shown inFIGS. 1-3 . Desirably, the edge portions are bent such that theopenings 20 are located relative to a juncture between theweb 12 andlegs 14, as described above with reference to eitherFIG. 2 orFIG. 3 . In the alternative, however, the workpiece may be manipulated to partially or completely create the desired cross-sectional shape prior to the creation of theopenings 20. -
FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate a modification of thefooter track 10 ofFIGS. 1-3 . The footer track ofFIGS. 4 and 5 is substantially similar to thefooter track 10 ofFIGS. 1-3 and, accordingly, like reference numerals are used to denote like components, except that a prime (′) is added. Features of thefooter track 10′ that are not specifically discussed herein may be assumed to be the same or similar to the corresponding features of thefooter track 10 ofFIGS. 1-3 . -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a stud wall assembly incorporating thefooter track 10′. A pair ofstuds 16′ are shown positioned within an interior of thefooter track 10′. Preferably, thestuds 16′ rest on an upper surface of aweb 12′ of thefooter track 10′ between a pair oflegs 14′. Desirably, the spacing of thelegs 14′ is configured to receive thestuds 16′ between thelegs 14′ with a relatively snug fit. - The
openings 20′ of thefooter track 10′ are elongate, rather than being generally circular. Preferably, theopenings 20′ have substantially straight, opposing sides and rounded ends. Theelongate openings 20′ provide a greater area for moisture to escape from the interior of thefooter track 10′. In addition, preferably, theopenings 20′ are provided in an alternating, or staggered, orientation. That is, preferably, each of theopenings 20′ is located on an opposite side of theweb 12′ from eachadjacent opening 20′. - With reference to
FIGS. 5 a, 5 b and 5 c, each opening 20′ defines a length L and a width W. The illustrated width W is indicated as the perpendicular dimension of the portion of theopening 20′ disposed on either of theweb 12′ orleg 14′ Accordingly, foropenings 20′ disposed within both of theweb 12′ andleg 14′, the actual width dimension of theopening 20′ is twice the indicated width W. - As discussed above, the
openings 20′ are spaced from one another by a spaced dimension S along a length of thefooter track 10′. The spaced dimension S may vary to accommodate an individual application of thefooter track 10′, but preferably is configured such that thestuds 16′ (FIG. 4 ) do not block a substantial number of theopenings 20′ when the wall is assembled. Accordingly, the ventilation or drainage ability of theopenings 20′ preferably are not compromised in the finished wall construction. - Another feature of the
footer track 10′ ofFIGS. 4 and 5 is the provision of anadvantageous surface feature 30 associated with one or more of theopenings 20′. Preferably, thesurface feature 30 is configured to guide liquid toward theopenings 20′ and, in some arrangements, may also improve the strength or rigidity characteristics of thetrack 10′. For example, in the illustrated arrangement, the surface feature comprises a rib, orcrease 30, formed in theweb 12′ and associated with each of theopenings 20′. Thecrease 30 preferably protrudes upwardly from the upper surface of theweb 12′ and may be formed by any suitable process before, during or after the formation of theopening 20′. In alternative arrangements, thecrease 30 may be indented to protrude downwardly from the upper surface of theweb 12′. Furthermore, other suitable liquid directing arrangements may be utilized, such as a ramp-like structure leading to theopening 20′, for example. - Advantageously, the
crease 30 increases the resistance to bending of theweb 12′ and, therefore, the resistance to bending of thefooter track 10′. Thus, thecrease 30 increases the rigidity of thefooter track 10′ to partially or fully offset the loss in rigidity resulting from the removal of material to create theopening 20′. Thus, thecrease 30 may be of any suitable height or arrangement to provide the desired degree of reinforcement. In addition, thecrease 30 may assist in channeling liquid to theopening 20′. - In some arrangements, the
crease 30 includes multiple segments. For example, the illustratedcrease 30 includes three linear segments that originate at a common end point adjacent theopening 20′ and extend away from theopening 20′ toward the centerline of theweb 12′. In the illustrated arrangement, the common end point of the segments of thecrease 30 is located substantially at the edge of its correspondingopening 20′. A center segment of thecrease 30 extends generally perpendicular to theleg 14′ of thefooter track 10′. The two additional segments of thecrease 30 extend at an angle to the center segment. The angle may be varied as desired, but in the illustrated arrangement is approximately at 45 degrees to both the center segment and associatedleg 14′. The length of each segment of thecrease 30′ may also be varied as desired, but preferably is less that about one-half the width of theweb 12′. Furthermore, each segment of the crease may linear or non-linear and may be continuous or interrupted. -
FIGS. 6 and 7 a, 7 b and 7 c illustrate a modification of thefooter track 10′ ofFIGS. 4 and 5 , which is referred to by thereference numeral 10″. Thefooter track 10″ is substantially similar to thefooter track 10′ ofFIGS. 4 and 5 and, accordingly, like reference numerals are used to denote like components. Features of thefooter track 10″ not specifically described may be assumed to be similar to thefooter track - The
footer track 10″ includeselongate openings 20″, which may be defined by aleg 14″ of thefooter track 10″ or by a combination of thelegs 14″ andweb 12″ of thefooter track 10″, as described above. However, in the illustrated arrangement, theopenings 20″ are oriented in a parallel fashion. That is, theopenings 20″ of eachleg 14″ are disposed substantially across from theopenings 20″ of the opposingleg 14″. - As illustrated in
FIG. 7 a, acrease 30″ may be associated with one or more of theopenings 20″ and, preferably, with each of theopenings 20″.FIG. 7 a illustrates two preferred embodiments of acrease 30″.Crease 30 a″ is substantially similar to thecrease 30 described above with respect toFIGS. 4 and 5 . - Crease 30 b″ is well-suited for use with a
footer track 10″ wherein theopenings 20″ are arranged in a parallel configuration. Crease 30 b″ comprises a segment that extends from theopening 20″ on one side of theweb 12″ to anopening 20″ on an opposite side of theweb 12″. In the illustrated arrangement, thecrease 30″ is a straight line segment that extends between directlyopposed openings 20″. However, in other arrangements, the line segment may not be linear and/or may extend betweenopenings 20″ that are not directly across from one another. Furthermore, preferably, thecrease 30″ extends to an edge of each opening 20″, however, in alternative arrangements it may end short of the edge of theopening 20″. Additionally, although thecrease 30″ includes a single line segment in the illustrated arrangement, additional line segments may also be provided. - Several preferred examples of a vented footer track have been disclosed herein. However, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed examples. For instance, although circular and elongate openings (generally, 20) have been shown, the openings may be of any other suitable shape, for example, but without limitation, square, rectangular, trapezoidal, triangular or octagonal. Furthermore, although the vented track structure is described specifically in the context of a footer track herein, it is contemplated that the inventive features, aspects and advantages may be applied to other structural track members, such as rim tracks or floor joists, for example, but without limitation.
- Furthermore, the size of the
openings 20 may be varied according to the desired application. For example, the width W preferably is between about one-quarter to about one inch and the length L preferably is between about one inch and about four inches. One consideration in determining the minimum size of theopening 20 is to size theopening 20 large enough to ensure that theopening 20 will not become clogged with dust or debris and that surface tension of water will not operate to effectively close off theopening 20. With respect to the maximum size, it is preferred that theopening 20 be small enough to inhibit or prevent the passage of pests, such as rodents, for example, through theopening 20. Although such sizing is preferred to accommodate these considerations, other suitable dimensions may also be used. For example, the width W may be less than one-quarter inch or greater than one inch. Furthermore, the length L may be less than one inch or greater than four inches. Preferably, if theopenings 20 are less than about one and three-quarters inches, the spacing dimension S is an odd number in inches. Preferably, if the openings are greater than about one and three-quarters in length, the spacing dimension S is an odd or even number in inches. Such an arrangement assists in avoiding repetitive obstruction of theopenings 20 by thestuds 16. - In addition, the relationship of the position of the
openings 20 on one side of theweb 12 relative to the position of theopenings 20 on the opposite side of theweb 12 may be varied as desired. For example, the alternating orientation disclosed herein advantageously reduces that likelihood that thetrack 10 will bend, due to the absence of material at theopenings 20, when thetrack 10 is handled. However, parallel orientations may be desired to increase available venting or drainage when a concern with bending of thetrack 10 during handling is either reduced or not present. Furthermore, other relative positioning may be desirable, such as a partial overlap of theopenings 20 on opposite sides of theweb 12, for example. - Although this invention has been disclosed in the context of certain preferred embodiments and examples, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and/or uses of the invention and obvious modifications and equivalents thereof. In particular, while the present footer track has been described in the context of particularly preferred embodiments, the skilled artisan will appreciate, in view of the present disclosure, that certain advantages, features and aspects of the footer track may be realized in a variety of other applications, many of which have been noted above. Additionally, it is contemplated that various aspects and features of the invention described can be practiced separately, combined together, or substituted for one another, and that a variety of combination and subcombinations of the features and aspects can be made and still fall within the scope of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the scope of the present invention herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above, but should be determined only by a fair reading of the claims.
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1. A footer track for supporting a plurality of wall studs, comprising:
a web;
a pair of legs extending in an upward direction from opposing sides of said web, said pair of legs spaced from one another a distance sufficient to accommodate a wall stud therebetween;
wherein said footer track defines a plurality of drain openings spaced along a length of said footer track, and wherein each of said plurality of drain openings has a boundary defined by both of said web and one of said pairs of legs.
2. The footer track of claim 1 , wherein said boundary extends inward from said leg into said web such that a portion of said drain opening is defined by said web.
3. The footer track of claim 1 , wherein said drain opening is generally circular in shape when said web and said leg are oriented in a single plane.
4. The footer track of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of drain openings are spaced at approximately 9 inch intervals.
5. The footer track of claim 1 , wherein each of said drain openings is defined by an opposing one of said pair of legs relative to each adjacent of said drain openings.
6. The footer track of claim 1 , wherein each of said drain openings on one side of said web is substantially aligned with one of said drain openings on an opposite side of said web.
7. The footer track of claim 1 , additionally comprising means in said web for directing fluid into one or more of said openings.
8. The footer track of claim 7 , wherein said means in said web comprises a crease.
9. A footer track for supporting a plurality of wall studs, comprising:
a web;
a pair of legs extending in an upward direction from opposing sides of said web, said pair of legs spaced from one another a distance sufficient to accommodate a wall stud therebetween;
wherein said footer track defines a plurality of drain openings spaced along a length of said footer track, wherein each of said drain openings is at least partially defined by one of said pairs of legs and wherein each of said drain openings extends at least to a juncture between said one of said legs and said web.
10. The footer track of claim 9 , wherein said drain opening extends inward from said leg into said web such that a portion of said drain opening is defined by said web.
11. The footer track of claim 9 , wherein said drain opening is generally circular in shape when said web and said leg are oriented in a single plane.
12. The footer track of claim 9 , wherein said plurality of drain openings are spaced at approximately 9 inch intervals.
13. The footer track of claim 12 , wherein each of said drain openings is defined by an opposing one of said pair of legs relative to each adjacent of said drain openings.
14. The footer track of claim 9 , wherein each of said drain openings is defined by an opposing one of said pair of legs relative to each adjacent of said drain openings.
15. The footer track of claim 9 , wherein each of said drain openings on one side of said web is substantially aligned with one of said drain openings on an opposite side of said web.
16. The footer track of claim 9 , additionally comprising means in said web for directing fluid into one or more of said openings.
17. A method of making a footer track, comprising:
creating a plurality of openings spaced along a length of a relatively flat, elongate workpiece;
bending edge portions of said workpiece to create a pair of legs extending from opposing sides of a web of said workpiece;
wherein said bending is configured such that a boundary of each of said openings is at least partially defined by both said web and one of said pairs of legs.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein said bending is configured such that said boundary of said opening extends inwardly from said leg into said web such that a portion of said drain opening is defined by said web.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein said bending is configured such that approximately one-half of said opening is defined by said web and approximately one-half of said opening is defined by one of said pairs of legs.
20. The method of claim 19 , wherein said creating of said openings comprises creating openings having a generally circular shape prior to said bending.
21. The method of claim 17 , wherein said creating of said openings comprises positioning said openings such that said plurality of openings are spaced at approximately 9 inch intervals.
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