Patent ID: 7694483
Filing Date: 2010-04-13
Classification: E04B,E04C

Abstract:
1. A modular structure with pre-fabricated and measured synthetic component elements for use in the construction of small or moderate enclosed structures, said modular structure comprising: a plurality of horizontal support members having a honeycomb core to provide structural integrity to each said horizontal support member, each said horizontal support member having a multiplicity of stud insertion slots, a plurality of vertical stud members, each vertical stud member inserted within a one of said stud insertion slots in said horizontal support members, said vertical stud members retained within said stud insertion slots by at least one internal locking tab within said stud insertion slots engaging transverse attaching slots on said vertical stud members connecting said vertical stud members between said horizontal support members and with at least one internal side support tab within said stud insertion slots further retaining said vertical stud member within said stud insertion slot; a plurality of wall truss support members attached to said upper horizontal support members supporting first ends of rafter members, each said rafter member having a second end attached to a center truss support member; at least one slip connector members attaching one or more said vertical stud members along said horizontal support members at locations along said horizontal support member where there is no said stud insertion slot and providing support between said vertical stud members; and a plurality of corner connector members providing attachment between assembled horizontal support members and vertical stud members at fixed angles, each said corner connector member also providing attachment of said vertical stud members for additional corner support, said modular structure resistant to weather, insect infestation and rot.