Patent ID: 6591570
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: E04B,E04C,E06B

Abstract:
A post and beam construction system comprising:a plurality of telescoping posts, each said telescoping post having two ends and having locking means for locking each said telescoping post in a predetermined telescoped position; a plurality of post support bases, each said base supporting one of said telescoping posts on one end thereof; a plurality of generally U-shaped brackets, each said generally U-shaped bracket being attached to the other end of one said telescoping post; a channel beam supported on each said telescoping post in each of said generally U-shaped brackets, said channel beam having a first elongated rib extending from one side thereof having a T-shaped cross-section providing a surface for attaching a structure component thereto; attaching means for attaching said beam to each said generally U-shaped bracket; and decorative polymer cover covering said beam and each of said plurality of telescoping posts to form a post and beam construction system with a decorative appearance.