Patent ID: 7017319
Filing Date: 2006-03-28
Classification: E04F,E06B

Abstract:
1. A method of finishing openings for framed inserts comprising the steps of: inserting a shim plate between a framing member and the periphery of a framed insert, the shim plate having a sill portion and a fastening flange; affixing the fastening flange of the shim plate to the interior surface of the framing member such that the distal edge of the sill portion that extends between the periphery of the framed insert and the framing member is in close proximity to the periphery of the framed insert; expanding a foaming material between the framing member and the shim plate supporting the shim plate relative to the framing member; positioning finishing material on top of the sill portion of the shim plate and fastening the finishing material to the framing member using fasteners extended through the shim plate and foaming material into the framing member.