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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 24, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2007
Edward R. Digirolamo, Raleigh, NC (US);
Charles Digirolamo, Hockessin, DE (US);
Edward R. DiGirolamo, Raleigh, NC (US);
Charles DiGirolamo, Hockessin, DE (US);
The Steel Network, Inc., Raleigh, NC (US);
Abstract
A metal deck kit for erecting a metal deck appurtenant a residential structure. The kit includes a plurality of metal components including support posts, girders, joists, bridging elements, rim tracks, ledgers, along with various connectors, stiffeners, adapters, and brackets for connecting the components together to form a metal deck. Vibration or shock absorbing pads are included for use between various components to reduce shock and vibration transmission through portions of the metal deck. A method of forming a metal deck using these components is also provided.