2003-2010

Paradigm Focus Product Development Inc.

President

Introduction of doubly-symmetric, planar web joist technology, numerous patents.

Load Distribution Test for Balloon Framing

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Loads being measured at each stud. If you are selling a floor system, the building designer needs to have this type of info.

Here we are testing a version of the flat plate Distribution Member. It was amazing, we learned that a flat sheet of steel can redistribute large loads into the LSF structure.

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3 pc I-Joist Technology for Light Steel Framing, Patented

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Patented Connectors provide adjustment for joist lengths

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When I worked as apprentice one of the journeymen told me to run and get the beam stretcher. Turning and getting ready to run for it, I asked what a beam stretcher looked like. The boys had a big laugh about this for a few weeks. Wish we had this connector then!