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    A flexible framing template for use in the framing of building structures is comprised of an elongated flat tape of flexible material and wherein a plurality of groups of measuring indicias are printed on a top face thereof. These groups of indicias are disposed at predetermined intervals from one another and have a center marking and associated side markings. The markings may be numbered or colored markings indicative of repetitive measures from a starting point as well as cumulative measures. The markings are readable regardless if the tape is secured on a horizontal or a vertical surface of a building component to indicate the location of building components. In another broad aspect the present invention contemplates a measuring template which is permanently affixed, such as with printing, on building materials requiring measurements for integrating into a building structure.
    公开号:CA2274383A1
    申请号:C002274383
    申请日:1998-12-23
    公开日:2000-06-17
    发明作者:Claudex Lafrance
    申请人:Claudex Lafrance；
    IPC主号:G01B3-10
    专利说明:
    [1" class="description-paragraph] FLEXIBLE FRAMING TEMPLATE AND METHOD OF USE CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONs This application is a divisional application of parent application serial number 2,257,159 filed December 23, 1998. TECHNICAL FIELD. The present inventian relates to a flexible framing template in the form of a tape or printed on building materials for use in the framing of building structures and its method of use whereby to permit precise positioning and securement of building components while facilitating and accelerating the framing of building structures. BACKGROUND ART Various devices have been heretofore provided to zo assist the carpenter in the framing and construction of building structures. For example, U.S. Patent 5,367,783 discloses a layout template tool which facilitates the marking of the positions of studs, joists, rafters, trusses, before nailing-in these building components in permanent zs position. A problem with these layout tools is they are usually constructed of metal members and they are cumbersome to use, require the user to use a pencil to mark desired locations, it is difficult to transport, some have moving parts which can be lost rendering the tool inoperative and 3o their measuring markings wear out with periodic use often resulting in improper measurement markings. The tools also have restricted use when used close to other walls or building components, due to the fact that the tool is rigid and cannot be bent around corners.35 Templates made of flat flexible thick material having adhesives thereon are also known in the cabinetry _Z_ trade and other trades and an example of such is illustrated in U.S. Patent 5,666,737. Such tapes are used at precise locations to indicate the position of holes when making cabinetry which require precision hardware to be installed s thereon. Such templates have therefore very limited use. It is also known to use templates in the construction of housing development where repetitious measures are utilized and such a system is disclosed in U.S. Patent 4,573,302. Such templates have again restrictive usage and are not to practical as a measuring tool for all sorts of building structures. There is also a need in the prior art to provide a template which is securable on building surfaces to identify components which are not visible and further wherein building components may be erected directly on the 15 templates at precise locations. There is also a need to provide a template which is easy to use, which is economical and which accelerates construction. SUMMARY OF INVENTIONzo It is a feature of the present invention to provide a flexible framing template which is an improvement over the above-referenced prior art templates and which is formed from an elongated flat tape of flexible material. It is a further feature of the present invention 2s to provide a flexible framing template in the form of a tape and which accelerates the construction of the framing of building structures, which is easy to use, economical, and which may be adhesively secured to building materials to identify the positioning of building components or to so identify the position of building components which are not visible. Another feature of the present invention is to provide a flexible framing template in the form of a tape and which may be used as a level indicator.35 Another feature of the present invention is to provide building materials on which the template of the present invention is permanently affixed thereto such as being printed thereon. According to the above features, from a broad aspect, the present invention provides a flexible framing s template for use in the framing of building structures. The template is comprised of an elongated flat tape of flexible material and having a top face, a back face, and opposed elongated parallel side edges. A plurality of groups of measuring indicias are provided on the top face. The groups ~o of indicias are disposed at predetermined intervals from one another. Each of the groups of indicia has a center marking disposed at mid-width between the parallel side edges. Afirst set of numbered markings is associated with the center marking. The numbered markings of the first set are identical and indicative of a cumulative measure from a starting point as well as an associated repetitive measure. A first group of numbered markings of the first set is disposed to a side of the center marking on a transverse axis aligned with the center marking and a second group of zo numbered markings of the first set on a longitudinal central axis of the tape adjacent the center marking whereby the markings of the first set are easily readable when the tape is disposed horizontally or vertically. According to a still further broad aspect of the zs present invention there is provided a flexible framing template for use in the framing of building structures. The template is comprised by an elongated thin flat tape of flexible material and having a top face, a back face, and opposed elongated parallel side edges. A plurality of 3o groups of measuring indicias are provided on the top face. The groups of indicias are disposed at predetermined intervals from one another. Each of the groups of indicia has a center marking disposed between the parallel side edges and numbered markings associated with the center 35 marking. The numbered markings are indicative of a cumulative measure from a starting point as well as an associated repetitive measure. The tape is a thermoplastic tape having an adhesive on the back face and a release agent coating on the top face. The tape is coiled upon itself on a spool for retention in a tape dispenser.s According to a still further broad aspect of the present invention there is provided a flexible frame template for use in the framing of building structures. The template is comprised by an elongated flat tape of flexible material and having a top face, a back face and opposed ~o elongated parallel side edges. A plurality of groups of measuring indicias are provided on the top face. The groups of indicias are disposed at predetermined intervals from one another. Each indicia of the groups of indicia is in the form of a transverse bar extending between the parallel side t5 edges. Each of the groups of indicias are of a different color to identify one from the other. At least some of the groups of measuring indicias are associated with interval spacing measurements. According to a still further broad aspect of the zo present invention there is provided a method of constructing a building using any of the flexible framing template tape described above. The tape of the framing template or parts thereof, is secured on a construction surface being horizontal or vertical, to indicate the position of building 2s components to be secured to erect the building. The method includes securing the building components at predetermined positions as determined by selected ones of the groups of indicias of the framing template. According to a still further.broad aspect of the so present invention there is provided a measuring template for building materials requiring measurements for integrating into a building structure. The template is permanently affixed to the building materials. The template is comprised of a plurality of groups of measuring indicias 35 disposed at predetermined intervals from one another along a straight line. Each indicia of the groups of indicias is provided with group identification means to identify the groups from one another. The groups of measuring indicias are associated with interval spacing measurement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS A preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: FIGS. 1A to lE are plan views showing a section of ~o an example of the flexible framing template of the present invention, herein constituted by an elongated flat tape; FIG. 2 is a fragmented plan view of a wider flexible framing template tape on which building components are positioned and secured with the tape remaining permanently in place; FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the flexible framing template of the present invention, herein constituted as a flexible elongated tape wound about a spring-loaded spool secured in a tape housing, much like the 2o conventional measuring tape; FIG. 4A is a further perspective view showing the framing template tape constructed as a thin thermoplastic tape housed within a tape dispenser and wherein the tape has an adhesive surface and a release agent coated top surface z5 with the marking indicias being provided on the top surface; FIG. 4B is a perspective view showing a section of tape dispensed from the dispenser of Figure 4A whereby to illustrate the construction of the tape; FIG. 4C is a side view of a dispenser for a large 3o tape spool which may or may nat have an adhesive backing whereby to facilitate the application of the tape over a surface ; FIG. 4D is a side view of a further tape housing having a tape retracting cranck, much like a standard type 35 measuring tape housing; FIG. 4E is a perspective view of a simplified dispenser of the type shown in Figure 4C; FIG. 5 is a plan view showing another example of the flexible framing tape wherein the indicias are in the s form of color code transverse bars; FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a section of the tape showing edge aligning markings associated with a group of measuring indicias; FIG. 7 is a fragmented section view of a floor ~o plan showing the method of use of two embodiments of the framing template tape of the present invention utilized therewith; FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the framing template tape secured to the edge face of a framing stud when constructing vertical walls; FIG. 9 is a plan view showing the framing template tape secured on wall sheeting material, either exterior or interior to indicate the position of studs, rafters, etc. whereby to drive the nails or screws in the zo sheeting material for engagement with the studs;FIG. l0A is a perspective view showing a building material, herein a wooden stud having the template of the present invention printed along opposed side faces thereof; FIG. lOB is another type of building material, 2s herein a 4 x 8 ft. sheet of plywood, gypsum, insulating board, etc. on which a plurality of groups of measuring indicias in accordance with the present invention have been printed along straight edges or along a straight line on a surface or opposed surfaces of the sheet; and so FIG. lOC is a perspective view of a pipe having the measuring indicias printed thereon. DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to the drawings, and more specifically 35 to Figures lA to lE, there is shown generally at l0 the flexible framing template tape 10 of the present invention for use in the framing of building structures, wherein such structures are framed by building components such as studs, joists, rafters, trusses and the like components be they fabricated of wood or metal, as is common in the trade. As s hereinshown the template is comprised of an elongated flat tape 11 constructed of flexible material such as treated paper, vinyl, thermoplastics, cardboard, etc. and which is non-stretchable, or if stretched will re-assume its initial condition. Figures lA to lE illustrate a single tape having ~o a total length of 192 inches. The elongated flat tape 11 has a top face 12 and a back face 13 and defines opposed elongated parallel side edges 14 and 14'. A plurality of groups of measuring indicias 15 are spaced apart at predetermined distances along the tape over 15 the top face 12 thereof. The spacing of these group of measuring indicias 15 correspond to the spacing desired between building components, such as 12 inches, 16 inches, 18. inches, etc., which is customary in the trade for spacing and securing studs, joists, or rafters. For example, as zo illustrated in Figure 1D, there is shown a first group of indicia 15' indicating 12 inch stud spacing at 108 inches whereas the next group of indicia 15" indicates the position of a stud at 16 inch spacing but a distance of 112 inches from the starting point or the 0 indicia 16, as illustrated 25 in Figure lA. As hereinshown in Figure lA, each of the groups of indicia 15 has a center marking 17, herein in the form of a cross, which is disposed at mid-width between the opposed parallel side edges 14 and 14'. As shown in Figure 1C, a 3o first set of numbered markings 18 and 18' is associated with the center marking 17. The numbered markings of the first set are identical and indicative of a cumulative measure as represented by the numbered indicia 19 from the starting point 0 indicia 16, and also indicative of an associated 35 repetitive measure as represented by numerical marking 20. As hereinshown, the cumulative marking is 72 inches while the repetitive measure is 12 inches or 24 inches indicating that studs or rafters are disposed at 12 inch or 24 inch center from one another. A first group of numbered markings, herein group s consisting of marking 19 and 20 of the first set 18 are disposed to a side of the center marking on a transverse axis 21 aligned with the center marking 17. A second group of numbered marking representative by numerical marking 19' and 20' are disposed on the longitudinal central axis 22 of ~o the tape and also adjacent the center marking 17 whereby these first and second groups of marking can be easily read by a user when the tape is disposed horizontally or vertically. As shown in Figure lA, the tape is provided with ~s an end extension or tab portion 23 in which a nail or other fastener can be placed to secure the tape on a flat surface, such as on a floor surface or on a vertical stud. Other forms of attachment means will be described later with reference to further embodiments of the framing template zo tape of the present invention. For example, the attachment means may be constituted by an adhesive surface. Referring again to Figure 1D, it can be seen that the group of measuring indicias is further provided with a second set of numbered markings. With reference to the z5 group 15" of measuring indicias, it can be seen that numbered markings are provided on an opposite side of the center marking 17 and this second set of numerical markings, herein markings 24 and 25 are merely conversion measures to provide both the English and metric measurements.3o Accordingly, the groups of measuring indicias on the vertical axis 21, see Figure 1C, are associated with one another while those on the horizontal axis 22 are also associated with one another. As also shown in Figure 1B, there is provided a further marking in the form of a circle 35 26 and this is provided every 6 or 12 inches along the tape whereby to permit holes to be made in studs or cross pieces whereby to permit wiring or pipes to be laid between walls or rafters at predetermined aligned locations. For example, in the construction of a wall once the frame is erected with the studs in position, a tape can be attached to opposed s vertical end studs and a line can be drawn on the studs at a predetermined selected hole location on the tape. Markings can then be made on each stud to indicate the exact position where the holes are to be drilled to accommodate the passage of electrical wiring, cables and pipes.~o As shown in Figure lE, edge aligning markings 27 are disposed at predetermined spaced intervals, herein inch intervals on each end of a group of measuring indicia 15, and transversely of the opposed side edges 14 and 14' of the tape whereby to permit perfect transverse and centered alignment of studs on a bottom flat horizontal stud, not shown, but obvious to a person skilled in the art. Indicias 9 at the front end and rear end of the tape provide for alignment of a first and last stud, see Figures lE and 2. Although not shown, the tape may be made of thick plastic zo material and have rectangular depressions at the marking indicias to facilitate locating the ends of studs or side edges of joists or rafters. As shown in Figure 2, the tape 10' can be of a much wider width, herein equivalent to a 2x3 or 2x4 piece of 2s lumber for securement on the top face of the flat horizontal bottom stud. The tape 10' is also provided with serrated perforations 8 disposed on a transverse axis of the tape at predetermined intervals to permit the tape to be segmented into parts .. For example, the tape could be segmented in 4 3o foot parts which is a standard measuring length in construction. It is pointed out that in order to quickly identify the groups of measuring indicias 15' and 15°, see Figure 1D, from one another, these may be printed of 35 different colors. Accordingly, all of the groups of indicias relating to 12 inch spacing will be printed of one _ 10 color whereas the 16 inch spacings will be a different color as well as the 18 inch spacings, etc. Other groups of indicias may be provided as identified by reference numeral 29 in Figure 1D to represent spacings for joists or rafters s or trusses. As shown in Figure 3, the framing template tape, hereinshown at 11~, is an elongated retractable band formed of thin flexible metal which is coiled in a tape housing 30 on a retractable spool 31 and operated in the same fashion 1o as the well known measuring tape. The retention means at the free end 32 of the tape is constituted by a hook end 33. The group of measuring indicias 15 as well as all the other indicia markings are provided on the tape. This makes for a very compact and easily portable framing template.15 Referring now to Figures 4A to 4D, there is shown examples of the construction of the housings for the framing template tape 11" . As shown in Figures 4A and 4B the tape 11" is formed as an elongated thin tape of thermoplastic material much like the tape that is utilized in office zo supplies and wound about a spool 40 detachably secured in a tape dispenser housing 41. The housing has an integrally formed projecting arm 42 which is provided with a straight serrated edge 43 over which the free end portion 44 of the tape 11" extends. The tape 11", as shown in Figure 5, has z5 an adhesive 45 impregnated on its back surface 46 with the groups of indicia means and other indicia means 15 being printed on the top face 47 of the tape. Preferably, but not exclusively, the tape is a transparent thermoplastic tape.Accordingly, in use the free end of the tape is withdrawn 3o from the housing 41 to a desired length, usually a 4 foot length and detached by positioning a 4 foot end mark along the serrated edge 43 to cut off or rip off the tape.Another 4 foot measure is then printed on the next section of tape and containing the same or continuing length 3s indicias. Of course, the tape could be formed with any desirable length of indicia markings but a 4 foot length of _ 11 _ such tape is easier to handle. As can be seen, an advantage of such tape is that it is very compact, easy to carry and can be affixed to wall surfaces, as shown in Figure 9 at 48 whereby to locate the position of studs 49 or rafters or s joists behind a wall surface 50 or floor surface, as is obvious. The tape is easy to severe at any desired length. This tape is also particularly useful for exterior wall sheeting.1o Referring now to Figure 4C there is shown generally at 80 another form of tape housing and it consists of a tape support bracket 81 having a freely rotatable spool 82 on which a large tape 83 constructed in accordance with the present invention is mounted. The tape 84 is constructed in 15 accordance with that shown Figure 4B and is guided in the support bracket 81 by guide rolls 85. A handle 86 is secured to the bracket 81 and provided with a belt clip 86' to secure the housing 80 to the pant belt of the user. Aflexile pressure applying tongue 93 is secured adjacent the zo mouth opening 88 to engage the tape on a wall surface. The tongue has a curved portion 93 at a free end thereof for this purpose. A serrated end edge 93" cuts the tape at a desired location. To dispense the tape the free end 84' of the tape is stuck at a predetermined location on a wall is surface or floor or ceiling etc. and by pulling the device while applying pressure on the tape with the tongue 93 the tape is dispensed automatically and quickly and secured on surface. To sever the tape at a desired position the straight serrated edge 93" is pushed against the tape. Aso crank handle assembly 89 is secured to the spool 82 should the tape 83 not be an adhesive but a reusable tape. When such a tape is used the bracket 81 would be provided with a face plate to maintain the tape spool 83 and the tape in substantially perfect alignment. As shown in Figure 4D the framing template plate 11 may s be mounted in a very large housing 90 to contain well over a 100 ft of tape. A crank handle 91 is used to retract the tape 11 back into the housing. A hook end 92 is secured to the tape 11. A belt clip 95 may also be secured to the housing. As shown in Figure 4E, the dispenser housing 100 is of a simple design and comprised of a pair of tape support arms 101 and 101 integrally molded with a handle 102. Aserrated flange 103 projects from under the handle 102 and 1s spaced above the tape roll 104 to sever the tape, as previously described. A collapsible handle 105 is secured to the arm 101, but this may not be required if the tape is not reusable. A belt clip 106 is secured adjacent the handle 102 to secure the dispenser on a pant belt.zo With reference now to Figure 5, there is shown a further example of the flexible framing template tape 11°~of the present invention. As hereinshown the tape contains groups of indicias, herein groups 70 and 71 representative z5 respectively of 12 inch and 16 inch spacings and which are distinguished from one another by a color. For example the 12 inch spacing group may have a red color while the 16 inch may have a blue color. The group of colors are in the form of color bars with a large bar 72 being positioned at the 3o center and smaller adjacent bars 73 and 74 disposed on opposed sides and identified with the same color but having a different shading. This will permit again the proper positioning of joist or rafters in center alignment with the larger central bar 72. Numerical values or markings 75 may be positioned on each of the bars 72, 73 and 74 to indicate the width of the studs being used to further indicate to the user how to properly center these studs. The center of the groups of indicias could be indicated by a transverse narrow s bar of a different contrast or color as shown at 76 in Fig.5. As shown in Figure 6, edge aligning markings 28 may also be provided on the wide tapes, as shown in Figure 2 wherein the tape is permanently retained within the 1o construction framing. As previously described, this facilitates the positioning of studs or cross pieces which lie over and cover entirely the group measuring indicia 15. By aligning the edges of the stud with these markings it is possible to position the studs centrally with the center 15 marking 17 and square with the side edges 14. and 14~ of the tape, eliminating wall covering undulations. Figure 7 illustrates the method of use of the flexible framing template tape of the present invention. As zo hereinshown a framing template tape 60 may be secured between end joists 61 to indicate the positioning of the joists to construct a floor. Once the floor covering 62 is secured over the joist, these tapes can then be used to form the walls. The tape could either be temporarily secured on zs the floor surface, such as illustrated at 63 in front of the foot plate stud to indicate the position of the vertical studs 64 or else the wider tape as shown in Figure 2 could be secured on the foot plate stud, as shown at 65, with the vertical studs 64~ secured over the tape. It can therefore 3o be appreciated that by the use of these tapes accurate framing of building structures is achievable and the use of the tape speeds up the construction process. It also is of great assistance to the apprentice carpenter or handyman who wishes to erect a structure but does not have the experience 35 of the carpenter. As shown in Figure 8, the tape can also be secured on the edge faces 51' of the studs 52 after these have been secured on the bottom flat horizontal foot plate stud 53. The measuring tape 11 is attached to the faces 51 of the end s ones of the studs, herein studs 52 and 52', making sure that the tape markings are level with one another, that is to say, that a specific group, say the 112 inch mark of the 16 inch spacing group 15°, of each of the tapes 11 line up with the level line 54' . By doing so, all of the markings line 1o up and if it is desirable to drill holes 53 within the studs, then a selected one of the hole markings 26 is selected whereby to line up the drill bit to drill the holes. These holes can accommodate plumbing or wiring, as previously mentioned. The markings on the tape are also 1s utilized to locate cross braces 54 that are secured between the studs 51, in perfect alignment. As shown in Fig.9 the tape 48 may be secured across a wall surface so to identity hidden joist 49 when required to provide for the attachment of elements on the 50 zo and rigidly connected to one or more of the hidden joists 49. The tape 48 could also be secured vertically on the wall 50 to locate forences behind gypboard. Referring to Fig. l0A there is shown another aspect of the present invention wherein the measuring zs template is herein provided on building materials and most specifically on a framing stud 70'. The template permits the stud to be cut or affixed to other studs at predetermined intervals as determined by the printed template 71' which is printed along a straight line or a 3o straight edge 72' of the stud 70'. As previously described, the template 71' consists of groups of measuring indicias 73' which are disposed at predetermined intervals from one another along this straight line. Each group of indicia 73' has identification means to identify the groups from one 3s another, as previously described and this is preferably provided by having a different color. Accordingly, it can be appreciated that during the erection of a building structure all these building materials have pre-measurements thereon thereby greatly facilitating the erection process of the building. Figure lOB shows another type of building materials, herein a 4 x 8 ft sheet 75~ of plywood, gypsum, insulating board etc. and on which the template 71~ is printed along an elongated straight edge 76' and transverse edge 77~ thereof. This also facilitates the erection of a ~o building structure and the cutting of the board or stud. Of course, the template of the present invention can be printed or otherwise permanently applied to various other building materials such as metals, studs, piping either plastic or metal, as shown at 78~ in Fig. lOC, and all types of wall ~5 coverings and any such materials needing to be cut or secured to other building materials at precise locations. It is preferable when printing the indicias on gypsum board to utilize an ink which is easily covered by paint so that they do not show through the surface of the board once a 2o wall surface is painted. It is within the ambit of the present invention to cover any obvious modifications of the preferred embodiment described herein, provided such modifications fall within the scope of the appended claims.
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    [1] 1. A flexible framing template for use in the framing of building structures, said template being comprised by an elongated flat tape of flexible material and having a top face, a back face and opposed elongated parallel side edges;a plurality of groups of measuring indicias on said top face, said groups of indicias being disposed at predetermined intervals from one another; each of said groups of indicia having a center marking disposed at mid-width between said parallel side edges, and a first set of numbered markings associated with said center marking, said numbered markings of said first set being identical and indicative of a cumulative measure from a starting point as well as an associated repetitive measure, a first group of numbered markings of said first set being disposed to a side of said center marking on a transverse axis aligned with said center marking and a second group of numbered markings of said first set on a longitudinal central axis of said tape adjacent said center marking whereby said markings of said first set are easily readable when said tape is disposed horizontally or vertically.
    [2] 2. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tape is provided with attachment means to maintain said tape on a flat surface.
    [3] 3. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 2 wherein there is further provided a second set of numbered markings, said second set containing numbered markings equivalent to said first set of numbered markings and disposed on an opposite side of said center marking respectively on said transverse and longitudinal central axis.
    [4] 4. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 2 wherein there are two or more of said respective measures indicative of different respective spacings of building components.
    [5] 5. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 2 wherein there is further provided building component edge aligning markings disposed at predetermined spaced intervals transversely of said longitudinal axis spaced on opposed sides of said central marking, said edge aligning markings extending to opposed ones of said parallel side edges.
    [6] 6. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 2 wherein there is further provided serrated perforations disposed on a transverse axis of said tape at predetermined intervals to permit said tape to be segmented into parts.
    [7] 7. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 2 wherein said attachment means is an adhesive on said back face of said tape to attach said tape to said flat surface, said tape being formed from substantially non-stretchable material.
    [8] 8. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 2 wherein said attachment means is constituted by a tab portion provided at a free end of said tape preceding a first numbered marking.
    [9] 9. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 2 wherein said tape is further provided with hole locating indicias to indicate the positioning of holes to be made in building components.
    [10] A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 2 wherein said tape is formed as an elongated retractable band which is coiled in a tape housing and having a retention means at a free end thereof constituting said attachment means.
    [11] 11. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 2 wherein said tape has substantially the same width as the longitudinal axis of the cross-section of building components to be disposed thereon at selected intervals in accordance with said numbered markings, said tape being permanently secured on a flat surface to which said building components are to be secured.
    [12] 12. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 4 wherein said two or more repetitive measures are of different colors to identify one from the other along the length of said tape.
    [13] 13. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 6 wherein said tape is provided with two or more sections of predetermined lengths separated by said serrated indentations, each section having like groups of numbered markings.
    [14] 14. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 2 wherein said numbered markings indicate the location of building components secured at a predetermined repetitive spacing in a wall structure, said tape being secured on a flat outer surface of construction sheeting material secured to said building components whereby to indicate the position of said building components adjacent a rear surface of said construction sheeting material.
    [15] 15. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 2 wherein said tape is formed as an elongated thin tape of thermoplastic material, said tape having an adhesive on said back face and a release agent coating on said top face, said tape being coiled upon itself on a spool for retention in a tape dispenser.
    [16] 16. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 15 wherein said tape dispenser has a tape support ledge with a serrated tape severing lip to sever said tape transversely of said parallel side edges.
    [17] 17. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 16 wherein said tape is a transparent thermoplastic tape.
    [18] 18. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 15 wherein said tape dispenser is a refillable tape dispenser.
    [19] 19. A flexible framing template for use in the framing of building structures, said template being comprised by an elongated thin flat tape of flexible material and having a top face, a back face and opposed elongated parallel side edges; a plurality of groups of measuring indicias on said top face, said groups of indicias being disposed at predetermined intervals from one another; each of said groups of indicia having a center marking disposed between said parallel side edges, and numbered markings associated with said center marking, said numbered markings being indicative of a cumulative measure from a starting point as well as an associated repetitive measure, said tape being a thermoplastic tape having an adhesive on said back face and a release agent coating on said top face, said tape being coiled upon itself on a spool for retention in a tape dispenser.
    [20] 20. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 19 wherein said tape dispenser has a tape support ledge with a serrated tape severing lip to sever said tape transversely of said parallel side edges.
    [21] 21. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 20 wherein said tape is a transparent thermoplastic tape.
    [22] 22. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 19 wherein said tape dispenser is a refillable tape dispenser.
    [23] 23. A flexible framing template for use in the framing of building structures, said template being comprised by an elongated flat tape of flexible material and having a top face, a back face and opposed elongated parallel side edges;a plurality of groups of measuring indicias on said top face, said groups of indicias being disposed at predetermined intervals from one another; each indicia of said groups of indicia being of a different color to identify one from the other, at least some of said groups of measuring indicias being associated with interval spacing measurement.
    [24] 24. A flexible framing template as claimed in claim 23 wherein said measuring indicia has a color bar and wherein each side of said color bar indicative of said interval spacing measurement there is provided other associated bars of a different shade of said color to permit the proper positioning and centering of a building component, said other bars being positioned in side-by-side relationship with one another and with its associated color bar indicative of said interval spacing measurement.
    [25] 25. A method of constructing a building comprising the steps of:i) providing a flexible framing template formed as an elongated flat tape of flexible material and having a top face, a back face and opposed elongated parallel side edges;a plurality of groups of measuring indicias on said top face, said groups of indicias being disposed at predetermined intervals from one another; each of said groups of indicia having marking means to indicate a repetitive measure on said top face, there being at least two groups of said repetitive measure, said repetitive measure initiated from a starting point, said marking means having additional marking means disposed on opposed sides of a center marking means, said markings being easily readable when said tape is disposed horizontally or vertically.ii) securing said tape or parts thereof on a construction surface, being horizontal or vertical, to indicate the position of building components to be secured to erect said building, and iii) securing said building components at predetermined positions as determined by selected ones of said groups of indicias.
    [26] 26. A measuring template for building materials requiring measurements for integrating into a building structure, said template being permanently affixed to said building materials, said template comprising a plurality of groups of measuring indicias, disposed at predetermined intervals form one another along straight line; each indicia of said groups of indicia having group identification means to identify each group from one another, said groups of measuring indicias being associated with interval spacing measurement.
    [27] 27. A measuring template as claimed in claim 26 wherein said template is printed on said building materials.
    [28] 28. A measuring template as claimed in claim 27 wherein said identification means is constituted by said groups being printed with an identity color to distinguish said groups from one another.
    [29] 29. A measuring template as claimed in claim 28 wherein a first set of numbered markings is associated with said center marking, said numbered markings of said first set being identical and indicative of a cumulative measure from a starting point as well as an associated repetitive measure, a first group of numbered markings of said first set being disposed to a side of said center marking on a transverse axis aligned with said center marking and a second group of numbered markings of said first set on a longitudinal central axis of said tape adjacent said center marking whereby said markings of said first set are easily readable when said tape is disposed horizontally or vertically.
    [30] 30. A measuring template as claimed in claim 29 wherein there is further provided a second set of numbered markings, said second set containing numbered markings equivalent to said first set of numbered markings and disposed on an opposite side of said center marking respectively on said transverse and longitudinal central axis.
    [31] 31. A measuring template as claimed in claim 28 wherein said measuring indicia has a color bar and wherein to each side of said color bar indicative of said interval spacing measurement there is provided other associated bars of a different shade of said color to permit the proper positioning and centering of a building component, said other bars being positioned in side-by-side relationship with one another and with its associated color bar indicative of said interval spacing measurement.
    [32] 32. A measuring template as claimed in claim 31 wherein said building materials are framing studs.
    [33] 33. A measuring template as claimed in claim 31 wherein said building materials comprise all building materials requiring measurements to be cut or affixed to other building materials.
    [34] 34. A measuring template as claimed in claim 26 wherein a ruler is associated with said template and groups of indicias.
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