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Creating Custom Curves
Creating Custom Curves: Adding Interest to Architectural Designs
Presented By:
Flex-Ability Concepts
5500 SW 36th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Description:
Provides an overview of conventional methods of framing
curves in wood and steel, as well as new methods of framing
using flexible track systems. Discusses options for wall
coverings and trims for curved surfaces.
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Provider No. J624 – Course No. AEC022; LUs – 1.00
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Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will have a better understanding of:
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The possibilities for adding curves to your architectural designs
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Conventional methods of framing curves in wood and steel
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New methods of framing curves using flexible track systems
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Products available as wall covers and trims for curved surfaces
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How to evaluate, choose and specify new framing methods and
flexible track systems to add interest to your architectural design
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Creating Custom Curves
Custom Curved Surfaces
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Custom Curved Surfaces
• Introduction
– Curved elements, such as walls, ceilings,
columns and arches, have often been used
to add interest to architectural designs.
– Until now, curves have been difficult and
expensive to construct using traditional
methods of framing, which involve
laborious cutting and splicing.
– Today, new methods of framing using
flexible track systems are providing a
much quicker and easier way to create
custom curved surfaces.
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Custom Curved Surfaces
Advantages of Curved Surfaces
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Beauty
The most obvious advantage of curves is their ability to add aesthetic
depth and magnificence to a structure. For many this will be the primary or
only reason for investing in building curves.
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Strength
Curved walls are usually more stable than plain straight walls. The curves act as
buttresses to keep walls, especially curved free-standing or curved half-walls,
from wobbling. Strength in a compound curved wall can be surprisingly high.
The plaster-type membranes typically used to cover compound curves work
together like an eggshell to create a shared strength and rigidity.
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Custom Curved Surfaces
Advantages of Curved Surfaces
• Acoustics
Curves, if designed properly, can be used to enhance an area’s acoustical
performance, such as in auditoriums, rehearsal rooms, theaters and studios.
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Traffic Flow
Curves done right can not only break up the perceived length of corridors, but
they can also help to increase foot traffic as they invite exploration around the
next curve.
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Air Flow
Ventilation and total fresh air changes can be facilitated and increased through
the proper incorporation and design of curves in buildings.
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Custom Curved Surfaces
Overcoming the Fear Factor
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There is often a “fear factor” associated with adding curves to architectural
designs–a concern that custom curves will prove to be too expensive and timeconsuming to construct.
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In many cases, these fears are based on past experiences where curves have been
difficult and costly to build using traditional methods and have yielded weak or
unattractive results.
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Today, new innovations and methods are available that have the potential to
address many of the problems typically associated with curved designs.
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As an architect, familiarity with these new products and techniques will help
both you and your clients realize the potential of curves.
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Custom Curved Surfaces
Typical Applications
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Walls
Soffits
Headers
Stairs
Arches
Ceilings
Domes
Columns
Lighting
Acoustical
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Framing Custom Curves
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Framing Custom Curves: The Basics
Types of Curves
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Uniform Radius:
Curves with a uniform radius formed by circles
or arcs of circles.
Elliptical:
Curves with a non-uniform radius, such as
ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas.
Free Form:
Curves that are irregular such as those drawn
using a “French Curve” Template.
S-Shaped:
Double curves resembling the letter S.
Compound:
Created by combining curves in both the
horizontal and vertical plane.
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Framing Custom Curves: The Basics
In-Line Framing
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Both traditional and modern methods of framing
must rely on in-line framing methods where the
joists or rafters are located directly over the vertical
support studs in the wall.
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Locating joists or rafters directly over the studs is
necessary because the curved framing top plates,
for any typical method, are not designed to
support axial loads between studs.
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Because studs are spaced closer together in a
curved wall, loads will tend to fall over studs,
however studs can be added where necessary.
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Stud Spacing
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When framing curves, traditional standards for
stud spacing (16” or 24” on center) are not
adequate to produce a smooth and even wall.
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In order to provide support and guidance for the
wall covering, especially in the middle of the wall
surface, it is often necessary to space the studs
much closer together.
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For example, very tight radius curves may require
studs to be spaced as close together as 4” on
center.
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Traditional Framing Methods
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Traditional Framing Methods
Introduction
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Conventional methods of framing curves typically rely on forcing, cutting, or
fabricating curved components from straight materials.
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In wood framing, curves were typically created by cutting curved shapes or using
cut segments of wood to create a curved plate.
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In steel framing, curves were often created by cutting and snipping traditional
metal components, combining cut segments of metal, or using machines to
shape straight sheet metal tracks.
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Traditional Framing Methods
Cutting Wood Curves
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One of the oldest ways of framing
curves, this method involves cutting a
piece of wood in the shape of the
desired curve and nailing wood studs
to the resulting plate.
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These curved wood plates were
typically cut from 2x12’s or from
sheet products such as plywood or
oriented strand board (OSB).
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Cutting curves from wood usually
creates a lot of wasted, unusable
material.
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Cutting Wood Curves
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Besides being extremely labor
intensive, this method requires that
individual pieces of wood be lapped
or spliced in order to achieve the
required length and/or thickness.
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With this method, the strength of the
finished wall depends on the
workmanship and skill of the
individual carpenter, as well as the
quality of the wood used (i.e.
whether it contains knots, cracks, or
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Cutting Segments
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This method involves cutting short
segments of wood plate or metal
track and fastening them to the floor
and the ceiling/deck in the shape of
the desired curve.
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The required cutting and fastening
makes this another very labor
intensive method, and also presents
several unique challenges.
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For instance, solid wood blocks, such
as 2x4’s cannot be used because they
split too easily when cut into short
segments and nailed through.
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Cutting Segments
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In the case of concrete floors, power
actuated fasteners are required to fix
the short wood or metal segments to
the floor.
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Because the nails are spaced so
tightly, concrete floors will often
“blow out”, making it very difficult
to fasten blocks in the required
locations.
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Traditional Framing Methods
“Cut and Snip”
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This method involves cutting and
snipping a normal piece of straight
sheet metal track from one side to
the other, leaving one side flange
attached and uncut.
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The result is a relatively flimsy piece
of track, which must then be rebuilt
into the desired shape and then
spliced back together using small
scraps of sheet metal or metal
strapping.
Cut and Snip method for
Light (above) and Heavy
Gauge (below) steel studs
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Traditional Framing Methods
“Cut and Snip”
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The finished assembly tends to be
weak, which can lead to flat spots and
uneven curves when the gypsum
wallboard or other finish is applied.
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Because this method relies on
modifying various embodiments of
standard metal studs, it is difficult to
calculate accurate strength numbers
for lateral loads.
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Also, any code approval or lab
certification that the original metal
track may have held is lost when it is
modified in this way.
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Traditional Framing Methods
Force-Shaping
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Force-shaping typically involves the
use of rollers or crimping machines to
force straight sheet metal track in the
shape of the desired curve.
Using rollers is a relatively crude
process. It can be difficult and time
consuming to set the rollers to
accurately produce the desired curve.
The rollers also tend to warp or twist
the track making it difficult to get it
to lay flat and check the exact
resultant curve.
Using a machine to crimp the metal
track creates deformations that
intrude into the channel, which can
limit stud layout possibilities and
cause problems when studs need to
be adjusted to correspond to wall
finish materials.
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Force-Shaping
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With these methods, setting up the
machine to obtain a desired curve,
will be affected by the properties of
the metal track (i.e. thickness,
hardness, elasticity, and yield
strength) and the skill and experience
of the worker setting up and
operating the machine. If the steel’s
properties vary within a run, it can
create variations in the finished
curved product.
As before, standardized,
comprehensive load charts and code
certifications are not available for this
type of wall because the integrity of
the original metal track is
compromised by the rolling or
crimping process.
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Traditional Framing Methods
Fabrication
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This method involves cutting sheet metal in the shape of the desired curve and
then welding side flanges to the curved piece in order to create a curved
track.
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The resultant curved track can be used with either wood or metal studs.
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As with any custom made-to-order or prefabricated curve, extended lead time,
sometimes weeks or months, is necessary to ensure that the finished product
will be available on the job site by the time it is needed.
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Traditional Framing Methods
Disadvantages
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Many traditional framing methods are extremely labor intensive and time
consuming, resulting in higher costs than modern framing methods.
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Walls created using some traditional framing methods often have undesired flat
spots and uneven curves due to the pressure and leverage of the gypsum board
as the installers forcefully wrap it around the framing.
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If welded special order tracks do not fit the desired curve, they cannot be
modified to suit site conditions and must be remanufactured, resulting in costly
delays.
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Lead times for special order custom curves can take weeks or months which can
cause delays when: 1 – site verification of dimensions is required. 2 – specific or
non-standard widths, thickness, grades, coatings or lengths are needed.
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Modern Framing Methods
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Modern Framing Methods
Flexible Track Systems
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Flexible track systems consist of an
assembly of segments joined by metal
straps that slide and allow the track to be
shaped by hand in order to match the
desired curve.
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Once it is shaped, the curve can be
secured by installing self-drilling screws
into the side ears or base plates.
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Flexible track systems can be used with
wood or metal studs and are typically
available at local lumber and drywall
yards, in a variety of widths and gauges.
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Modern Framing Methods
Flexible Track Systems Cont’d…
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Unlike curves created by cutting,
snipping or modifying standard
metal track, standardized,
comprehensive load charts and
allowable height charts are available
for certain flexible track systems.
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Some pivots found in some types of
flexible tracks are not as structurally
sound as may be desired. These
systems have many of the same
weaknesses as traditional “cut and
snip” methods.
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Throughout this course, flexible
track will refer to track that can be
rigidly secured in the desired curve.
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Modern Framing Methods
Advantages
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Flexible track systems provide an easy and
efficient way for curved walls to be built
using standard wood or metal studs, tools
and fasteners.
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Walls framed using flexible track systems
allow for vertical deflection and provide a
solid span of steel, which provides a strong,
solid surface for finish materials, resulting in
smooth, even curves in a range of sizes and
shapes.
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In comparison to conventional framing
methods, which often require the attention
of highly experienced carpenters, flexible
track systems are easy to work with and
allow any carpenter on the job site to frame
curved walls.
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Flexible Track Systems
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Flexible Track Systems
Components
• Flexible Plates
– Available in 2-1/2”, 3-5/8” and 6” sizes for
commercial, and 2x4 and 2x6 sizes for residential
applications.
– Can achieve minimum outside curve radii ranging
from 7” (2-1/2”, 3-5/8”, 2x4) to 18” (6”, 2x6).
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Flexible Headers
– Flexible load bearing headers for use in loadbearing curved walls with door or window
penetrations.
– Available in 3 5/8” and 6” sizes for commercial, and
3-1/2” and 5-1/2” sizes for residential applications.
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Components
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Flexible Angles
– Ideal for use in the construction of
deep curved soffits and furr-downs
or other applications where a
second flange would interfere with
perpendicular framing components.
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Flexible Track Systems
Installation
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First, the shape of the
desired curve is drawn
on the floor or work
surface and the
flexible track is
adjusted by hand to
fit the curve.
Flexible track with rigid pivot points
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Next, the curve is secured and made rigid by installing self-drilling screws
through the metal straps or base plates and the track is anchored to the
ceiling or floor using nails, screws or power-actuated fasteners.
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Finally, wood or steel studs are installed between the top and bottom tracks
using the appropriate spacing for the curve radius.
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Flexible Track Systems
Compound Curves
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Because compound curves combine curves in both
the horizontal and vertical plane, both the plate or
track and the stud framing members must be
curved.
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Compound curved walls often require special
anchoring at the top and/or bottom in order to
prevent pullout of typical screws and anchors.
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Compound curved surfaces require special
attention to cover with a wall covering material,
such as lath and plaster, which will curve in both
planes.
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Choosing a Framing Technique
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Choosing a Framing Technique
Points to Consider
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Aesthetics:
Modern framing methods often result in smoother, better quality curved
surfaces than traditional framing methods.
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Curve Radius:
Some framing methods have tighter curve radius capacities than others--flexible
track systems can achieve curve radii as small as 7”.
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Stud Layout:
Some framing methods result in deformations that limit stud placement and
interfere with the ability of the framer to adjust stud layout to match the wall
covering joints or to match joists and/or rafters where “in-line framing” is
required.
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Strength:
Framing methods involving cutting of wood segments and curves, and cutting,
snipping, rolling or crimping of straight metal tracks typically do not provide
standardized data regarding the engineering strength of the framing members.
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Choosing a Framing Technique
More Points to Consider
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Training:
Traditional framing methods require highly skilled workers who are experienced
in the cutting, snipping, bending and crimping required to create curved tracks.
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Expense:
Traditional methods typically require more time and result in more wasted
materials, and therefore tend to cost more than modern framing methods.
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Materials:
Many traditional methods create unnecessary and costly material waste (e.g.
cutting arcs out of sheets of plywood or OSB).
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Product Uniformity:
Methods that involve cutting, rolling or deforming standard metal tracks may
not be able to provide adequate levels of product uniformity.
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More Important Questions
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Is technical data available?
Most curved framing systems do not provide standard lateral load data,
allowable height charts, testing data and engineer’s reports regarding the
strength of various possible curve configurations. Such needed technical data is
provided by very few systems, i.e. flexible securable track systems.
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What is the required lead time?
Prefabricated curves often require longer lead times to produce, whereas
flexible track systems are readily available at lumber and drywall yards.
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Is the product adaptable to site conditions?
Some prefabricated curves cannot be corrected or modified to suit site
conditions.
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Finishing Custom Curves
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Finishing Custom Curves
Flexible Gypsum Board
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Some manufacturers offer a flexible version of standard gypsum board, which is
typically applied in two 1/4” layers, with joints staggered for smoothness and
strength.
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Flexible gypsum board tends to cost more than regular gypsum board, however
it reduces labor costs by providing a more uniform curve and reducing material
waste from broken or cracked sheets.
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Each manufacturer provides charts with information regarding minimum
allowable curve radii and recommended stud frequency, depending on whether
the product is bending lengthwise or widthwise, whether the curve is concave or
convex, and whether the product is used wet or dry.
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Standard Gypsum Board
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Techniques for installing standard gypsum wall
board varies from installer to installer.
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Typically, the gypsum wall board will first be
dampened and then carefully wrapped around the
studs and secured.
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In most cases, the aesthetics of the finished wall
are the most important consideration, since curved
walls are often focal points of attention in a
structure.
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Finishing Custom Curves
Plywood
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Bending plywood is specifically designed to bend in one plane.
It has rough, porous faces which require smoothing and filling.
This product is somewhat more difficult to find than others.
Hardboard
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The rigidity of hardboard makes it difficult to achieve smooth joints.
In order for hardboard to be flexible, it must be used in thin sheets and,
as a result, often requires more than two layers to be installed.
Backer boards
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Some backer boards are flexible enough to wrap around framed curves.
Backer boards can be more water-resistant than other materials and can
therefore provide a stronger base for finishes such as tile.
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Lath & Plaster
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Compound curves require lath and plaster finishes due to their complexity.
Lath and plaster finishes can curve in multiple axes, whereas other finishes, such
as gypsum wallboard, cannot stretch and shrink to fit the curves.
Exterior Sheathing
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Exterior sheathing materials are not typically as flexible as interior materials,
however exterior curves tend to be less extreme than interior curves.
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Applied Trim
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Wood trim can be applied over curved surfaces as long as the profile of the trim
is relatively thin--deeper profiles can be achieved by layering thinner trims or by
saw-kerfing the back side of the trim.
Pre-curved wood trims are available and are typically cut and routed from wood
to fit a specific radius.
Flexible trims are molded or extruded from synthetic plastics, foams or resins and
are generally flexible enough to wrap around any curve that can be finished
using gypsum wall board.
These synthetic trims are available with or without an embossed or molded
wood grain, and come in a wide range of profiles to blend with popular straight
wood moldings.
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Crown Moldings
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Crown moldings are often much more expensive than other applied trims,
however it is almost impossible to obtain acceptable results by bending, sawkerfing, steaming, or segmenting a standard wood piece of crown molding.
Custom curved crown moldings are usually extruded to approximate the
desired curve, although excessive variance from the specified curve may force
the crown molding to skew up or down.
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Imbedded Trim
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There are many varieties of PVC or vinyl drywall trims available for curves,
such as corner beads, edge trims and bullnoses of various sizes and designs.
In order to accommodate the curve, a portion of the trim flange is cut at
intervals to allow it to grow or shrink as it is applied.
In many cases, these types of imbedded trims are applied with spray contact
adhesives which can make it easier to follow and attach to curves.
Drop Ceiling Trim
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The wall angles that are typically used in grid or drop ceiling installations is
available in flexible versions to accommodate curved walls and headers.
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Oklahoma City National
Memorial Centre
Oklahoma City, OK
A museum to commemorate
a national tragedy receives
appropriate sensitivity in wall
and ceiling construction.
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Oklahoma City National
Memorial Centre
Oklahoma City, OK
The project required some 640 linear feet
of flexible tracks. The initial cost, while
slightly higher than the conventional
components of utility angle and plywood,
was more than offset by the savings in time
and labor. Each circular furr-down took a
two-man team about two hours using
flexible track system – only one-fourth the
time needed for traditional methods.
Shawn McBride, Walls & Ceilings, April 2001.
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Dome of a Home
Pensacola Beach, FL
Our desire is to reduce the human suffering
associated with the destruction of one's home
in a natural disaster. We want to cultivate and
promote awareness of the superior building
technologies that can alleviate unnecessary loss.
Many of the new technologies are more energy
efficient and environmentally benign than their
predecessors. Protecting the delicate balance of
the barrier island while building structures is
the ultimate goal.
Dome of a Home Mission Statement
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Dome of a Home
Pensacola Beach, FL
Upon entering the home, the vaulted area
exposes the curved ceiling of the master
suite. Immediately noticeable are the curved
walls creating a meandering hallway beckoning
one to explore this magical home further.
Flexible track framing system has made it
possible to have primarily curved walls in the
home. The framers said their labor time was
significantly reduced using this product. By not
having to install straight walls, we were able to
have the walls follow the curve of the shell,
thereby, not losing the unique shape of the
dome. I did not anticipate the wonderful flow
the curves would give to the home.
Dome of a Home Construction Log Book
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Dome of a Home
Pensacola Beach, FL
With the framing complete, one can
really get a “feel” for the layout of
the home. I am amazed how
“embraced” I feel each time I enter
the home. Never in my wildest
expectations did I imagine that the
differences between a square
building and a round home would be
so vast. To quote our kids, “THIS
HOUSE ROCKS!”
Dome of a Home Construction Log Book
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St. Clare’s Parish Center
Staten Island, NY
This unique renovation of St. Clare’s Parish Early
Childhood Development Center was an AIA
Staten Island Honor Award winner.
The curve-laden design is based on an
innovative architectural approach known as
Hyperspaces, created by Stephen Perella, AIA,
which allows expression of what is possible
when normative assumptions about form, color,
material and media are put into question.
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St. Clare’s Parish Center
Staten Island, NY
“The compound curve walls that were
designed for St. Clare Preschool are truly
magical. Variable forms were developed in
response to the specific criteria of the
program.”
David Businelli, AIA
Salvadeo Associates Architects
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Villa Vuoto
Allegheny, PA
Perched high among the
slender tree tops on a foothill
in the Allegheny valley, the
house’s construction is based
on primitive American
architecture making a
connection to the nomadic
hunters who migrated to the
first settlements along the
tributaries of the Ohio River.
Schlueb Architecture
Pittsburgh, PA
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MRI Facility
Cincinnati, OH
George Riehle of Hudeopohl
Construction was glad flexible track
was approved for the project. He said,
“It was not nearly the nightmare it
could have been. It was a lot easier
than we thought it would be. Flexible
track is easy to use and really helps take
the guess work out of the radius you’re
trying to get.” Flexible track made it
simple to change the curvature when
the architect viewed the assembly and
modified the radius for the right look.
Riehle added, “The case of using
Flexible track helped finish the project
on schedule.”
Dave Younge, Construction Dimensions, July
2000
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Stillwater National Bank
Tulsa, Okla
“When the visual impact of a building’s
design relies on curvature, you know
immediately that Flexible track is the way
to go,” said Bill Tobey , Vice president and
construction manager for Green County
Interiors in Tulsa, Okla.
Having used flexible track in various other
applications, Tobey knew the finished
effect would be best if the curved surfaces
were formed with flexible track. Not only
does the product make the process
infinitely easier than traditional methods,
but it also ensures strong, smooth curves,
of superior quality and integrity.
Shawn McBride, Walls & Ceilings, December 2002
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