Construction method and appartaus

Abstract

A multi-story structure having a flooring system and method for installing the flooring system in the multi-story structure. The present invention further includes a method of constructing a multi-story structure using the flooring system of the present invention. The flooring system includes a plurality of interconnected layer, including a layer of steel deck. The flooring system is employed throughout the multi-story structure and contributes to an overall lighter weight in construction materials, as well as to a reduction is costs and labor. It is contemplated by the present invention that this flooring system can be employed in any commercial or residential structure having a variety of dimensions and stories.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A flooring system, comprising: 
 a layer of sheathing;    a layer of steel deck; and    a layer of ceiling, wherein said sheathing layer, said steel deck layer, and said ceiling layer are all interconnected.    
     
     
         2 . A multi-story construction, comprising: 
 a flooring system;    a framing system, wherein said flooring system is attached to said framing system; and    a roof assembly, wherein said flooring system, said framing system, and said roof assembly are all interconnected.    
     
     
         3 . A method for installing a flooring system, comprising: 
 providing a flooring system;    providing a framing system; and    connecting said flooring system to said framing system.    
     
     
         4 . A method for constructing a multi-story structure, comprising: 
 providing a flooring system;    providing a framing system;    connecting said flooring system to said framing system providing a roof assembly;    connecting said roof assembly to said framing system.    
     
     
         5 . A kit for constructing a flooring system, comprising: 
 a layer of steel deck;    a layer of sheathing;    a layer of ceiling; and    a plurality of fasteners.