Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Inclined top cover – Rafter to vertical support connection
Patent
1997-04-10
1999-02-16
Kent, Christopher
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Inclined top cover
Rafter to vertical support connection
52 23, 52DIG11, E04B 704
Patent
active
058708618
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for a wind resistant fastener for fastening a roof structure of a building to an upstanding exterior wall comprising a substantially vertical securing mechanism disposed adjacent to the wall to serve as an auxiliary fastener between the roof structure and the wall. Two primary preferred embodiments which may be employed separately or together include continuous vertical batten strips disposed on the wall and extending to the roof structure and the foundation, and a high tensile strength wall covering connecting the roof structure, the wall and the foundation.
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Horton-Richardson Yvonne
Kent Christopher
McKenna Michael R.
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