Apparatus for a wind resistant fastener

Details Apparatus for a wind resistant fastener Apparatus for a wind resistant fastener

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

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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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