Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Vertical structure with upper terminal bearing plate or cap
Patent
1993-03-11
1996-01-02
Mai, Lanna
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Vertical structure with upper terminal bearing plate or cap
527168, 5271703, 527375, 428192, E04H 1200
Patent
active
054797500
ABSTRACT:
An elongated water impermeable joist cap adapted to be disposed upon the top of a joist and used in outdoor structures, such as decks and gazebos. The joist cap is adapted to be disposed between the joist or stringers and the supported flooring, such as decking, to inhibit water from becoming entrapped therebetween and rotting the joist, which would otherwise reduce the useful life of the outdoor structure. Fasteners, such as nails or deck screws, can be driven through the supported structure and the joist cap and into the joist during construction. The joist caps are uniquely designed to redirect water which may form on the outer surface of the joist cap outward and away from the joist. The joist caps are scored such that they can be easily broken at pre-determined lengths for easy and quick installation upon a pre-selected length of joist. In the alternative embodiment of the present invention, a joist cap which is adapted to be used between multiple joists fastened to one another in the side to side arrangement and a supported structure is disclosed. The joist caps can be easily manufactured using extrusion processes.
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