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Abstract
A support system for cooperating with a footing to support a factory built building against lateral and vertical loads. Lateral loads experienced by the building can include those created by seismic activities, heavy winds, heavy snow and back-filling earth around the building. The components of the system allow the building to be easily and quickly assembled. The components are also aesthetically pleasing, while creating a protective and stable support system for the factory built building. The support system includes a base having a first portion for engaging a footing member and a plurality of support members secured to the base. The support members extend from the base such that each of the support members extends within a common vertical plane when the support assemble is vertically positioned to support the building. The support assembly also includes a member operatively secured to the support members for connecting the support assembly to a portion of the building.
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- The present invention relates to factory built residential and commercial structures, and more particularly, to a system and its components for surrounding and securely supporting factory built residential and commercial buildings.
- Factory built residential and commercial buildings have become increasingly popular. As the cost of new construction rises, the relatively lower cost of factory built residential and commercial buildings has attracted many new buyers. Similarly, the design and use of these buildings has changed over the past years. These new designs and uses have made factory built buildings more aesthetically attractive to consumers. Factory built buildings are now widely used in place of traditionally-styled buildings including residential housing, office buildings, such as permanent and portable office buildings, classrooms and transportable hospitals.
- As used herein, the phrase “factory built buildings” includes, but is not limited to, permanent “traditionally styled” manufactured structures such as those mentioned above and other manufactured buildings or manufactured homes where the manufactured structure is trucked to the building site on flatbed trailers or the like. The phrase “factory built buildings” also encompasses structures that can be readily moved including transportable office buildings, hospitals and residential housing commonly referred to as “trailer homes.” Furthermore, modular structures including modular office buildings and modular homes are also encompassed by the term “factory built buildings” as sections of these structures are built at an offsite location, such as a factory, and then transported to a site for assembly as a unitary structure.
- Factory built buildings are traditionally built upon a frame containing two or more longitudinal members and/or several transverse beams that support the floors of the building. Support systems for these factory built buildings typically include concrete blocks or a plurality of support stands placed under the frame for supporting it and securing it to a type of foundation. Skirting, extending from the factory built building's rim joist to a point within the ground, is commonly used to secure and hide the foundation support system and provide a more aesthetic appearance. However, conventional foundation support and skirting systems may not provide adequate support to the factory built building in response to the lateral forces created by heavy winds, seismic activities or heavy snow. Unfortunately, those systems that may provide adequate support can be costly to produce and install. Additionally, these systems may be aesthetically unattractive. Further, when a cement foundation/footing is poured for aesthetic purposes, the poured concrete must be allowed to set at the job site, thereby delaying the assembly of the building at the job site.
- It is also difficult to back-fill soil against conventional skirting and supporting systems for factory built buildings. It is the ability to back-fill dirt and soil against the skirting that helps to give a factory built building the appearance of a site built home. However, if the support assembly of the skirting and supporting system does not provide sufficient structural integrity to the skirting so that the skirting can withstand significant lateral loads, the skirting may fail during the back-filling process. More seriously, if either the skirting or support assembly fails, the factory built building may move during the back-filling process and/or support stands of the support assembly attached to the factory built building may begin to bend and fail before the factory built building is ever occupied. This would present significant dangers to the occupants of the factory built building.
- There is a decided need in the art for a skirting and supporting system useable with factory built buildings to effectively anchor the building during seismic activities, heavy winds, heavy snows and back-filling. The skirting and supporting system would provide support for the factory built building while presenting an aesthetically appealing appearance.
- Aspects of the present invention relate to a support system and its components for securely supporting a factory built building against lateral and vertical loads. Lateral loads experienced by the building can include those created by seismic activities, heavy winds, heavy snow and back-filling earth around the building. The components of the system allow the building to be easily and quickly assembled. The components are also aesthetically pleasing, while creating a protective and stable support system for the factory built building.
- In an embodiment, an aspect of the present invention includes a support assembly for cooperating with a footing to support a factory built building. The support assembly includes a base having a first portion for engaging a footing member and a plurality of support members secured to the base. The support members extend from the base such that each of the support members extends within a common vertical plane when the support assembly is vertically positioned to support the building. The support assembly also includes a member operatively secured to the support members for connecting the support assembly to a portion of the building.
- Another aspect of the present invention relates to a system for supporting a factory built building. This system comprises a support assembly including a support stand having a base with a first elongated portion for extending into a channel in a footing and a second elongated portion extending at an angle to the first portion and outside the channel of the footing. A plurality of support members are secured to the base. The support members converge toward each other along their lengths.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a skirting and supporting system according to the present invention; -
FIG. 2 illustrates a support assembly shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 illustrates a footing shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is an end view of the footing shown inFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 illustrates a support stand shown inFIG. 2 ; -
FIGS. 6 and 7 are side views of alternative embodiments of the support stand shown inFIG. 5 ; -
FIGS. 8 and 9 are end views of alternative embodiments of a support base shown inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 10 illustrates cooperating ends of adjacent skirting panels supported by the support assembly ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 10A is an enlarged portion of the cooperating ends ofFIG. 10 ; -
FIG. 10B is a top view of an alternative embodiment of cooperating adjacent skirting panels supported by the support assembly ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIGS. 11A and 11B are side views of an assembly for connecting the support assembly ofFIG. 2 to a factory built building; and -
FIG. 11C illustrates an alternative assembly connecting the support assembly ofFIG. 2 to a factory built building in a manner similar to that shown inFIG. 11B . - As shown in
FIG. 1 , an aspect of the present invention relates to a skirting and supporting system 10 for factory built buildings such as those discussed above. For ease of explanation, the discussion of this aspect of the present invention will relate to two types of factory built buildings, manufactured homes and modular homes. However, this discussion does not prevent the application of the skirting and supporting system 10 to other types of factory built buildings. The skirting and supporting system 10 can be used with any type of factory built building, as discussed above. - The skirting and support system 10 comprises a
perimeter support assembly 50 and a skirting assembly 300. Thesupport assembly 50 includes at least one support stand 210 and at least one perimeterload bearing footing 100 as shown inFIG. 2 . The skirting assembly 300 includes at least one elongatedskirting panel 310. - The number and/or size of support stands 210 and
footings 100, as well as the linear feet of theskirting panels 310, can differ from building to building depending on the length of the building, weight of the building and/or the lateral loads that will be experienced by the building. For example, the greater the lateral forces that will be experienced by the building, the more support stands 210 andfootings 100 that may be installed to support the base of the factory built building. -
FIG. 2 shows thesupport assembly 50 including thesupport stand 210 and the perimeterload bearing footing 100. Eachfooting 100 for the system 10 is cast and cured prior to being delivered to a job site. Thefootings 100 do not require onsite curing. As a result, thefootings 100 reduce the time needed to assemble the factory built building because, upon arrival, thefootings 100 are ready to be installed and receive the lateral and vertical loads experienced by the factory built building when installed. As can be readily understood, the loads experienced by the perimeter of the factory built building will be transferred to thefootings 100 by the support stands 210. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , each footing 100 of the illustrated embodiment has anelongated channel 120 extending along the length of thefooting 100 between terminal ends 109. Thechannel 120 receives a portion of theskirting panel 310 andsupport member 210 as shown inFIG. 1 . In operation, theelongated channel 120 positions thesupport member 210 for the proper and most effective transfer of loads from the exterior of the factory built building to thefooting 100, as discussed below. Theelongated channel 120 also alignsadjacent skirting panels 310 along the length of the factory built building that they abut. - The
elongated channel 120 is spaced from the slopedsidewalls footing 100 such that thechannel 120 is offset from the longitudinal center of thefooting 100. As illustrated inFIG. 4 , the center of theelongated channel 120 is spaced a greater distance from theinner sidewall 112 than from theouter sidewall 114. The greater distance from theinner sidewall 112 to the center of thechannel 120 permits the portion of thefooting 100 that will be closer to the center of the factory built building to have more surface area, more volume and greater weight than the portion on the opposite side of thechannel 120 in order to better receive and distribute the forces applied to thefooting 100 by thesupport stand 210 and the skirtingpanels 310. As used herein, the terms “inner” and “outer” are used to describe the position ofsidewalls footing 100 relative to the center and outer walls of the supported building. These terms do not limit the use of thefootings 100 to only those instances in which thesidewall 112 is closer to the center of the factory built building than thesidewall 114. It is also contemplated that in certain embodiments, thesidewall 114 can be positioned closer to the center of the building thansidewall 112. - In
FIG. 4 , it is seen that thechannel 120 has a base 127 extending substantially parallel to theupper surfaces 116 of thefooting 100. However, sidewalls 128, 129 that define the vertically extending portion of thechannel 120 are not parallel to each other. Instead, thesidewalls 128, 129 extend at an angle to each other so that the width (A) of theupper opening 122 of thechannel 120 that extends in a direction between thesidewalls base 127 of thechannel 120. By thesesidewalls 118, 119 of the channel not being parallel to each other, thechannel 120 posses a tolerance between its upper and lower limits that permits theskirting panel 310 to move in response to lateral forces without binding theskirting panel 100 and causing it to fail. The amount of tolerance can vary with the width and height of the skirtingpanels 310. -
FIG. 3 illustrates awedge slot 130 extending within thefooting 100 substantially transverse to the length of thechannel 120. Thewedge slot 130 extends between the outwardly sloped,lateral sidewalls footing 100. In an alternative embodiment, thewedge slot 130 can extend at an angle greater than 90° relative to the length of thechannel 120. In operation, a wedge 150 (FIG. 1 ) can be introduced into thewedge slot 130 to support the ends ofadjacent skirting panels 310 and position theadjacent panels 310 at the proper height and angle relative to the factory built building. At least onewedge 150 can be introduced intochannel 120 at the open terminal ends 109 to support and vertically level the ends of the skirtingpanels 310 extending within thechannel 120. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , the portions of thefooting 100 on either side of thewedge slot 130 have a substantially trapezoidal shaped cross section. This shape permits thefootings 100 to be formed of the minimum amount of concrete needed to accept the cone of influence of a load(s) applied to the footing by thesupport stand 210. By being shaped and sized to receive the wide base of the cone of influence for any point load experienced by thesupport stand 210, extra, unnecessary concrete is not used in thefooting 100. This helps to keep the price of the footings down without jeopardizing the ability of thefooting 100 and support stand 210 to safely receive and disperse the loads experienced by the support stands 210. As understood, the overall size and specific dimensions of one or more of thefootings 100 can be changed if the size (magnitude) of the cone of influence created by the load(s) on a respective support stand 210 is greater than those of a different portion of the same building or a different building. - The
footings 100 can include one or more lengths ofrebar 135. In an embodiment, therebar 135 extends through thefooting 100 in horizontal and/or vertical planes. Therebar 135 could take the form of individual lengths extending parallel or at an angle to the length of thefooting 100 andchannel 120. In an alternative embodiment, therebar 135 forms a rectangular shape, a U-shaped or X-shaped orientation within thefooting 100. -
FIG. 4 illustrates anangled passage 145 extending through theouter sidewall 114 and thebase 118. Thepassage 145 has a drive anchor hole 146 and asupport collar 147 along thesidewall 114. Thesupport collar 147 can be formed as part of thesidewall 114 or added as a separate element. A drive anchor rod (not shown) for securing thefooting 100 to the ground is advanced through the hole 146 and thepassage 145 until it penetrates the ground below thefooting 100. In an embodiment, the rod extends at least two feet into the ground below thebase 118 of thefooting 100. Thepassage 145 extends at an angle of about 65 degrees to thebase 118 of thefooting 100. In the illustrated embodiment, the angle delivers thepassage 145 to a point lying substantially at the center of thefooting 100 without thepassage 145 entering thechannel 120. Other angles that allow thepassage 145 to extend from thesidewall 114 to an appropriate point of the base can also be used. - The
footing 100 supports the support stand 210 that is securely connected to the factory built building and that assists in keeping the skirtingpanels 310 in their upright position as shown inFIG. 1 . In the embodiment illustrated inFIGS. 2 and 5 , thesupport stand 210 includes a pair ofsupport members 215 that extend upwardly from a base 220 to abushing 230 that is part of a connection assembly for the factory built building. Thesupport stand 210 and its associatedbase 220 transfer lateral and vertical loads from the perimeter of the factory built building to thefooting 100 and along the dimensions of thesecured footing 100. - The
support members 215 can be formed of angle steel or channel steel with the openings of the angle or channel steel opposing each other as shown inFIG. 5 . This orientation of thesupport members 215 can provide additional strength to the support stand 210 for resisting lateral loads. In an alternative embodiment, thesupport members 215 are formed of steel tubes. Thesupport members 215 extend in opposite directions from each other while occupying the same vertically extending plane (FIG. 1 ) and extending substantially parallel to the length of the building along which they are placed. This allows thesupport members 215 to be positioned at the same lateral distance from the factory built building. When thesupport members 215 are positioned parallel to their respective length of the factory built building, the support stand 210 will be free of asupport member 215 that extends perpendicular to, or at another angle to, the factory built building. As a result, the support stand 210 can be positioned immediately proximate the factory built building without the position of a support member dictating the position of the support stand 210 relative to the factory built building. This permits the crew assembling the building on site to position thesupport stand 210 in the most advantageous position for the building it is intended to support. - An alternative embodiment of the
support stand 210 is shown inFIG. 6 . In this embodiment, thesupport members 215 can form the shape of an A or a triangle having a vertically positionedcross brace 219. In an additional alternative embodiment, thesupport members 215 can include more than twosupport members 215 that together form the shape of a pyramid. For example, as illustrated inFIG. 7 , the support stand 210 can include a center supporting vertically extendingmember 216 that carries thebushing 230. This embodiment of the support stand also includes opposingsupport members 217 that extend outwardly from a point along the vertical length of the supportingmember 216 to thebase 220. As withsupport members 215,support members 217 occupy the same vertical plane and extend substantially parallel to the length of the factory built building they support. - In any of the above-discussed embodiments, the
support members 215 are welded to thebase 220 and thebushing 230. However, other known ways for securing thesupport members support base 220 and thebushing 230 together as asupport assembly 210 could also be used. - The
bushing 230 is located at an upper, vertical end of thesupport stand 210. Thebushing 230 receives a threadedrod 240 that can adjust the distance between the footing 100 and the frame of the factory built building. Therod 240 has anupper end 241 that carries a seating device 242 (FIGS. 11A-11C ). In one embodiment illustrated inFIGS. 5 and 11 C, theseating device 242 includes an L-shapedbracket 243 that mates with and is secured to the under frame of the factory built building by a known fastener orconnector 246 as is known. Alternatively, theseating device 242 includes aU-shaped saddle jack 245 for mating with a floor joist of the factory built building as is known (FIGS. 11A and 11B ). Any other knownmember 246 for connecting a support to the frame of a factory built building could also be used at the upper,terminal end 241 of therod 240. - The threaded
rod 240 includes anengagement member 247, such as a nut, that can be engaged in order to move therod 240 relative to thebushing 230. Other known members that can be engaged and moved in order to rotate the threadedrod 240 can also be used. In the illustrated embodiment, as the movement of theengagement member 247 causes the threadedrod 240 to rotate relative to thesupport stand 210 and thebushing 230, the height of the supported building is leveled so that the base of the building occupies the same horizontal plane. In one embodiment, the threadedrod 240 has a total moveable distance of about 2.5 inches. However, the threadedrod 240 can have a total moveable distance that is greater or less than 2.5 inches. Also, therod 240 can occupy an infinite number of positions along its total moveable length. - The
base 220, illustrated inFIG. 2 , transfers the loads from the factory built building to thefooting 100. In one illustrated embodiment, thebase 220 has a substantially L-shaped cross section. In this embodiment, the base 220 can be formed of angle steel, angle iron or other known angle shaped materials that are capable of transferring the loads experienced by a factory built building to thefootings 100. The L-shapedbase 220 includes afirst portion 221 that extends into thechannel 120 of thefooting 100 and asecond portion 222 that extends transverse to thefirst portion 221 and over a rearwardly extending upper surface 102 of thefooting 100. - In an alternative embodiment illustrated in
FIG. 8 , thebase 220 has a substantially U-shaped cross section and can be formed of a channel steel, channel iron or other known channel shaped materials that are capable of transferring the loads experienced by the factory built building to thefootings 100. In this embodiment, the first portion 223 andsecond portion 224 of the base 220 extend as discussed above with respect to the embodiment shown inFIG. 2 . Athird portion 225 of thebase 220 extends at an angle over thesidewall 114 of thefooting 100 to aid in the retention of thesupport stand 210 in theelongated channel 120 of thefooting 100. - In yet another embodiment, illustrated in
FIG. 9 , thebase 220 has a substantially T-shaped cross section and is made of the same materials discussed above. In this embodiment, thearms support members 215. Theupper arm 227 can be secured to thesupport members 215 by welding or other known securing techniques to add strength to thesupport member 215. The leg 228 of the base 220 shown inFIG. 9 will extend over the rearupper surface 116 of thefooting 100 in the same manner asportion 222 shown inFIG. 2 . - The skirting
panels 310 shown inFIG. 1 are precast and cured before being transported to the installation site for the factory built building. The skirtingpanels 310 can be preformed of a lightweight concrete that results in a skirting panel with the external appearance of a poured concrete stem wall. However, unlike a poured concrete wall, the skirtingpanels 310 do not require time at the installation site to set up and cure. Hence, unlike poured walls, the skirtingpanels 310 do not delay the installation of the factory built building at the site. - The precast
cement skirting panels 310 can be easily painted or otherwise decorated to change their outwardly visible aesthetic appearance. Additionally, the precastcement skirting panels 310 provide protection to thesupport assembly 50 and the factory built building by resisting rotting and damage experienced by conventional skirting panels at the hands of insects and/or vermin. When positioned within thechannel 120 of thefooting 100 and against thesupport stand 210, thermal retention properties of the skirtingpanels 310 provide temperature insulation to the supportingassembly 50 and the factory built building. The skirtingpanels 210 also protect thesupport assembly 50 and the underside of the factory built building from heat and fire damage that could result from fires in the vicinity of the exterior of the factory built building. - As illustrated in
FIG. 1 , the skirtingpanels 310 have a shape that is similar to that of other conventional panels such as plywood. The thickness of the skirtingpanels 310 is less than the length and height of theskirting panel 310. For installation, the skirtingpanels 310 can be cut like plywood to easily size it for meeting the lengths of factory built building. The skirtingpanels 310 can be cut to size by a conventional masonry saw. Terminal ends 315 of the skirtingpanels 310 can be shaped so that the ends of adjacent panels compliment and overlap each other as shown inFIG. 10 . In such an embodiment, opposite ends 315 of the same panel may have different shapes or angles that allow them to compliment theend 315 of anadjacent panel 310. Alternatively, opposite ends 315 of thesame panel 310 may be formed with the same angle. In such an embodiment,adjacent panels 310 would have different shaped ends 315. In an embodiment, oneend 315 of apanel 310 may be cut at an angle of about 101 degrees and theother end 315 of the immediately adjacent and cooperating panel can be cut at an angle of about 79 degrees. In such an embodiment, the angled ends 315 will overlap each other, appear to be substantially seamless and eliminate any direct passageway through the joint between theadjacent skirting panels 310. In an alternative embodiment, theends 315 of adjacent skirting panels may be spaced to allow light to enter below the building. In any of the discussed embodiments, a conventional sealing compound could be applied over the cooperating ends 315 ofadjacent skirting panels 310. - In another aspect of the present invention, the support system 10 can be secured to the factory built building and function as a tie-down system. By securely attaching the support system 10 to the factory built building, the entire weight of the support system 10 is added to the weight of the factory built building. As a result, the factory built building's resistance to damage from high winds is increased.
- In this embodiment, the support system 10 is attached to the factory built building when the
seating device 242 is securely attached to the building at the rim joist or other known attachment point; thesupport members 215 holding theseating device 242 are secured to thebase 220; and thebase 220 is secured to thefooting 100 either by friction or a connecting member such as a bolt, pin or screw. Theseating device 242 can be secured to thesupport members 215 by placing a threaded engagement/holdingmember 247 on both sides of thebushing 230. In an embodiment, the lower engagement/holdingmember 247 is positioned on the bottom of the threadedrod 240 and tightened upward toward the supported building after the height and support of thestand 210 are set by proper adjustment of the engagement/holdingmember 247 above thebushing 230. - In any of the above embodiments, the support stands 210 can be secured to their
respective footing 100 by positioning two or more elongated members, such as bolts, rods or pins, through holes in the portion of the base 220 overlapping a portion of thefooting 100 and threaded inserts imbedded in the load-bearing surface of thefooting 100 during footing construction. - Effectively attaching the
footings 100, support stands 210 and skirting panels 300 to the building adds the following to the effective weight of the structure: (1) The entire weight of the system 10 (since thefooting 100 holds the weight of the concrete skirting panels 300 and the support stands 210); (2) the weight equivalent of the force necessary to pull-out the securing rods from within the imbedded inserts in the footings; and (3) the weight of the back-filled material that extends over thefootings 100. - Numerous characteristics, advantages and embodiments of the invention have been described in detail in the foregoing description with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the disclosure is illustrative only and the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments. It will be apparent to persons ordinarily skilled in the art that modifications may be made thereof within the scope of the invention, which scope is to be accorded the broadest interpretation of the claims such as to encompass all equivalents, devices, and methods. Therefore, various changes and modifications may be effected therein by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. For example, the
footings 100 may be secured in position with the previously mentioned securing rods, or by using a known geogrid-type material. Additionally, thepanels 310 could be positioned within thechannels 120 of thefootings 100 without thesupport stand 210. In such an embodiment, an alternative support device, such as a metal plate, angle steel or wedge may be positioned within thechannel 120 behind thepanels 310 to support thepanels 310, and in some embodiments, also the building, when in their vertical positions.
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1. A support assembly for cooperating with a footing to support a factory built building, said support assembly comprising:
a base having a first portion for engaging a footing member;
a plurality of support members secured to said base, said support members extending from said base such that each of said support members defining said supporting assembly extends within a common vertical plane when said support assembly is vertically positioned to support the building; and
a member operatively secured to said support members for connecting to a portion of the building.
2. The support assembly of claim 1 wherein said support members extend from said base at an angle relative to said base such that said support members converge toward each other along their length.
3. The support assembly of claim 2 wherein said support members include a first terminal end secured to said base and a second terminal end secured to an apparatus that receives said member for connecting said support members to the building.
4. The support assembly of claim 2 wherein said support members include a first terminal end secured to said base and a second terminal end secured to a vertically extending main support member.
5. The support assembly of claim 4 wherein said main support member is secured to an apparatus for receiving said member for connecting said support members to said building.
6. The support assembly of claim 1 wherein said support members are formed of an angle, channel or tubular shaped material.
7. The support assembly of claim 1 wherein said base has a first portion for being positioned within a footing and a second portion for extending over an outer surface of the footing.
8. The support assembly of claim 7 wherein said base has a substantially L-shaped cross section.
9. The support assembly of claim 7 wherein said base has a substantially U-shaped cross section.
10. The support assembly of claim 7 where said base has a substantially T-shaped cross section.
11. The support assembly of claim 7 wherein a portion of said T-shaped base extends along said support members and is secured to at least one of said support members.
12. The support assembly of claim 3 wherein said apparatus comprises a bushing and said member for connecting said support members to said building includes a threaded member received within said bushing.
13. The support assembly of claim 12 wherein said turnbuckle is secured between said support members.
14. The support assembly of claim 1 wherein said support assembly includes only two support members.
15. The support assembly of claim 1 wherein said support assembly includes only three support members.
16. A system for supporting a factory built building, said system comprising:
a support assembly comprising a support stand including a base having a first elongated portion for extending into a channel in a footing and a second elongated portion extending at an angle to the first portion and outside the channel of the footing, and a plurality of support members secured to said base, said support members converging toward each other along their length.
17. The support system of claim 16 wherein said support members forming said support assembly extend in a common vertical plane when said support assembly is supporting the factory built building.
18. The support system of claim 16 wherein said support members include a first terminal end secured to said base and a second terminal end secured to an apparatus that receives a member for connecting said support members to the building.
19. The support system of claim 18 wherein said apparatus comprises a turnbuckle and said member for connecting said support members to said building includes a threaded member received within said turnbuckle.
20. The support system of claim 19 wherein said turnbuckle is secured between said support members.
21. The support system of claim 16 wherein said support members include a first terminal end secured to said base and a second terminal end secured to a vertically extending main support member.
22. The support system of claim 21 wherein said main support member is secured to an apparatus for receiving a member for connecting said support members to said building.
23. The support system of claim 16 wherein said support members are formed of an angle, channel or tubular shaped material.
24. The support system of claim 16 wherein said base has a substantially L-shaped cross section.
25. The support system of claim 16 wherein said base has a substantially U-shaped cross section.
26. The support system of claim 16 where said base has a substantially T-shaped cross section.
27. The support system of claim 26 wherein a portion of said T-shaped base extends along said support members and is secured to at least one of said support members.
28. The support system of claim 16 wherein said support assembly includes only two support members.
29. The support system of claim 16 wherein said support assembly includes only three support members.
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