US20100132272A1 - Apparatus for securing a building structure - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to the field of building construction. More particularly, this invention relates to an apparatus and method system for securing at least a portion of a truss structure of a building to a foundation wall of the building.
- Strong winds may be found in a variety of climate zones including the harsh arctic regions where freezing winds blow, tropical regions where hurricanes (a.k.a., cyclones or monsoons), and any climatic zone that has the potential to spawn natures most concentrated storms, tornados. In short, strong winds have the potential to wreak havoc on building structures almost anywhere in the world.
- a common problem with certain buildings in high wind zones occurs when air is forced under roof overhangs or other similar surfaces on a building, creating pressure along underside surfaces of such roof overhangs. If the pressure increases past a certain point, such pressure creates a lifting force to tear roofs and part or all of any associated joist systems off of such buildings. Such events often trigger the complete collapse of such buildings. The relative ease at which such destructive events occur is often due to weak construction connections between the truss system of such buildings—particularly the roof trusses—and the foundations of such buildings.
- the apparatus includes a foundation and a plurality of anchors attached to the foundation.
- First floor joists are situated above the foundation and a first floor platform is supported thereon.
- a first floor linkage beam including a first floor elongate linkage beam base and a first floor linkage beam parallel flange, is located on the first floor platform.
- a plurality of first floor elongate connectors connect the anchors to the first floor linkage beam.
- First floor studs are attached to the first floor linkage beam parallel flange, thereby securing the foundation to the first floor studs.
- the apparatus described above includes a subfloor linkage beam, including an elongate subfloor linkage beam base and a subfloor linkage beam parallel flange, located on the foundation.
- the subfloor linkage beam parallel flange extends downwardly and is attached to the foundation.
- the apparatus described above also may include a first floor top plate, a first floor upper linkage beam, a plurality of second floor joists, a second floor platform, a second floor lower linkage beam, and a plurality of second floor elongate connectors.
- the first floor top plate is located on the first floor studs.
- the first floor upper linkage beam including an elongate first floor upper linkage beam base, a first floor upper linkage beam parallel flange, and a plurality of first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges, is located on the first floor top plate.
- the first floor upper linkage beam parallel flange is preferably attached to the first floor studs.
- the plurality of second floor joists are located on the first floor upper linkage beam and are preferably received in and attached to the first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges.
- the second floor platform is located on the second floor joists, and the second floor lower linkage beam is located on the second floor platform.
- the second floor elongate connectors connect the first floor upper linkage beam to the second floor lower linkage beam, thereby securing the wall structure together.
- the second floor lower linkage beam includes an elongate second floor lower linkage beam base and a second floor lower linkage beam parallel flange.
- the second floor lower linkage beam flange is preferably attached to a plurality of second floor studs.
- the apparatus described above includes a roof top plate on the first floor wall studs, a plurality of roof joists, and a roof linkage beam.
- the roof linkage beam includes an elongate roof linkage beam base, a roof linkage beam parallel flange, and a plurality of roof linkage beam perpendicular flanges for receiving the roof joists.
- the roof linkage beam parallel flange is attached to the first floor wall studs described above.
- the roof linkage beam parallel flange is attached to the second floor wall studs described above.
- a method for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction including the steps of laying a foundation, inserting anchors in the foundation, placing first floor joists on the foundation, placing a first floor platform on the first floor joists, placing a first floor lower linkage beam onto the first floor platform, attaching the anchors to the first floor lower linkage beam, and attaching a plurality of first floor wall studs to the first floor lower linkage beam.
- the first floor linkage beam includes an elongate first floor linkage beam base and a first floor lower linkage beam parallel flange.
- a related embodiment includes the steps of placing a roof top plate on the first floor wall studs, placing a roof linkage beam on the roof top plate, and attaching roof joists to roof linkage beam perpendicular flanges on the roof linkage beam. Similar embodiments include additional steps for adding additional layers for structures with multiple levels.
- the apparatus includes an elongate base plate with a first surface and a second surface.
- the apparatus also includes an elongate parallel flange attached along the base plate in a substantially parallel orientation to the base plate, extending substantially normal to the first surface of the base plate.
- the apparatus also includes a plurality of perpendicular flanges attached to the second surface of the base plate in a substantially perpendicular orientation to the base plate, extending substantially normal to the second surface of the base plate.
- the perpendicular flanges are arranged to receive one or more joists.
- FIG. 1 depicts an isometric view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor linkage beam;
- FIG. 2 depicts a side cutaway view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor lower linkage beam;
- FIG. 3 depicts an elevation view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor lower linkage beam;
- FIG. 4 depicts an isometric view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor lower linkage beam and a subfloor linkage beam;
- FIG. 5 depicts a side cutaway view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor lower linkage beam and a subfloor linkage beam;
- FIG. 6 depicts an elevation view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor lower linkage beam and a subfloor linkage beam;
- FIG. 7 depicts an isometric view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor upper linkage beam;
- FIG. 8 depicts a side cutaway view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor upper linkage beam;
- FIG. 9 depicts an elevation view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor upper linkage beam;
- FIG. 10 depicts an isometric view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor upper linkage beam and a plurality of first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges;
- FIG. 11 depicts a side cutaway view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor upper linkage beam and a plurality of first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges;
- FIG. 12 depicts an elevation view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor upper linkage beam and a plurality of first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges;
- FIG. 13 depicts an isometric view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a roof linkage beam;
- FIG. 14 depicts a side cutaway view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a roof linkage beam;
- FIG. 15A depicts an elevation view of a one level embodiment of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor lower linkage beam and a roof linkage beam;
- FIG. 15B depicts an elevation view of a two level embodiment of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor lower linkage beam, a second floor lower linkage beam, and a roof linkage beam;
- FIG. 16A depicts selected embodiments of steps of a method for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction
- FIG. 16B depicts selected embodiments of steps of a method for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction
- FIG. 16C depicts selected embodiments of steps of a method for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction
- FIG. 17 depicts a perspective view of an apparatus for securing portions of a wall system together.
- FIGS. 1-3 depict a preferred embodiment of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction as described herein.
- a wall system 2 is shown in FIG. 1 including a foundation 4 , an anchor 6 , floor joists 8 , first floor platform 10 , first floor lower linkage beam 12 , and a plurality of first floor wall studs 14 .
- the foundation 4 includes a foundation base 16 and a foundation wall 18 .
- the first floor linkage beam 12 includes an elongate first floor lower linkage beam base 20 and a first floor lower linkage beam parallel flange 22 extending upwardly from the first floor lower linkage beam base 20 .
- the first-floor elongate connector 24 including a first floor elongate connector first end 26 and a first floor elongate connector second end 28 , connects the anchor 6 to the first floor lower linkage beam 12 .
- a first floor sill 30 is located on the first floor lower linkage base 20 ; however, a first floor sill 30 is not required.
- the term “joist” is meant to connote any type of beam, including trusses, set substantially parallel from wall to wall or across or abutting girders to support a floor or ceiling. Though only complex joist structures are shown in the figures (i.e., trusses), a viewer should understand these complex joists to represent any type of joist including simple beams of any reasonable proportion known to those skilled in the art. Additionally, the term “on” as used herein is meant to connote a physical relationship between at least two separate elements such that a first element “on” a second element is in direct contact with the first element or, alternatively, the second element is supported at a location substantially above the first element without direct contact between the first element and the second element.
- elongate connector is meant to include any elongate member known to those skilled in the art capable of maintaining an appropriate tension when used with the apparatus described herein.
- elongate members may include high tensile strength rods, cables, or other similar connecting structures.
- the first floor elongate connector 24 is preferably threaded at the first floor elongate connector first end 26 and the first floor elongate connector second end 28 .
- the first floor elongate connector 24 may be threaded along its entire length as shown in FIG. 3 , or not threaded at all.
- the anchor 6 includes an exposed end 29 that remains exposed from the foundation 4 wherein the exposed end 29 is preferably threaded.
- the first floor elongate connector first end 26 is preferably attached to the exposed end 29 of the anchor 6 using a coupling device 32 such as a turnbuckle.
- a coupling device 32 such as a turnbuckle.
- any attachment means known to those skilled in the art for attaching two rods end to end should suffice.
- the coupling device 32 is preferably capable of tightening the relationship between the anchor 6 and the first floor elongate connector first end 26 , thereby increasing the tension along the first floor elongate connector 24 between the anchor 6 and the first floor lower linkage beam 12 .
- the first floor elongate connector second end 28 is preferably attached to the first floor lower linkage beam 12 by a first lower stud fastener 34 such as a nut.
- the first floor elongate connector second end 28 may include an expanded head or a substantially flat head like a nail, thereby allowing for the first floor elongate connector second end 28 to become tightened down above the first floor lower linkage beam base 20 .
- the first floor elongate connector 24 is preferably made from a high tensile strength material such as stainless steel or galvanized steel. However, it should be understood that any high tensile strength material known to those skilled in the art would suffice.
- the anchor 6 is shaped in the form of an “L” shape and is preferably made of a high tensile strength material such as stainless steel or galvanized steel.
- the first floor lower linkage beam 12 is also preferably made of high tensile strength material such as stainless steel or galvanized steel.
- the first floor lower linkage beam 12 preferably includes two first floor lower linkage beam parallel flanges ( 22 A and 22 B) as shown in FIGS. 1-3 , wherein first floor lower linkage beam 12 resembles a “U” shape when viewed from one end.
- one first floor lower linkage beam parallel flange will suffice, forming an “L” shape in one embodiment when viewed from one end.
- more than two first floor lower linkage beam parallel flanges may be used.
- first floor wall studs 14 are preferably attached to the first floor lower linkage parallel flange 22 by first lower stud fasteners 36 such as stainless steel screws.
- first lower stud fasteners 36 such as stainless steel screws.
- the fasteners 36 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the first floor lower linkage beam base 22 . Such angle may range from about 70 degrees to about 110 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the first floor lower linkage beam parallel flange 20 .
- FIGS. 4-6 show an alternative embodiment of the apparatus discussed above including the addition of a subfloor linkage beam 38 supported by the foundation wall 18 .
- the subfloor linkage beam 38 includes an elongate subfloor linkage beam base 40 and two subfloor linkage beam parallel flanges ( 42 A and 42 B) extending downward from the subfloor linkage beam base 40 .
- the embodiment shown in FIGS. 4-6 includes a base sill 44 located between the foundation wall 18 and the subfloor linkage beam base 40 .
- the subfloor linkage beam 38 preferably includes two subfloor linkage beam parallel flanges ( 42 A and 42 B) as shown in FIGS.
- subfloor linkage beam 38 resembles an upside down “U” shape when viewed from one end.
- one subfloor linkage beam parallel flange will suffice, forming an upside down “L” shape in one embodiment when viewed from one end.
- more than two subfloor linkage beam parallel flanges may be used.
- the subfloor linkage beam 38 is preferably made of high tensile strength material such as stainless steel or galvanized steel. However, it should be understood that any high tensile strength material known to those skilled in the art would suffice.
- the subfloor linkage beam parallel flanges 42 are preferably attached to the foundation 4 by foundation fasteners 45 such as stainless steel screws. However, any fastener known to those skilled in the art such as nails, bolts, or heavy duty tacks would suffice.
- Foundation fasteners 45 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the subfloor linkage beam base. Such angle may range from about 60 degrees to about 120 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the subfloor linkage parallel flange ( 42 A or 42 B).
- the subfloor linkage beam 38 also includes a plurality of subfloor linkage beam perpendicular flanges 46 extending upward from the top surface 47 of the subfloor linkage beam, arranged to receive the first floor joists 8 as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 6 .
- the first floor wall studs 14 are preferably attached to the subfloor linkage beam perpendicular flanges 46 by first joist fasteners 48 , wherein the first joist fasteners 48 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the subfloor linkage beam base. Such angle may range from about 60 degrees to about 120 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the subfloor linkage perpendicular flange 46 .
- FIGS. 7-8 Another related embodiment shown in FIGS. 7-8 includes a first floor top plate 50 supported on the first floor wall studs 14 , a first floor upper linkage beam 52 , second floor joists 54 , a second floor platform 56 , a second floor lower linkage beam 58 , and a second floor elongate connector 60 .
- the first floor top plate 50 shown in FIGS. 7-8 is a double top plate; however, a single top plate will suffice.
- the first floor upper linkage beam 52 includes an elongate first floor upper linkage beam base 62 , at least one first floor upper linkage beam parallel flange 64 , and, preferably, a plurality of first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges 66 (shown in FIGS. 10-12 ).
- the second floor lower linkage beam 58 includes an elongate second floor lower linkage beam base 68 and an at least one second floor lower linkage beam parallel flange 70 .
- the embodiment shown in FIGS. 7-9 includes a second floor sill 72 ; however, use of a second floor sill 72 is not required.
- the second floor elongate connector 60 is preferably threaded at a second floor elongate connector first end 74 and a second floor elongate connector second end 76 .
- the second floor elongate connector 60 may be threaded along its entire length as shown in FIG. 9 , or not threaded at all.
- the second floor elongate connector first end 74 is attached to the first floor upper linkage beam 52 and the second floor elongate connector second end is attached to the second floor lower linkage beam 58 , both preferably made by second floor rod fastening devices 78 such as nuts.
- second floor rod fastening devices 78 such as nuts.
- other attachment means known to those skilled in the art will suffice.
- the second floor elongate connector first end 74 may include an expanded head or a substantially flat head like a nail, thereby allowing for the second floor elongate connector first end 74 to become tightened to the first floor upper linkage beam base 62 (or, alternatively, to allow for the second floor elongate connector second end 76 to become tightened to the second floor lower linkage beam base 68 ).
- the second floor elongate connector 60 is preferably made from a high tensile strength material such as stainless steel of galvanized steel. However, it should be understood that any high tensile strength material known to those skilled in the art would suffice.
- the first floor upper linkage beam 52 preferably includes two first floor upper linkage beam parallel flanges ( 64 A and 64 B) as shown in FIGS. 7-8 , wherein the first floor upper linkage beam 52 resembles an upside down “U” shape when viewed from one end.
- the second floor lower linkage beam 58 preferably includes two second floor lower linkage beam parallel flanges ( 70 A and 70 B) as shown in FIGS. 7-8 , wherein the second floor lower linkage beam 58 also resembles a “U” shape when viewed from one end.
- one first floor upper linkage beam parallel flange will suffice, forming an upside down “L” shape in one embodiment when viewed from one end of first floor upper linkage beam 52 .
- first floor upper linkage beam 52 is preferably made of high tensile strength material such as stainless steel or galvanized steel. However, it should be understood that any high tensile strength material known to those skilled in the art would suffice.
- the first floor wall studs 14 are preferably attached to the first floor upper linkage beam parallel flanges 64 by first upper stud fasteners 80 such as stainless steel screws.
- first upper stud fasteners 80 such as stainless steel screws.
- second floor wall studs 82 are preferably attached to second floor lower linkage beam parallel flanges 70 by second lower stud fasteners 84 such as stainless steel screws.
- any fastener known to those skilled in the art such as nails, bolts, or heavy duty tacks would suffice for either the first upper stud fasteners 80 or the second lower stud fasteners 84 .
- the first upper stud fasteners 80 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the first floor upper linkage beam base 62 .
- Such angle may range from about 70 degrees to about 110 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the first floor upper linkage beam parallel flange 64 .
- the second lower stud fasteners 84 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the second floor lower linkage beam base 68 .
- Such angle may range from about 70 degrees to about 110 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the second floor lower linkage beam parallel flange 70 .
- the first floor upper linkage beam 52 includes the first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges 66 , arranged to receive second floor joists 54 .
- the first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges 66 are preferably attached to second floor joists 54 by second joist fasteners 86 such as stainless steel screws.
- second joist fasteners 86 such as stainless steel screws.
- the second joist fasteners 86 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the first floor upper linkage beam base 62 . Such angle may range from about 70 degrees to about 110 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges 66 .
- FIG. 13 shows another embodiment with additional elements such as a roof top plate 88 , roof joists 90 , and a roof linkage beam 92 .
- the roof linkage beam 92 includes an elongate roof linkage beam base 94 , at least one roof linkage beam parallel flange 96 , and, preferably, a plurality of roof linkage beam perpendicular flanges 98 .
- the roof top plate 88 may be supported substantially on first floor wall studs 14 as shown in FIG. 15A .
- roof top plate 88 may be supported substantially on the second floor wall studs 82 as shown in FIG. 15B .
- the roof linkage beam 92 is supported substantially on the roof top plate 88 .
- the roof linkage beam 92 preferably includes two roof linkage beam parallel flanges ( 96 A and 96 B) as shown in FIG. 13 , wherein the roof linkage beam 92 resembles an upside down “U” shape when viewed from one end.
- one roof linkage beam parallel flange will suffice, forming an upside down “L” shape in one embodiment when viewed from one end.
- more than two roof linkage beam parallel flanges may be used.
- the roof linkage beam 92 is preferably made of high tensile strength material such as stainless steel or galvanized steel. However, it should be understood that any high tensile strength material known to those skilled in the art would suffice.
- FIGS. 13 , 14 , and 15 B show an embodiment wherein the roof top plate 88 includes a double plate.
- the second floor wall studs 82 are preferably attached to the roof linkage parallel flanges 96 by second upper stud fasteners 100 such as stainless steel screws.
- the second upper stud fasteners 100 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the roof linkage beam base. Such angle may range from about 70 degrees to about 110 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the roof linkage beam parallel flanges 96 .
- the first floor wall studs 14 are preferably attached to the roof linkage parallel flanges 96 by the second upper stud fasteners 100 .
- the roof linkage beam 92 also preferably includes a plurality of roof linkage beam perpendicular flanges 98 extending upward from the top surface 102 of the roof linkage beam base 94 , arranged to receive roof joists 90 as shown in FIG. 12 .
- the roof joists 90 are preferably attached to the roof linkage beam perpendicular flanges 98 by roof joist fasteners 104 , wherein the first joist fasteners are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the roof linkage beam base 94 .
- Such angle may range from about 60 degrees to about 120 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the roof linkage beam perpendicular flanges 98 .
- a roof joist strap 106 may also be attached to a roof linkage beam perpendicular flange 98 .
- the roof joist strap 106 is attached to a first roof linkage beam perpendicular flange 98 A, wrapped over an upper edge 108 of a roof joist 90 , and then attached to a second roof linkage beam perpendicular flange 98 B.
- the roof joist strap 106 is also preferably attached to roof joist 90 near the upper edge 108 of the roof joist 90 , whether wrapped over the upper edge 108 of the roof joist 90 or not.
- roof joist strap 106 is preferably attached to the roof joist 90 and/or the roof linkage beam perpendicular flanges 98 by roof strap fasteners 110 such as stainless steel screws. However, any fastener known to those skilled in the art such as nails, bolts, or heavy duty tacks would suffice. Roof strap fasteners 110 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the roof linkage beam base 94 . Such angle may range from about 70 degrees to about 110 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the roof joist strap 106 .
- FIG. 16A Various embodiments of a method are also disclosed herein for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction as shown in FIG. 16A with additional reference to FIGS. 1-6 .
- the steps include ( 1 ) inserting anchors 6 into a foundation 4 , ( 2 ) supporting first floor joists 8 on the foundation 4 , ( 3 ) supporting a first floor platform 10 on the first floor joists 8 , ( 4 ) supporting a first floor lower linkage beam 12 on the first floor platform 10 , ( 5 ) attaching the anchors 6 to the first floor lower linkage beam 12 , and ( 6 ) attaching a plurality of first floor studs 14 to the first floor lower linkage beam 12 .
- a related embodiment to steps ( 1 ) through ( 6 ) above includes the additional steps of ( 7 )( a ) supporting a roof top plate 88 on the first floor wall studs 14 , ( 8 )( a ) supporting a roof linkage beam 92 on the roof top plate 88 , and ( 9 )( a ) attaching the roof joists 90 to the roof linkage beam 92 .
- another embodiment of the method described above in steps ( 1 ) through ( 6 ) includes the additional steps of ( 7 )( b ) supporting a first floor top plate 50 on the first floor wall studs 14 , ( 8 )( b ) supporting a first floor upper linkage beam 52 on the first floor top plate 50 , ( 9 )( b ) supporting a plurality of second floor joists 54 on the first floor top plate 50 , ( 10 )( b ) supporting a second floor platform 56 on the second floor joists 54 , ( 11 )( b ) supporting a second floor lower linkage beam 58 on the second floor platform 56 , and ( 12 )( b ) attaching the first floor upper linkage beam 52 to the second floor lower linkage beam 58 .
- Another embodiment related to steps ( 1 ) through ( 12 )( b ) above includes the steps of ( 13 )( b ) supporting a roof top plate 88 on the second floor wall studs 82 , ( 14 )( b ) supporting a roof linkage beam 92 on the roof top plate 88 , and ( 15 )( b ) attaching the roof joists 90 to the roof linkage beam 92 .
- step ( 1 ) through step ( 9 )( a ) described above includes the additional steps of ( 10 )( a ) attaching a first end 112 of a roof strap 106 to the roof linkage beam 92 , and ( 11 )( a ) attaching the roof strap 106 to an upper edge 108 of at least one of the roof joists 90 .
- step ( 15 )( b ) as shown in FIG.
- the additional steps are numbered differently and include ( 16 )( b ) attaching a first end 112 of a roof strap 106 to the roof linkage beam 92 , and ( 17 )( b ) attaching the roof strap 106 to an upper edge 108 of at least one of the roof joists 90 .
- FIGS. 12 , 13 , and 16 B show additional embodiments related to step ( 1 ) through step ( 11 )( a ) described above including the steps of ( 12 )( a ) wrapping the roof strap 106 over the upper edge 108 of at least one of the roof joists 90 and ( 13 )( a ) attaching a second end 114 of the roof strap 106 to the roof linkage beam 92 .
- step ( 1 ) through step ( 17 )( b ) as shown in FIG.
- the additional steps are numbered differently and include ( 18 )( b ) wrapping the roof strap 106 over the upper edge 108 of at least one of the roof joists 90 and ( 19 )( b ) attaching a second end 114 of the roof strap 106 to the roof linkage beam 92 .
- an embodiment including certain combinations of the steps disclosed above further includes the steps of ( 10 )( c ) supporting a subfloor linkage beam 38 on the foundation 4 and ( 11 )( c ) attaching the subfloor linkage beam 38 to the foundation 4 .
- the steps are numbered differently and include ( 16 )( c ) supporting a subfloor linkage beam 38 on the foundation 4 and ( 17 )( c ) attaching the subfloor linkage beam 38 to the foundation 4 .
- step ( 10 )( c ) and step ( 11 )( c ) may occur in addition to or instead of step ( 10 )( a ) through step ( 13 )( a ).
- step ( 16 )( c ) and step ( 17 )( c ) may occur in addition to or instead of step ( 16 )( b ) through step ( 19 )( b ).
- steps shown in FIGS. 16A , 16 B, and 16 C do not necessarily occur in any given order so long as all of the steps in any given embodiment are used together.
- an apparatus 200 for securing portions of a wall system together is also disclosed herein.
- the apparatus 200 is similar or identical to certain elements described above including the first floor lower linkage beam 12 , the first floor upper linkage beam 52 , the second floor lower linkage beam 58 , the roof linkage beam 92 , and the subfloor linkage beam 38 .
- the apparatus 200 includes an elongate base plate 202 having a first surface 204 and a second surface 206 .
- An elongate parallel flange 208 is attached to the base plate 202 in a substantially parallel orientation to the base plate 202 .
- the apparatus 200 includes a plurality of parallel flanges 210 .
- the elongate parallel flange 208 preferably extends in a direction substantially normal to the first surface 204 of the base plate 202 .
- the apparatus 200 also includes perpendicular flanges 210 attached to the second surface 206 of the base plate 202 perpendicular to the orientation of the base plate 202 .
- the perpendicular flanges 210 preferably extend in a direction substantially normal to the second surface 206 of the base plate 202 .
- the perpendicular flanges 210 are arranged to easily receive one or more joists for systematically constructing a structure.
- the spacing between sets of perpendicular flanges 210 varies and is based on customary building standards and measurements as well as local, state, and federal building codes.
- one or more parallel flanges 208 include parallel flange apertures 212 for inserting a fastening means to fasten the apparatus 200 to studs and the like.
- the perpendicular flanges 210 include perpendicular flange apertures 214 for inserting a fastening means to fasten the apparatus 200 to joists and the like.
- the spacing between parallel flange apertures 208 as well as the spacing between perpendicular flange apertures 214 varies and is based on customary building standards and measurements as well as local, state, and federal building codes.
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Abstract
Certain embodiments of the invention disclosed herein include an apparatus and method for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction. More specifically, an apparatus is disclosed that includes a first floor lower linkage beam attached to a foundation of a structure. In another embodiment, a method is disclosed including attaching a first floor lower linkage beam to a foundation of a structure.
Description
- This invention relates to the field of building construction. More particularly, this invention relates to an apparatus and method system for securing at least a portion of a truss structure of a building to a foundation wall of the building.
- The art and science of building construction is influenced by many factors including the need for comfort, shelter, insulation, aesthetic tastes, and durability. All of these factors, to some extent, are functions of the forces of nature including climate and weather patterns. One significant weather phenomenon that plays a determinative role in the effectiveness of a particular building structure is wind.
- Strong winds may be found in a variety of climate zones including the harsh arctic regions where freezing winds blow, tropical regions where hurricanes (a.k.a., cyclones or monsoons), and any climatic zone that has the potential to spawn natures most concentrated storms, tornados. In short, strong winds have the potential to wreak havoc on building structures almost anywhere in the world.
- A common problem with certain buildings in high wind zones occurs when air is forced under roof overhangs or other similar surfaces on a building, creating pressure along underside surfaces of such roof overhangs. If the pressure increases past a certain point, such pressure creates a lifting force to tear roofs and part or all of any associated joist systems off of such buildings. Such events often trigger the complete collapse of such buildings. The relative ease at which such destructive events occur is often due to weak construction connections between the truss system of such buildings—particularly the roof trusses—and the foundations of such buildings.
- What is needed, therefore, is an improved building structure capable of reinforcing the connection between a foundation of a building and the various joist members in the building.
- The above and other needs are met by an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction. The apparatus includes a foundation and a plurality of anchors attached to the foundation. First floor joists are situated above the foundation and a first floor platform is supported thereon. A first floor linkage beam, including a first floor elongate linkage beam base and a first floor linkage beam parallel flange, is located on the first floor platform. A plurality of first floor elongate connectors connect the anchors to the first floor linkage beam. First floor studs are attached to the first floor linkage beam parallel flange, thereby securing the foundation to the first floor studs.
- In a related embodiment, the apparatus described above includes a subfloor linkage beam, including an elongate subfloor linkage beam base and a subfloor linkage beam parallel flange, located on the foundation. The subfloor linkage beam parallel flange extends downwardly and is attached to the foundation.
- The apparatus described above also may include a first floor top plate, a first floor upper linkage beam, a plurality of second floor joists, a second floor platform, a second floor lower linkage beam, and a plurality of second floor elongate connectors. The first floor top plate is located on the first floor studs. The first floor upper linkage beam, including an elongate first floor upper linkage beam base, a first floor upper linkage beam parallel flange, and a plurality of first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges, is located on the first floor top plate. The first floor upper linkage beam parallel flange is preferably attached to the first floor studs. The plurality of second floor joists are located on the first floor upper linkage beam and are preferably received in and attached to the first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges. The second floor platform is located on the second floor joists, and the second floor lower linkage beam is located on the second floor platform. The second floor elongate connectors connect the first floor upper linkage beam to the second floor lower linkage beam, thereby securing the wall structure together. The second floor lower linkage beam includes an elongate second floor lower linkage beam base and a second floor lower linkage beam parallel flange. The second floor lower linkage beam flange is preferably attached to a plurality of second floor studs.
- In another embodiment, the apparatus described above includes a roof top plate on the first floor wall studs, a plurality of roof joists, and a roof linkage beam. The roof linkage beam includes an elongate roof linkage beam base, a roof linkage beam parallel flange, and a plurality of roof linkage beam perpendicular flanges for receiving the roof joists. The roof linkage beam parallel flange is attached to the first floor wall studs described above. In an alternative embodiment, the roof linkage beam parallel flange is attached to the second floor wall studs described above.
- A method for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction is also disclosed including the steps of laying a foundation, inserting anchors in the foundation, placing first floor joists on the foundation, placing a first floor platform on the first floor joists, placing a first floor lower linkage beam onto the first floor platform, attaching the anchors to the first floor lower linkage beam, and attaching a plurality of first floor wall studs to the first floor lower linkage beam. The first floor linkage beam includes an elongate first floor linkage beam base and a first floor lower linkage beam parallel flange. A related embodiment includes the steps of placing a roof top plate on the first floor wall studs, placing a roof linkage beam on the roof top plate, and attaching roof joists to roof linkage beam perpendicular flanges on the roof linkage beam. Similar embodiments include additional steps for adding additional layers for structures with multiple levels.
- Another embodiment disclosed herein includes an apparatus for securing portions of a wall system together. The apparatus includes an elongate base plate with a first surface and a second surface. The apparatus also includes an elongate parallel flange attached along the base plate in a substantially parallel orientation to the base plate, extending substantially normal to the first surface of the base plate. The apparatus also includes a plurality of perpendicular flanges attached to the second surface of the base plate in a substantially perpendicular orientation to the base plate, extending substantially normal to the second surface of the base plate. The perpendicular flanges are arranged to receive one or more joists.
- Further advantages of the invention are apparent by reference to the detailed description in conjunction with the figures, wherein elements are not to scale so as to more clearly show the details, wherein like reference numbers indicate like elements throughout the several views, and wherein:
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FIG. 1 depicts an isometric view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor linkage beam; -
FIG. 2 depicts a side cutaway view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor lower linkage beam; -
FIG. 3 depicts an elevation view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor lower linkage beam; -
FIG. 4 depicts an isometric view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor lower linkage beam and a subfloor linkage beam; -
FIG. 5 depicts a side cutaway view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor lower linkage beam and a subfloor linkage beam; -
FIG. 6 depicts an elevation view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor lower linkage beam and a subfloor linkage beam; -
FIG. 7 depicts an isometric view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor upper linkage beam; -
FIG. 8 depicts a side cutaway view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor upper linkage beam; -
FIG. 9 depicts an elevation view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor upper linkage beam; -
FIG. 10 depicts an isometric view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor upper linkage beam and a plurality of first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges; -
FIG. 11 depicts a side cutaway view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor upper linkage beam and a plurality of first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges; -
FIG. 12 depicts an elevation view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor upper linkage beam and a plurality of first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges; -
FIG. 13 depicts an isometric view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a roof linkage beam; -
FIG. 14 depicts a side cutaway view of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a roof linkage beam; -
FIG. 15A depicts an elevation view of a one level embodiment of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor lower linkage beam and a roof linkage beam; -
FIG. 15B depicts an elevation view of a two level embodiment of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction, including a first floor lower linkage beam, a second floor lower linkage beam, and a roof linkage beam; -
FIG. 16A depicts selected embodiments of steps of a method for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction; -
FIG. 16B depicts selected embodiments of steps of a method for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction; -
FIG. 16C depicts selected embodiments of steps of a method for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction; and -
FIG. 17 depicts a perspective view of an apparatus for securing portions of a wall system together. -
FIGS. 1-3 depict a preferred embodiment of an apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction as described herein. Awall system 2 is shown inFIG. 1 including afoundation 4, ananchor 6,floor joists 8,first floor platform 10, first floorlower linkage beam 12, and a plurality of firstfloor wall studs 14. Thefoundation 4 includes afoundation base 16 and afoundation wall 18. The firstfloor linkage beam 12 includes an elongate first floor lowerlinkage beam base 20 and a first floor lower linkage beam parallel flange 22 extending upwardly from the first floor lowerlinkage beam base 20. The first-floor elongate connector 24, including a first floor elongate connectorfirst end 26 and a first floor elongate connectorsecond end 28, connects theanchor 6 to the first floorlower linkage beam 12. In the embodiment shown inFIGS. 1-3 , afirst floor sill 30 is located on the first floorlower linkage base 20; however, afirst floor sill 30 is not required. - For the purposes of this disclosure, the term “joist” is meant to connote any type of beam, including trusses, set substantially parallel from wall to wall or across or abutting girders to support a floor or ceiling. Though only complex joist structures are shown in the figures (i.e., trusses), a viewer should understand these complex joists to represent any type of joist including simple beams of any reasonable proportion known to those skilled in the art. Additionally, the term “on” as used herein is meant to connote a physical relationship between at least two separate elements such that a first element “on” a second element is in direct contact with the first element or, alternatively, the second element is supported at a location substantially above the first element without direct contact between the first element and the second element. Also, the term “elongate connector” is meant to include any elongate member known to those skilled in the art capable of maintaining an appropriate tension when used with the apparatus described herein. Such elongate members may include high tensile strength rods, cables, or other similar connecting structures.
- The first
floor elongate connector 24 is preferably threaded at the first floor elongate connectorfirst end 26 and the first floor elongate connectorsecond end 28. The firstfloor elongate connector 24 may be threaded along its entire length as shown inFIG. 3 , or not threaded at all. Theanchor 6 includes an exposedend 29 that remains exposed from thefoundation 4 wherein the exposedend 29 is preferably threaded. The first floor elongate connectorfirst end 26 is preferably attached to the exposedend 29 of theanchor 6 using acoupling device 32 such as a turnbuckle. However, any attachment means known to those skilled in the art for attaching two rods end to end should suffice. Thecoupling device 32 is preferably capable of tightening the relationship between theanchor 6 and the first floor elongate connectorfirst end 26, thereby increasing the tension along the firstfloor elongate connector 24 between theanchor 6 and the first floorlower linkage beam 12. The first floor elongate connectorsecond end 28 is preferably attached to the first floorlower linkage beam 12 by a firstlower stud fastener 34 such as a nut. However, other attachment means known to those skilled in the art will suffice. For example, in one embodiment, the first floor elongate connectorsecond end 28 may include an expanded head or a substantially flat head like a nail, thereby allowing for the first floor elongate connectorsecond end 28 to become tightened down above the first floor lowerlinkage beam base 20. The firstfloor elongate connector 24 is preferably made from a high tensile strength material such as stainless steel or galvanized steel. However, it should be understood that any high tensile strength material known to those skilled in the art would suffice. - In a preferred embodiment, the
anchor 6 is shaped in the form of an “L” shape and is preferably made of a high tensile strength material such as stainless steel or galvanized steel. The first floorlower linkage beam 12 is also preferably made of high tensile strength material such as stainless steel or galvanized steel. However, it should be understood that any high tensile strength material known to those skilled in the art would suffice for theanchor 6 and the first floorlower linkage beam 12. The first floorlower linkage beam 12 preferably includes two first floor lower linkage beam parallel flanges (22A and 22B) as shown inFIGS. 1-3 , wherein first floorlower linkage beam 12 resembles a “U” shape when viewed from one end. However, one first floor lower linkage beam parallel flange will suffice, forming an “L” shape in one embodiment when viewed from one end. However, more than two first floor lower linkage beam parallel flanges may be used. - As shown in
FIGS. 1-3 , the firstfloor wall studs 14 are preferably attached to the first floor lower linkage parallel flange 22 by firstlower stud fasteners 36 such as stainless steel screws. However, any fastener known to those skilled in the art such as nails, bolts, or heavy duty tacks would suffice. Thefasteners 36 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the first floor lower linkage beam base 22. Such angle may range from about 70 degrees to about 110 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the first floor lower linkage beamparallel flange 20. -
FIGS. 4-6 show an alternative embodiment of the apparatus discussed above including the addition of asubfloor linkage beam 38 supported by thefoundation wall 18. As shown inFIG. 4 , thesubfloor linkage beam 38 includes an elongate subfloorlinkage beam base 40 and two subfloor linkage beam parallel flanges (42A and 42B) extending downward from the subfloorlinkage beam base 40. The embodiment shown inFIGS. 4-6 includes abase sill 44 located between thefoundation wall 18 and the subfloorlinkage beam base 40. As with the first floorlower linkage beam 12, thesubfloor linkage beam 38 preferably includes two subfloor linkage beam parallel flanges (42A and 42B) as shown inFIGS. 4-6 , wherein thesubfloor linkage beam 38 resembles an upside down “U” shape when viewed from one end. However, one subfloor linkage beam parallel flange will suffice, forming an upside down “L” shape in one embodiment when viewed from one end. In other embodiments, more than two subfloor linkage beam parallel flanges may be used. Thesubfloor linkage beam 38 is preferably made of high tensile strength material such as stainless steel or galvanized steel. However, it should be understood that any high tensile strength material known to those skilled in the art would suffice. - The subfloor linkage beam parallel flanges 42 are preferably attached to the
foundation 4 byfoundation fasteners 45 such as stainless steel screws. However, any fastener known to those skilled in the art such as nails, bolts, or heavy duty tacks would suffice.Foundation fasteners 45 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the subfloor linkage beam base. Such angle may range from about 60 degrees to about 120 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the subfloor linkage parallel flange (42A or 42B). - In addition to the subfloor linkage beam parallel flanges (42A and 42B), the
subfloor linkage beam 38 also includes a plurality of subfloor linkagebeam perpendicular flanges 46 extending upward from thetop surface 47 of the subfloor linkage beam, arranged to receive thefirst floor joists 8 as shown inFIG. 4 andFIG. 6 . The firstfloor wall studs 14 are preferably attached to the subfloor linkagebeam perpendicular flanges 46 byfirst joist fasteners 48, wherein thefirst joist fasteners 48 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the subfloor linkage beam base. Such angle may range from about 60 degrees to about 120 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the subfloor linkageperpendicular flange 46. - Another related embodiment shown in
FIGS. 7-8 includes a firstfloor top plate 50 supported on the firstfloor wall studs 14, a first floorupper linkage beam 52,second floor joists 54, asecond floor platform 56, a second floorlower linkage beam 58, and a secondfloor elongate connector 60. The firstfloor top plate 50 shown inFIGS. 7-8 is a double top plate; however, a single top plate will suffice. The first floorupper linkage beam 52 includes an elongate first floor upperlinkage beam base 62, at least one first floor upper linkage beamparallel flange 64, and, preferably, a plurality of first floor upper linkage beam perpendicular flanges 66 (shown inFIGS. 10-12 ). The second floorlower linkage beam 58 includes an elongate second floor lowerlinkage beam base 68 and an at least one second floor lower linkage beamparallel flange 70. The embodiment shown inFIGS. 7-9 includes asecond floor sill 72; however, use of asecond floor sill 72 is not required. - The second
floor elongate connector 60 is preferably threaded at a second floor elongate connectorfirst end 74 and a second floor elongate connectorsecond end 76. The secondfloor elongate connector 60 may be threaded along its entire length as shown inFIG. 9 , or not threaded at all. The second floor elongate connectorfirst end 74 is attached to the first floorupper linkage beam 52 and the second floor elongate connector second end is attached to the second floorlower linkage beam 58, both preferably made by second floorrod fastening devices 78 such as nuts. However, other attachment means known to those skilled in the art will suffice. For example, in one embodiment, the second floor elongate connector first end 74 (or second floor elongate connector second end 76) may include an expanded head or a substantially flat head like a nail, thereby allowing for the second floor elongate connectorfirst end 74 to become tightened to the first floor upper linkage beam base 62 (or, alternatively, to allow for the second floor elongate connectorsecond end 76 to become tightened to the second floor lower linkage beam base 68). The secondfloor elongate connector 60 is preferably made from a high tensile strength material such as stainless steel of galvanized steel. However, it should be understood that any high tensile strength material known to those skilled in the art would suffice. - The first floor
upper linkage beam 52 preferably includes two first floor upper linkage beam parallel flanges (64A and 64B) as shown inFIGS. 7-8 , wherein the first floorupper linkage beam 52 resembles an upside down “U” shape when viewed from one end. Similarly, the second floorlower linkage beam 58 preferably includes two second floor lower linkage beam parallel flanges (70A and 70B) as shown inFIGS. 7-8 , wherein the second floorlower linkage beam 58 also resembles a “U” shape when viewed from one end. However, one first floor upper linkage beam parallel flange will suffice, forming an upside down “L” shape in one embodiment when viewed from one end of first floorupper linkage beam 52. Similarly, one second floor lower linkage beam parallel flange will suffice, forming an “L” shape in one embodiment when viewed from one end of second floorlower linkage beam 58. In other embodiments, more than two first floor upper linkage beamparallel flanges 64 and/or second floor lower linkage beamparallel flanges 68 may be used. The first floorupper linkage beam 52 is preferably made of high tensile strength material such as stainless steel or galvanized steel. However, it should be understood that any high tensile strength material known to those skilled in the art would suffice. - As shown in
FIGS. 7-9 , the firstfloor wall studs 14 are preferably attached to the first floor upper linkage beamparallel flanges 64 by firstupper stud fasteners 80 such as stainless steel screws. Similarly, the secondfloor wall studs 82 are preferably attached to second floor lower linkage beamparallel flanges 70 by secondlower stud fasteners 84 such as stainless steel screws. However, any fastener known to those skilled in the art such as nails, bolts, or heavy duty tacks would suffice for either the firstupper stud fasteners 80 or the secondlower stud fasteners 84. The firstupper stud fasteners 80 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the first floor upperlinkage beam base 62. Such angle may range from about 70 degrees to about 110 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the first floor upper linkage beamparallel flange 64. Similarly, the secondlower stud fasteners 84 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the second floor lowerlinkage beam base 68. Such angle may range from about 70 degrees to about 110 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the second floor lower linkage beamparallel flange 70. - In a preferred embodiment shown in
FIGS. 10-11 , the first floorupper linkage beam 52 includes the first floor upper linkagebeam perpendicular flanges 66, arranged to receivesecond floor joists 54. The first floor upper linkagebeam perpendicular flanges 66 are preferably attached tosecond floor joists 54 bysecond joist fasteners 86 such as stainless steel screws. However, any fastener known to those skilled in the art such as nails, bolts, or heavy duty tacks would suffice. Thesecond joist fasteners 86 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the first floor upperlinkage beam base 62. Such angle may range from about 70 degrees to about 110 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the first floor upper linkagebeam perpendicular flanges 66. -
FIG. 13 shows another embodiment with additional elements such as aroof top plate 88,roof joists 90, and aroof linkage beam 92. Theroof linkage beam 92 includes an elongate rooflinkage beam base 94, at least one roof linkage beamparallel flange 96, and, preferably, a plurality of roof linkagebeam perpendicular flanges 98. Theroof top plate 88 may be supported substantially on firstfloor wall studs 14 as shown inFIG. 15A . Alternatively,roof top plate 88 may be supported substantially on the secondfloor wall studs 82 as shown inFIG. 15B . Theroof linkage beam 92 is supported substantially on theroof top plate 88. - The
roof linkage beam 92 preferably includes two roof linkage beam parallel flanges (96A and 96B) as shown inFIG. 13 , wherein theroof linkage beam 92 resembles an upside down “U” shape when viewed from one end. However, one roof linkage beam parallel flange will suffice, forming an upside down “L” shape in one embodiment when viewed from one end. In other embodiments, more than two roof linkage beam parallel flanges may be used. Theroof linkage beam 92 is preferably made of high tensile strength material such as stainless steel or galvanized steel. However, it should be understood that any high tensile strength material known to those skilled in the art would suffice. -
FIGS. 13 , 14, and 15B show an embodiment wherein theroof top plate 88 includes a double plate. In this embodiment, the secondfloor wall studs 82 are preferably attached to the rooflinkage parallel flanges 96 by secondupper stud fasteners 100 such as stainless steel screws. However, any fastener known to those skilled in the art such as nails, bolts, or heavy duty tacks would suffice. The secondupper stud fasteners 100 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the roof linkage beam base. Such angle may range from about 70 degrees to about 110 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the roof linkage beamparallel flanges 96. In an alternative embodiment as shown inFIGS. 13 , 14, and 15A, the firstfloor wall studs 14 are preferably attached to the rooflinkage parallel flanges 96 by the secondupper stud fasteners 100. - The
roof linkage beam 92 also preferably includes a plurality of roof linkagebeam perpendicular flanges 98 extending upward from thetop surface 102 of the rooflinkage beam base 94, arranged to receiveroof joists 90 as shown inFIG. 12 . The roof joists 90 are preferably attached to the roof linkagebeam perpendicular flanges 98 byroof joist fasteners 104, wherein the first joist fasteners are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the rooflinkage beam base 94. Such angle may range from about 60 degrees to about 120 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to the roof linkagebeam perpendicular flanges 98. - A
roof joist strap 106 may also be attached to a roof linkage beamperpendicular flange 98. In a preferred embodiment, theroof joist strap 106 is attached to a first roof linkage beamperpendicular flange 98A, wrapped over anupper edge 108 of aroof joist 90, and then attached to a second roof linkage beam perpendicular flange 98B. Theroof joist strap 106 is also preferably attached toroof joist 90 near theupper edge 108 of theroof joist 90, whether wrapped over theupper edge 108 of theroof joist 90 or not. Theroof joist strap 106 is preferably attached to theroof joist 90 and/or the roof linkagebeam perpendicular flanges 98 byroof strap fasteners 110 such as stainless steel screws. However, any fastener known to those skilled in the art such as nails, bolts, or heavy duty tacks would suffice.Roof strap fasteners 110 are preferably inserted at an angle substantially parallel to the rooflinkage beam base 94. Such angle may range from about 70 degrees to about 110 degrees, more preferably from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees, and still more preferably from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees relative to theroof joist strap 106. - Various embodiments of a method are also disclosed herein for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction as shown in
FIG. 16A with additional reference toFIGS. 1-6 . The steps include (1) insertinganchors 6 into afoundation 4, (2) supportingfirst floor joists 8 on thefoundation 4, (3) supporting afirst floor platform 10 on thefirst floor joists 8, (4) supporting a first floorlower linkage beam 12 on thefirst floor platform 10, (5) attaching theanchors 6 to the first floorlower linkage beam 12, and (6) attaching a plurality offirst floor studs 14 to the first floorlower linkage beam 12. - With reference again to
FIG. 16B andFIGS. 6 , 13, and 14, a related embodiment to steps (1) through (6) above includes the additional steps of (7)(a) supporting aroof top plate 88 on the firstfloor wall studs 14, (8)(a) supporting aroof linkage beam 92 on theroof top plate 88, and (9)(a) attaching the roof joists 90 to theroof linkage beam 92. - As shown in
FIG. 16C andFIGS. 7-9 , another embodiment of the method described above in steps (1) through (6) includes the additional steps of (7)(b) supporting a firstfloor top plate 50 on the firstfloor wall studs 14, (8)(b) supporting a first floorupper linkage beam 52 on the firstfloor top plate 50, (9)(b) supporting a plurality of second floor joists 54 on the firstfloor top plate 50, (10)(b) supporting asecond floor platform 56 on thesecond floor joists 54, (11)(b) supporting a second floorlower linkage beam 58 on thesecond floor platform 56, and (12)(b) attaching the first floorupper linkage beam 52 to the second floorlower linkage beam 58. - Another embodiment related to steps (1) through (12)(b) above includes the steps of (13)(b) supporting a
roof top plate 88 on the secondfloor wall studs 82, (14)(b) supporting aroof linkage beam 92 on theroof top plate 88, and (15)(b) attaching the roof joists 90 to theroof linkage beam 92. - As shown in
FIG. 16B , yet another embodiment related to step (1) through step (9)(a) described above includes the additional steps of (10)(a) attaching afirst end 112 of aroof strap 106 to theroof linkage beam 92, and (11)(a) attaching theroof strap 106 to anupper edge 108 of at least one of theroof joists 90. In an alternative embodiment related to step (1) through step (15)(b) as shown inFIG. 16C , the additional steps are numbered differently and include (16)(b) attaching afirst end 112 of aroof strap 106 to theroof linkage beam 92, and (17)(b) attaching theroof strap 106 to anupper edge 108 of at least one of theroof joists 90. -
FIGS. 12 , 13, and 16B show additional embodiments related to step (1) through step (11)(a) described above including the steps of (12)(a) wrapping theroof strap 106 over theupper edge 108 of at least one of theroof joists 90 and (13)(a) attaching asecond end 114 of theroof strap 106 to theroof linkage beam 92. In an alternative embodiment related to step (1) through step (17)(b) as shown inFIG. 16C , the additional steps are numbered differently and include (18)(b) wrapping theroof strap 106 over theupper edge 108 of at least one of theroof joists 90 and (19)(b) attaching asecond end 114 of theroof strap 106 to theroof linkage beam 92. - As shown in
FIG. 16B , an embodiment including certain combinations of the steps disclosed above further includes the steps of (10)(c) supporting asubfloor linkage beam 38 on thefoundation 4 and (11)(c) attaching thesubfloor linkage beam 38 to thefoundation 4. Alternatively, as shown inFIG. 16C , the steps are numbered differently and include (16)(c) supporting asubfloor linkage beam 38 on thefoundation 4 and (17)(c) attaching thesubfloor linkage beam 38 to thefoundation 4. Those skilled in the art appreciate that various embodiments allow for step (10)(c) and step (11)(c) to occur in addition to or instead of step (10)(a) through step (13)(a). Similarly, step (16)(c) and step (17)(c) may occur in addition to or instead of step (16)(b) through step (19)(b). It should also be understood by those skilled in the art that the steps shown inFIGS. 16A , 16B, and 16C do not necessarily occur in any given order so long as all of the steps in any given embodiment are used together. - As shown in
FIG. 17 , anapparatus 200 for securing portions of a wall system together is also disclosed herein. Theapparatus 200 is similar or identical to certain elements described above including the first floorlower linkage beam 12, the first floorupper linkage beam 52, the second floorlower linkage beam 58, theroof linkage beam 92, and thesubfloor linkage beam 38. Theapparatus 200 includes anelongate base plate 202 having afirst surface 204 and asecond surface 206. An elongateparallel flange 208 is attached to thebase plate 202 in a substantially parallel orientation to thebase plate 202. In a preferred embodiment, theapparatus 200 includes a plurality ofparallel flanges 210. The elongateparallel flange 208 preferably extends in a direction substantially normal to thefirst surface 204 of thebase plate 202. Theapparatus 200 also includesperpendicular flanges 210 attached to thesecond surface 206 of thebase plate 202 perpendicular to the orientation of thebase plate 202. Theperpendicular flanges 210 preferably extend in a direction substantially normal to thesecond surface 206 of thebase plate 202. Theperpendicular flanges 210 are arranged to easily receive one or more joists for systematically constructing a structure. The spacing between sets ofperpendicular flanges 210 varies and is based on customary building standards and measurements as well as local, state, and federal building codes. - In a preferred embodiment, one or more
parallel flanges 208 includeparallel flange apertures 212 for inserting a fastening means to fasten theapparatus 200 to studs and the like. Similarly, in a related preferred embodiment, theperpendicular flanges 210 includeperpendicular flange apertures 214 for inserting a fastening means to fasten theapparatus 200 to joists and the like. The spacing betweenparallel flange apertures 208 as well as the spacing betweenperpendicular flange apertures 214 varies and is based on customary building standards and measurements as well as local, state, and federal building codes. - The foregoing description of preferred embodiments for this invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Obvious modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiments are chosen and described in an effort to provide the best illustrations of the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. All such modifications and variations are within the scope of the invention as determined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance with the breadth to which they are fairly, legally, and equitably entitled.
Claims (19)
1. An apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction comprising:
a. a foundation;
b. a plurality of anchors secured to the foundation;
c. a plurality of first floor joists supported on the foundation;
d. a first floor platform supported on the first floor joists;
e. a first floor lower linkage beam including
i. an elongate first floor lower linkage beam base supported on the first floor platform above at least some of the anchors, and
ii. a first floor lower linkage beam parallel flange extending upwardly from the first floor lower linkage beam base;
f. a plurality of first floor elongate connectors attached to the anchors and the first floor lower linkage beam; and
g. a plurality of first floor wall studs attached to the first floor lower linkage beam parallel flange and extending upwardly from the first floor lower linkage beam base.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a subfloor linkage beam including an elongate subfloor linkage beam base supported on the foundation along at least some of the anchors, and a subfloor linkage beam flange extending downwardly from the subfloor linkage beam base, wherein the subfloor linkage beam flange is attached to the foundation.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a. a first floor top plate supported on the first floor wall studs;
b. a first floor upper linkage beam including an elongate first floor upper linkage beam base supported on the first floor top plate, and a first floor upper linkage beam parallel flange extending downwardly from the first floor upper linkage beam base;
c. a plurality of second floor joists supported on the first floor upper linkage beam;
d. a second floor platform supported on the second floor joists;
e. a second floor lower linkage beam including
i. an elongate second floor lower linkage beam base supported on the second floor platform, and
ii. a second floor lower linkage beam parallel flange extending upwardly from the second floor lower linkage beam base; and
f. a plurality of second floor elongate connectors attached to the first floor upper linkage beam and the second floor lower linkage beam.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising a plurality of second floor wall studs attached to the second floor lower linkage beam parallel flange and extending upwardly from the second floor lower linkage beam base.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a. a roof top plate supported on the N floor wall studs, wherein “N” is an ordinal number;
b. a plurality of roof joists; and
c. a roof linkage beam, wherein the roof joists are supported on the roof linkage beam, and wherein the roof linkage beam includes an elongate roof linkage beam base supported on the roof top plate, a roof linkage beam parallel flange extending downwardly from the roof linkage beam base, and a plurality of roof linkage
d. beam perpendicular flanges extending upwardly for receiving the roof joists.
6. The apparatus of claim 5 further comprising a joist strap attached to at least one of the roof linkage beam perpendicular flanges and at least one of the roof joists.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first floor lower linkage beam parallel flange is attached to at least one of the first floor wall studs by fasteners inserted into the at least one of the first floor wall studs at an angle substantially parallel to the first floor lower linkage beam base.
8. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the subfloor linkage beam parallel flange is attached to the foundation by fasteners inserted into the foundation at an angle substantially parallel to the subfloor linkage beam base.
9. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the first floor upper linkage beam parallel flange is attached to at least one of the first floor wall studs by fasteners inserted into the at least one of the first floor wall studs at an angle substantially parallel to the first floor upper linkage beam base.
10. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the second floor lower linkage beam parallel flange is attached to at least one of the second floor wall studs by fasteners inserted into the at least one of the second floor wall studs at an angle substantially parallel to the second floor lower linkage beam base.
11. The apparatus of claim 5 wherein the roof linkage beam parallel flange is attached to at least one of the N floor wall studs by fasteners inserted into the at least one of the N floor wall studs at an angle substantially parallel to the roof linkage beam base.
12. An apparatus for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction comprising:
a. a foundation;
b. a plurality of anchors secured to the foundation;
c. a plurality of first floor joists supported on the foundation;
d. a first floor platform supported on the first floor joists;
e. a first floor lower linkage beam including
i. an elongate first floor lower linkage beam base supported on the first floor platform above at least some of the anchors, and
ii. a plurality of first floor lower linkage beam parallel flanges extending upwardly from the first floor lower linkage beam base;
f. a plurality of first floor elongate connectors attached to the anchors and the first floor lower linkage beam; and
g. a plurality of first floor wall studs attached to the first floor lower linkage beam parallel flanges and extending upwardly from the first floor lower linkage beam base, wherein the first floor lower linkage beam parallel flanges are attached to at least one of the first floor wall studs by fasteners inserted into the at least one of the first floor wall studs substantially parallel to the first floor lower linkage beam base.
13. The apparatus of claim 23, further comprising a subfloor linkage beam including an elongate subfloor linkage beam base supported on the foundation along the anchors, and a subfloor linkage beam flange extending downwardly from the subfloor linkage beam base, wherein the subfloor linkage beam flange is attached to the foundation.
14. The apparatus of claim 23, further comprising:
a. a first floor top plate supported on the first floor wall studs;
b. a first floor upper linkage beam including an elongate first floor upper linkage beam base supported on the first floor top plate, and a first floor upper linkage beam parallel flange extending downwardly from the first floor upper linkage beam base;
c. a plurality of second floor joists supported on the first floor upper linkage beam;
d. a second floor platform supported on the second floor joists;
e. a second floor lower linkage beam including
i. an elongate second floor lower linkage beam base supported on the second floor platform, and
ii. a second floor lower linkage beam parallel flange extending upwardly from the second floor lower linkage beam base; and
f. a plurality of second floor elongate connectors attached to the first floor upper linkage beam and the second floor lower linkage beam.
15. An apparatus for securing portions of a wall system together comprising:
a. an elongate base plate, including a first surface and a second surface;
b. an elongate parallel flange attached along the base plate in a substantially parallel orientation to the base plate, extending substantially normal to the first surface of the base plate; and
c. a plurality of perpendicular flanges attached to the second surface of the base plate in a substantially perpendicular orientation to the base plate, extending substantially normal to the second surface of the base plate, wherein the perpendicular flanges are arranged to receive one or more joists.
16. The apparatus of claim 35 further comprising a plurality of parallel flanges attached parallel to the elongate base plate, extending normal to the first surface of the elongate base plate.
17. The apparatus of claim 34 wherein the parallel flange comprises a plurality of apertures for attachment to a wall system.
18. The apparatus of claim 34 wherein the perpendicular flanges further comprise a plurality of apertures for attachment to a wall system.
19. The apparatus of claim 33 wherein the elongate base plate, the parallel flange, and the perpendicular flanges are made of material comprising stainless steel.
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