![]() ![]() ![]() The sole function of this invention is to reduce the upward component force that is introduced to the connections between the roof structure and the wall structure of a building when the roof structure is subjected to the upward lifting effect that is created by extremely high winds catching the underside of a roof's eave or overhang. This invention is a removable exterior reinforcing tie specifically designed for buildings having roofs with eaves or overhangs. Said existing patents referred and compared to are: Also, in contrast to the existing patents, this invention is not considered a permanent device, but a temporary device to be installed when the threat of damaging conditions are prevalent and then removed once the threat has ended. In other words instead of being an internal tying device, this invention is an external tying device. Also, this invention, rather than being fastened to the connection itself is fastened to the outer edge of the roof structure at the upper end of the tie and to the exterior wall or foundation at the lower end of the tie. In contrast to the existing patents, this invention is designed to be installed after construction of a building is complete. The existing patents are also considered permanent once installed. The existing patents were also designed to be fastened to the connection itself between the roof structure and the wall structure. ![]() Once construction is complete installation of these existing patents would be impractical. Presently existing patents on sheet metal tie members for the purpose described above are designed to be installed during the construction of a building. This invention relates in functionality but not in concept or design to existing sheet metal tie members for tying roof structures to wall structures for the purpose of preventing the roof structure from separating from the wall structure in the event the roof structure is subjected to the uplift component force created by extremely high winds such as those winds created by hurricanes, typhoons, tornados, etc. The building of claim 7 wherein the middle section has been bent to provide first and second segments defining an obtuse angle therebetween. The building of claim 6 wherein the middle section defines a plane and the first and second tie ends are at an angle relative to the plane.Ĩ. The building of claim 1 wherein the tie comprises an elongate, generally straight middle section connecting the first and second tie ends.ħ. The building of claim 1 wherein the tie comprises a metal strap.Ħ. The building of claim 1 wherein the building encloses a predetermined space and the tie resides outside the predetermined space.ĥ. The building of claim 1 wherein the supporting means comprises an upstanding wall member, the tie connecting the outermost rafter end to the upstanding wall member.Ĥ. The building of claim 1 where in the supporting means comprises a foundation, the tie connecting the outermost rafter end to the foundation.ģ. A building including a roof comprising an inclined rafter having an outermost end and means supporting the roof above an underlying ground surface, the improvement comprising means reinforcing the rafter including a tie having a first end connected with the outermost rafter end and a second end connected to the supporting means, wherein the roof rafter comprises an elongate member and the outermost rafter end includes a face generally perpendicular to the elongate member, the tie being connected with the face of the outermost rafter end, and wherein the roof rafter overhangs the supporting means and the tie adjoins the supporting means at a point of connection, the tie and the supporting means defining an acute angle at the point of connection.Ģ. ![]()
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