摘要 |
The invention is a an improved wood metal attachment system to connect normal joists, rafters, main beans, and studs in a strengthened and replaceable manner. A hanger with sleeves on its side joins the main beam to the joist. The joist rested upon a notched stud. The upper stud is placed in a stud holder which stud holder has tunnels on its sides. A dowel rod with a stop and holes is placed through the stud holder tunnels and then through the hanger sleeves. The dowel rod is nailed or screwed to the upper stud and the notched stud to create strengthened joints. The invention has three embodiments, one for the basement joists and mainbeam, a second for connecting upper stories to lower stores. A third embodiment connects the rafters to the upper frame.
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