John Phillip Gnaedinger
Engineers in Glenview, IL
License number
Georgia PE010524
Issued Date
Jul 28, 1976
Renew Date
Dec 26, 2000
Expiration Date
Dec 31, 2002
Category
Engineers & Land Surveyors
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Apt 501, Glenview, IL
Professional information
Apparatus For A Wind Resistant Fastener
US Patent:
5870861, Feb 16, 1999
Filed:
Apr 10, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/835922
Inventors:
John P. Gnaedinger - Glenview IL
International Classification:
E04B 704
US Classification:
52 931
Abstract:
An apparatus for a wind resistant fastener for fastening a roof structure of a building to an upstanding exterior wall comprising a substantially vertical securing mechanism disposed adjacent to the wall to serve as an auxiliary fastener between the roof structure and the wall. Two primary preferred embodiments which may be employed separately or together include continuous vertical batten strips disposed on the wall and extending to the roof structure and the foundation, and a high tensile strength wall covering connecting the roof structure, the wall and the foundation.