Inventors:
Kevin Wesley Freeman - Rockford MI, US
John Sirowatka - Alto MI, US
Assignee:
Universal Forest Products - Grand Rapids MI
International Classification:
E04B 1/32
Abstract:
A truss and connector assembly for use in housing structures is shown. The connector provides a direct and integral mounting of the truss to the wall studs to provide increased mounting strength for the roof assembly to the side walls of a structure. A connector according to the invention can be integrally preassembled to a truss at one location and connected to remaining portions of the truss at a separate location.