Inventors:
Robert Callahan - Boones Mill VA, US
Ronald Shiflett - Rocky Mount VA, US
International Classification:
E04C002/52, E04G023/00, E02D037/00, E04B001/38, E04C005/00
US Classification:
052/514000, 052/712000, 052/220800, D08/349000
Abstract:
A bracket for reinforcing a wooden joist including a body having a central portion with a base wall. An upper portion is integrally formed with the central portion and has a first wall secured to and extending forwardly from the top of the base wall and a second wall secured to and extending from the front of the first wall. A notch in the top of the base wall extends upwardly through the first and second walls. A lower portion is integrally formed with the central portion and has a third wall secured to and extending at right angles from the bottom of the base wall and a fourth wall secured to and extending at right angles from the third wall. A brace is rigidly affixed to the base wall beneath the notch.