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US 2011/0078967 A1Published application
Rim board attachment, and related assemblies and methods
OwnerEdward PACYLOWSKIinventor
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Abstract
A building assembly is provided which includes in certain embodiments a perimeter structure having at least first and second sides, joists supported on the perimeter structure and extending between the first and second sides of the perimeter structure, a rim board positioned at aligned first ends of the joists, and connectors. Each of the connectors is fastened to and/or embedded in the perimeter structure, and is fastened to the front face of the rim board. Methods of constructing a building structure are also provided.
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A building assembly comprising:
- a perimeter structure having at least first and second sides;
- joists supported on the perimeter structure and extending between the first and second sides of the perimeter structure, the joists having respective first ends aligned with one another and respective second ends, the joists further having respective lower edges and upper edges;
- a rim board having a rear face positioned at the aligned first ends of the joists and a front face opposite to the first ends of the joists;
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- connectors, each of the connectors fastened to the perimeter structure, a corresponding one of the joists and the front face of the rim board.
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A building assembly comprising:
- a perimeter structure having at least first and second sides;
- joists supported on the perimeter structure and extending between the first and second sides of the perimeter structure, the joists having respective first ends aligned with one another and respective second ends, the joists further having respective lower edges and upper edges;
- a rim board having a rear face positioned at the aligned first ends of the joists and a front face opposite to the first ends of the joists;
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- connectors, each of the connectors partially embedded within and secured to the perimeter structure and fastened to a corresponding one of the joists and the front face of the rim board.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.