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US 2017/0159282 A1Published application
Shear tie system for vented roof ridge
OwnerMartin J. Rotterinventor
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Abstract
A roof system which includes a shear tie for the ridge beam is provided. This system is for use in connection with tile roofing systems in which a ridge vent for ventilation is also provided, but can be used with other roof systems. Sheathing is located on the rafters and a gap or slot is provided between the top edge of the sheathing and the ridge beam that extends along a majority of the ridge beam in order to provide an air flow path for building ventilation. A shear tie strap is connected to the ridge beam and to the sheathing on either side of the ridge beam. A shear tie strap is also provided.
Claims18
A shear tie strap comprising:
- a first sheet metal body including a cross strap having a first intermediate region;
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- a second sheet metal body including a cross strap having a second intermediate region;
- wherein the first intermediate region and the second intermediate region intersect or overlay to form a center of the shear tie strap.
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