Multi-heel connector

A connector for connecting structural members in building roof structures, comprising:

• a loop portion for securing a joist to a rafter, said loop portion having a top surface and two side surfaces forming a cross-section at least as large as a cross-section of said joist such that said joist may be slidably placed within said loop section, said loop section including through-holes for fasteners to secure said joist;
• an angled base segment adjacent to one side of said loop portion, said angled base segment having a top surface for receiving said rafter, said top surface angled at a predetermined roof pitch;
• at least two vertical mounting tabs, one vertical mounting tab located adjacent said angled base segment, another vertical mounting tab located adjacent said loop portion on a side opposite said angled base segment;
• a horizontal base platform section adjacent each vertical mounting tab, said base platform section having through-holes for fasteners for securing said connector to a top wall plate;
• at least one blocking tab for securing a blocking member adjacent said joist, wherein said blocking tab is adjacent said horizontal base platform section, said blocking tab including through-holes for fasteners to secure said blocking member;
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• a tie down tab adjacent said loop portion, said tie down tab opposite said vertical mounting tabs and extending to or beyond said top wall plate;
• wherein said loop portion sidewall adjacent said angled base segment terminates at said angled base top surface, and said loop portion sidewall opposite said angled base segment terminates at said top wall plate.