Patent ID: 7845134
Filing Date: 2010-12-07
Classification: E04B,E04H

Abstract:
1. A method for constructing a structure consisting essentially of: a) positioning a plurality of cylindrical members in an upright position; b) positioning a clip including an arcuate section adapted to matingly engage an outer circumference of one of the cylindrical members at a selected location, the clip including a tab positioned on a bottom of the clip extending downwardly for a distance in a parallel orientation to the axis of the cylindrical member to form a downward portion and extending outwardly in a perpendicular orientation to the axis of the cylindrical member to form a support portion, wherein when the clip is positioned on the cylindrical member, the tab is positioned to support a plate at a selected location; c) positioning a plate having a thickness and an opening with a circular shape and a circumference adapted to surround the cylindrical member and a clip positioned on the cylindrical member, the opening having at least one slot extending from the circumference of the opening and adapted to engage the downward portion of the tab to allow the opening to be positioned to surround the outer circumference of the cylindrical member below the clip, wherein in a selected orientation the downward portion of the tab fits within the slot and the plate rests on the support portion of the tab, wherein the thickness of the plate is equal to or less than the distance of the downward portion, wherein the plate is positioned between the bottom of the clip and the support portion of the tab to restrict upward movement of the plate relative to the clip, and wherein the downward portion of the tab is positioned within the slot to restrict lateral movement of the plate relative to the clip; and d) supporting a purlin on a plate on each of at least two cylindrical members to support the purlin in a selected position relative to the two cylindrical members.