Patent ID: 6209268
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
An overhang support system, for a gable roof, comprising:(a) a gable end truss top chord member;(b) a first adjacent truss (to said end truss) top chord member;(c) an overhang member;(d) an overhang support member, situated between and abutting said gable end truss top chord member and said overhang member; and(e) a unitary connector body comprising:(i) second connection means for connecting said overhang support member to said unitary connector body; and(ii) third connection means for connecting said gable end truss top chord member to said unitary connector body;(iii) said unitary connector body being constructed and arranged to enhance, when connected, the strength of cantilever support of said overhang support member.