Attachment bracket and method of attaching a structure to a building

Abstract

An attachment bracket and method of attaching a structure to a building are provided. The attachment bracket is mountable to or in a concrete foundation of a house or other structure. The bracket includes a mounting section for attaching the bracket to the structure or for inserting through foundation insulation into a foundation. The bracket further includes a support surface connected to and extending perpendicular to the mounting section. The bracket further includes a joist retaining member or joist attached to the mounting section. The mounting section includes one or more temporary support members which engage with an engagement region in the joist retaining member or joist, to temporarily support the joist or the joist retaining member in place at the proper height until the joist or the joist retaining member can be firmly secured to the mounting section.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 145,115 filed May 20, 2002 which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 360,065 filed Jul. 23, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,397,552.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] This invention relates to an attachment bracket and method of attaching a structure to a building. More particularly, the invention concerns a mounting bracket and attachment method, which attaches a header board, rim joist or bracket to a concrete foundation of a structure for later attachment of a deck or other structure. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] One of the most significant concerns in attaching a deck or other structure to a building is that there is a risk that moisture may be trapped and accumulate at the point of attachment. This could set up a situation where wood members of both the structure and deck are susceptible to rot. Accordingly, a number of prior art systems and methods ...

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Benefits of technology

[0012] An attachment bracket and method of attaching a structure to a building are provided. The attachment bracket is mountable to or in a concrete foundation of a house or other structure. The bracket may be mounted to an exterior or interior face of the concrete foundation. The bracket includes a mounting section for attaching the bracket to the structure or for inserting through foundation insulation into a foundation. The bracket further includes a support surface connected

Problems solved by technology

One of the most significant concerns in attaching a deck or other structure to a building is that there is a risk that moisture may be trapped and accumulate at the point of attachment.

This could set up a situation where wood members of both the structure and deck are susceptible to rot.

Although this form of deck installation has been used for many years, it is not completely fool proof.

This can present significant problems in climates that experience severe temperature swings between the summer and winter months.

This can weaken the joint between the deck and the structure.

In either case, as can be appreciated, such an installation process adds complexity and coordination headaches to a construction project.

An additional problem arises when using a rim joist hanging bracket in that the rim joist attachment section of the two piece bracket is not easily temporarily suspended in place vis-a-vis a support section which has been previously attached to the concrete foundation.

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