Tie-down system and method

Abstract

A tie-down system for attaching beams used in creating a roof system to the supporting walls of a structure. The tie-down system having a first member and a second member which are adapted to receive the beams therein and secure the same to the wall system in a steadfast manner.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A tie-down device, comprising 
 a first member having a bottom panel;    a first extended region emanating from said bottom panel;    an affixing means for attaching said bottom panel to a member received on said bottom panel; and    an anchoring means for affixing said first extended region to a structure in a steadfast manner.    
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein a second extended region emanates from said bottom panel in a direction opposing said first extended region, and a second anchoring means affixing said second extended region to a structure in a steadfast manner.  
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein a first panel emanates from said bottom panel in a substantially perpendicular fashion therefrom; said first panel receiving said affixing means therethrough, thereby affixing said first panel to said member in a secure manner.  
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein a first panel emanates from said bottom panel in a substantially perpendicular fashion therefrom, and a second panel emanates from said bottom panel in opposing relation to said first panel such that a guide is created therebetween for receiving said member, and at least one of said affixing means attaches said first panel to a first face of said member and at least one of said affixing means attaches said second panel to a second face of said member.  
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein said member is a wood beam.  
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein said member is selected from a group consisting of a truss and a gable end truss.  
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein said affixing means is selected from a group consisting of a nail, a threaded element, a nut and bolt apparatus.  
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein said first member is constructed of metal.  
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein said structure is a preform wall containing a curable material, said anchoring means passing through an aperture in each of said first and second extended regions and being received and bound within said curable material.  
     
     
         10 . A tie-down system, comprising: 
 a second member having a bottom plate;    an extended section emanating from said bottom plate in a substantially similar plane;    an affixing means for attaching said second member to a member resting on said bottom plate; and    an anchoring means for affixing said first extended section to a structure in a steadfast manner.    
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein a first sheet extends in a vertical direction from a first border of said extended section, and a third sheet extends from said first sheet in a perpendicular fashion, said affixing means attaching said third sheet to said member in a secure manner.  
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 10 , further comprising: 
 a first sheet extends in a vertical direction from a first border of said extended section and a second sheet extends in a vertical direction from a second border of said extended section;    a third sheet extending from said first sheet in a perpendicular fashion, said affixing means attaching said third sheet to said member in a secure manner;    a fourth sheet extending from said second sheet in a perpendicular fashion, said affixing means attaching said fourth sheet to said member in a secure manner.    
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein at least a hole is defined by said extended section and receives an elongated portion of said anchoring means therethrough and anchors said second member to said structure in a steadfast manner.  
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein at least a first plate emanates from said bottom plate in a vertical direction and is distal to said extended section such that a first channel is defined by said first plate, said bottom plate, said third sheet and said fourth sheet, and said member being received within said channel.  
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein said first plate is connected to said first member by at least one of said affixing means.  
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein said structure is a preform wall containing a curable material, said anchoring means passing through said hole is received and bound within said curable material.  
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein said second member is constructed of a metal.  
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein said member is selected from a group consisting of a truss and a gable end truss.  
     
     
         19 . A method for attaching trusses to a preform wall structure having an outer wall and an inner wall wherein a curable material is poured therebetween, the method comprising: 
 providing a first member having a bottom panel;    providing a first extended region from said bottom panel;    providing a first panel attached to said bottom panel;    placing said truss upon said bottom panel;    attaching said first panel to said truss with an affixing means;    anchoring said first extended region to said curable material with an anchoring means.    
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , further comprising the steps of: 
 defining an aperture within said extended region;    inserting an elongated portion of said anchoring means through said aperture and into said curable material;    engaging a head portion of said anchoring means upon said extended region.