E - Fixed Constructions – 04 – B
Patent
E - Fixed Constructions
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B
E04B 1/38 (2006.01) E04B 1/10 (2006.01) E04B 2/00 (2006.01) E04B 2/70 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2696103
Disclosed herein is a joint assembly and joint assembly barrier device for forming log joint connections. The assembly comprises a spline and anchor portion. A first log and a second log are provided with complementary interface surfaces located on the end regions and having lateral cavities formed therein. The cavities belonging to the first log end region and the cavities belonging to the second log end region are aligned when the logs are arranged in a horizontally abutting relationship so as to form a passage. The spline, having an anchor member receiving region, is inserted into the passage. The anchor member, having an anchor member receiving region engaging portion, is provided and the anchor member receiving region engaging portion is in communication with the spline in an operable configuration. The anchor member also includes a pair of opposed flanges or a flange end which bridge the log joint and the secure the anchor member to the logs when the logs are in a horizontally abutting arrangement and the spline and the anchor member are installed in the passage. In the disclosure a method for horizontally coupling logs using the device so as to form a substantially weather resistant seal is also provided.
Colonial Concepts Inc.
Gastle And Associates
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