Apparatus for connecting framing components of a builiding to a foundation

Abstract

An apparatus for connecting framing components of a building structure to a foundation wall includes a connector having a generally L-shaped cross-section. The connector is configured to be secured to the foundation wall. The connector has a joist shelf configured to support one or more floor joists and a ledge configured to support one or more wall sheathing panels.

1 . An apparatus for connecting framing components of a building structure to a foundation wall, comprising:
 a connector having a generally L-shaped cross-section and configured to be secured to the foundation wall, wherein the connector has a joist shelf configured to support one or more floor joists and wherein the connector has a recessed area therein;   an insulation panel adhered to the connector within the recessed area; and   a ledge proximate the insulation panel configured to support one or more wall sheathing panels.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the connector comprises a wood composite material. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , where the connector comprises a sill sealer adhered to a surface thereof that engages the foundation wall. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the connector comprises a plate member and a board member extending perpendicularly from the plate member. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the plate member comprises oriented strand lumber and the board member comprises oriented strand board. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the board member includes a gasket secured within a channel along a free edge thereof. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the joist shelf includes one or more markings for aligning one or more floor joists thereon. 
     
     
         8 . An apparatus for connecting framing components of a building structure to a foundation wall, comprising:
 a plate, wherein the plate is configured to be attached to the foundation wall; and   a joist support member attached to a first end of the plate, wherein the joist support member is configured to support one or more joists,   whereby when the apparatus is secured to the foundation wall and one or more joists are supported by the joist support member, at least a portion of each joist is located at a lower elevation than the plate.   
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the plate comprises a wood composite material. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the joist support member comprises a metal joist hanger. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the joist support member comprises a joist shelf. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the joist shelf includes one or more indicia for aligning one or more joists thereon. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the joist shelf comprises a wood composite material. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising a ledge configured to support one or more wall sheathing panels, wherein the ledge is proximate an edge opposite the joist support member. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising a gasket attached to an upper surface of the plate. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising a sill sealer attached to a lower surface of the plate. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the apparatus has a generally L-shaped cross-section. 
     
     
         18 . An apparatus for connecting framing components of a building structure to a foundation wall, comprising:
 a plate, wherein the plate is configured to be secured to the foundation wall; and   a board extending generally perpendicularly to the plate and dividing the plate into a first section and a second section, wherein the first section is configured to support one or more wall sheathing panels and wherein the second section is configured to support one or more joists.   
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , further comprising insulation adhered to the board on a surface thereof facing the first section. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the plate and the board each comprise a wood composite material.