Truss assembly and truss hanger for use with trusses

Abstract

A truss assembly and truss hanger for use with trusses is disclosed. A truss hanger in accordance with the invention comprises a bracket having a first leg with first and second ends, the first leg having a side which is adapted to engage the width of a beam, a base disposed in a first plane having first and second ends, the first end of the base being attached to the first end of the leg at approximately a 90.degree. angle, the base being adapted to engage the top of the beam and a second leg disposed in a second plane which is parallel to the first plane and is attached to the second end of the base at an approximate 90.degree. angle, the second leg being adapted to engage a second side of the beam across its width; and an attachment member having upper and lower connecting plates disposed at opposite ends of an intermediate member, said attachment member being joined to the first leg to form a substantially 90.degree. angle therewith and projecting away from the opposite side of the first leg which is adapted to engage the beam, said connecting plates having a plurality of sharp projections extending generally perpendicular from the plane of the connecting plate for use in fixedly attaching the connecting plate of each truss hanger to wooden members within the trusses.