Abstract: A light gauge steel building wherein a plurality of roof trusses are supported by wall studs located in lower track sections. The roof trusses include a plurality of tension and compression members which overlap the truss top and bottom chords so that extra reinforcing plates are unnecessary. Single or double thickness wall siding may be provided as structurally required, and the siding is fastened to horizontal girts which are mounted on, and span, the vertical wall studs. Provision is also made for both load bearing and non-load bearing doorway openings. Light gauge steel members are used throughout the building system to reduce overall weight, and yet maintain structural integrity.

Abstract: A saddle hanger formed from a trapezoidal blank alternately cut from flat sheet metal stock with two cut lines separating the front panel from the side and top saddle portions and adapted to be creased along at least four fold lines at the junctures of: the front panel and stirrup seat; the stirrup seat and stirrup sides; the stirrup sides and side saddle portions; and, the side saddle and top saddle portions so that when the blank is bent along the fold lines the stirrup seat and sides project perpendicular to the front panel and to each other and the side saddle portions overlie and reinforce portions of the front panel. Additionally, the top of the front panel may be bent back beneath the top saddle portions and the latter may terminate in folded down tabs. The side and top saddle portions may include pre-punched holes which register with similar holes in the front and top panel portions.