Abstract: There is disclosed a bracket for connecting an unsecured element to a secured element, the bracket comprising an attachment face for connecting the bracket to the unsecured element, one or more flanges for connecting the bracket to the secured element and one or more lateral supports, connecting the attachment face to the one or more flanges, wherein at least one lateral support creates at least one non-right angles between the lateral support and the attachment face or the lateral support and the flanges. The bracket may allow, for example, decks to be attached to houses and effectively resist vertical and lateral forces.