The reduction on the windstorm portion of your homeowner s insurance that is allowed for a strong roof to wall attachment averages 35 and is the largest discount for many homeowners.
Hip roof hurricane straps.
Adding fasteners to existing straps.
Roof framing and 3 adequate connections between the roof structure and the top of the wall to create a complete vertical load path.
The easiest way to install hurricane straps is during the construction of the home.
The hip rafter the hip girder and the rafters trusses adjacent to the hip girder that are not anchored with a strap having at least four fasteners on each end shall be connected to the concrete masonry wall below using approved straps or right angle gusset brackets with a minimum uplift capacity of 500 lbs.
For gable end roofs the florida code requires that you start by tying down roof framing members within 6 feet of each corner.
They are able to withstand winds of more than 100 miles per hour.
Double straps that are attached to the side and or bottom of the top plate and are nailed to the rafter truss.
It is exceeded only by the discount for a hip roof sloped on all sides which averages 47.
Single wraps straps that are attached to the side and or bottom of the top plate and are nailed to the rafter truss.
201 3 roof to wall connections for site built single family residential structures.
Adding fasteners to existing straps shall be allowed.
The structural integrity and successful performance of the roof structure during high wind events depends upon.
Hurricane straps provide extra security for your home s roof.
Some hurricane tie models are available with additional corrosion resistance for exterior and treated wood applications.
Brc hurricane straps offer the best way to add strength to your roof as protection against severe weather.
1 adequately designed and spaced roof framing members 2 adequate lateral bracing to support.
The hip rafter the hip girder and the rafters trusses adjacent to the hip girder that are not anchored with a strap having at least four fasteners on each end shall be connected to the top plate below using a strap or a right angle gusset bracket having a minimum uplift capacity of 500 lbs.
Hurricane straps timber connectors.
Roof shape a hip roof which is shaped like a pyramid is.
Where required by section 101 2 the intersection of roof framing with the wall below shall be strengthened by adding metal connectors clips straps and fasteners such that the performance level equals or exceeds the uplift capacities as specified in table 201 3.
For hip roofs the code specifies that hip and girder rafters or trusses be connected to exterior wall plates.
How to install hurricane straps to a roof.
Simpson strong tie hurricane ties are designed to resist high winds and seismic forces by positively connecting trusses rafters to the top of wall of the structure.
After the home is built you run into major issues.
