Double wraps are considered the strongest whereas toenails provide the least protection.
Roof to wall attachment single wraps.
Next is single wraps a strap that goes over the top of.
Roof retrofit 754 246 9312 adding clips or straps will save you money on hurricane insurance increase the value of your home and give you piece of mind.
A toenails b clips c single wraps d double wraps e anchor bolt f other g unknown and h no attic access.
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In this article richard reynolds who helped write the new code language outlines the steps involved.
In sum single piece roof wall flashing is a bad idea in the hands of typical residential roofers and re roofers and this approach has been found by home inspectors to be unreliable in practice.
Hurricane retrofit guide roof to masonry wall connections source.
Single wraps metal straps must be secured to every rafter truss with a minimum of 3 nails wrapping over and securing to the opposite side of the rafter truss with a minimum of 1 nail.
How to inspect the connections that tie existing rafters or trusses to the wall plate to determine whether retrofitting is needed.
The strap must be attached to the top plate of the wall frame or embedded in the bond beam in at least one place.
Roof to wall.
Roof to wall attachment.
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New florida codes compel contractors to upgrade the roof wall connections on qualifying older homes when replacing the roof covering.
And if the home does need a.
Typically savings are 20 50 off total premium depending on other credit.
How well is your roof attached to the walls.
This is quantified by eight options.
It is exceeded only by the discount for a hip roof sloped on all sides which averages 47.
Single wraps will wrap over roof truss to opposing side and require a minimum of 2 nails on front of strap and one on opposing side.
If you have box a checked or shaded for toe nails you need this upgrade.