Although people are normally not outdoors during a hurricane it is not uncommon for people to go to a hurricane evacuation shelter or a hospital during a hurricane.
Hurricane irma roof straps.
Only site built single family residences are included in the requirement for mitigation retrofits and or secondary waterproofing per florida statute 553 844 and only sloped hipped or gable roofs are required to comply.
Another common hvac unit problem is blow off of access panels figure 3.
Blown off panels can puncture and tear roof membranes and allow rain to enter the building.
Our third nail system is significantly stronger than the dual nail roof truss straps systems typically used and as a result will save you 25 to 30 percent on your homeowner s insurance premiums.
Hurricane straps provide extra security for your home s roof.
After the home is built you run into major issues.
They are able to withstand winds of more than 100 miles per hour.
201 3 roof to wall connections for site built single family residential structures.
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.
Hurricane mitigation retrofit requirements and or secondary waterproofing when an existing roof is replaced.
The national hurricane center estimates irma caused 50 billion in damages making it the fifth costliest hurricane to ever hit the united states.
The easiest way to install hurricane straps is during the construction of the home.
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.
How to install hurricane straps to a roof.
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Hurricane roof clip installation hurricane tie down installation roof truss strap installation wind mitigation inspection.