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BobVila.com > Channels > Roofing & Siding > All Tips > Hurricane Straps, Clips, & Anchor Bolts
 Hurricane Straps, Clips, & Anchor BoltsYour home's ability to resist the extreme force of wind is only as strong as its weakest link, so the only sure way to create a wind-resistant home is to secure all its connections: roof-to-wall, floor-to-floor and wall-to-foundation. The roof is your home's first line of defense from a storm. To make sure the roof stays in place when severe winds blow, securely anchor roof-to-wall connections by installing hurricane straps or clips at every wall-to-rafter connection to reinforce the roof. Even if re-roofing your existing home is years away, it is possible for roofing professionals to access and reinforce an existing home's roof-to-wall connections with hurricane straps and clips. These connections are critical in holding the roof together and will dramatically increase the homes overall resistance to wind. Along with roof-to-wall connections -- all joints in the structure -- floor-to-floor and wall-to-foundation -- must also be secured to create a continuous load path to the building's foundation. Secure floor-to-floor connections by making sure each floor is connected to the floor below with straps or clips in addition to any other code-required nailing schedule. Wall-to-foundation connections should be made through the use of anchor bolts or mud-sill anchors. Be sure to install all connectors following manufacturer's specifications. Related Showrooms• ETO Doors - Shop for Interior & Exterior Doors - Lowest Price Guaranteed• Western Red Cedar Lumber Association - Real Cedar for Siding, Decking and Outdoor Projects • Sears - Custom-Fit Replacement Windows and Entry Doors | |
