Roof Truss Hurricane Straps

Nail each hurricane strap to your truss or rafter with 16 penny framing nails when you install hurricane straps to a roof.

Roof truss hurricane straps.

Make sure that your truss and rafter are also toe nailed in place before you install your hurricane straps. Learn about the importance of hurricane straps. Truss and rafter tie downs are used for wood construction and wood framing projects. Click to add item mitek 4 3 4 x 23 6 12 pitch uplift strap connector to the compare list.

This ensures that your trusses or rafters won t move during the installation of your straps. 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. Straps should never be bent sideways before attaching to the truss or rafter. By clicking i agree below you are giving your consent for us to set cookies.

Learn about the importance of hurricane straps. Truss rafter to plate and stud to plate connectors resist wind and seismic forces including embedded truss anchors girder tiedowns hurricane seismic anchors and moisture barrier plates. Heta series meta series. Strap truss anchor provides higher uplift and lateral load resistance compared to the ta series.

Click to add item mitek 6 1 2 x 1 1 2 triple zinc hurricane seismic anchor double plate to the compare list. These ties connect both solid sawn and engineered lumber across a wide range of applications. Loose connections allow movement that makes it easier for varying wind loads to tear apart the connection. 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.

This roof can be lifted up a couple of inches before the strap really becomes effective in holding the roof down. Simpson strong tie category straps and ties we use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. 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.