Double Wrap Roof To Wall Connection

How to inspect the connections that tie existing rafters or trusses to the wall plate to determine whether retrofitting is needed.

Double wrap roof to wall connection.

What is the difference between a toe nail clip single wrap and double wrap for the wind mitigation form. Often with new construction the roof flashing is first nailed to the wall. In houses with masonry walls it is common to find a horizontal or flat wise 2x8 lumber plate that is bolted or strapped to the top of the masonry wall. When your home is being re roofed there is a great opportunity to gain access to the roof to wall connection by removing roof sheathing at the eaves of the house and installing straps clips or right angle brackets to reinforce the connection between the roof structure and the walls.

There sometimes is a problem with movement differences of the wall and the roof decking when the flashing is fastened to both the wall and the roof. In this article richard reynolds who helped write the new code language outlines the steps involved. And if the home does need a. Thursday july 26 2018 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.

Hhh home inspection services llc serving st petersburg pinellas park largo seminole clearwater and all of pinellas county. A photo of a roof to wall attachment known as a single wrap during a citizens wind mitigation inspection in st petersburg. Retrofitting from above through the roof. In addition the straps wrap over trusses or rafters and are secured with the properly number and size nails.

New florida codes compel contractors to upgrade the roof wall connections on qualifying older homes when replacing the roof covering. The roof and the trusses or rafters are then connected to this plate using toe nails and in wind resistant construction metal straps.