For older homes without roof-to-wall ties, which retrofit strap/clip strategies provide meaningful uplift resistance and recognized insurance credits at reroof time?
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Got an older house that needs a new roof? Here’s a tip: add straps or clips in the attic to link the roof to the walls. Use the right hardware, put one on each support beam, and keep good records. This really boosts safety in storms and might even lower your insurance!
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Retrofitting older homes without roof-to-wall ties requires strategic installation of straps or clips to enhance uplift resistance and potentially qualify for insurance credits.
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For older homes without roof-to-wall ties, add full-wrap hurricane straps or rated clips with proper nailing during reroofing. Strengthen deck attachment, then get a wind-mitigation inspection to earn insurance credits.
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For older homes without roof-to-wall ties, retrofitting with hurricane straps or clips that connect rafters/trusses directly to wall top plates can greatly improve uplift resistance.
Installing them during reroofing when decking is exposed makes access easier and helps meet code-recognized standards like FBC or IBC requirements. When properly installed with approved fasteners, these upgrades often qualify for insurance wind-mitigation credits in hurricane-prone regions.
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