Attached to a roof deck wall and or structural framing.
New construction standard roof to wall attachment.
The new roof of the addition or stand alone building.
In this article richard reynolds who helped write the new code language outlines the steps involved.
Roof to wall and deck to wall flashing www fema gov technical fact sheet no.
How to frame a roof against a brick wall.
New florida codes compel contractors to upgrade the roof wall connections on qualifying older homes when replacing the roof covering.
These straps are usually done after the home is completely framed.
In the design of specific details for a project a designer should describe and clearly indicate the manner in which wood nailers and or blocking should be incorporated into construction details.
To emphasize the importance of proper roof and deck flashing and to provide typical and enhanced flashing techniques for coastal homes.
Hurricane straps are made from galvanized steel.
Install hurricane straps to a roof on new construction.
23 roof to wall and deck to wall flashing home builder s guide to coastal construction page 1 of 3 purpose.
When the roof of an addition garage porch or patio meets a brick wall the intersection creates a number of concerns.
And if the home does need a.
The new roof designation is granted when a roof is installed to the fortified standard regardless of the age of the home.
They attach to your trusses and wall plates.
The existing roof designation is granted to homes that are retrofitted to fortified standards but have not had their roof coverings replaced typically by applying a compliant foam to the underside of roof decking or when a designation is renewed.
The roof framing itself in this.
A designer should specify the means of attachment as well as the fastening schedule for all.