Retrofitting an existing single family residence for severe weather. Anyone done something like this? Any advice?
I've read a few FEMA reports about retrofitting existing homes in a way that reinforces them against severe weather like hurricanes and tornadoes. I decided to start this process and am considering the following retrofit reinforcements: ATTIC: Simpson Strong-Tie (LRU26Z) and 1 1/2" 8d nails where every roof rafter connects to the ridge board. ATTIC: Simpson Strong-Tie (H1A) and 1 1/2" 8d nails at every connection between the rafters and the wall top plates. ATTIC: Simpson Strong-Tie (LU28) and 1 1/2" 8d nails at every connection between the ceiling joists and the wall top plates. WALLS: 6" Fastenmaster structural screws inserted at a 33 degree angle upward from the interior side through the sheetrock connecting every wall stud into the wall top plate. WALLS: 6" Fastenmaster structural screws inserted at a 33 degree angle downward from the interior side through the sheetrock connecting every wall stud into every bottom wall plate. CRAWLSPACE: Simpson Strong-Tie (LU28) and 1 1/2" 8d nails at every floor joist and band joist connection. CRAWLSPACE: Simpson Strong-Tie (HGA10) and Simpson StrongDrive screws every 24" between the sill plate and band joist. Has anyone done this kind of work before? Any tips or suggestions? submitted by /u/Uncivil_Procedure_ [link] [comments]
I've read a few FEMA reports about retrofitting existing homes in a way that reinforces them against severe weather like hurricanes and tornadoes. I decided to start this process and am considering the following retrofit reinforcements:
- ATTIC: Simpson Strong-Tie (LRU26Z) and 1 1/2" 8d nails where every roof rafter connects to the ridge board.
- ATTIC: Simpson Strong-Tie (H1A) and 1 1/2" 8d nails at every connection between the rafters and the wall top plates.
- ATTIC: Simpson Strong-Tie (LU28) and 1 1/2" 8d nails at every connection between the ceiling joists and the wall top plates.
- WALLS: 6" Fastenmaster structural screws inserted at a 33 degree angle upward from the interior side through the sheetrock connecting every wall stud into the wall top plate.
- WALLS: 6" Fastenmaster structural screws inserted at a 33 degree angle downward from the interior side through the sheetrock connecting every wall stud into every bottom wall plate.
- CRAWLSPACE: Simpson Strong-Tie (LU28) and 1 1/2" 8d nails at every floor joist and band joist connection.
- CRAWLSPACE: Simpson Strong-Tie (HGA10) and Simpson StrongDrive screws every 24" between the sill plate and band joist.
Has anyone done this kind of work before? Any tips or suggestions?
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