Over the years the florida building codes have changed to respond to the challenges brought by hurricanes.
Tile roof hurricane clips.
Galvanized or stainless steel nails available.
It provides maximum holding power when used in conjunction with tyle tye wind lock nose hooks and one of the other storm lock tyle tye systems.
Hurricane straps and roof reinforcements.
A hurricane clip also known as a storm clip or side clip is a concealed l shaped metal strap designed to lock down the water channel side of a roofing tile near the nose figure 2 23.
Hurricane clips are a fantastic way of securing potentially hazardous parts of your house in stormy weather.
Fasten the tiles to the ridge board with screws 1 inch minimum penetration into the ridge board and for roofs within 3 000 feet of the ocean straps fas teners and clips should be fabricated from stainless steel to ensure durability from the corrosive effects of salt spray.
Here we take a look at what hurricane roofing codes are and how they affect you.
An important element of a strong structure is the roof.
Adjustable corrosion proof glass reinforced polymer tile clip.
Latest technology in securing tile roofs in high wind and hurricane regions.
Traditional fastening methods can leave 200 penetrations in a 10 x 10 roof area.
Also known as hurricane clips side clips or wind clips the tyle tye hurricane clip is a strap type locking device for the side edge of several types of roofing tiles.
Hurricane straps add extra reinforcement against wind damage.
New hip and ridge requirements.
To extend the life of your tile roof by greatly reducing the penetrations in the chosen underlayment use a tyle tye hurricane strap system tyle tye twisted wire or riness tile tie system.
This is generally added to new construction but can be added to your home post roofing it s just more costly and time consuming.
To improve attachment both mechanical fasteners such as screws or nose clips and adhesive foam are recommended for coastal homes.
Tested up to 134 mph.
Tyle tye hurricane clips manufactured by storm lock tile fasteners in southern california are locking devices that provide maximum holding power for roofing tiles.
There is no denying it quality roofing can greatly influence your ability to withstand a hurricane.
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Mortar set roof tiles were easily stripped from an apartment building in punta gorda by hurricane charley in 2004.
60 hurricaneclip premium heavy duty 1 2 inch stainless hurricane clips for use securing plywood hurricane shutters hurricane panel clips to secure hurricane window plywood 60 5 0 out of 5 stars 1 prime line hurricane board up clips fits 1 2 in.
Boral roofing s zip clips are corrosion proof clips for roof tile that help secure roof tile in high wind areas tested up to 134 mph.
