Reinforce roof trusses and rafters: Install hurricane straps and diagonal bracing for extra stability. Secure roof-to-wall connections: Ensure they're properly fastened to prevent uplift.

Cost of Hurricane Roof-to-Wall Attachments The cost of installing hurricane roof-to-wall attachments such as clips or straps will vary, but typically it can range from a few thousand dollars to $ ...

Roof clips—also called hurricane ties, strips, anchors, or brackets—are straps or metal connectors designed to anchor the roof to adjacent walls, significantly enhancing the structural ...

Installing storm shutters on windows, sliding glass doors, skylights, and French doors is one of the best ways to protect ...

With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipating an above-normal hurricane season this year, Newsweek spoke with experts to find out the best ways to prepare. "There are a lot of ...

After their roof was damaged in Hurricane Milton, a Sarasota family receives a free fortified roof through Rebuilding ...

Some Florida real-estate developers are building what they call hurricane ... with metal straps all the way down to the foundation to hold the home together. These connections — roof to walls ...

"Homeowners can reinforce their roof trusses and rafters to withstand high winds by installing hurricane straps, also known as clips or ties," reminds Thomas. "These steel connectors will secure ...