Roof To Wall Connections

Made from strong impact resistant polycarbonate.

Roof to wall connections.

There are several ways to gain access to the roof to wall connections in masonry houses. This detail is used when masonry continues above either as part of the wall or as a parapet the connection location and eccentricity is to be minimized. This affidavit shall be completed by the contractor. Retrofitting roof to wall connections in masonry houses.

The retrofit of roof to wall connections can be made by access through the area under the eave from above through the roof or from the interior of the house. Roof to wall connections. An affidavit of compliance with roof to wall connection shall be provided to the roofing inspection at the time of the first roofing inspection. The following paragraphs outline some ideas for how you may be able to strengthen the roof to wall connection.

One possible way is to gain access through the eave area which may be exposed or through the soffit which is the flat surface at the eaves that forms a sort of ceiling where the roof overhangs the exterior wall. Pocket connection a pocket connection consists of framing the floor or roof system into a void in the masonry wall. Methods for above access include removal of roof panels or sections thereof or removal of portions of roof paneling at selected locations large enough for access viewing and installing the retrofit connectors and fasteners. Only a licensed general building or residential contractor shall install the roof to wall connections retrofits.

Benchmark the shear capacity of roof to wall connections load direction parallel to wall assembled with hand driven common nails pneumatic nails and a combination of pneumatic nails and light gage steel roof clips using full scale roof assembly tests and. The girder which by definition supports the inboard end of other framing members can be anywhere from 3 to 11 feet back from the corner. The retrofit of roof to wall connections can be made by access through the area under the eave from above through the roof or from the interior of the house. Finally access can be gained by removing interior.

Wall for the purposes of retrofitting the connection. Designed to eliminate drips and leaks where suntuf panels join a wall. Methods for above access include removal of roof panels or sections thereof or removal of portions of roof paneling at selected. Another way is to gain access to this connection when the house is being re roofed.

Install the suntuf 4 ft. This connector has a smooth and a corrugated edge. Methods for above access include removal of roof panels or sections thereof or removal of portions of roof paneling at selected locations large enough for access viewing and installing the retrofit connectors and fasteners. For hip roofs the code specifies that hip and girder rafters or trusses be connected to exterior wall plates.

Determining which truss or rafter is the girder may require a trip into the attic.