Whether you are new to Florida or you have lived in the state your whole life, you should take steps to prepare for hurricanes. If you want to protect your home, then we at U.S. Code Compliance encourage you to invest in third nail hurricane clip systems to strengthen your roof. In this article, we will go over some key information you should know about third nail hurricane clip systems and how they work.
- What are third nail hurricane clip systems? – Hurricane clip systems are designed to reinforce your roof to help prevent it from lifting off the main house structure in hurricane winds. Third nail hurricane clip systems work by adding an additional nail to existing metal hurricane clips. This reinforces the connection between the roof trusses and the exterior walls.
- Where does the name come from? – Third nail hurricane clip systems are so named to contrast them with earlier clip systems, which were fastened with only two nails. As hurricanes have become more frequent and more intense in recent years, construction experts have found that two nails do not provide enough force to withstand the intense winds of these storms, so third nail clip systems were developed.
- Do I need a third nail hurricane clip system? – If you live in a hurricane-prone area, then we strongly recommend investing in a third nail system if you don’t already have one. Depending on the age of your home and your local building code, your home may already be equipped with this protection. Our team can inspect your home to determine whether you have a third nail system in place, and we can install one for you if necessary.