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Homeowners Handbook - The Department of Disaster Management
Homeowners Handbook - The Department of Disaster Management
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The Walls - The uprights (or posts) are fixed to the wall sill, which isbolted to the foundations wall. Using metal straps with nails improvesthe hurricane resistance of timber houses.Wooden Walls: Wall plate must be fastened and strapped to the top ofuprights. The uprights are fixed to the wall sill. Wall sill is fixed tofoundation wall by anchor bolts. Using hurricane straps improves theresistance against strong winds.Figure 5.16 Wooden Wall ConnectionConnections for timber walls69