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Why are rivets used to fasten gable rakes, sidewall flashing, and ridge caps? Would not self tapping screws be easier?

Im going to install a gulfcoast supply versalok metal roof. This is a standing seam mechanically sealed hidden fastener roof approved for High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ), including Miami-Date. My goal is to hurricane proof my home with one of the strongest metal roofs available. I am also...

1200 sq ft house. built in 1952. Cinder block construction. Three 4/12 roofs. 5 miles inland from the west coast central FLORIDA. Im adding rafter and collar ties. Vertical rafter supports. gable end supports. Hurricane straps. Then I will hire someone to remove old shingle roof. Secure...

for outdoor humid, hot central florida. Strong structural concrete screws. Im attaching simposon H10S and LGT2 straps to my rafters and cinder block walls. Im using simpson screws to attach to the rafters, however simpson makes no outdoor concrete screws and has no suggestions. So, Im looking...

Im planning on installing rafter ties in my 1952 cinder block home. It has no rafter ties at all. Every time Im in the attic and look around, I wonder what holds up my roof. The ceiling joists run parallel to the roof ridge. Im also going to install collar ties. Currently there are only two. The...

I cant understand this math. ive been over and over it. Each time I get a little further, then I loose it again. ref: How to calculate rafter thrust? -Help! at http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=105386 Can someone help me figure cable load? 4/12 24" rafter spacing. No...

I have four sagging rafters in garage in my 1952 home. They are 2x6 and all side by side. All four have knots in about the same location, resulting in sagging. I got 4 2x6s to sister these, but that's a lot of weight to add side by side. So, Im thinking of using angle iron, as least for two...

I need to secure these rafters to the cinderblock top plate. They are just toe nailed in now. I want something stronger that i can screw in w/o removing the planking. Any ideas? I might install rafter ties, but Im looking for alternatives. pics...

If I make it the same length as the existing ones, it wont fit. There will be no way to install it w/o removing the roof plankings. My only idea is to make it shorter and cut the piece that sits on the block wall, cut the angle 1.5" higher. This will allow me to slide it in further, then...

Whats the best grade bolts to use? I think four would be good. Washers too.

house built 1952. A few rafters cracked and one is split. Im considering adding supports. Advice? tks, pa

my roof leaks in several places. No one can find, not even the pros. I either need a complete new roof or a coating. Otherwise the roof looks fine. Two years ago, a 4 point inspection said it has 10 years life left. I did not tell them about the leaks. It was installed in 1994, so its not up to...