Wind Causes Uplift
During the process of a storm, the wind force blows against the house and causes uplift.
Lifting Off the Roof
This uplift action weakens the structure of the home or building which makes it more susceptible for damage.
Standard Joist Connection
Roofs are attached to homes based on gravitation. In other words, the roof is simply nailed (shown in green) on to the walls of the house relying on the weight of the roof to keep it from moving.
The StormTech System
The patented Stormtech System™ (shown in red) includes a system of wire cables and harnesses strategically placed to secure the roof to the house during a wind storm.
Anchored
The wire cables run through the exterior walls attaching to a turnbuckle that is mounted to the foundation of the home.
Turnbuckle
The wire cables run from one end of the home to the other. Steel plates are added to each rafter containing a pre drilled hole for the cable to run through. Turnbuckles are used to allow tightening of the cables to remove any slack.
Withstanding High Winds
The StormTech System creates a connected structure that holds the house together even in updraft conditions.
Cable Systems
Hurricane and tornado storm damages in the last 10 years alone exceeded over 50 billion dollars!
Many homes during these storms may have been saved if they had structure support installed.
Cable System - Key Advantages
- Patented cable system designed to anchor entire roof structure to the footings or piers
- Tested effective in excess of 180 MPH winds
- Draws the walls and roof structure together through the use of steel brackets and steel cable
- Cost effective at $3-4.00 per square foot
- Ease of installation