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A raised wood pier foundation can raise the subfloor above the design flood elevation.
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Connecting hardware helps tie the roof to the walls to ensure a continuous load path to improve a building’s resistance to high winds, floods, and earthquakes.
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Connecting hardware helps tie the walls to the top plates and rim joists to ensure a continuous load path to improve a building’s resistance to high winds, floods, and earthquakes.
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In high-wind regions, special hardware is used for most framing connections; toe-nailing is not acceptable.
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Key connection points for a continuous load path for earthquake and high wind disaster resistance
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Right - A continuous load path connects the roof and wall framing to the foundation.
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Right – Examples of wall stud to sill plate and foundation and wall rod connectors and brackets.
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The components of a framed wall include from inside to out: gypsum, wood studs, OSB or plywood sheathing, and siding.