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Hurricane Clips and other FBC Approved RTW Connectors

What does FBC Approved mean? In case it is not obvious ,"FBC," stands for Florida Building Code.  Once a product has been approved it can be used state wide without further documentation. It is a formal state approval that shows builders, architects, engineers and...

How can I lower my homeowner’s insurance costs?

If you’re a homeowner in Florida, you’ve probably asked this question every renewal period for the last few years, "How can I lower my homeowner's insurance costs?"  I know personally the policy for our home in Tallahassee, has doubled since 2020. The first and...

Who can install hurricane clips?

Who can install hurricane clips, strapping and RTW connectors? This a very common question that is often not correctly answered. Often times, a roofing contractor will claim to be able retrofit a home when the roof is being replaced, and that is not correct. The...