TL;DR
A hurricane tie is a stamped-steel connector nailed between a rafter or truss and the wall top plate, creating a continuous uplift load path so wind cannot peel the roof structure off the walls. Common models such as the Simpson H2.5A are rated in pounds of uplift and require specific nail counts in every hole, since missing fasteners cut capacity drastically.
What it means
A hurricane tie is a stamped-steel connector nailed between a rafter or truss and the wall top plate, creating a continuous uplift load path so wind cannot peel the roof structure off the walls. Common models such as the Simpson H2.5A are rated in pounds of uplift and require specific nail counts in every hole, since missing fasteners cut capacity drastically. High-wind code regions require them at every rafter, and inspectors and wind-mitigation surveyors for insurance discounts look for them in the attic at the eave line.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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