High Wind Load Areas

At the bottom of the stud, we apply a heavy-duty anchor clip that is also screwed in shear to the wall stud. This connection will also withstand the same loads. For two story designs, the second story studs are connected directly to the 1st story wall studs to maintain the continuous shear situation. This design guarantees a minimum of 3000# uplift at all stud, floor and roof connections. Based on the codes in the local area, these connections are adjusted to meet the applicable requirements. If the customer wishes to upgrade to higher wind resistance specifications, REPco will adjust their drawings, screw counts and framing components accordingly.

These techniques will also be beneficial for areas with high seismic activity. In fact, the lightweight steel system has much lower seismic reaction.

REPco will design to exceed any code requirements, worldwide.

Most recently, REPco supplied a framing package to a customer in Sebring Florida. In the Fall of 2004, 3 hurricanes passed through Sebring wrecking havoc everywhere. The only damage was to a ridge cap (roofing material). This was a 2 story home with very large porches.