Caribbean Disaster Mitigation Project
Implemented by the Organization of American States
Unit of Sustainable Development and Environment
for the USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance and the Caribbean Regional Program

THE WALLS

The uprights (or posts) are fixed to the wall sill which is bolted to the foundations wall.

Using metal straps with nails improves the hurricane resistance of timber houses.

WOODEN WALL: Wall plate must be fastened and strapped to the top of uprights. The uprights are fixed to the wall sill. Wall sill is fixed to foundation wall by anchor bolts. Using hurricane straps improves the resistance against strong winds.

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