When it comes to safeguarding your home from hurricane-force winds, every connection matters. In fact, one of the most effective ways to strengthen your roof and at the same time qualify for valuable insurance discounts is through Third Nail and Roof Clips & Straps Services. By implementing these upgrades, you improve your home’s wind resistance, making it safer and more secure during severe storms, while also helping you save money on your insurance premiums.
What Are Third Nail and Roof Clips & Straps?
🔩 Third Nail Retrofit
The “third nail” refers to an additional nail added to each hurricane clip or strap that connects your roof trusses to your home’s walls. Previously, many older homes were built with only two nails per connector, which does not provide maximum resistance against wind uplift. Therefore, by retrofitting a third nail into each clip, we significantly strengthen that connection, ensuring that your roof is better anchored to your structure.
Benefits of the Third Nail Retrofit:
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Enhances the roof-to-wall connection strength by up to 300%
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Reduces the chance of roof separation during hurricanes
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Qualifies your home for major insurance credits on your wind mitigation report
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Affordable, non-invasive upgrade with long-term benefits
🏠 Roof Clips and Straps Installation
Hurricane clips and straps are metal connectors that secure your roof trusses or rafters to your walls. In essence, they act as the bridge between the roof and structure, helping the roof withstand the powerful uplift forces caused by hurricanes and tropical storms.
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Clips are metal fasteners installed on one side of the truss for solid protection—making them ideal for retrofitting older homes.
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Straps wrap around or over the truss, providing an even stronger, continuous connection—which is why they are commonly used in new construction or full roof replacements.
Benefits of Roof Clips & Straps:
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Prevents roof lift-off during high winds
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Strengthens the overall structural integrity of your home
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Meets or exceeds Florida Building Code standards for hurricane protection
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Improves your wind mitigation rating for insurance discounts
Why These Upgrades Matter
During a hurricane, wind doesn’t just blow against your home—it tries to pull your roof off. Consequently, the combination of hurricane clips, straps, and the third nail retrofit ensures your roof stays securely fastened to your walls, thereby dramatically lowering the risk of catastrophic damage.
Furthermore, these enhancements are among the most impactful and affordable improvements you can make to boost your home’s wind mitigation score. As a result, most homeowners see a significant reduction in insurance premiums once the upgrades are inspected and reported.
Our Process
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Inspection: First, we start with a detailed evaluation of your current roof connections and structural condition.
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Retrofit Installation: Next, our technicians install third nails, clips, or straps as needed—all without requiring a full roof replacement.
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Documentation: After the work is complete, we provide the proper certification and updated photos for your wind mitigation report.
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Insurance Submission: Finally, you submit the new report to your insurer to unlock available discounts.
Why Choose Wind Mitigation Retrofit Solutions
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Licensed and insured professionals
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Experienced in Florida Building Code compliance
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Fast, clean, and non-invasive installations
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Proven results in strengthening homes and lowering insurance premiums
Therefore, you can trust that your home is in capable hands.
💨 Protect Your Roof and Your Savings
Don’t wait for the next storm to test your roof’s strength. Instead, with Third Nail and Roof Clips & Straps Services, you can fortify your home, protect your family, and at the same time enjoy the peace of mind that comes with lower insurance costs and a stronger structure.
Contact Wind Mitigation Retrofit Solutions today to schedule your inspection and start saving, while simultaneously securing your home for the future.
📍 Service Area:
Miami-Dade | Broward | Palm Beach Counties (Serving up to a 200-mile radius)
📞 Phone:
(561) 414-7998
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🕒 Opening Hours:
Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sun: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM