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The most recent and actually the most powerful storm we've experience here is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_Storm_Fung-wong_(2014) and I'm glad our house survived the storm but typhoon Vongfong just missed us and I am not sure our house can take its strength as it is almost as strong as...

As I am reading them, those hurricane ties are just galvanized steel, is that correct? I am thinking perhaps I could also use slotted angle bars instead? Will it be able to resist uplift?

Upon inquiring they told me they are only selling concrete ties. :-( The hunt still goes on. Tried to contact the other dealers but no response yet.

LB-1911 good find! Thanks a lot, will contact them very soon.

Thanks guys! Googling for 'metal straps' all I am finding are straps for watches! Is there a better name which I can ask from the hardware store?

As I live in the Philippines we don't seem to have hurricane ties, what could be an alternative? Can an angle bar with holes suffice? We are tormented with powerful typhoons every year and I want to be better prepared specially with the likes of Haiyan. BTW, I have wood furlings and trusses...