cable rafter ties

[paulmars]

I've decided to add rafter ties to my home. Im thinking of using cable.

1952 house. This house was built with NO rafter ties and very few collar
ties. The joists run from gable to gable. Ridge is not sagging, walls are
not bowing. However, I have added hurricane straps and gable supports. Soon, i will be replacing the roof and while at it, screwing the roof planking to the rafters. Im making my home as hurricane resistant as possible.

Therefor I have also decided to add cable rafter ties and 2x6 collar ties.

I need advice.

pa

 

[rburke65]

I'm not sure for what advice you are asking....

 

[chazzz]

It's best to ask your architect. He should know how to make it more hurricane resistant.

 

[gol4]

The house has been there 62 years why the need for all of this reinforcement/expense now?