What are hurricane ties? I am building a new home and it is standard presently in...

I am building a new home and it is standard presently in my nouns to build a home with hurricane ties. What are hurricane ties and how efficient are they?
They are different brackets used to hold the lumber together surrounded by areas that would be pulled apart in big winds. I own been building beside them right after they came out...even back they were required. I own had structures hold up within some pretty high wind...and the others around me come apart. They are well worth the money and time.


They are connectors for holding the house together. The requirements should have a specific model identified. Look at the Simpson Strong Tie website for more info.
http://www.strongtie.com/index.html?sour...

Or look at an example of one type of hurricane tie below.
Answers:    http://www.tamlyn.com/index_files/Hurric...