![Constr Master BR Post and Beam](http://amifloridarental.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Constr-Master-BR-Post-and-Beam.jpg)
206 76th Street has been fully structurally reinforced and continuously tied-down from roof to foundations to resist hurricane-force winds. The exposed post and beam framing on the inside is an integral part of this tie-down structure.
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Pre-engineered connector plates by Simpson Ties. Existing built-up beam (4 x 2 x 8s) dividing Living Room from Dining Room is sistered with a 14″ deep parallel strand lumber beam (seen behind it).
![Constr Master BR Post and Beam 02](http://amifloridarental.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Constr-Master-BR-Post-and-Beam-02.jpg)
Pressure treated parallel strand lumber column shown bolt anchored to the exterior block walls.
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Existing rafters in the new Dining Room sistered with 2 x 10s. Plumbing and gas services in progress.
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Doubled and fletched rafters at clerestory roof.
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Hurricane anchorage later buried in the final construction and hidden from view, below new patched roofing.
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Each roof rafter is hurricane strapped-down into the bond beam at the top of the exterior block walls. Access holes to install vertical rebar tie-down reinforcing (below windows) are patched. Existing bedroom windows were relocated to suit new interior layout, however heritage window dimensions, proportions and sill elevation above the finished floor were maintained.
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Heritage double doors and half sidelights were replaced with hurricane resistant, fully glazed double doors with full height sidelights. Doors and sidelights have micro blinds between glazing. Rafter tie-down straps ring the building soffit perimeter. Former Lanai slab demolished and removed after this photo.
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New and former window locations received tie-down rebar.
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Rebar was epoxied into bond beam above…
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continuously…
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into block and slab below.
![Rent Front Oblique](http://amifloridarental.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Rent-Front-Oblique.jpg)
All exterior windows and doors are rated “glazing and frame hurricane impact resistant”, not requiring additional shutters or curtains to weather severe storms.
![Rent Living Room 2](http://amifloridarental.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Rent-Living-Room-2.jpg)