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Old 05-28-2012, 02:53 PM   #1
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Hi folks. New user here. I'm building an outdoor kitchen out of cypress beams. The rafters are 4x8 sitting on top of a 4x10 header, columns are 8x8. I live in south Louisiana and Other than a hurricane tie, what can I use to attach these and still meet code? Would lag bolts work? I was hoping to find something more decorative (or hidden) than a hurricane clip. Probably gonna contact Simpson strong tie and see if they can help. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

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Old 05-28-2012, 03:23 PM   #2
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Hi folks. New user here. I'm building an outdoor kitchen out of cypress beams. The rafters are 4x8 sitting on top of a 4x10 header, columns are 8x8. I live in south Louisiana and Other than a hurricane tie, what can I use to attach these and still meet code? Would lag bolts work? I was hoping to find something more decorative (or hidden) than a hurricane clip. Probably gonna contact Simpson strong tie and see if they can help. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
Did you get permits for this?

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Yes. Got the permit, plans approved.
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Yes. Got the permit, plans approved.
Who drew the plans? If an architect did....ask him. If not....call the building department and ask the inspector
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Hi folks. New user here. I'm building an outdoor kitchen out of cypress beams. The rafters are 4x8 sitting on top of a 4x10 header, columns are 8x8. I live in south Louisiana and Other than a hurricane tie, what can I use to attach these and still meet code? Would lag bolts work? I was hoping to find something more decorative (or hidden) than a hurricane clip. Probably gonna contact Simpson strong tie and see if they can help. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.


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maybe paint the hurricane clips black or paint them close to matching the cypress...

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