What Keeps A Tornado From Sucking A House Off The Foundation?

What keeps a tornado from sucking a house of its foundation? Anchor Bolts… These ½” bolts are embedded into the concrete ever four feet. To install the pressure treated plates I line them up over the bolts and give them a good tap. This makes a mark everywhere there’s a bolt. Then I drill a 5/8” hole where the mark is. I like to use #1 ground-rated pressure treated lumber on foundations and I seal all the cut ends and holes with a preservative. I chip away any high spots on the foundation and clean everything off with a leaf blower. Next, I place a bead of Lexel on top of the wall on both sides of the anchor bolts; and then I put down the sill gasket. This gasket keeps air from penetrating into the house and helps block moisture from the concrete. You see how the wood grain is curved? I want to put this frown down. This way the board is less likely to cup. The galvanized washers and nuts come in a kit with the anchor bolts. Depending on which seismic zone you live in, code may require a bigger washer or even a plate. These are tight for now, but I’ll recheck them once the treated lumber has dried. @hausplans #build #howto #construction #framing #diy #contractor