What hardware if any should be used to make the connections for the porch posts on the attached drawings? Thanks for all the help!
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birdsmouth cut on the rafter? stimpson had a lot of hurricane holddowns that should work - check out the ones that do a 90 degree turn - tie the plate to the rafter
Depends on your location.
I would probably be using the Simpson CCQ or ECCQ, page 39 of the C-2004 catalog or one of the lighter duty ones on the following pages if approved by the engineer. H2.5's on the rafters