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2. Hurricane-proof building - Wikipedia

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   Interlocking metal pan roof systems installed on mobile homes can fail under the pressure differential (lift) created by the high-velocity winds passing over the surface plane of the roof. This is compounded by the wind entering the building allowing the building interior to pressurize, lifting the underside of the roof panels, resulting in the ...

3. Synthetic fence - Wikipedia

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   A horse behind a vinyl fence of flexible "rail" and coated wire. A synthetic fence, plastic fence or (when made of vinyl) vinyl or PVC fence is a fence made using synthetic plastics, such as vinyl , polypropylene, [1] nylon, [2] polythene (polyethylene) ASA, or from various recycled plastics. Composites of two or more plastics can also be used ...

4. Vinyl siding - Wikipedia

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   Thicker grades of vinyl siding may, according to some, exhibit more resistance to the most common complaint about vinyl siding – its tendency to crack in very cold weather when it is struck or bumped by a hard object while others feel that a thinner product may allow more 'flex before cracking' and is a subject of debate. However, at "This ...

5. Snow fence - Wikipedia

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   Diagram of effect (in French): Vent is wind direction, Congère is snow drift, Couverture de neige is snowcover. Fir hedges as living snow fences. Temporary snow fences are usually one of two varieties: perforated orange plastic sheeting attached to stakes at regular intervals (the type usually used for construction site fencing or temporary sports field fencing) or a cedar or other ...

6. Perimeter fence - Wikipedia

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   The purpose of perimeter fence is to stop or prevent the incident and reduce the level of risk. Doing so discourages the perpetrator from completing a harmful event. For example, a high wall with fence posts that protects a property discourages criminals from intruding and, when an incident occurs, increases the time it takes to carry it out.

7. Vapor barrier - Wikipedia

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   Vapor retarder paints (for the air-tight drywall system, for retrofits where finished walls and ceilings will not be replaced, or for dry basements: can break down over time due to being chemically based). Extruded polystyrene or foil-faced foam board insulation. Exterior grade plywood, 0.70 US perm (40 SI perm).