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2. Hurricane-proof building - Wikipedia

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   A Category 5 hurricane-proof log house is resistant to winds up to 245 miles per hour (394 km/h). Wall logs in such construction must be made of glued laminated timber and all other components of the house, including hurricane straps, must be hurricane-resistant.

3. Worried About Natural Disasters? These 11 Renovations ... - AOL

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   Having metal grates or storm shutters installed on windows or doors is a highly effective way to protect the home and ensure loved ones’ stay safe during a hurricane, added Leasure.

4. Windstorm inspection - Wikipedia

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   Inspectors will collect the following information during an inspection, the age of the home to determine what building code was in place at the time of construction, the age of the roof, documentation to prove if the roof was installed to any certain building code, the types of roofing materials, the roof deck attachment, roof to wall ...

5. Hurricane shutter - Wikipedia

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   A panel system hurricane shutter made out of aluminum or steel. Another type of shutter is an accordion shutter which is made from interlocking vertical blades which slide into place horizontally. Another type is the roll-up or rolling shutter , consisting of a series of slats that form a curtain with both sides of the curtain being inserted ...

6. Hurricane-Proof Your Home With These Tips - AOL

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7. How to prepare your home for a hurricane - AOL

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   Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season: May 15-November 30. Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30. Central Pacific Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30. Hurricanes tend to be the most active in ...

8. Magnesium oxide wallboard - Wikipedia

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   Magnesium oxide, more commonly called magnesia, is a mineral that when used as part of a cement mixture and cast into thin cement panels under proper curing procedures and practices can be used in residential and commercial building construction. Some versions are suitable for general building uses and for applications that require fire ...

9. Home Depot and Lowe's Report in Sandy's Continuing Wake - AOL

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   The surge in home sales this year has jump-started that side of the business for both Home Depot and Lowe's. Contractors usually account for more than a quarter of Home Depot's sales.