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2. During a Hurricane, Your Home's Most Vulnerable Part Isn't ...

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   For good measure, board up windows and doors with exterior-grade plywood that’s at least ⅝ inch thick. While you’re walking the yard, make sure any storm drains are free from debris.

3. Storm window - Wikipedia

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   Storm window. Storm windows are windows that are mounted outside or inside of the main glass windows of a house. [1] Storm windows exist in North America, but are uncommon in continental Europe, where double, triple or quadruple glazing is prevalent. Storm windows can be made of glass, rigid plastic panels, or flexible plastic sheets; and may ...

4. Door - Wikipedia

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   A door is a hinged or otherwise movable barrier that allows ingress (entry) into and egress (exit) from an enclosure. The created opening in the wall is a doorway or portal. A door's essential and primary purpose is to provide security by controlling access to the doorway (portal). Conventionally, it is a panel that fits into the doorway of a ...

5. Casement window - Wikipedia

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   A casement window is a window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges at the side. [1] They are used singly or in pairs within a common frame, in which case they are hinged on the outside. Casement windows are often held open using a casement stay. Windows hinged at the top are referred to as awning windows, and ones hinged at the ...

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

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   Here are some ways you can help prevent it: Make sure your gutters and downspouts are diverting water away from your home’s foundation. Seal all cracks and small holes that could allow water to ...

7. Door security - Wikipedia

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   Door security. A metal doorframe with a strike plate built in: in other doors this would be a metal strikeplate in a wooden doorframe. The term door security or door security gate may refer to any of a range of measures used to strengthen doors against door breaching, ram-raiding and lock picking, and prevent crimes such as burglary and home ...