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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.
Hurricane preparedness can help protect you and your home from the dangers of severe weather. From leak-proofing your roof to clearing your yard, here’s what to do.
A hurricane shutter made out of plywood. Hurricane coverings , commonly known as shutters , are used in hurricane mitigation to protect houses and other structures from damage caused by storms . Hurricane shutters are used to prevent windows from being broken by flying objects during a storm .
A hurricane tie used to fasten a rafter to a stud. A tie, strap, tie rod, eyebar, guy-wire, suspension cables, or wire ropes, are examples of linear structural components designed to resist tension. [1] It is the opposite of a strut or column, which is designed to resist compression. Ties may be made of any tension resisting material.
2024 is shaping up to be a record-setting year for hurricanes. AccuWeather predicts between 20 and 25 named storms throughout the 2024 hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to the end of ...
Secure your windows with permanent storm shutters (sometimes called “hurricane shutters”) to prevent the rain from entering your home. When shopping for hurricane shutters, read the reviews ...
Hurricane season runs from June. 1. to Nov. 30. Use our step-by-step guide to protecting your house in Palm Beach County during a hurricane.
After rigorous wind testing, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety is recommending that homeowners make sure to close all interior doors, as well as all windows and exterior doors.