Avoiding Hurricane Damage

8/11/2020 (Permalink)

Avoiding Hurricane Damage

Has the garage door been properly secured? If the garage door fails, winds can enter your home and blow out doors, windows, walls and the roof. Ask your building department for guidance on what to do. Are windows protected by storm shutters? Installing storm shutters is one of the best ways to protect your home. Purchase or make storm shutters for all exposed windows, glass surfaces, French doors, sliding glass doors and skylights. There are many types of manufactured shutters made out of wood, steel or aluminum. You can also make storm shutters with 5/8-inch thick exterior grade plywood. Is the roof fastened to the walls with hurricane straps? Hurricane straps (made out of galvanized metal) help keep the roof fastened to the walls in high winds. They can be difficult to install, so you may need a contractor for this project. Ask your building department whether hurricane straps are required or advisable in your area.

https://www.fema.gov/pdf/plan/prevent/nhp/hurdam.pdf

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