Consider materials that provide extra protection such as wind resistant shingles, tile or metal roofing, impact resistant panes, reinforced garage doors
Roof
- Professional assistance recommended!
- Install attic bracing.
- Attach hurricane straps to where roof and walls meet
- Nail or screw down all shingles
- Replace turbine fans with fixed vents
Exterior Doors and Windows
- Attach reinforcing bolts to inside of exterior doors, including fixed side of double-doors
- Strengthen garage doors, especially extra wide ones, with heavy hinges, strong center and end supports, bracing across each panel
- Replace loose or twisted garage door tracks; attach to wall or masonry
- Ensure windows fit securely in frames
- Window laminates hold shattered glass in place-also good for irregular shaped or difficult to reach windows
Storm Shutters / Plywood
- Easiest and most effective way to protect home from water and debris if installed properly
- 1/2 inch marine plywood recommended for it's strength and long-life
- Label each shutter/wood sheet with corresponding window
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