PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM HIGH WINDS

8/11/2020 (Permalink)

PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM HIGH WINDS Is the roof sheathing properly installed? During a hurricane, wind forces are carried from the roof down to the exterior walls, down to the foundation. Homes can be damaged when wind forces are not properly transferred to the ground. Roof sheathing (the boards or plywood nailed to the roof rafters or trusses) can fail during a hurricane if not properly installed. Examine the sheathing from the attic. If many of the nails have missed the rafters, you may need to renail the sheathing. If you’re putting on a new roof, make sure the sheathing complies with current recommended practices.

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

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