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FOUR EASY FIXES YOU CAN DO
YOURSELF |
1-
Anchor
large exterior items such as
sheds, gas tanks and air
conditioning units to the
foundation of your home or to
the ground to prevent them from
becoming flying debris.
2-
Caulk and/or install
weather stripping to all doors and windows to
prevent wind from entering.
3-
Have cut-to-fit boards
and mounting frames ready for all windows
and doors.
4- Apply
a ¼ inch bead of wood adhesive (APA AFG-01
certified) along the intersection of the roof
and deck AND roof support elements on both sides
of the beam. This can increase the wind uplift
resistance of your home by up to three times
more than nail-secured sheathing alone BUT should only
be used on roofs one year or older.
Source: Federal Alliance for
Safe Homes
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