been here since '71, had an idea like that once, might work?!? mine was similar to a cargo net, tied down securely, only problem is it would take a helluva effort to install and most homeowners wouldnt want to fuck with all that
The reason for louvered windows has been lost. Their purpose was to keep out rain while allowing fresh air in. They also served one of the most important functions in a hurricane situation, allowing air pressure to equalize inside the house with the outside. It is the pressure differential that blows roofs off. Want to keep the roof on? Open the windows.
Yep, we call them Bahama shutters around here, I've also heard them called island shutters, and they are perfect for this.. Open, small crack, the windows on the opposite side of the wind to equalize the pressure inside. This seems to have been lost on the younger generation because they always look at me like I'm crazy when I mention it.. JD
Yep, they called then Jalousie windows when I was a kid working with my Grandfather building in Miami. Also all the homes were block on slab solid lintels terrazzo floors, low pitched roofs. And generally held up well to the weather conditions.
A double wide in Florida should be more or less expendable, but I’ll admit I would probably try this just to reduce the risk of scrapping one. Probably ought to put 2x6s along the edge though to help distribute the force from the straps
Gotta admit, years ago I asked a Florida relative why he didn't do this with cargo straps. Buried concrete anchor points could be placed out of sight. Straps could be crossed for added protection. Laughed right outta town. Eventually, my idea cost a lot less than his deductible!
I got to KeyWest in 1966. The Petty Officer in charge of my unit lived in a trailer one key north from NAS KeyWest at Boca Chica. He asked us to help him anchor his trailer as a hurricane was approaching. We did just about what's in the picture but we dug holes and anchored the straps with concrete. After the hurricane passed, we went to see if his trailer was still there. It was. The bad part was all the other trailers in the lot were gone and demolished.
I'm thinking that trailers are built mighty light. Smaller studs, lighter fasteners. I applaud this guy's ingenuity and effort, but I fear that he's going to wind up with a trailer sliced like a loaf of bread.
In order to get sold around here they have to be designed to pass a wind zone 2 standard handing a minimum windload of 100mph. Some parts of Florida have wind zone 3 regulations which is 110 mph winds . Trailers are built better these days but I still wouldn't stay in one during a hurricane JD
I was the sales manager for a hardware company that sold "aircraft cable" (mostly) to Puerto Rico and other Caribbean countries to tie down their roofs from damage by hurricanes.
why not try? If you can keep the roof on ,and the house doesn't get hit by a falling tree it ought to make it.
ReplyDeleteDoing what you can with what you have.
ReplyDeleteThat's some serious redneck right there. I wonder how extensive his actual hurricane straps are?
ReplyDeleteFrom the size of the posts they set, they are at least serious in their intent.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a double wide. He needs to add a couple straps to keep both sides together
ReplyDeletebeen here since '71, had an idea like that once, might work?!? mine was similar to a cargo net, tied down securely, only problem is it would take a helluva effort to install and most homeowners wouldnt want to fuck with all that
ReplyDeleteDouble slap--"That's not going anywhere."
ReplyDeleteeven the telephone pole is tied down.
ReplyDeleteThe reason for louvered windows has been lost. Their purpose was to keep out rain while allowing fresh air in. They also served one of the most important functions in a hurricane situation, allowing air pressure to equalize inside the house with the outside. It is the pressure differential that blows roofs off. Want to keep the roof on? Open the windows.
ReplyDeleteYep, we call them Bahama shutters around here, I've also heard them called island shutters, and they are perfect for this.. Open, small crack, the windows on the opposite side of the wind to equalize the pressure inside. This seems to have been lost on the younger generation because they always look at me like I'm crazy when I mention it..
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DeleteYep, they called then Jalousie windows when I was a kid working with my Grandfather building in Miami. Also all the homes were block on slab solid lintels terrazzo floors, low pitched roofs. And generally held up well to the weather conditions.
DeleteA double wide in Florida should be more or less expendable, but I’ll admit I would probably try this just to reduce the risk of scrapping one. Probably ought to put 2x6s along the edge though to help distribute the force from the straps
ReplyDeleteThat's a good bit of advice.
Delete....and 2x6's along the ridgepole, too.
DeleteGotta admit, years ago I asked a Florida relative why he didn't do this with cargo straps. Buried concrete anchor points could be placed out of sight. Straps could be crossed for added protection. Laughed right outta town. Eventually, my idea cost a lot less than his deductible!
ReplyDeleteI got to KeyWest in 1966. The Petty Officer in charge of my unit lived in a trailer one key north from NAS KeyWest at Boca Chica. He asked us to help him anchor his trailer as a hurricane was approaching. We did just about what's in the picture but we dug holes and anchored the straps with concrete. After the hurricane passed, we went to see if his trailer was still there. It was. The bad part was all the other trailers in the lot were gone and demolished.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking that trailers are built mighty light. Smaller studs, lighter fasteners. I applaud this guy's ingenuity and effort, but I fear that he's going to wind up with a trailer sliced like a loaf of bread.
ReplyDeleteIn order to get sold around here they have to be designed to pass a wind zone 2 standard handing a minimum windload of 100mph. Some parts of Florida have wind zone 3 regulations which is 110 mph winds . Trailers are built better these days but I still wouldn't stay in one during a hurricane
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I was the sales manager for a hardware company that sold "aircraft cable" (mostly) to Puerto Rico and other Caribbean countries to tie down their roofs from damage by hurricanes.
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