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Welcome to the Stronger Florida Homes Blog! This blog is here to help everyone understand the basics of wind mitigation. We will look at how to make Florida homes stronger.…
Dates on the Wind Mitigation form
Dates on the Wind Mitigation form
The wind mitigation form asks several dates about your home. The first in the title block is the "Year of Home:" This question is considered a to be the year…
Wind-borne debris region and the High-velocity Hurricane Zone.
Wind-borne debris region and the High-velocity Hurricane Zone.
In the 2010 Florida building code(FBC) the Wind-borne debris region (WBDR) are defined as follows (see image): Areas located: 1. Within 1 mile of the coastal mean high-water line where…
Number of stories on a home
Number of stories on a home
Generally speaking the number of stories is straight forward. Wind is usually at much greater speeds the higher from the ground you are. For the wind mitigation form a story…
Before You Get a New Roof
Before You Get a New Roof
If you are in the market for a new roof it is recommended to review your old wind mitigation report or have a new one done prior to re-roofing. Why?…
The advantages of re-roofing vs roof over:
The advantages of re-roofing vs roof over:
There are advantages of stripping a roof down to the sheathing when preparing for a new roof. The first is to allow the roofing contractor to re-nail the sheathing to…
What should I do first?
What should I do first?
When deciding what to do first to protect your home from storms there is no quick simple easy answer. Every home is built differently, at different times and in different…
Wind Mitigation Retrofit
Wind Mitigation Retrofit
https://player.vimeo.com/video/928817013?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 A presentation for the South Florida Roofing Contractor's Association
Choosing the right contractor
Choosing the right contractor
Knowing who to get to work on your house can be a daunting task. Florida licensing can be confusing. There are three levels of Contractors in Florida called Divisions (1,…