Volusia County Contractor
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Make your home hurricane safe, Volusia county's most
trusted Mitigation Retrofit contractor
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Volusia County Contractor
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414 Live Oak Avenue
Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
Phone: 386 258-7960
Fax: 386 258 7183 |
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Hurricane Mitigation Retrofits in Volusia County
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Hurricane Mitigation Retrofits Volusia County
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 Sawgrass Plantation Enterprises are the
Hurricanes Mitigation Retrofits experts. The most important precaution you can take to reduce damage to your home and property is to protect the areas where wind can enter. According to recent wind technology research, it's important to strengthen the exterior of your house so wind and debris do not tear large openings in it.
The first and foremost incentive for strengthening your home to better resist hurricanes is the protection of people and property. Retrofitting your home will provide better protection for your property (both the home itself and your possessions), increases the chances that you will be able to bounce back quickly after an event, and provide a safer place for anyone who elects to take shelter in the home when a hurricane strikes. It is also worth noting that there are typically more deaths and injuries during the recovery from a hurricane than from winds and wind induced damage during the storm. Consequently, reducing the chances of damage and disruption can reduce the chances of injury and damage following a storm. |
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Insurance Reductions
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| In the state of Florida, there are a number of
incentives available to homeowners that can significantly affect the
relationship between benefits and costs and provide, on average, a
positive economic benefit for retrofitting that goes beyond just the
personal security and property security aspects. Insurance premium
reductions provide a significant and continuing benefit for certain
retrofitting measure. |
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Home entry
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| Entry and garage doors are a weak link in high winds and need additional bracing. (83 percent of wind entry into homes is through failed garage doors). Metal bracing is best, but wooden stiffeners of at least 2" X 6" running the full width of the door 18" apart will suffice. Entry doors should be braced top and bottom. |
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| Garage doors
Because of their size and construction, garage doors are highly susceptible to wind damage. Some garage doors can be strengthened with retrofit kits.
Entry doors
Make certain your doors have at least three hinges and a dead bolt security lock with a bolt at least one inch. Anchor door frames securely to wall framing.
Patio doors
Sliding glass doors are more vulnerable to wind damage than most other doors.
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Roof
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| Take steps to ensure the new roof covering and the sheathing it attaches to will resist high winds.
Gabled roof ends should be braced by attaching the rafters at each end to the other trusses. The gabled end walls should be braced as well. Most homes have internal truss bracing, check and add bracing as appropriate.
Connections
The points where the roof and the foundation meet the walls of your house are extremely important if your home is to resist high winds and the pressures they place on the entire structure. Hurricane straps are designed to help hold your roof to the walls.
Windows
Protecting your windows is the single most important factor in providing a secure home during high winds. The exterior walls, doors, and windows are the protective shell of your home. You can protect your home by strengthening the doors and windows.
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windows
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| install impact-resistant window systems, which have a much better chance of surviving a major windstorm.
The glass in any structure is its weakest part. Protection levels include protective films, plywood panels, storm shutters, accordion doors, Bahama-style shutters and aluminum awnings. Elaborate motorized "roll-down" shutter systems are available. No matter what you choose, keeping the wind from penetrating your home is the only way to minimize damage and loss. Additionally, never stay in a room which does not have shielded windows/glass doors.
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Safe room
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| Identify a safe room in your home that will afford maximum protection for your family. This is usually an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows or exterior walls that can provide a second level of protection from airborne debris. In a multiple story home, the area beneath a stairwell is a good safe room though usually somewhat small. Closets, bathroom and utility rooms are other options. Store your disaster supplies and emergency items that will provide for your family during a disaster in the safe room.
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Hurricane Mitigation Retrofits