Hurricane Preparedness Expert

 
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Answered: Are permits granted for fences pools ect. in local ...

Most building departments have Internet postings or e-permiting on line. Residents can often review 'open' permits and contractors on these local building department web sites. Its a good way to check ...

Answered: Permit needed for 8 X 8 shed in Dreher township ...

Most local codes do not require a permit if the shed is under 100 Sq Ft. I would - as JoeyBoy suggests - you check with your local building codes. You may find that you have 'set back' requirement for ...

Answered: Miami homeowners insurance

I agree with HardingAssocVA - you can review insurance company's for Florida at http://www.floir.com/ to determine if your paying to much. You do have options to reduce your hurricane portion of your ...

Answered: Unclear about 12"oc MAX for shed anchors

You are correct - 12 O.C. - is 12 inches on center for your spacing schedule and anchors. Assuming the front of your shed will include the door placement - this is why the design loads require more ...

Answered: Hurricane Window

Different manufacturer designs have different ratings (pressures). If you have a window manufacturer in mind review their NOA in the Miami-Dade building compliance office. The NOA is a Notice of ...

Answered: In expensive hurricane bracket but passes code

This would depend on what your location and area you live. What state? Most wind mitigation inspections require code approved products that meet specific regulations. Home made products do not meet ...

Answered: House Shutter anchoring

The plastic anchors can be replaced. They may not hold due to the wind aspects of your installation requirements. I'd recommend more permanent anchors. Try one of the hurricane anchors like a caulk-in ...

Answered: What to use so garage door don't fly off in a ...

96% (public) are unaware that the garage door is the part of the home most likely to fail first (in hurricane), and few know how to bolster it. - Associated Press, Mason-Dixon poll 2005 ...

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