Preparing you home for hurricane

Landscaping...

• Replace gravel /rock landscaping with shredded bark
• Keep trees and shrubbery trimmed. Cut branches and trees that could fall or bump against the house

Windows...

• Cover all large windows and patio doors with securely fastened storm shutters made from 5/8' thickness plywood or greater or install tested / manufactured hurricane shutters.

Doors...

• Reinforce the double-entry doors with heavy duty foot and head bolts, and use a security dead bolt lock with one inch minimum bolt throw length
• Reinforce double garage door and tracks or replace double garage door with hurricane wind load tested garage door

Roof...

• If you find that roof decking is not adequately attached : Use adhesive to attach the decking to the rafters.
  
• If re-roofing, use extra 8d (8 penny) nails or # 8 screws.
• Install roof covering shingles that are rated for hurricane force winds based on the manufacturer's recomendations; apply additional adhesives as needed
• Brace gable end walls and roof trusses inside attic. Install hurricane clips/straps connecting roof rafters/trusses to the side walls

Walls...

• Check to see if exterior walls aer connected to the foundation properly if you have a wood frame house