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2. Hurricane shutter - Wikipedia

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   Hurricane shutters are used to prevent windows from being broken by flying objects during a storm. Although the negative pressure caused by high-speed wind flowing over a building roof can cause the roof to fail with the building envelope intact, broken windows allow the air pressure to rise inside a building , creating an even greater pressure ...

3. As September tropical storms loom, when should you put up ...

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   When it comes to keeping windows safe during hurricane season, shutters are the best option. Here's when you should put them up and take them down.

4. 11 Ways to avoid hurricane damage - AOL

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   Invest in roll-down hurricane shutters. With the push of a button or the crank of a handle, roll-down hurricane shutters are easy home protectors to deploy before a storm. ... The best books of ...

5. Hurricane-proof building - Wikipedia

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   A Category 5 hurricane-proof log house is resistant to winds up to 245 miles per hour (394 km/h). Wall logs in such construction must be made of glued laminated timber and all other components of the house, including hurricane straps, must be hurricane-resistant.

6. Window shutter - Wikipedia

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   Variations include frame extensions that allow the closed shutter to swing out like an awning or Bermuda shutter. An exterior hurricane shutter or storm shutter is used to protect windows and doors in a building against the effects of high winds, rain, and flying objects during a hurricane, or as a security

7. Thinking about a move to Florida? Here are 9 key ... - AOL

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   5. You’ll need to prepare for hurricanes. Living in Florida means being ready for hurricane season, which runs from June to November. Preparation is essential to ensure your safety and comfort ...