HOW TO TORNADO PROOF YOUR ENTIRE HOME, INCLUDING THE ROOF

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HOW TO TORNADO PROOF YOUR ENTIRE HOME, INCLUDING
THE ROOF
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• Tornadoes are terrifying weather phenomenons
  that in some areas of the US, occur all too
  frequently. If you live in a tornado prone zone,
  or are thinking of moving to one, youll want to
  ensure that your entire home can keep you
  protected, while standing strong through the
  might of the storm.
• Below are 4 of the best ways to tornado-proof
  your home
• 1.Secure entry doors
• Two-inch deadbolts and three hinges with screws
  that are long enough to secure the door and the
  frame to the wall framing, are essential if your
  door is to withstand the might of a tornado. Its
  important to keep in mind that even if you have a
  strong steel door thats wind resistant, a weak
  frame could be its downfall in the event of a
  storm.

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• 2.Galvanize your garage doors
• Able to compromise the entire structure of your
  home if its missing or left open during a storm,
  garage doors may need additional support to make
  them stronger and more wind resistant. Large
  garage doors can be given extra support in the
  form of wood or metal stiffeners, with metal
  vertical bracing being one of the most effective
  methods.

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• 3.Have wind-resistant roof structures installed
• Most homes have a roof thats attached with
  roofing nails that are inserted at an angle, but
  in the event of a storm or tornado, this can come
  right off. Instead of leaving your roof
  vulnerable to such an event, you could ask your
  local roofing company to attach your roof with
  hurricane clips, which create an unbreakable
  connection between the roof and the house. You
  can ask your roofing contractor for the right
  kind of clips for the weight of your roof, and in
  hurricane prone areas, these are required by the
  local building code. In tornado prone areas, they
  can help maintain the integrity of the roof.

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• If in doubt when thinking about the protection of
  your existing roof, or if you need advice before
  having a new roof installed, you can talk to your
  Atlas Roofing about your options, and we will of
  course be able to advise you whether clips are
  required by the local building code, or whether
  they should be installed as a precautionary
  measure.
• 4.Make your windows impact-resistant
• Impact resistant windows can give a home the very
  best protection in the event of a hurricane or
  tornado, and while they do cost more than
  standard windows, they can be customized to fit
  any space and will keep your home far safer when
  a storm hits. As with hurricane clips,
  impact-resistant windows may be required by your
  local building code.

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• If buying these windows isnt an option due to
  budget (or any other) restrictions, than you can
  prepare plywood covers for the windows that are
  cut to fit each window, just make sure theyre
  big enough to cover the exterior frame and have
  long screws to attach them to the frame.
• The loss of a roof can be extremely damaging for
  any home, and its imperative that your roof
  along with your entire home is made as safe and
  secure as it can possibly be in the event of a
  hurricane or tornado.

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• If you are looking for best roofing company in
  Miami, look no further than Atlas Roofing. Since
  2016, we have been the premier roof installation
  and repair experts in the Miami, Broward and West
  Palm Beach area. We take pride in the
  comprehensive range of commercial and residential
  roofing services we offer. Whether you need
  something as significant as a brand new roof or
  residential or commercial or metal roofing in
  Miami, or as minor as a gutter installation on
  your home, weve got you covered. Call us at
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