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Originally Posted by Dave_n_Tenn
And why is that?
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Because unless you have a tiny home, wood frame structures cannot withstand cat 4 or above hurricanes. Even a slight deficiency in the roof or walls will allow water in, ruining the structure. Concrete is more forgiving and can take significant damage before failing. Even if the window breaks out and water pours in, the concrete roof and block walls will be fine. Properly built a reinforced concrete or steel/concrete structure is the finest in a storm. What is the National Hurricane Center made of? WOOD FRAME? I think not. Now don't get me wrong, it is possible to build a hurricane proof wood structure, but it would involve 12" x 12" posts and beams, 1" thick sheathing with everything carriage bolted or strapped together. It is less expensive to use reinforced concrete. Termites are not an issue either. I saw a lot of wood frame homes (country walk, saga bay) with full shutters and no roof. I even saw a CBS home with a hip roof totally destroyed in a tornado right at 117AVE and 160STsw . None of the flat roofed, poured concrete homes in Leisure City were destroyed. The record speaks for itself.
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12-27-2007, 03:16 PM
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