1. Home Roofs & Designs That Hold up Best in Hurricane Prone Areas Copyright @ Frazier Roofs & Gutters1 BY: FRAZIER ROOFS & GUTTERS https://frazierservices.com

2. Number of Roof Slopes A hipped roof, which is characterized by slopes on all four sides, is built to better withstand hurricane- force winds. Install a thirty-degree roof to shield your household from destruction.roof Copyright @ Frazier Roofs & Gutters2

3. Take Advantage of Aerodynamic Elements A central shaft can be used to connect your roof’s ridge to the internal area where the depression is the highest. The central shaft can keep pressure levels balanced and minimize the negative impact high winds have on your roof. Copyright @ Frazier Roofs & Gutters3

4. The Shape of Your Home Home’s that have a square floor plan and a multi-panel roof tend to hold up better against strong winds. Octagon or hexagon-shaped home floor plans, have even lower wind loads due to the extra support.roof Copyright @ Frazier Roofs & Gutters4

5. Be Proactive to Avoid Wreaking Havoc on Your Home Over time, damages will progress until you’re facing full structural failure and the likelihood of an entire collapse. Copyright @ Frazier Roofs & Gutters5

6. Your Roof’s Overhangs Overhangs are vulnerable to being forced upward by strong gusts of wind and may lead to complete roof failure. Areas prone to hurricanes should ensure the length of overhangs are no greater than twenty inches.roof Copyright @ Frazier Roofs & Gutters6

7. Enduring Forceful Winds Wind forces associated with hurricanes tend to blow upwards, which weakens and eventually disarms your roof’s defenses. We’ve learned that connecting roofs to the walls is extremely important. Copyright @ Frazier Roofs & Gutters7

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