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windproof_property.sPubDate = "9/23/2005 5:31:05 PM GMT";
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windproof_property.appHeader = "How to|Wind-proofing your property";
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windproof_property[i-1].body = "Protecting your house against hurricanes and tornadoes involves a variety of changes that vary in complexity and cost.  While some actions such as strengthening double doors or removing outdoor debris are relatively easy, other more complex, structural modifications require the help of a licensed contractor.<p>If you're unsure whether your house is at risk from hurricanes or tornadoes, check with your local building official, city engineer, or planning and zoning administrator.";

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windproof_property[i-1].body = "Adding additional weight to your door without first having a professional inspection done may damage the door's counterbalance system. Get your door evaluated by a trained door systems technician or contact the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association International (DASMA).<p><b>Estimated costs:</b> Costs vary depending on the size and type of door, but expect to pay about $600 for contracting fees to reinforce an existing two-car garage door.";

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windproof_property[i-1].body = "Protect your windows with permanent storm shutters or temporary plywood covers. Permanent storm shutters can be closed quickly, but temporary covers can be a more economical alternative.  To build plywood covers, cut the plywood and drill holes for screws in the top, bottom, and sides of each cover and in the wall around each window. Screws should penetrate the wall studs around the window.<p><b>Estimated costs:</b>  Storm shutters can cost $50 to $60 per square foot of window.";

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windproof_property[i-1].body = "If your house has a gable roof, check to verify that the roof framing is braced.  If you are still unsure whether or not your roof is braced, check with your local building department.<p>Have a contractor perform the work to make sure that the bracing is properly designed and attached. <p><b>Estimated costs:</b> About $75 for each gable end. This figure is for a gable end about 30 feet long. Bracing longer gable ends may be slightly more expensive.";

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windproof_property[i-1].body = "Because these doors span a wide opening they are not as strong as a single door and more susceptible to wind damage.<p>Add a heavy duty dead bolt to hold both doors and add slide bolts to the top and bottom of the inactive door. Replace hinge attachment screws in the doors and door frame with longer screws. <p> <b>Estimated costs:</b>  Materials will cost about $100.";

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windproof_property[i-1].body = "Ensure that the distance between your house and any nearby tree is greater than the height the tree will reach when it is fully grown. Anchor sheds and other outbuildings to a foundation or with straps and ground anchors. Anchor grills and furniture by bolting them to decks or by attaching them to ground anchors<p><b>Estimated costs:</b> Contractors will cost about $300 to $500 to remove large tree and $100 to $200 to  anchor a storage shed.";

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