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| Roof Designs |
There are two common types of roofs used in
Florida construction.
Hip Roof
A hip roof is sloped on all sides. This is the
best design for protection from hurricanes.
The winds flow up and over the roof with this
design.
Gable Roof
A gable roof is sloped on two sides and has a
large flat surface on the gable ends. When not
properly braced this type of roof sustained
major damage during a hurricane. This is the
weakest area of the home.
Florida construction.
Hip Roof
A hip roof is sloped on all sides. This is the
best design for protection from hurricanes.
The winds flow up and over the roof with this
design.
Gable Roof
A gable roof is sloped on two sides and has a
large flat surface on the gable ends. When not
properly braced this type of roof sustained
major damage during a hurricane. This is the
weakest area of the home.
| Gable Bracing |
Gable type roofs are especially susceptible
to the forces of wind. A roof with a gable
end often allows wind pressure to pull or
push the "A" shaped section of the end
wall off the top of the rectangular section
of the end wall. When this occurs, water
and wind enter the home causing
extensive damage. Proper bracing of the
"Gable End Wall" is essential to keeping
the entire roof assembly in place and
stopping wind and water from entering
your home.
Installation of 2 X 4 bracing inside the
attic can provide the required
strengthening to help prevent collapse
of the Gable End Wall. The Gable End
Wall must be accessible from inside
the attic or the exterior roof sheathing
can be removed.
to the forces of wind. A roof with a gable
end often allows wind pressure to pull or
push the "A" shaped section of the end
wall off the top of the rectangular section
of the end wall. When this occurs, water
and wind enter the home causing
extensive damage. Proper bracing of the
"Gable End Wall" is essential to keeping
the entire roof assembly in place and
stopping wind and water from entering
your home.
Installation of 2 X 4 bracing inside the
attic can provide the required
strengthening to help prevent collapse
of the Gable End Wall. The Gable End
Wall must be accessible from inside
the attic or the exterior roof sheathing
can be removed.
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