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Old 09-06-2017, 01:42 PM
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What does a published MPH withstand number really mean ? Perhaps it means the structure should protect you from flying debris or collapse up to some number. From a damage standpoint my guess is shingles will blow off at wind speed much less than say 120mph. Now the torrential rains start and you will have major water damage - still a mess. Then the mold and mildew starts. A potential major health hazard. Try and get a drying company when hundreds of thousands have major damage.Be careful of being lulled into a false sense of security with these numbers.