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Old 09-08-2017, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Northwoods View Post
I have a question... we enclosed our lanai with sliding floor to almost the ceiling windows. We plan to have them closed during the hurricane. Someone told me that the lanai sliding windows are only capable of withstanding about 75 mph winds. I was told to leave a slight crack in 1 or 2 of the sliding panels to neutralize the pressure. Does anyone KNOW if this would be a good thing? Or should we completely close all the sliding windows in our lanai?
No way do U leave it open, google it

these new sliders had to be built to code the year they were installed.

I doubt they are only 75mph
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