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Old 09-10-2017, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by jimbo2012 View Post
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Incorrect, all are built to current code at the time of the build
Yes, I understand that all homes here are built to current code, however, doors which open in offer no protection for hurricane type winds.
That is why doors do not open in, according to code, in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach counties, etc.

In addition, the framing around each door is only a few inches wide/thick, if you have a door with side lights.
Most of our doors don't offer much support.
That's been proven when some doors have been simply kicked open during break-ins.
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