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Originally Posted by graciegirl
Our lead builder has been with The Villages since he came with Gary Morse from Michigan. There are many builders and their crews. The State of Florida has hurricane requirements and standards for building, recently updated about twelve years ago. BUT
Nothing can withstand certain Hurricane conditions. They say hide from wind and run from water. Water is the biggest challenge. Last time with Irma, The Villages was able to divert a lot of the flooding and inundated their own golf courses to save the homes.
Then people complained they couldn't play golf for quite some time.
Be sure your car is gassed. Have cages ready for your pets. And know we are all worried.
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Gracie you are always positive and up beat BUT!
The speed the homes are built in, is a concern and the inspectors can't keep up with construction and have to trust the contractors to do it right. For the most part it gets done correctly, at least the structure does.
The reality is that if a projectile hits the window and the house gets pressurized game over , the roof is likely to come off.
The Roof schedule is better than 20 to 30 pages for all the specs to be done correctly, even the nail pattern. The overhangs are at a minimum due to the lift they can create. Bottom-line is; hope we don't take a direct hit. Being inland is important for the hurricane to lose its strength..
Stay Safe everyone!!!!