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Roof Type
The type and shape of your home's roof can influence how well
the roof will withstand high winds. Wind pressures on a hip shaped
roof are lower than the wind pressure on a gable shaped roof in the
same storm, but gables can be properly braced for high winds.
If your home has a gable roof, inspect from the attic to determine
if the gable end has been reinforced with any 2 x 4s or other framing
boards. Properly braced boards can brace the end of the wall in the
attic area by connecting back to roof trusses or framing boards to
create horizontal or diagonal support.
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