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Generally no. Your local building inspector might approve construction screws rather than nails to attach hurricane straps to tie down rafters to a top plate provided that the screws are properly-selected construction screws of the right size and length.

Do not install Hurricane ties into both sides of a given truss, rafter, or joist. Doing so may cause damages in the wood and risks collision of the nails. Instead, install them diagonally across from each other.

Wind Mitigation is the process of building structures using design layout and plans that will prevent and protect damage caused by high winds such as hurricanes, tornados, and tropical storms.

Wind mitigation inspections are valid for up to five years from the date of inspection, provided no material changes have been made to the building structure.

Older homes are thought to be not as well-maintained as new construction, so they are seen to be a greater risk to the insurance company. As you might have guessed, there are four main things that are being examined during a four-point inspection: 1) Electrical, 2) Plumbing, 3) Roof and Structure, and 4) HVAC system

Not only do hurricane impact windows and doors increase the value of your property, they pay back in many other ways. Installation of hurricane proof windows can actually give you an excellent return on your investment – between 75-85%

Hurricane impact doors and windows go through rigorous testing procedures to make sure the door can withstand winds up to 130 mph.

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Hurricane Retrofit Services

As a Palm Beach County resident, K-Boys Construction knows all about storm protection during hurricane season.  Our Hurricane Retrofit Services is here to help protect your home from hurricane winds, rain, and falling debris. That’s why K-Boys Construction only uses the best materials and the most up to date advances in technology for all of our hurricane retrofit services.

Hurricane Retrofit Services - Hurricane Straps

With hurricane winds in Palm Beach County Florida, The Department of Building Safety has strict building codes that are enforced when a roof on an existing site-built, single-family residential structure is replaced or built, hurricane straps are required. K-Boys Construction can help you with your hurricane strap installation as part of our hurricane retrofit services whether being a retrofit or new construction.

What exactly is a hurricane strap? A hurricane strap is used to help secure wooden structures making it more resistant to high winds that resisting racking, overturning, sliding, and resisting uplift. They are made of stainless steel or galvanized steel ensuring protection from weather conditions in Palm Beach County such as tropical storms and hurricanes.

Hurricane Retrofit Services - Wind Mitigation

Another aspect of K-Boys hurricane retrofit services is Wind Mitigation which is a great strategy to limit the amounts of wind damage to your home or business. Our professional service at K-Boys Construction can help you properly evaluate and determine what types of improvements are required for your home or business in Palm Beach County.

Hurricane Retrofit Services Wind Mitigation is the process of building structures using design layout and plans that will prevent and protect damage caused by high winds such as hurricanes, tornados, and tropical storms.  In Palm Beach County wind mitigation is something that is always considered by the professionals at K-Boys Construction in any construction project to safeguard against high winds that create airborne debris and water damage.

According to the Florida Department of Finance, wind damage attributes to 70% of premiums. According to FEMA for every dollar that is spent on wind mitigation, Four dollars was saved in response and recovery. Hiring K-Boys Construction in Palm Beach County will give you peace of mind in knowing you have hired the best in the area.

Hurricane Retrofit Services - Impact Windows to Your Home

Hurricane Retrofit your home with impact windows or doors. Impact windows sometimes referred to as hurricane impact windows are windows that have gone through rigorous testing to withstand wind speeds up to 130 miles per hour. The window also protects from rain and debris caused by hurricanes and other tropical storms. This makes impact windows very popular in places like Florida who are known for the hurricane weather.

How are impact windows made?

Impact windows are constructed by the combination of heavy-duty frames and impact-resistant laminated glass and silicone glazing process to keep the glass from breaking away from its frame.

Hurricane Retrofit Services - Hurricane Impact Door

Choosing a door can be a daunting task, whether you are deciding to build a new home, renovate the one you have, or are remodeling any type of structure, the installation of any product is essential! Did you know that the first line of defense to your home is a door? At K-Boys in Palm Beach County, our hurricane retrofit services include the right hurricane impact door for your home or business. It sounds simple but when you think about it, living in a hurricane-prone area such as Palm Beach County, a hurricane penetrates your home through either windows or doors. Your door is your first protection against entry into your home and that is why either for security purposes or protecting your home against weather damage, selecting the right type of door for your home is essential.

Hurricane doors are so well built that they provide a noise reduction and creates a barrier from unwanted outdoor sounds. They go through extrusions testing to make sure that when a hurricane impacts your door withstands wind and rain and debris up to 130 mph.

Taking the proper time to select the right type of door for your home might take a bit of research on your part but will save time and expense down the road.

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