Wind Mitigation 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.

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.

Did you know that one inch of floodwaters to a Palm Beach County home can cause thousands of dollars in damage? That is why wind migration is important to factor in when building or repairing any type of structure. In Palm Beach County a home that has a certified wind inspection complete by law can save on credits and discounts from their insurance company.  Most lenders in Florida require homeowners and business owners to have windstorm insurance to be approved for a mortgage.

With hurricane season fast approaching in Palm Beach County, your home/business must be protected against high wind and debris damage.  This is where K-Boys Construction plays a vital role in using the most updated wind mitigation techniques that will give you property the best defense against storm damage. By Protecting your home/business with K-Boys Construction you will minimize the cost of repairs and the time it takes to recover from a natural disaster.

Protecting your Roof

Hurricanes in Palm Beach County and other high wind events can cause your roof to have an uplift force, causing severe damage even roofs being lifted from the structure.  The shape or slope of your roof and what materials are used can be a mitigating factor on how well your home or business fairs during a storm. An example would be using hurricane straps and nails for roofing instead of staples. Studies also show that having parapets mounted at the roof-edge can reduce wind suction. A gable end wall is great for wind mitigation. Having K-Boys Construction do a proper investigation is a step in the right direction to ensure the proper materials will be utilized.

Water Barriers

Most damage caused by hurricanes in Palm Beach County is from high winds and rain. The rain that is allowed to penetrate a home or business can cause significant damage. Adding a sealant to your roof will prevent any type of water intrusion. If wind causes your shingles to blow off the sealant is still there as a barrier against the water.

Anchoring, Roof-to-Wall

Establishing a continuous load path will help with wind mitigation. It will allow your home or business to become a solid unit. Damage often occurs when weak links are found in the load path. K-Boys Construction is an expert when it comes to the installation of hurricane straps.

Protection of Openings

One of the first lines of defense for wind mitigation is having your home or business fitted with impact doors and windows.  Hurricane-force wind can penetrate your home or business through either windows or doors. Once the windows or doors have been compromised the vacuum suction can lift off your roof destroying your home. Impact doors or windows can prevent this. K-Boys Construction highly knowledgeable staff can help you determine what is needed to safeguard your home or property. Contact us today with any questions you might have.