The editors of the Old House Journal have put together some of their best tools and materials that can help you to be prepared for all kinds of weather and natural disasters.
1.) Nature One Better
Beton roof brackets such as the vintage slate pattern of Bartile are not only beautiful and historically correct, but also practically indestructible. All tiles have a 75-year guarantee and have a fire protection class A and a hail protection class 4, the highest available impact resistance. The tiles are made from materials that are native to Bartile's work in Utah, and also withstand wind speeds of up to 120 miles per hour.
Concrete tiles are available in dozens of styles in customizable colors and mixtures (which imitate various slate slabs, tiles and wood) and can be upgraded with treatments for an authentic appearance. For example, vintage slate tiles are filled by hand to simulate moss and lichen growth. 262.90 $ per square meter, plus freight.
barttile.com
2.) Natural fire resistance
Western Red Cedar has been popular for a long time because of its natural beauty and durability and, thanks to its unique cell structure and high thermal properties, is one of the most fire -resistant options for external cladding and interior equipment. Thanks to fire protection class B, the low flashability and the resilience against inflaming or spreading flames, valuable time remains for evacuation and fire control measures.
Bear Creek Lumber offers a unique inventory of groove and spring cladding, wooden and boards made of cedar. The external profiles include beveled overlaps, boards and slats as well as rustic sewer cladding. Siding is sold in five qualities, from a clear vertical grain to selected, solid knot. Free online offers and nationwide delivery.
bearcreeklumber.com
3.) Seismic support
Stable plaster strengthens the structural integrity of a building and offers significant support in seismic and catastrophic weather events. It is also repairable, even if the damage appears great. When the plaster loosened through an ice cream parlor in a rectory in Vermont, damaged areas with materials from Plaster Magic were restored.
Loser plaster was injected with plaster magic glue in cartridges, sprayed with Plaster Magic Conditioner and then clamped with plaster magic sublevals. After the repaired areas had stabilized, the washers were removed and the repair layer were given a filler. Similar repairs could be carried out with the contractors pack (repairs 48 feet cracks or 160 square foot loose plaster; $ 299), which contains all the necessary materials.
Gipsmagic.com
4.) Hurricane window shops
If you live in a place where there are often tropical storms, you opt for shutters with hurricane classification. The resilience window shops from Timberlane with hurricane classification made from a long-lasting aluminum alloy are individually made for each window. They are offered in Bermuda/Bahama style with historically authentic patterns.
The elastic shutters can be opened from below to improve ventilation and donate shadows at the same time. When closed, close close to the window to prevent wind and water from penetrating. These are approved for the high-speed hurricial zone (HVHZ), which means that they can withstand wind speeds of up to 140 miles per hour. Available in 10 colors plus individual adaptation, in widths from 15 ″ to 120 ″; 1 ¼ “to 1 9/16” thick.
Timberlane.com
5.) Create a glutenon
Prevent the flammable vegetation around your house by lit a glow worn by the wind by freeing a bushes, climbing plants and scrub at least 1.5 meters deep. As part of an arsenal on clearing tools, Lee Valley Tool's folding is done short processes with high grass, weed and overgrowth.
The blade can be folded up and locked so that it is easy to transport and store. The sickle consists of robust metal with a rubber end for good hold. It is light and small enough to be maneuvered in narrow areas. About 16 ″ long with a 7 ″ blade, $ 27.50.
leevalleytools.com
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