"Jerry Avins" > wrote in message
...
> Rick & Cyndi wrote:
>
>> We've survived more storms... the hurricane yesterday and a tornado this
>> morning. We were very fortunate and did not have any damage this time.
>>
>> We hope everyone else has been having a safe Labor Day weekend.
>>
>> Cyndi
>> (in Polk County Florida)
>
> Thanks for the word. Nobody builds to withstand a tornado or the impact of
> a downed tree, but it's not unreasonable for building codes to require
> that roofs remain intact in class-2 hurricanes. If homeowners --
> and their insurers -- were responsible for damage to others caused by
> blown debris originating from their buildings, the code would change
> quickly.
>
> However that may be, I'm glad you came through OK.
>
> Jerry
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I certainly don't know all of the codes/regulations, etc. but it seems as
though some of the building codes are beginning to catch up to reality. I
believe the roofs are supposed to be rated to 110 mph winds... but that
really isn't sufficient for hurricanes and tornadoes - 'storms' yes, but the
really nasty stuff, no. <sigh> Perhaps when the 'code writers' homes are
damaged...then maybe things will change. LOL

Thank you sir!
Cyndi