In addition to Fmisers points, another concern might be that the blasts of wind pressure are transferred to the window frame instead of the concrete block structure. While this is probably unlikely to cause damage, insurance estimators might seize on Dans idea as a "non-standard" way to protect windows; the "standards" being steel storm shutters or plywood bolted or screwed to the outside of the house. When there is a lot of damage facing insurors, they look for every opportunity to deny claims. The following might offer some clues as to the insurance companies requirements:
https://www.google.com/search?q=insurors+requirements+for+hurricane+windows+protection+flying+debris&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 > > The wind blowing across the _front_ can create a low-pressure area > > that will "pull" the plywood outward from the window - not just if > > the wind can "get behind it" > > That's not to say your idea won't work just fine - just pointing > > out the physics. *smiles* fmiser --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
