04-30-2016, 12:29 PM
This will be my first storm season in our lovely section of the world. I've got a start on preparations but I have a question about storm-shutters/plywood. I'm on Kaloli point .4 to .5 miles from the ocean on three sides.
My husband assures me the windows will not 'blow' out from the wind (I'm more of a worrier than he, so I'm not sure I buy that), but wind driven projectiles may be a concern. Our lot is mostly clear of large trees on the windward sides (at least nothing that can fall on the house or water tank), and there no obvious projectile sources like coconuts on our lot. The lots to either side of us have been ripped/grubbed and are full of low weeds. The lots across the street are either built on or in a jungle state.
So my question is... is boarding up the windows recommended given the information above?
My husband assures me the windows will not 'blow' out from the wind (I'm more of a worrier than he, so I'm not sure I buy that), but wind driven projectiles may be a concern. Our lot is mostly clear of large trees on the windward sides (at least nothing that can fall on the house or water tank), and there no obvious projectile sources like coconuts on our lot. The lots to either side of us have been ripped/grubbed and are full of low weeds. The lots across the street are either built on or in a jungle state.
So my question is... is boarding up the windows recommended given the information above?