Framing
- 2×6 walls are engineered for 140 – 160 mph winds per code and will resist missile strikes much better than 2×4 walls.
- Zip wall coated sheathing run horizontally and staggered with intermediate blocking for extra strength.
- Plywood backing behind vinyl soffits and porch ceilings prevent vinyl cladding from blowing out in high winds.
- Stainless steel fasteners and connectors where exposed to the elements.
- Stainless steel bolted piling connections on elevated homes.
- Copper deck flashing to ensure long life where exposed to the elements, particularly on the beach.
- Foam sealed attics eliminate soffit and ridge vents which are vulnerable to water intrusion during wind storms.
- Brick and cementitious siding resist damage from flying debris during hurricanes.
Safe room
- Safe room engineered for 250 mph winds and 100 mph missile impacts
- Stay safe at home with your pets and loved ones instead of spending days in traffic and gas lines during evacuations.
- Stay home and protect your property from looting.
- Avoid losing work during evacuations.
- Lock up valuables while you’re away.
- Learn more about safe rooms.
Windows
- Impact glass windows protect your home from storm damage 24/7 whether you’re there or not
- Impact glass helps prevent vandals from getting inside your home
Roofing
- Full coverage peal and seal subroof ensures that if you loose a few shingles in a wind storm the roof will not leak
- 6 nail fastening pattern on 30 year architectural shingles
- Ends of ridge vents are screwed down to roof to prevent the wind from peeling them up
- Roof engineered for 140 – 160 mph winds per code requirements
Generator
- Manual transfer switch for portable generator
- Electrical service set up for easy installation of whole house generator transfer switch
- Optional whole house generator with automatic transfer switch
- Optional automatic load management switches
