Apparatus and method for securing building during high wind cond

Details Apparatus and method for securing building during high wind cond Apparatus and method for securing building during high wind cond

1993-12-14

1994-06-14

Friedman, Carl D.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Cover with exterior holddown

52DIG11, E04B 700

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053198964

ABSTRACT:
A method for securing residential and low rise commercial structures during periods of high wind employing mooring apparatus having a mooring cable (20), a ground anchor (22), and a tightening means (24). One end of the mooring cable (20) is permanently attached to a structural roof member, the remainder being stowed with the tightening means (24) in a roof housing (26). The ground anchor (22) is strategically installed exterior to the structure. Prior to the onset of a hurricane or other high wind condition, the mooring cable (20) is released from its roof housing (26), detachably fastened to the ground anchor (22), and made taught using the tightening means (24). A number of mooring apparatus are used to secure a given structure. Different ways of housing the stowed mooring cable in different types of structures are described.

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patent: 2573987 (1951-11-01), Sage

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