Hurricane lockdown system

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1996-05-08

1997-11-18

Kent, Christopher T.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Cover with exterior holddown

52 4, 52 932, 52 94, 52148, 52156, 52166, 52DIG11, E04B 700

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056875126

ABSTRACT:
A lockdown system for a low rise building including a roof structure with sheathing disposed over a plurality of roof rafters, the roof structure forming eaves around the periphery thereof, the system comprises a loop of rafter cable for being secured around the eaves of the roof; and a plurality of anchor cables operably secured to the rafter and to the ground, the anchor cables being adapted to exert a downward force on the rafter such that lift forces generated during high winds are counteracted.

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