The Benefits of Tie Downs, Hurricane Straps, and Retro-Fitting
As a homeowner, you want to ensure that your home is protected against all types of natural disasters. However, if you own a manufactured home, you may be more vulnerable to damage from high winds and hurricanes. That's where tie downs, hurricane straps, and retro-fitting come in. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of these solutions and how they can protect your manufactured home. We'll also highlight the expertise and reliability of Barron Manufactured Home Repair as a leading service provider for these solutions in the Houston and surrounding areas.
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Why Use Tie Downs and Hurricane Straps?
Tie downs and hurricane straps are essential for protecting your manufactured home against high winds and hurricanes. They work by anchoring your home to the ground, preventing it from being lifted or shifted during a storm. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), tie downs and hurricane straps are effective in reducing damage to manufactured homes during severe weather events.
Benefits of Retro-Fitting
Retro-fitting involves adding tie downs and hurricane straps to an existing manufactured home that was not originally built with these features. This process can significantly improve the structural integrity of your home and protect it against future storms. In fact, a study by the University of Florida found that retro-fitted manufactured homes were less likely to experience damage during hurricanes than non-retrofitted homes.
Expertise of Barron Manufactured Home Repair
At Barron Manufactured Home Repair, we have over 50 years of experience in the industry. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, so you can trust us to get the job done right. Our team of experts is highly trained and experienced in installing tie downs, hurricane straps, and retro-fitting manufactured homes. We use only the highest quality materials and equipment to ensure that your home is protected against natural disasters.
Call-to-Action
Don't wait until it's too late - protect your manufactured home today with tie downs, hurricane straps, or for general retro-fitting. Contact Barron Manufactured Home Repair today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help protect your home.
Sources:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) "Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Hazard Areas" (https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1914-25045-5764/fema85_ch5.pdf)
University of Florida "Retrofitting Manufactured Homes for Wind Resistance" (https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/FY/FY73200.pdf)
Manufactured Housing Institute "Tie-Down and Anchoring Guide for Manufactured Homes" (https://www.manufacturedhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Tie-Down-and-Anchoring-Guide-for-Manufactured-Homes.pdf)