this post was submitted on 09 Oct 2024
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[–] billwashere@lemmy.world 10 points 6 months ago

I don’t know if this stupid or genius. Now I’m curious.

[–] plz1@lemmy.world 9 points 6 months ago (2 children)

They missed the 25-foot waterproof wall, for the actual damage, the storm surge...

[–] UnmetPlayer@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Just put down some moisture absorbers, it'll be fine.

[–] scutiger@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago

Just stick it in some rice. Good as new.

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[–] peanuts4life@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 6 months ago (7 children)

This is actually not a bad idea

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[–] Sarothazrom@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago

Checkmate, nature.

ok so. This isn't going to stop a tree, or a large rock from flying through the side of you wall, but if you home isn't mounted to the foundation (common in old homes) or very well mounted, or just not very wind load capable, this could actually be beneficial.

You could still experience "wall buckling" but since the roof is relatively secured, you're acting from a separate point of leverage. Which is essentially going to be in the middle of the wall, rather than at the top of the wall.

This is all assuming that these anchor points are as strong or stronger than the straps and mounting hardware. And the fact that your home doesn't disintegrate between the staps.

[–] Zozano@lemy.lol 8 points 6 months ago (5 children)

Anyone claiming this is going to work has no idea how houses are constructed or how hurricanes cause damage.

[–] jonwyattphillips@lemmy.ml 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Tornados took the roofs off of many houses today across Florida.

[–] UnmetPlayer@lemmy.world 10 points 6 months ago

I like to imagine them all getting shifted one house to the left.

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[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 7 points 6 months ago

A bit like the building at the top of Mount Washington

[–] Martineski@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 6 months ago

I love this.

[–] Etterra@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago (6 children)

I wonder how deep those stakes are driven lol

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[–] linearchaos@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago

+10 for holding the roof on the house

+5 for holding the house on the foundation

-7 for creating a large strong web effectively doubling the surface area where flying things can destroy your house.

[–] Pistcow@lemm.ee 7 points 6 months ago

Maybe build with ICF ( insulated concrete forms).

[–] Wrench@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago

Someone misunderstood building code for hurricane ties.

[–] marcos@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I have that people post those and I don't doubt they are real anymore.

Now I'm just curious about what shape those anchors have, due to morbid curiosity.

[–] HootinNHollerin@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago

They’re 8 foot deep concrete anchors according to the interview

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

They're just round and deep. Also, it really does work.

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[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

ive always wondered why nobody does that with their mobile homes. seems like enough strapping would help minimize tornado damage if they were anchored deep enough

[–] DerArzt@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago (2 children)

You've gotta remember that most mobile home communities are folks who own their units renting the land for use. This guy has custom concrete anchors, which a mobile home community property owner probably wouldn't want.

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[–] konalt@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

moving house

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