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The Germans are far more sensible then us, better engineers too.
It would never pass the voters, but I think these type of shutters should be a mandatory building code in coastal areas of Florida and the Carolinas.
Originally posted by Dominique
…and they are pretty burglar proof also. You can lock them down from the inside and It would take I don’t what to try to cut through those things.So tell me… God forbid there’s a fire… do they have a manual override? Cuz the ones I saw where all electric.
All the ones I saw over there were manual – although some of the newer ones have a remote control also.
These things are pretty thick and heavy too but are pulled up and down on some wheelie type things that give a ton of leverage – I am not much of an engineer. These things are built into the wall next to the window as the houses are built and it’s all standard equipment.
good luck all
I go thru floods all the time and thought I’d throw in what works for me,
I can’t help you with the wind and I know that’s the worst, but if you live in an area that is likely to get too much water too quickly, I’d suggest you’re getting some rolls of plastic or even just large trash bags will do; and keep them ready by all the doorways and areas of your house that water might try to creep thru to enter.
It is my experience that if you can keep out the initial push that it doesn’t take too long for the water to recede to the point you won’t need the plastic any longer.
every moment you can stay dry counts. I’m only 50ft from the largest river in our area, so I know what I am talking about.
also, if you’ve done all you can do and are looking for something else; if you have an area around your house that likely is going ot be the direction from which your first worries will be about flooding, (for instance say you have a patio porch) its not too late to make some sandbags (they don’t have to be sand but it helps)out of your trash bags and make a little wall across the end of the porch and it will keep the water at bay there rather than to let it run up to your doorway entrance.
also a good idea to put sand bags around the outside of your windowwells with ideally some plastic in between the sandbags and the window-well to ensure water-tightness.
also say you’re on the downside of a street that if you get a lot of rain in a short amount of time; will likely spill over onto your property instead of running down the gutter like its suppose to: it is well worth your time to line that part of the curb with some sort of sandbag or even some 2x4s (better anchor well or they’ll end up in your living room because of the wind) to keep the water traveling on down the street towards anyplace else;
because all this stuff that seems so unecessary will (sadly) make its use very apparent if things come to that point: and more sadly will you likely see a few minutes (to at most hours) later that they were the very difference in whether your inside of your house was flooded: or not. because it happens that quicky and the worst of it all recedes just has fast. So what might look like it won’t hold up, ie a flimsy line of sandbags, often will be enough because the worst of the flooding, the part that you are trying to protect, often will not need steel doors to keep it dry. the home has already been built to be the first thing on the property to stay dry, so all it takes is a little bit of help to keep it that way.
I speak all from experience .
Hey Lou,
You are the best friend I have ever know. I love you my great friend. While sittin here in Virginina I am thinking of all my good Florida friends. I wished that I could be there Lou with you drinking some gentlemans Jack. Lou, you are the man reading for the storm, gun in hand. You are my best friend. God Speed!How about an update? they don’t talk much about the hurricane up here or I haven’t been near the news when they have. from what I’ve been able to gather it looks like it will hit just north of miami, but I’ve only had a quick glimpse of the situation.
It looks like it’s just about to hit with all it’s fury…
I dunno… Lou’s last post was about six hours ago… maybe he’s got his head down… maybe power is out…
Hi Guys
Just doing last minute things. The Hurricane is moving very slowly which is good and bad.Good beacuse its not here yet, bad because when it gets here it will dump even more water on us. They are expecting the eye of the hurricane to pass right over us here in Orlando late Saturday night/Early Sunday Morning. We will be getting hit with the first bands of it tonight though.
Due to its extremely slow movement it will be with us from tonight to possibly Monday :angry:
Are you stocked-up?
Do you have a generator?
Cut away any dead limbs?
Pick-up yard debris and trash?
Put away all potential projectiles?
Board-up and tape-up all windows?
Batteries & flashlights & bottled water?
Make sure you untie the dog and bring him inside? (that’s an important one!
)I will think of you all and pray for you all… throughout the entire weekend… Give us an update ASAP when the lights come back on.
I just heard possibly 20 inches of rain – DAMN!
We had about 4 inches of rain the other day and the flooding was horrible – cant imagine 20 inches and 150mph winds!
And to boot you just went through Charlie – is it worth it?
May the force be with you all.
Are you stocked-up? yes
Do you have a generator? no, logistics and safety issues
Cut away any dead limbs? they got blown away by Charley
Pick-up yard debris and trash? yes
Put away all potential projectiles? we think so
Board-up and tape-up all windows? No Boards or Tape Available, all sold out
Batteries & flashlights & bottled water? yes
Make sure you untie the dog and bring him inside? (that’s an important one! ) No more dog, she passed away last summer. We have Cat and he stays indoors20 Inches or more is expected and we already have standing water around here from daily rain showers and residue from Charley. I expect about two feet of water in roads here thru Monday afternoon. Kids cant go swimming in it though due to pissed off snakes and aligators who live here in the neighborhood and probably wont be too happy with all this hullabalo. I am sure they will be swimming up and down the road here on patrol.
Originally posted by Professor
No more dog, she passed away last summer. We have Cat and he stays indoorsOh…. I’m sorry Lou… At least the cat will probably stay under the bed the whole storm…
Originally posted by Professor
Kids cant go swimming in it though due to pissed off snakes and aligatorsNot to mention the whirlpools from the storm sewer that has been known to suck people under….
Storm water is very dangerous for many reasons. Just hope the fire ants don’t make one of those nasty “fire ant floaties” like they sometimes do when they are flooded out! :Cry:
Fire ant floaties – yikes!
I will be thinking of you guys and I’ll be glued to the news. Please make sure you stick up your head and check in asap when you can because we will be worried sick here about you!
If not, maybe you can call one of us and we can post about your safety.
Good luck, hold on tight and I hope the whole thing blows over as mildly as possible!
