Watch this video to see how a wind resistant sunroom and porch addition were built for a house located on the water in a hurricane prone area, including:

• Removing the existing porch and supporting the second floor.
• Pouring the concrete slab foundation.
• Framing and reinforcing the 2×6 walls with plywood sheathing.
• Reinforcing the roof rafters using steel straps and hangers.
• Fabricating and attaching reinforced steel porch columns.
• Applying a water shield underlayment to the roof.
• Making custom plywood window covers with wing nut hardware for easy installation and removal.

Read episode article to find out more.

Further Information

• How to Make Your Home More Wind Resistant (video)
• How to Reinforce a Home Against Wind Damage (video)
• How to Strengthen Wall Framing on a Sunroom (video)
• Boarding Up: Hurricane Storm Panels for Your Home (article)
• Sunroom, Deck, and Pool Addition Project, Part 1 (video)
• Sunroom, Deck, and Pool Addition Project, Part 2 (video)

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