"orangetrader" wrote in message
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OK may be this is a little late for Frances, but a few questions:

Single story house in Miami, CBS construction, single slab foundation on
piles, awning windows.

(1) What is the best way to install plywood over the windows? Should I
cover the window and then drill in Tapcon to attach to the walls at the
corners? or is it better to use mansory anchors, and then drill holes on the
wood, fit over and fasten with nuts? This way I can reuse the anchors next
time. Plywood cannot be used once they get wet.


This is Turtle.

Get water treated Plywood and wetting it will make no difference in the future.
It will be wet when you buy it and just wait till it drys some before putting it
up.

Some one here said about closing window too tight and not letting the window
imploding , then cause roof to come off. This is very much true and don't
succure the plywood covers with too thick of plywood like 7/8" plywood or
imploding will take the roof off and you with it. There is alway about 3 to 300
tornados that come with a Hurrican and Imploding will happen when any of these
hit your home. Windows can be replace fair easily but putting the roof back on a
home is a big cost.

The window will go or the Roof. the choice is yours.

TURTLE