Hurricane Irma
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Ok, done and it was taken on July 25th probably after a tornado somewhere.Yes. You should do a reverse image search on that pic.
But I have seen the same thing as a result of Hurricane Andrew several times.
For about two weeks I drove around South Dade and Monroe Counties distributing food
with 6 armed guardsmen riding in back of my truck, often with a police escort.
I've seen stuff that would give you and still gives me goosebumps. Among that stuff I saw several
instances of 2x4's through trees and at least two of boards through CBS blocks.
I understand you don't want me spending money needlessly but if I think it's better to be safe than sorry
it's because I have good cause. A little overkill is a healthy thing. Believe me, I'm quite frugal.
Nah. Far be it from me to try to tell someone else how to spend their money.
Personally, I'm content enough with impact glass windows, but then my house is stucco over frame, meaning the windows might already be more projectile resistant than the walls are.
I can accept that because given its location, it would be insane to stay here during a hurricane anyway.
I don't think you'd try to tell me how to spend my money. I think you've read enough of me here and elsewhereNah. Far be it from me to try to tell someone else how to spend their money.
Personally, I'm content enough with impact glass windows, but then my house is stucco over frame, meaning the windows might already be more projectile resistant than the walls are.
I can accept that because given its location, it would be insane to stay here during a hurricane anyway.
that you'd know better. But I do respect your opinion and think you would care enough to try to dissuade me from being wasteful of my resources.
I also think that given your Florida house's location it would be silly if not suicidal to stay there during a 'cane
even if the house was made of CBS block. If it's made of stucco staying would be worse than silly, insane, or suicidal, it would be outright dumb..but if you chose to stay I would support your dumb decision...LOL.
Yes, your impact resistance windows are stronger than your stucco walls. I would need a hammer to break your windows but I could kick or punch through stucco and so could a hurricane.
We've all read the story of the three little pigs.
Well, my stucco holds up to storms a whole lot better that the vinyl and Hardiboard siding many of of the "beach shacks" here have on them. I'll grab some pics of the two houses directly to the north of me later today. Both lost some of their siding during Irma.
Personally, I would not try to punch or kick through a properly applied 3-layer stucco over mesh/lath finish. I've seen how much fun it is to remove that stuff when we re-did our north wall with new impact-glass windows. Are you sure you're not thinking EFIS rather than real stucco?
Maybe down the road. Getting a gas stove will be Way down the list. The next two projects on the list are a screen enclosure for the front entry. We would like to get that done before the cooler weather so we can get a nice cross breeze.
I do look forward to those weeks we can actually open windows and turn off the air. Hubby still uses AC at night even in the winter months. It might not kick on but if the temp rises enough, he will still be cool.
Forgot to add the second: irrigation system.
I give up what was it some kind of wind mill??
That is a good question not sure what that thing is. It is in Everglades City. The whole town was 4 feet under water. The house I was mucking out had a workbench in the little ground level room. We were clearing it off so we could remove the panels behind it in the back corner was a coke bottle filled with sea water. We found mud & mold behind the paneling.
The pick was just showing the water level & tree. It was reining so picks taken out the other side of the car didn’t turn out.
My guess is a weather station platform...just a guess though since it seems to have power running to it.
I posted a few links/pics of EC, my nephew lives in Chokoloskee.
That whole area took a very hard hit.
Someone on FB said 2/3 of the homes in EC have been tagged "condemed" by the county.
So sad.
ETA: The Everglades Nat'l Parks have *some* webcams around, maybe that's what that's for.
I give up what was it some kind of wind mill??
A not so formidable water management canal gate?
Too bad it lost it's decorations.
(Or perhaps Mr. Musk's latest experimental Mars launch platform.)
Good luck.
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A not so formidable water management canal gate?
(Too bad it lost its decorations.)
Or perhaps Mr. Musks latest experimental Mars launch platform.
Good luck.
Thanks!
I am usually leary of photos posted on FB because so often they are shares from shares from shares ithout any thought as to their validity. This photo came from someone I normally trust to verify the source.And found (or caused to be found
How does someone do a reverse image search?Yes. You should do a reverse image search on that pic.
If you're using Chrome on a real computer, you can just right-click the image and "Search Google for image".
A more universal and possibly more comprehensive method is to use TinEye Reverse Image Search
Me no likey.Andrew's track (1992):
Katrina's track (2005):
Maria's track so far (2017):
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That will be such a relief. Just knowing it's there does so much!Well, we ordered a Generac generator today.
Shop Generac Guardian 22,000-Watt (LP)/19,500-Watt (NG) Standby Generator at Lowes.com
It will do the whole house. The tank will be buried (250 gal).
There is a waiting list on installing. We are looking at 12 weeks. Could be sooner but more than likely not. The disabled and those in medical need are first in line as they should be.
Financing it through Lowes. It covers everything that needs to be done. From the pad to put it on, to the burying of the tank, to the electrical work and whatever. The only thing not covered in the cost is the first fill. They cannot predict what the cost of propane will be at that time.
Hopefully that means we will never need it
Doesn't much help for the rest of this season but we will figure out something if needed.
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Yup sure, not exterior insulation. A wonder bar would help but I've been known to be a monster.
(actually EIFS which has wet and dried slowly can be harder than stucco) I've removed both.
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