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What happens to Met-Tile in high winds?

Met-Tile Frequently Asked Questions
Met-Tiles's long-length panels are tightly secured with screw-type fasteners that provide stronger adhesion than nails or glue. They provide proven resistance to winds over 230 mph, both in wind tests and in actual hurricane experience.
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What is Met-Tile?

Met-Tile Frequently Asked Questions
Met-Tile is made of 3-ft-wide steel panels, in lengths of two to 20 feet. Since the panels are stepped to create a tile-like appearance, they are commonly referred to as "tile panels" or "tile facsimile panels."
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How much does Met-Tile weigh?

Met-Tile Frequently Asked Questions
Met-Tile weighs only 125 lb per square or 1.25 lb per square foot. Concrete and clay tiles can weigh up to 10 times as much. This means you can reroof with Met-Tile with no need for costly truss reinforcement. And it's safer than heavy tiles in earthquakes or hurricanes.
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How does roof tile perform in high winds?

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The weight of the individual tiles plus the single standard fastener keeps the tiles in place in areas with wind speeds up to 80 miles per hour. In areas of higher winds, there are alternative fastening methods that can withstand up to 140 mile per hour wind speeds.
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What does Met-Tile sound like when it rains?

Met-Tile Frequently Asked Questions
If your house has insulation or a solid deck, the sound of rain or hail will be no more noticeable than with any other type of roofing. In fact, Met-Tile's panel design helps to deaden sound transmission because only a small portion of the roofing actually touches the structure.
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How does Met-Tile save energy?

Met-Tile Frequently Asked Questions
Met-Tile has earned the ENERGY STAR® for its cool roof attributes! Cool roofs reflect sunlight away from your home, so they use less energy, are cooler and more pleasant for occupants. Met-Tile cool roof coatings have reflectivity values that meet or greatly exceed ENERGY STAR requirements. Also, Met-Tile’s design provides an insulating layer of moving air between the roof and substructure, making your home even more energy-efficient.
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Are Solexx greenhouses able to withstand high winds?

Solexx Greenhouse FAQ, frequently asked questions
Solexx greenhouses perform excellent in wind. Our composite frame (the same material used to make bridges) is extremely strong and durable. As long as the greenhouse is firmly anchored (which we can help you with), you should not have problems. The combination of a strong frame and flexible paneling works very well in adverse conditions. Many of our customers live on the coast and frequently experience winds of 70 mph.
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What should we do if there are high winds?

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If there are high winds or gusts over 20mph have everyone exit the moonwalk immediately and turn the blower off. If the moonwalk begins to lift off the ground have everyone exit the moonwalk immediately and turn the blower off. The following chart can help you determine wind speed:
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Trampolines4Fun - FAQs
If you live in a windy area, then it might be advisable to buy an anchor kit to secure the trampoline to the lawn. Otherwise if high winds are forecast, we recommend removing the legs so that the wind cannot get underneath and lift the trampoline.
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The Children's Bouncy Castle Company
For safety reasons we will not hire our castles in high winds. If this should be the case no fee will be payable for the hire.
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What happens if we leave the sunscreen down in high winds?

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First and foremost, our See-thru Sunscreen is just that… a Sunscreen. If the wind is blowing 30 mph or greater the sun hasn’t been out for a while. We simply ask you to use common sense and roll it up into its protective panel box. Once inside the panel box the winds can blow up to 100 mph and the screens will be protected.
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Will the greenhouse handle high winds?

Solexx Greenhouses frequently asked questions
long as the greenhouse is firmly anchored you should not have problems with wind. The combination of a strong frame and flexible paneling works very well in adverse conditions. Many of our customers live on the coast and frequently experience winds of 70 mph. One customer in New Jersey has a Solexx greenhouse that survived Hurricane "Bob" with no damage from the impacting tree branches.
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How will this roof stand up in high winds?

Frequently Asked Questions - American Metal Roofs
Rustic Shingle is designed to withstand the strongest winds. To ensure this, it undergoes periodic testing in hurricane force winds of 110 miles per hour and more. Houston's Hurricane Alicia contained winds of up to 120 miles per hour in many areas and Rustic Shingle roofs still experienced no damage. In addition to locking on all four sides between panels, the shingles are anchored to the roof deck with screw-shank nails that are virtually impossible to pull out.
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How does an Allmet Roof stand up to high winds?

Gerard Roofing Technologies - Stone Coated Steel Roofs
Extremely well! Metals USA warrants Allmet Roofing Products to withstand 120 mph winds. Note that Allmet Stone Coated Steel Roofs have been control tested and withstood winds exceeding 170 mph. Wow! Not necessarily. Allmet Stone Coated Steel Roofs can be installed over existing wood shingle, shake or composition roofs. Ensure your local contractor checks local building codes.
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How does it hold up in high winds?

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Tests show that properly installed vinyl cedar siding materials withstands winds in excess of 150 mph, making it an excellent choice for the Gulf Coast and other areas where hurricanes and high winds can damage ordinary siding.
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Can your service be affected by high winds?

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Antenna equipment needs to maintain directional alignment to the nearest repeater site for optimal performance. Our equipment mounts are engineered to handle high wind loads and our professional installation staff is trained on properly securing those mounts to ensure stability in high winds.
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How do you stop it in high winds?

HotWire FAQs
You can just let it spin if you've got something more important to do, like dealing with a dragging anchor! The KISS is guaranteed to hurricane force winds, and we know of two that have operated through hurricanes with no damage. You can shut it off with the electric break (located on the control box near your battery) up to 35 knots. It will slow the blades to a near stop. They will turn very slowly, allowing you to tether a blade to the mounting pole if you wish.
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Strong Winds - What happens if the winds become very strong?

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Superior Windmills are built with an extra large tail that automatically feathers itself out and gauges itself accordingly with wind velocity. If the wind is too strong it will steer the blades completely out of the wind. Air Diffuser - Does the air diffuser that breaks the large bubbles up into tiny ones need to be placed in the deepest area of the pond or dugout. Yes, to maintain maximum aeration and circulation its beneficial to place the diffuser in the deepest area of the water source.
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What happens if the sale price wasn't met, but I'm the high bidder?

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auction is not considered successful if the high bid is below the sale price. The seller has the option to re-list the item for sale at a later date. Alternatively the seller can accept the highest bid as the sale price, then the highest bidder will be deemed the successful purchaser, and all auction terms and conditions apply.
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What happens if the club winds down?

Distinctive Holiday Homes
If the club winds down, the portfolio of property will be sold and the funds dispersed as follows: First to any secured creditors such as banks & lenders, then to the Members, then to any 3rd party creditors, and the remaining funds to the shareholders.
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Are special "heavy" foundations necessary if high winds are common?

About Pacific Domes
To determine if a special foundation is needed to withstand high winds, check with your local City and/or County Building Department.
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Can the modules withstand high winds and hail?

Solar Power Questions
The panels are supported by our roofer-designed mounting system that has been tested to withstand 125 mph (200 kph) winds and can work on almost every type of roofing material. Our Uni-Solar modules virtually indestructable and can withstand almost any size hail stone.
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Do high winds make the chains swing too much?

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We've had no reports of excessive swinging in windy conditions. Our headquarters in Southern California experiences Santa Ana winds in the fall with 50+ mph gusty winds. If you want to secure your chain at the bottom, try our Copper Dish (#3145-A) with its brass attachment loop.
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What happens if my tile is damaged during shipping?

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You must notify us within 3 business days from date of receipt. We will ship another at our own expense. You must keep damaged item and packaging for shipper's inspection.
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What happens if there are tile variants within a batch?

CTS Portfolio page - FAQs
Best policy is to examine all your tiles carefully before they are fixed, from all boxes, to spot any irregularities in shape, size or tonality (which are not actually an inherent part of the tile's character!). Do not allow any of the tiles to be fixed until a potential problem has been resolved.
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What happens when a tile becomes soiled?

Frequently Asked Questions
You can pull it up and wash it clean in a sink. Some people even pressure wash tiles in their garages. Of course, you need to let the tile dry out before putting it back in place. It's always good to order a few extra tiles for replacement or to cycle in and out where you might have the heaviest traffic or soiling.
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