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Homeowners Handbook - The Department of Disaster Management
Homeowners Handbook - The Department of Disaster Management
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If galvanized sheets are used, ensure that they are properly secured tothe laths so as to ensure adequate resistance in high winds.Allow appropriate overlaps to ensure that the edges of the sheets canbe bent over to prevent lift in high winds.Roofing nails should be galvanized and have large steel washers attheir headsUSE NAILS LIKE THIS...OR USEGALVANIZED STEELWASHERS LIKE THIS.Nail with wide heads and large steel washersNails do not hold as well as screwsUse proper drive screws for corrugatedgalvanized roof sheets.Be sure that the screw go into the purlingsat least two (2) inches.Use large washers under the screw headsto prevent the roof sheets from tearingwhen pulled upward by high winds.Drive ScrewRemember to use sufficient screws so thatthe heads will not tear through.5.2.2 Concrete Blocks - The use ofsolid or hollow concrete blocksinstead of the traditional bricksand stone buildingconstruction is desirable formeeting the demand of goodquality; speed ofconstruction andoverall economy.51