No, he will be lucky that he did not get hit with the max force winds. If the windows break and the wind gets inside, the pressure will blow his house apart.
My grandad did this in Barbados back in the 60s. People were laughing the same way. The hurricane came and his roof stayed on. The ones who laughed had to go fetch their rooftops from the gully.
Please follow up on them. I hope they stay safe, and I hope their home and communities are minimally affected. But seeing this type of ingenuity makes my heart smile
@@KnutFan you know her! Yes! Paradise! 💕💕💕 Best idea ever! Drilled into rocks on property, small wooden love shack! I only loose lattice around the front porch looking at Ensenada Honda! Blessings dear! Praying for Floridians, total PTSD night for me! Nothing worst than a huge hurricane at night! 🥹🥹🥹
@@richardgeisel4290 it will! I can promise you! My little shack has been tied down since Hugo. Irma and Maria took the lattice around the front porch! It is a huge help!! Praying for them all!
It's better than just sitting down and hoping nothing happens. I really hope he ends up not needing it and everyone and everything they worked so hard for stays safe. Respect to this man!!
Saw a pic of this on twitter and youtube decided to recommend me the video it came from😭😭 i hope this family TRULY stay safe! Sending thoughts & prayers from texas!!🙏💙
@@Bfkcjscbsnjc we all gotta go someday. And if it's his time then he's going out on his own terms. And some parts of Florida are more prone to flooding than others. If he's far enough inland to avoid the storm surge and he knows what to expect from past experiences, he should be fine. Best of luck to him! He knows this is better than relying on the insurance companies.
Hurricane straps on the rafters which can be installed after the fact for probably the same amount of money do a way better job of not damaging the roof you’re trying to save, look at the straps he bent the top edge of the roof
My great grandmother always use to tell me “it’s not what you have it’s what you take care of” kudos to him he worked hard to get it and working hard to keep it
I saw this earlier (a pic) and wasn't sure how he had that all tied down but 8' in the ground is a good start. I think in most situations it'd work really good but I guess we'll have to wait and see. I'm rooting for him, most people just shrug their shoulders and expect insurance to cover it everytime your house gets destroyed because you built in a flood/severe weather area. Or they expect to gov to buy you a new house when that ain't the gov's job. He's trying something and I'm all for it, bro might just become a multi multi millionaire off his "older home roof anchoring system".
Is it too late to tell him that he should’ve used sheets of plywood under the straps? It would added more surface integrity and also would protect from tension damage.
I love how most of you all, as his fellow Americans, wish him and his family well instead of the typical negative comment campaign. Truly admirable!! Let us all pray for those facing this catastrophic season in Florida.
That's not a bad idea to brace against the winds. That roof does have individual shingles. But what about the tornadoes and flooding water? I pray your life and your home is spared. Hopefully, they evacuated. 🥰🙏🏾
A man has been doing this in Jamaica since 1988 (hurricane Gilbert). He did it recently with hurricane Beryl and not a window or shingle lost. Praying this man isn’t overcome by flood waters.
If prayer worked he wouldn’t need to strap his house down. This is why humans do these thing because deep down even the most ardent believers know god isn’t real.
For the 30' long straps, working load limit: 5,400 lbs. Assembly break strength: 16,200 lbs. And the Webbing break strength: 20,000 lbs. $134 for 10 straps from US Cargo Control in Idaho.
This is how you do it people. I’m from PR also and my fam used to own a wooden house and we did this for hurricane Georges in 98…the little house survived it while others got destroyed. ❤
Exactly, I didn't get why the americans were making fun of him. We tied down our house in Georges and it saved our house while other similar homes were torn apart.
@@tropiginger because some of us remember Andrew and Katrina and I mean absolutely no shade when I say that.. New Orleans still ain't the same. I'll never underestimate the power of nature
I've never seen this idea before until now. If it worked for you guys in PR, why not? I travel to the Philippines for many years even went thru a Signal 4 (the highest which means pray and GTFO of there level) typhoon many years ago , and this strap things should work.
You know what? I'm not mad. He's doing what he can to protect his home. And if it works everyone else will do it, too. Good luck to everyone down there in Florida!
@@divamarvalousoneal2454 "putting his family in danger” am I missing something? I don't recall them saying they are staying there. He's just doing everything he can to try and protect there home so they have something to come back to. Probably Still going to evacuate. Again unless I missed something. Seems like you just want to be negative for no reason
@divamarvalousoneal2454 he didn't say at any point that he was going to stay there. Just trying to protect his family home, if $2k does the job, it will have been worth it.
How ingenuitive! Eight ft. deep mooring points. 5,400 lb rated straps. This guy is brilliant! He even “shrunk”-wrapped their truck! Wishing the best for these guys!!
This man is thinking outside the box and getting creative! It's wonderful and I hope it works! I hope you and your family are safe, sir. Please keep us posted!!
This is an amazing story about human resilience! I hope with all my heart that his house stays intact! Please follow up on this! Praying for all ♥️♥️♥️
Tying down his roof isn't going to prevent much damage if the storm surge reaches 5+ feet and the entire house becomes a swimming pool. Also, the fact that he secured the strap ends so far from the roof edge shows he doesn't understand physics. Their excessive length is going to magnify the force they experience if the wind tries to lift the roof. He should've made them as short as possible by running them straight down from the roof edge at a 90 degree angle. Even worse, the straps being fixed out in the open leaves them completely exposed and vulnerable to being severed by flying debris. What's going to restrain the roof then? He worked hard, but he definitely didn't work smart. All he did was expend effort on an ineffective, poorly thought out and executed countermeasure and show others what not to do.
I saw someone making fun of this online - it’s turned into a meme. But after you listen to them and how they did it. It’s actually smart! Will be interesting to see after the storm! Please do an update. Stay safe everyone!
@@MattDamon-n7gHey guys, this guy knows what he's talking about! Definitely not some loser trash nobody who will probably never own his own home. Definitely not.
It will absolutely help. I am a roof Consulant. My job involves inspecting and assessing damage to roofs as well as designing new roofs. Anything that can reduce the uplift, especially on the corners will help.
Yeah but I feel like the execution could've been pulled off better with the roof design. Notice how they crushed some ridge vents, could calculate putting some solid curved plates to rest the straps on that cover the gap between boards at the ridge. Just hate that they caused damage just trying to secure it from later damage but love the setup.
That roof is destroyed either way if they become necessary. If there's enough lift that those straps are needed, then that beam I'll be crushed in each of those spots. This isn't a thing for a reason, it doesn't work. I'm not saying it can't, just not like this. Need a much wider contact with the roof. That roof is already damaged and I doubt his insurance will cover it since it was self inflicted. Been through or on scene for every hurricane in Florida since andrew, and some out of state, have yet to see these attempts work without destroying the roof in the process. It'd be nice if it did though and I don't blame him for trying. But he's already paying for a new roof, he just doesn't know it yet.
@@kennethloki7011 the insurance won't cover it anyway looks older than 8 years. and he is probably doing what most of us are...going bare, saving our money plus the insurance premium and taking care of ourselves.
Your home and family will be spared from any harm. You’re good people doing what you need to do to protect your family. May God be with you in these troubling times🙏
It won't. The entire roof framing should have been secured with hurricane ties when it was built. Being he's in Orlando, well inland from the brunt of any storm, this is most likely a waste of money. Even if the winds get strong enough, they will more likely blow all the shingles off and the house will be trashed from the water damage anyhow. That said, it would be effective possibly in a tornado for saving the entire roof from taking off. Maybe.
Whats scary is, in theory… This may work. This gentleman will become a legend and learning case for future hurricanes. No one else seems to be trying anything even close to this productive! I applaud you sir. God bless your family and home. Love from Boston
This is actually pretty normal in wood houses (there are very few of those left, and decreasing rapidly) in Puerto Rico, and it does work wonders. Having said that, houses in Puerto Rico don't use shingles, which is I'd say what could make this work less effective/not work in comparison to Puerto Rico. Wood houses in Puerto Rico use mostly big metal sheets for their roof. The closest to shingles some houses use are ceramic tiles, but they're not used on wood houses, plus they're installed on top of concrete roofs for aesthetic reasons. If I were him, I'd buy a couple of tarps, a bunch of 2x4's to pin down the tarps (as in, nail them if necessary), and then use the straps on top to help prevent the shingles and the whole roof from flying away. Air getting inside and blowing it away is the real killer with roofs. Sealing all doors and windows as much as possible helps a ton, too. But yeah, I'm kinda curious to see if it works as well as in Puerto Rico. To people bracing for the hurricane: Stay safe! If you don't feel safe, just seek shelter. Better safe than sorry.
To not follow up on this story after the hurricane would be journalistic malpractice
Yep, I really want to see if the house survives or not
They dont follow up on home invasions. Good luck, be safe.
No, he will be lucky that he did not get hit with the max force winds. If the windows break and the wind gets inside, the pressure will blow his house apart.
🙃
I demand my money back
If this man’s house survives, he will be a Florida legend
And, he’ll set the trend for home straps. I think mobile homes need those
Right now he is just Florida man.
Who need a stupid college degree? This guy will be a multimillionaire if he takes his idea on the road!
Bro you beat me to own comment xD
My grandad did this in Barbados back in the 60s. People were laughing the same way. The hurricane came and his roof stayed on. The ones who laughed had to go fetch their rooftops from the gully.
I trust those straps more than I trust the homeowners insurance companies in Florida
Yup
Right?? 😂🎉
underrated ass comment omfg
You can blame Ron DeSantis for that.
@@brianz3284 Womp Womp
Please follow up on them. I hope they stay safe, and I hope their home and communities are minimally affected. But seeing this type of ingenuity makes my heart smile
We all rooting for this man
Missed opportunity
Roofing *
Including the straps😂
@@Gyro50I know u didn’t
😂😂😂😂
that's a man you know worked very hard for everything he's got.
And who also knows the government and corporations are not here to help.
Arent they evacuating them for free? Katrina wasn't this nice lol@mansfieldfamily5389
@@mansfieldfamily5389 he dont want to call them because he's probably here illegally
Thats an illegal with no insurance...
@@HoodHandyman😂he is from puerto rico
I am 100% invested in this story
It works!!! Culebra, PR The love shack is proof! Hahah WOOHOO!
❤️ Culebra!
Would love to see this work, let’s see the results
@@KnutFan you know her! Yes! Paradise! 💕💕💕
Best idea ever! Drilled into rocks on property, small wooden love shack! I only loose lattice around the front porch looking at Ensenada Honda!
Blessings dear! Praying for Floridians, total PTSD night for me! Nothing worst than a huge hurricane at night! 🥹🥹🥹
@@richardgeisel4290 it will! I can promise you! My little shack has been tied down since Hugo. Irma and Maria took the lattice around the front porch! It is a huge help!!
Praying for them all!
Now this is what I call American ingenuity !!!
We’re all rooting for you, my friend!
Please give us an update on this after the storm… would be a great idea for everyone with those type of roofs if it does the job!
Yes, please.
is that Ned Flanders?
That was my idea for tornados. Would love to see how well it works
It doesn’t work… never does
@@tj7870 "insurance is a form of gambling" 😂
This is the most Dad thing I've ever seen, and I'm here for it.
You just made me burst out laughing in the mist of a hurricane 😂”we’re here for it” we definitely are here for a bit more to come! Blessings 😂
Not my dad
@@jones2277what would your dad do?
True
A man who thought outside the box! Brilliant
Dude needs to market kits like this!
1 million percent
Smart man. Ingenious, Best of luck to him and his family, and his house!
Respect. He loves his home and family. He didn't wait until it was too late.
Правильно- если сам себе не поможешь ничего не дождеся
That and amazing idea.Looks secure .I hope it works!
🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂 are you for real...
May the fruit of your labor be rewarded. 😊
Amen!!!!
Bro is strapped down but what about the flooded streets/house 🤣💀 bro is gonna have a River in/front of his house
@@StaceyNonelisted Yes indeed
The fruit IS the reward of your labor.
Classic Dad- (Tugs on strap) “Yep, that’s not going anywhere..”
Hahahaha!!! Yep!
Wait, no duck tape? Huh?
I actually heard this voice in my head😂😂😂
@@DS-ss7vl obviously he care enough to work must be a republican !
Hank Hill approves this message.
"We got 'er cinched down tight, I tell you what, Boomhauer."
May this man and his family remain safe!🙏🏽
Honestly, not the worst idea I’ve ever seen. Good job guys!
I cannot wait for the update
I know....someone tag me in part 2!
Me too
me three
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It's better than just sitting down and hoping nothing happens. I really hope he ends up not needing it and everyone and everything they worked so hard for stays safe. Respect to this man!!
Dude, it’s simply bad when people have to strap their house to the ground like it’s a couch in the bed in their truck
@@MrResin-xk2mfI know, this is blowing my mind. They think the likelihood of their house being swept up is so likely they'll strap it down.
I pray almight father .grant you guys ther blessing and mercy you all needed i feel that in my heart .i just a sleep .wake up again to check.for .❤😂
You mean prayer emojis don't work???
Saw a pic of this on twitter and youtube decided to recommend me the video it came from😭😭 i hope this family TRULY stay safe! Sending thoughts & prayers from texas!!🙏💙
This is the Florida Man America needs!
Probably not going to work for some of the McMansions but modest homes like his - lets hope so! 🙏
I gotta have a follow up on this. I also pray for the family’s safety and the rest of Florida.
No kidding on the follow up. Note recorded wind speed and such. Pray everyone gets through this storm safely.
In agreement with you bro in Jesus Mighty Name amen
Amen
Coming into agreement with you dear brother, in Jesus Name🙏♥️🕊️
Kudos to him! I doesn't hurt to try!!!
That's the first thing I thought too... It won't hurt a thing to try. I hope it works out for them.
Exactly! Now I’m really invested to see how his house fairs. Hope I can see an update somewhere afterwards!
"doesn't hurt"
Until it doesn't work, and people get flooded, hurt, and croak
As I always say. Can't win if you don't play! I am hoping this works!!
@@Bfkcjscbsnjc we all gotta go someday. And if it's his time then he's going out on his own terms. And some parts of Florida are more prone to flooding than others.
If he's far enough inland to avoid the storm surge and he knows what to expect from past experiences, he should be fine.
Best of luck to him! He knows this is better than relying on the insurance companies.
He ain’t playing with Milton
If it works, everyone will be wanting to do the same thing!! Bravo...smart homeowner!!
It has to "Actually Work" to be successful. If it doesn't, you probably just ripped your house to shreds.
99% of Americans are too lazy and entitled to do that much work.
Till this day my grandmas house has permanent metal straps
Doesn’t look as flashy as this but it works
I can see this becoming a business.
Some people think it stupid. But if the ground connection is strong, this actually helps a lot.
8 ft deep concrete pylons are pretty darn good.
Anyone who thinks this is stupid is a shill who thinks FEMA will be there to save them every time something happens.
Hurricane straps on the rafters which can be installed after the fact for probably the same amount of money do a way better job of not damaging the roof you’re trying to save, look at the straps he bent the top edge of the roof
@@TheKeeperMD dude stfu.. he is trying to save his house. Leave him alone.
@@TheKeeperMDinsurance will deny the claim stating he is liable for the damaged roof. Mark my words
My great grandmother always use to tell me “it’s not what you have it’s what you take care of” kudos to him he worked hard to get it and working hard to keep it
I'm going to take what your dear grandma said with me. Hope you don't mind.❤
@@Ms9mmBeretta by all means
Hope there is a follow-up to see how things worked out. He is in my prayers!
I'll say it, too: Come back after the storm, and good luck to this man and his family.
Zeno of Citium would approve !
Finally someone who doesn’t leave things to chance.
I respect this man. hes trying what he can.
I saw this earlier (a pic) and wasn't sure how he had that all tied down but 8' in the ground is a good start. I think in most situations it'd work really good but I guess we'll have to wait and see. I'm rooting for him, most people just shrug their shoulders and expect insurance to cover it everytime your house gets destroyed because you built in a flood/severe weather area. Or they expect to gov to buy you a new house when that ain't the gov's job. He's trying something and I'm all for it, bro might just become a multi multi millionaire off his "older home roof anchoring system".
@jlo7770 People in Puerto Rico do this all the time, nothing new.
Is it too late to tell him that he should’ve used sheets of plywood under the straps? It would added more surface integrity and also would protect from tension damage.
He'll add that for the next hurricane; right now this is a test of theory.
I love how most of you all, as his fellow Americans, wish him and his family well instead of the typical negative comment campaign. Truly admirable!!
Let us all pray for those facing this catastrophic season in Florida.
He’s amazing! He’s got something to teach some of us lazy Americans
He wants the same dream as us and I can tell he’s worked hard to do so ❤
The man's a visionary and a credit to the positive aspects of being American
Building codes in Puerto Rico and Florida are much different. Guess we will see what happens
I was going to say it is silly until they said the rebar is buried 8 feet deep with concrete. I'd give his house a good chance of making it.
He is protecting his house at all cost. God bless him 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Rooting for him and his house. We NEED an update when this is over.
That's not a bad idea to brace against the winds. That roof does have individual shingles. But what about the tornadoes and flooding water? I pray your life and your home is spared. Hopefully, they evacuated. 🥰🙏🏾
Hard working guy who chose to be proactive and refused to be a victim. Respect.
He has no choice in whether or not he will be a victim...
The insurance companies will also victimize you when it comes to making a claim
Debris will slice straight through those straps. There's no avoiding a hurricane if you live in FL.
He’s still gonna be a victim though…
My hat's off to him. I hope it works well for him. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
A man has been doing this in Jamaica since 1988 (hurricane Gilbert). He did it recently with hurricane Beryl and not a window or shingle lost. Praying this man isn’t overcome by flood waters.
He’s inland so he’s probably safe from that.
WOW!
God bless you people and I pray you’re home stays standing without damage
I pray this works for this gentleman ❤
If prayer worked he wouldn’t need to strap his house down. This is why humans do these thing because deep down even the most ardent believers know god isn’t real.
It will!!!
@@Richard_Z8600 Study DNA for 20 minutes…then tell us you originated from nothing. 😂
God helps those who help themselves.
@@Richard_Z8600reminds me of Noah
Can’t wait to see the results
I'm curious also
He was left strapped for extra cash but not in debt! Haha. Smart dude!!!
The other house were swept away but his house stands
deep down we all want this to work.
@@untoldexplorer7680 we don't know that yet, Milton just barely made landfall
This man should be praised 😊
nope
Praise no man but our Lord and savior show sum respect
@@cristianvargas469 respect you own injected beliefs and altered books in false translation.
@@bsbs5.0lord and savior can have other meanings dumbass
@cristianvargas469 Unbelievably foolish and arrogant
For the 30' long straps, working load limit: 5,400 lbs.
Assembly break strength: 16,200 lbs.
And the Webbing break strength: 20,000 lbs.
$134 for 10 straps from US Cargo Control in Idaho.
This is how you do it people. I’m from PR also and my fam used to own a wooden house and we did this for hurricane Georges in 98…the little house survived it while others got destroyed. ❤
Exactly, I didn't get why the americans were making fun of him. We tied down our house in Georges and it saved our house while other similar homes were torn apart.
Good to know.
@@tropiginger because some of us remember Andrew and Katrina and I mean absolutely no shade when I say that.. New Orleans still ain't the same. I'll never underestimate the power of nature
I've never seen this idea before until now. If it worked for you guys in PR, why not? I travel to the Philippines for many years even went thru a Signal 4 (the highest which means pray and GTFO of there level) typhoon many years ago , and this strap things should work.
@@tropiginger I don't see anyone making fun of him here...
Love the positive comments ❤❤
Pure legend.
Love the positivity and cheering this family on more of this! Prayers for Florida
This is awesome protecting his home that way. Very intelligent. God bless him and his family.
But doesn't God want his house destroyed by sending the hurricane?
Intelligent? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 omg this made me almost shit myself laughing 😂😂😂😂😂 something tells me the wind is going right through these straps 😂😂😂😂
@@slipperyjim1497 Not too bright. Grow up.
God does not decree natural disasters but only permits them to happen .
His HOA was over immediately to tell him that that wasn't allowed.
They actually drove through the storm to give him the citation 🤣🤣🤣🤣
It honestly wouldn't surprise me 🙄
And even if the straps were allowed, they are not an approved color.
😂😂
This comment here! 🤣
I wish him all the luck in the world! I hope y'all stay safe fellow Floridians. Love from Texas
Also…love from Washington State!
May his hard work and God protect him and keep him and others safe.
You know what? I'm not mad. He's doing what he can to protect his home. And if it works everyone else will do it, too. Good luck to everyone down there in Florida!
Why should anyone be mad at this?
That's a smart man protecting his family and everything he worked so hard for. God bless the real men we still have in society
Yes 💯
No god here. Just a man putting his family in danger
Man I love Reddit atheists like the guy above me
@@divamarvalousoneal2454 "putting his family in danger” am I missing something? I don't recall them saying they are staying there. He's just doing everything he can to try and protect there home so they have something to come back to. Probably Still going to evacuate. Again unless I missed something. Seems like you just want to be negative for no reason
@divamarvalousoneal2454 he didn't say at any point that he was going to stay there. Just trying to protect his family home, if $2k does the job, it will have been worth it.
How ingenuitive! Eight ft. deep mooring points. 5,400 lb rated straps. This guy is brilliant! He even “shrunk”-wrapped their truck! Wishing the best for these guys!!
"It's to hold the friction of the roof from lifting."
That is indeed a sentence.
Proactive man he’s a Leader
PRAYERS and ADMIRATION
You know, if it works, it works. Ingenuity is a beautiful thing. I hope it does work for them.
This man is thinking outside the box and getting creative! It's wonderful and I hope it works! I hope you and your family are safe, sir. Please keep us posted!!
Smart man! Pure ingenuity. Worth every penny spent.
Absolutely! $2,000 is well worth it!
This guy is awesome and i hope he pulls this off. Theres a certain human spirit in that effort.
Yes! We need more "human spirit" in our world!
That house gonna be buzzing like a bee from the vibration of the wind on the straps.
That's intelligence and courage. I salute you sir.
smart man! love this fam! may your home be safe, many blessings❤💯
Smart? lol
This is the dumbest 💩 I’ve seen on the internet today
Yes. Because when the storm is over and the damage is done the government won't help you. Better safe then sorry.
@@SpartanFx-ln2sr 😂😂😂😂
Your lack of education does not change the complexities of the world around you. Emoji losers...
Wow he went above and beyond to protect his home and family. Amazing ❤
those straps are gonna sound insane when the wind picks up, should've twisted them a little.
This is an amazing story about human resilience! I hope with all my heart that his house stays intact! Please follow up on this! Praying for all ♥️♥️♥️
Tying down his roof isn't going to prevent much damage if the storm surge reaches 5+ feet and the entire house becomes a swimming pool.
Also, the fact that he secured the strap ends so far from the roof edge shows he doesn't understand physics. Their excessive length is going to magnify the force they experience if the wind tries to lift the roof. He should've made them as short as possible by running them straight down from the roof edge at a 90 degree angle. Even worse, the straps being fixed out in the open leaves them completely exposed and vulnerable to being severed by flying debris. What's going to restrain the roof then?
He worked hard, but he definitely didn't work smart. All he did was expend effort on an ineffective, poorly thought out and executed countermeasure and show others what not to do.
I've seen the memes but this Man actually accomplished to do this. Much respect I hope this really does work for this family.
Well I think it's a great idea. If I were his neighbor and saw that I'd be asking where he got the straps.
@@timb7775 That is definitely a valid question
It definitely can't hurt his chances. God bless you all down there ❤️
I hope his home is okay 💜
Respect to this guy.
I saw someone making fun of this online - it’s turned into a meme. But after you listen to them and how they did it. It’s actually smart! Will be interesting to see after the storm! Please do an update. Stay safe everyone!
No it's not. Basic elementary school science. Wow
@@MattDamon-n7gHey guys, this guy knows what he's talking about! Definitely not some loser trash nobody who will probably never own his own home. Definitely not.
@@gregsmith1875 hey thank you don't blame him just another want to be scientist.
If he doesn't have good hurricane ties holding his rafters down, this could make a difference if the conditions are just bad enough.
What's to make fun of? Most hurricane rated homes and structures have the roof strapped down too. They just do it internally.
It will absolutely help. I am a roof Consulant. My job involves inspecting and assessing damage to roofs as well as designing new roofs. Anything that can reduce the uplift, especially on the corners will help.
Yeah but I feel like the execution could've been pulled off better with the roof design. Notice how they crushed some ridge vents, could calculate putting some solid curved plates to rest the straps on that cover the gap between boards at the ridge. Just hate that they caused damage just trying to secure it from later damage but love the setup.
@@Noname-hb6pzonce this storm is over, and he evaluates his work, he may take your recommendation for the future.
That roof is destroyed either way if they become necessary. If there's enough lift that those straps are needed, then that beam I'll be crushed in each of those spots. This isn't a thing for a reason, it doesn't work. I'm not saying it can't, just not like this. Need a much wider contact with the roof. That roof is already damaged and I doubt his insurance will cover it since it was self inflicted. Been through or on scene for every hurricane in Florida since andrew, and some out of state, have yet to see these attempts work without destroying the roof in the process. It'd be nice if it did though and I don't blame him for trying. But he's already paying for a new roof, he just doesn't know it yet.
@@kennethloki7011exactly insurance will deny the claim citing the straps caused previous damage.😂😂😂
@@kennethloki7011 the insurance won't cover it anyway looks older than 8 years. and he is probably doing what most of us are...going bare, saving our money plus the insurance premium and taking care of ourselves.
I hope his house survives. He’ll have a lot of business if it does. Good luck to everyone in the path of Milton.
I wish him all the best
Love this mans inventiveness and fortitude. I pray his home he and his family make it through this storm fine. Please follow up. God bless.❤❤❤
This is impressive!
Very good
I remember watching this in a Simpson episode. Flanders tied his house down before, The Hurricane.
Your home and family will be spared from any harm. You’re good people doing what you need to do to protect your family. May God be with you in these troubling times🙏
Glad I’m not the only one invested in this! God bless this man and his family! 🙏
I totally respect this family. Pray for safety 🙏
But isn't it God that is sending the storm? Why is he defying God's will?
When you have to STRAP DOWN your house to survive a storm, that is when you should move to where one does not have to strap down a home.
I admire the inventiveness. Hopefully it will make a big difference.
Nah, those hooks will break before the house takes off
It won't. The entire roof framing should have been secured with hurricane ties when it was built. Being he's in Orlando, well inland from the brunt of any storm, this is most likely a waste of money. Even if the winds get strong enough, they will more likely blow all the shingles off and the house will be trashed from the water damage anyhow. That said, it would be effective possibly in a tornado for saving the entire roof from taking off. Maybe.
All the truck drivers yelling at their screens to put a 1/2 twist in those straps..
Interesting. What is the benefit of putting in a half twist. I’m very curious.
@@serious_in_seattle6917 the straps don't vibrate in the wind if twisted, it breaks the wind flow frequency.
@@serious_in_seattle6917 It reduces the vibration and flapping of the straps from the wind
And to put some corner guards where the straps meet any edges.
The half inch twist will prevent wind noise, otherwise it will sound like
a propeller.
If they’re tight enough you won’t need to do that
He is a LEGEND
AMEN❤ SENDING PRAYERS FROM CALIFORNIA 🙏🙏🙏
That’s pretty smart. I truly hope it works.
I hope everyone is safe from this storm❤
Hes got his truck all covered up too! WOW THOSE HOOKS! 🙏
I was going to laugh but then I got online and ordered me some rachet straps and tent stakes. Thanks Pedro for your your inspiration.
Whats scary is, in theory…
This may work. This gentleman will become a legend and learning case for future hurricanes.
No one else seems to be trying anything even close to this productive!
I applaud you sir. God bless your family and home.
Love from Boston
I was thinking the same thing, it might just work.
This is actually pretty normal in wood houses (there are very few of those left, and decreasing rapidly) in Puerto Rico, and it does work wonders. Having said that, houses in Puerto Rico don't use shingles, which is I'd say what could make this work less effective/not work in comparison to Puerto Rico. Wood houses in Puerto Rico use mostly big metal sheets for their roof. The closest to shingles some houses use are ceramic tiles, but they're not used on wood houses, plus they're installed on top of concrete roofs for aesthetic reasons.
If I were him, I'd buy a couple of tarps, a bunch of 2x4's to pin down the tarps (as in, nail them if necessary), and then use the straps on top to help prevent the shingles and the whole roof from flying away. Air getting inside and blowing it away is the real killer with roofs. Sealing all doors and windows as much as possible helps a ton, too.
But yeah, I'm kinda curious to see if it works as well as in Puerto Rico.
To people bracing for the hurricane: Stay safe! If you don't feel safe, just seek shelter. Better safe than sorry.
Looking forward to the update once the storm has passed. I wish him success.
We are praying for you all around the world
That man is brilliant!
Please do an update!
Welcome to America, sir. Glad you’re here! Smart dude
He was born in America
Puerto Rico is a state of America.
Wow, that’s so smart. Good on that guy, praying for everyone in Florida.
Please give us an update! Want to know how he weathered the storm!❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely Brilliant!!!