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How much will a category 1 hurricane damage a mobile home?
Sunday, August 20, 2023
"Older (mainly pre-1994 construction) mobile homes could be destroyed, especially if they are not anchored properly as they tend to shift or roll off their foundations. Newer mobile homes that are anchored properly can sustain damage involving the removal of shingle or metal roof coverings, and loss of vinyl siding, as well as damage to carports, sunrooms, or lanais,” according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. A category 1 storm has sustainewinds of 74 to 95 mph.
Links to the expected damage for other category hurricanes: 2, 3, 4, 5.
To learn about the four variables that determine the hurricane-reisistance of your mobile home, go to our article How much hurricane wind speed can a mobile home survive? Also, we suggest reading What year were mobile homes required to become more storm resistant? and Why is it a dangerous mistake to attach a carport, porch, or room addition directly to the roof of a mobile home? and What can I do during a hurricane to reduce the possiblity of roof damage?
Here’s a few more of our articles about hurricane resistance:
• What happens when a mobile home foundation fails in a hurricane?
• How can I inspect my roof for hurricane damage?
• What can I do right now to prepare my house for a hurricane?
• Is a metal roof for a mobile home approved for HUD Wind Zone 3?
• Why do so many more sinkholes open up after a hurricane?
• Which trees are most likely to fall over on your house in a hurricane?
• Can I get hurricane impact-rated windows for a mobile-manufactured home?
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