Wind Mitigation Inspections
Currently we are providing a FREE Wind Mitigation Inspection to the homebuyers with a General Home Inspection.
What Is Mitigation: Wind mitigation involves using specific building techniques to minimize damage from strong winds. Local Home Inspection LLC serving Pasco County, FL, provides Wind Mitigation Verification inspections through our qualified team (InterNACHI certified, licensed, and experienced) across the Lakeland-Tampa-Clermont-Kissimmee-Dade City area.
In some states, homeowners can enjoy reduced insurance premiums. Gulf Coast states, which are particularly vulnerable to hurricane-related wind damage, have considered incentives for wind mitigation. While Mississippi and Texas lack such legislation, Florida has successfully implemented it. After Hurricane Andrew, Florida enacted a law mandating that insurance companies offer discounts and credits for building features and improvements that reduce wind damage. To qualify for these discounts, homes must undergo a certified wind inspection.
Checklist for Wind Mitigation Techniques:
Garage Doors: Ensure door-track strength and mounting systems are adequate, avoiding flimsy metal panels.
Roof Covering: Use shingles that meet FBC requirements, install roof decks with large nails and close spacing, and utilize hurricane clips/straps to secure the roof to the walls. Protect windows and glass doors with impact-resistant glazing or other protective systems.
Roof-to-Wall Connections: The roof serves as the first line of defense against wind and water, with its connections to the walls of the house being pivotal in maintaining structural integrity. Strong roof to wall connections help transfer the wind load from the roof down to the house's foundation, thereby reducing the likelihood of wind uplift and preventing roofs from being torn off during storms.
Secondary Water Resistance: Implement self-adhering modified bitumen underlayment at all joints and apply foam seal to the underside of the decking.
Please call us to schedule your next inspection. Our qualified inspectors can arrange your inspection within two days or less!
Thank You.
Nasir Uddin
Certified Master Inspector (CMI)
Local Home Inspection LLC
#863-513-9426
