Oct 7, 2025 · Also called board-on-board fencing, this design alternates boards on both sides of the rails. The gaps allow wind to pass through, but it still has a full-privacy appearance from most angles.

May 20, 2025 · Board-on-Board fences (sometimes called shadow box fences) are fences with staggered rows of pickets on each side of the fence rails. These fences can offer more privacy while …

Do-it-yourself hurricane board-up clips provide a simple, quick and inexpensive way to protect windows during high hurricane windsDesigned for use over windows on brick, wood and stucco surroundings …

Jan 31, 2023 · Most hurricane-prone areas use standard hurricane wind-load parameters of fencing that can hold up to 75 mph winds or 3 seconds of wind gusts of 115 mph, such as areas labeled High …

Mar 23, 2025 · Crafted from flexible PVC, vinyl’s got a knack for weathering chaos, bending where wood might snap or aluminum might dent. Its design—solid panels or airy pickets—plays a key role in …

Feb 1, 2025 · Discover the best materials for a secure and effective board-ups, including plywood, OSB, and metal, to protect your property from damage during emergencies.

Feb 19, 2024 · Vinyl fences are made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride) material, which offers strength and durability. The flexibility of PVC allows the fence to absorb and distribute the force of strong winds, …

Nov 18, 2025 · High-performance building products such as DEXcell roof boards and eXP Sheathing are vital to resisting wind loads on structures to protect the people and property inside and the owner’s …

When an earthquake or high wind strikes the house, the walls and roof bear the brunt of these forces. A fully sheathed wall of plywood or OSB, properly connected to the foundation below and roof above, is …

Jul 24, 2024 · From board-on-board fences to shadow box and lattice design, you will learn about all the options that deliver high wind-resistance. With the knowledge from this article, you will be well …