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A high percentage of framed homes could be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse.
A high percentage of framed homes could be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse.
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, vinyl siding, and gutters.
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, vinyl siding, and gutters.
Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure and some exterior walls.
Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure and some exterior walls.
Well-built framed homes could incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends.
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If a Category 3 hurricane is predicted to hit an area, the expected structural damage would most accurately be described as:
Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure and some exterior walls.
Category 3 hurricanes can bring winds of 111 to 129 mph, which can cause significant damage to homes, especially those that aren't built to withstand such forces.
