Question

Which structural damage could be expected if a Category 3 hurricane is predicted to hit an area?(1 point) Responses 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 incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Well-built framed homes could incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. 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.

Answer 1

If a Category 3 hurricane is predicted to hit an area, the expected structural damage primarily includes:

• Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure and some exterior walls.

This level of hurricane typically results in significant damage to well-constructed homes, with possible roof loss and severe structural impacts.