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| Warning signs | Domestic, industrial or commercial buildings can all suffer from the same warning signs: Age - problems can be rust, rot, fatigue & lack of inspections Incorrect installation - "It looked OK on the day" Stressed construction - Fasteners overtightening, deformation Past damage - Various issues might accumulate If people are responsible about reducing the chance of building damage, then looking at the above is important. |
| Damage reduction bigger issues. |
Fire - choice of building materials & human carelessness Vehicle collision - use a barrier, build away from roadways Flooding - check with authorities about the chance of flooding Earth quakes - pick your part of the world to live in Notes: Timber structures swell and warp in flood situations and can be more expensive to repair. |
| Wind damage | Gales - Can cause tree failure, then roof damage Thunderstorms - Downbursts & rotating tornados, can cause roof structural loss Tropical cyclones - can last for hours. Push & suck wind damage on the walls so they suffer loading down & lifting up forces and hence roof loss. Also flying debris can cause localised hits. |
| Immediate fixes shelter from elements |
Fix the roof - use tarps & tie down ropes Have a couple of heavy duty big units & strong ropes on hand. Contact your local emergency service who may also be able to help with tarps, ropes & willing hands depending on priorities. (See SES Volunteers, fire & emergency services, or your Local Government Rangers) Windows, walls and doors - use tarps, plywood or chipboard for short periods. Cover any holes or windows with broken glass, usually attached on the outside walls. Broken glass on the inside can be secured with sticky or packaging tape. |
| Useful TEK screws ... instead of a hammer and nails |
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A Phillips screwdriver and handful of TEK screws |
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| Other useful stuff .... |
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Some Australian Standards that apply |
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