The family of a man who gotridiculed onlinefor securing the roof of his house usingseveral ratchet strapsfelt vindicated this morning as the daughter proudly showed their Florida home unscathed in the aftermath ofHurricane Milton.“We are blessed to have no crazy damages to the home,” the clip captions. In it, she is seen giving her viewers a tour of her backyard with the straps still secured in place.HighlightsFamily secures roof with ratchet straps, house survives Hurricane Milton unscathed.The viral ratchet strap method sparks discussions, with some seeing business potential.Experts warn straps don’t protect against flooding or wall damage.Critics note surrounding areas remained unharmed without roof straps.Netizens who had previously made fun of the security measure congratulated them on getting through the storm safe and sound, with some going so far as to ask them to turn the installation of such tie-down straps into a job.“You and your dad should make installing these into a business!” one viewer wrote.RELATED:The family of a house that went viral for having their roof secured to the ground with ratchet straps felt vindicated after the building endured the storm unscathedImage credits:simplyuniquesmiles93As thedramatic imagesof the house being tied down using ratchet straps went viral in the hours before Milton’s landfall, manufacturers realized how profitable marketing their products as “hurricane-proof” could be.One such businessquickly branded their straps as “Hurricane Straps,” promising “unbeatable security during extreme weather.”@simplyuniquesmiles93We made it through our second Hurricane and we are blessed to have no crazy damages to rhe home. My prayers still continue to those heavily affected during this time. Me and my dad are about to drive to see if anyone needs help🙏🫶🏼🏠#HurricaneMilton#CentralFL#Orlando#FLhomegoesviral#homestrappeddown#homedepot#lowes#USCC#cargocontrolstraps#acehardware#CNN#wash2news#spectrumnews#telemundo#univision#dailymail#abcnews#ukradiostation♬ Inspirational – neozillaWhile such straps are commonly known in the trucking industry and widely used to carry large and heavy amounts of cargo, manufacturers are now adding “house protection” to their product descriptions.“Designed to withstand intense winds, the seat belt webbing gives these straps high tensile strength, ensuring that your structures, boats, or trailers stay anchored during storms,” the page reads, offering items priced at $25 to $58 depending on length.Experts are skeptical of the measure, pointing out how it does nothing to protect a house against flooding, debris, and damage to the wallsImage credits:lk2499Risk management experts, however, have warned that using such products to protect homes’ roofs may be nothing but aplacebo effect.“Securing the roof of a house like this does nothing to protect it against damages to its windows and walls,” explainedCristóbal Mena, Resilience and Crisis Consultant.“Houses in Florida are required to comply with the state’sbuilding code, which mandates the installation ofhurricane ties, metal connectors that add an extra layer of structural integrity to roofs.”Image credits:lk2499For Mena, complying with regulations is paramount to ensuring a house’s security. “People should focus on protecting their windows and garage doors and make sure entrances are well sealed to protect againstflooding.”@lk2499Man straps down his home as milton arrives in florida#florida#update#usa🇺🇸#breakingnews#hurricane#fyp#viral_video#milton♬ original sound – LK24/99While some viewers celebrated the family house’ssurviving the hurricanewithout damages, others were more skeptical of the method, pointing out how the surrounding area, including trees and neighboring houses, was equally as unscathed despite no ratchet straps protecting it.“From what I see, nothing much happened in that area. Every other house is intact!” a user remarked.Readers interested in Cristóbal Mena’s tips on safety, risk, and disaster management can follow him on hisX account.Thanks! Check out the results:
The family of a man who gotridiculed onlinefor securing the roof of his house usingseveral ratchet strapsfelt vindicated this morning as the daughter proudly showed their Florida home unscathed in the aftermath ofHurricane Milton.
“We are blessed to have no crazy damages to the home,” the clip captions. In it, she is seen giving her viewers a tour of her backyard with the straps still secured in place.
HighlightsFamily secures roof with ratchet straps, house survives Hurricane Milton unscathed.The viral ratchet strap method sparks discussions, with some seeing business potential.Experts warn straps don’t protect against flooding or wall damage.Critics note surrounding areas remained unharmed without roof straps.
Netizens who had previously made fun of the security measure congratulated them on getting through the storm safe and sound, with some going so far as to ask them to turn the installation of such tie-down straps into a job.
“You and your dad should make installing these into a business!” one viewer wrote.
RELATED:
The family of a house that went viral for having their roof secured to the ground with ratchet straps felt vindicated after the building endured the storm unscathed
Image credits:simplyuniquesmiles93
As thedramatic imagesof the house being tied down using ratchet straps went viral in the hours before Milton’s landfall, manufacturers realized how profitable marketing their products as “hurricane-proof” could be.
One such businessquickly branded their straps as “Hurricane Straps,” promising “unbeatable security during extreme weather.”
While such straps are commonly known in the trucking industry and widely used to carry large and heavy amounts of cargo, manufacturers are now adding “house protection” to their product descriptions.
“Designed to withstand intense winds, the seat belt webbing gives these straps high tensile strength, ensuring that your structures, boats, or trailers stay anchored during storms,” the page reads, offering items priced at $25 to $58 depending on length.
Experts are skeptical of the measure, pointing out how it does nothing to protect a house against flooding, debris, and damage to the walls
Image credits:lk2499
Risk management experts, however, have warned that using such products to protect homes’ roofs may be nothing but aplacebo effect.
“Securing the roof of a house like this does nothing to protect it against damages to its windows and walls,” explainedCristóbal Mena, Resilience and Crisis Consultant.
“Houses in Florida are required to comply with the state’sbuilding code, which mandates the installation ofhurricane ties, metal connectors that add an extra layer of structural integrity to roofs.”
For Mena, complying with regulations is paramount to ensuring a house’s security. “People should focus on protecting their windows and garage doors and make sure entrances are well sealed to protect againstflooding.”
While some viewers celebrated the family house’ssurviving the hurricanewithout damages, others were more skeptical of the method, pointing out how the surrounding area, including trees and neighboring houses, was equally as unscathed despite no ratchet straps protecting it.
“From what I see, nothing much happened in that area. Every other house is intact!” a user remarked.
Readers interested in Cristóbal Mena’s tips on safety, risk, and disaster management can follow him on hisX account.
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