How Strong Are Category 3 Hurricanes And What Can They Do To Roofing?

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Do you ever wonder what a Category 3 Hurricane like Ophelia actually is? What does the rating mean? The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane wind scale rates storms based on their wind speed. Hurricanes often are moved between categories as their wind speeds change.

Category 1 hurricanes have wind speeds between 74 and 95 miles per hour. Even a Category 1 hurricane cause a lot of damage to siding and roofs. Category 2 hurricanes have wind speeds that range between 96 and 110 miles per hour. Category 3 storms like Hurricane Ophelia have sustained winds as high as 111 and 129 miles per hour. A Category 3 hurricane can completely remove roof decking and gable ends. There are also stronger categories of hurricanes including Category 4 and Category 5.

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Our products test exceptionally well against high winds. Plus, we get outstanding feedback from customers. We’d be happy to show you how Endureed can provide you with the perfect synthetic thatch roofing for your business. Some of our products are designed to withstand exceptionally high wind speeds. This can give you the peace of mind you need during strong storms.

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