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On Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:42:11 -0400, GuzzisRule
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On Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:49:36 -0400, BAR wrote:

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We've lost a few trees in the neighborhood to storms, but I'm hoping the winds are not as strong
here as on the coast. Right now the weather channel is predicting 35 mph winds with gusts over 50.
Hopefully, the oaks in the yard will withstand that, although I've got one in the back that's got
some dead branches at the top.

Just think about the money you will save if the wind takes them down.

Might get new roof and carpeting also!

Just remember, it is not THAT the wind is blowing, it is WHAT the wind
is blowing.
Like I said we don't usually put down the shutters for a Cat 1 and you
are on the low end of tropical storm at 50 MPH gusts but you have a
lot more loose **** to blow around.
We are pretty careful about anything that will move in the wind since
we can get 50-60 MPH gusts just about any afternoon in the summer.
2 or 3 storms a year pretty much thins out the trees but I filled a 30
yard dumpster this spring, getting ready for the summer.

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Ficus%20down.jpg
http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Hort%20dumpster%20full.jpg

Most wind damage is caused on the leeward side because if negative
pressure. Note that this is NOT taking into account airborne debris.