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This photo shows a typical gable-roof bracing using additional boards to provide greater resistance to hurricane force winds.
Bracing gabel-ends
Bracing of gable-end roofs is recommended to help fortify these vulnerable roof components during hurricanes. This photo shows a typical gable-roof bracing using additional boards to provide greater resistance to hurricane force winds.
Photo courtesy of FLASH