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Team Captain [494]
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Charleston Weather
Sep 5, 2017, 3:17 PM
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Hi Tiger fans.
I'm new to the Charleston area. Should I be boarding up windows? Or would that even help things at all in a Cat 5?
Thanks for your thoughts.
Go Tigers
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Not yet, but yes... Speaking w/experience from Hugo...***
Sep 5, 2017, 3:18 PM
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All-In [26467]
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Coat your house in Flex Seal ... that stuff is awesome
Sep 5, 2017, 3:19 PM
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based on the commercials I've seen.
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I sawed this boat in half......
Sep 5, 2017, 4:11 PM
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yeeeeeeedawgie!!!!!!
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All-TigerNet [12942]
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I would leave the windows and doors open... that will likely
Sep 5, 2017, 3:19 PM
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allow the wind to pass through and not damage the house as much
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Re: I would leave the windows and doors open... that will likely
Sep 5, 2017, 3:37 PM
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The purpose of boarding up is primarily to keep flying debris from penetrating windows and doors. Very few structures will stand 150-175 mph sustained winds. The roof usually lifts allowing the wind to blow the walls out and takes the roof away at the same time.
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All-TigerNet [12942]
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are you sure about that?
Sep 5, 2017, 3:45 PM
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you have a link?
True or False -- The wind can pass through more easily if the windows and doors are open?
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All-TigerNet [13359]
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Its not THAT the wind is blowing...
Sep 5, 2017, 3:47 PM
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Its WHAT the wind is blowing.
HTH
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All-TigerNet [12942]
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so you refuse to answer the question?
Sep 5, 2017, 3:53 PM
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i'll put it this way...
If there were debris flying, is there a better chance of it passing through the house with the doors and windows open, or closed?
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All-TigerNet [13359]
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Re: so you refuse to answer the question?
Sep 5, 2017, 3:57 PM
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If by debris you mean an empty grocery bag, yes it will fly through the house without much issue or damage.
However if by debris you mean a Volvo...
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Re: so you refuse to answer the question?
Sep 5, 2017, 3:58 PM
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I will crack one window on each side of the house  I get what both of you are saying.
I would probably rather the house get completely shredded and torn down than getting filled with water and having to deal with all that fungi and crap. Would rather just start all over. Of course, I would be happier with some limbs down on the ground and all homes safe and people safe.
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Re: Its not THAT the wind is blowing...
Sep 5, 2017, 3:59 PM
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If you get hit with a volvo, it doesn't matter how many situps you did that morning....
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Where in Charleston?***
Sep 5, 2017, 3:34 PM
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Re: Where in Charleston?***
Sep 5, 2017, 3:40 PM
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James Island area near Fort Johnson and Seccessionville area. Got a little bit of marsh a couple blocks behind us. I'm new to the area
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From someone on the other JI who didn't board up for Matthew
Sep 5, 2017, 3:56 PM
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last year, we will be boarding up for this one if it turns.
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Re: Charleston Weather
Sep 5, 2017, 3:37 PM
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If I were you I would seriously start planning to evacuate. Don't wait until it's too late.
Godspeed!
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call Clemson area hotel and ask for room
Sep 5, 2017, 3:46 PM
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for the weekend. Tell them you are evacuating/fleeing the coast because of hurricane. When they quote you the $500/night rate, report them to the authorities for price gouging.
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Re: Charleston Weather
Sep 5, 2017, 3:46 PM
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Charleston Native my entire life. Hurricanes constantly threaten us but rarely do what they're supposed to. If I was you living on JI I do believe evacuating would be the smarter thing to do because of flooding. Buy what you need to board your windows before all the stores are bought out, if it's for sure going to hit us then board and evacuate because getting on and off the island after landfall might be a more difficult task than you think. Prayers and wishes to you brother.
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Re: Charleston Weather
Sep 5, 2017, 3:50 PM
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Thank you for the comments and thoughts and prayers. I actually do not currently live there at the moment but my home is there. A little bit of marsh sits a couple of blocks behind the home in an area that I guess I would say is central in James Island. I'm close to Clarks Sound though.
I don't even know who I could get to even board up the house. My current handyman is non existent and does not return any calls. Yard man is the same way. LOL Tough to find good hard working guys in the area it seems.
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Re: Charleston Weather
Sep 5, 2017, 3:53 PM
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I'll board it up for $5000. I live about 5 minutes away from there
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Re: Charleston Weather
Sep 5, 2017, 4:02 PM
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Also i've been hoarding 30 sheets of OSB for a few months. I'll sell them to you at a rate of $50/sheet after the hurricane
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Knock, knock... "Who's there?"..... "SLED"......***
Sep 5, 2017, 4:42 PM
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Knowing How Crappy Insurance Companies Are Burn Your House
Sep 5, 2017, 3:48 PM
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Down Now
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You should pack your bags and move back to Ohio
Sep 5, 2017, 3:51 PM
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HTH
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Re: You should pack your bags and move back to Ohio
Sep 5, 2017, 3:56 PM
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Never been to Ohio kind sir. Closest was CVG airport. I'm a South Carolinian. Clemson fan here.
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Buy a john boat
Sep 5, 2017, 3:54 PM
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Dont forget to stock up on gas, beer, and hot dogs.
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Where in Ohio are you from?***
Sep 5, 2017, 4:01 PM
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Team Captain [494]
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Re: Where in Ohio are you from?***
Sep 5, 2017, 4:14 PM
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I'm not from Ohio. I'm from South Carolina originally. Never been to Ohio.
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people are assuming since you evidently have never been
Sep 5, 2017, 4:32 PM
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through a hurricane. Most everyone who has lived in SC for awhile pretty much has been through a few.
Doubtful it hits Charleston anyways. The forecasts are starting to all come together now. Looks like the Gulf side of Fla is most likely gonna get hammered.
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Team Captain [494]
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Re: people are assuming since you evidently have never been
Sep 5, 2017, 5:06 PM
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Thanks Scooter.
Well I'm from the upstate so I've never personally been impacted by a Hurricane, at least in regards to a home. But recently purchased a property on James Island. Currently renting it out at the moment. Yeah, I know about the people from Ohio coming down South. I see two of the Ohio flags flying in the neighborhood.
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Re: Charleston Weather
Sep 5, 2017, 4:16 PM
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Board up and LEAVE.
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consult weather experts and pay attn to your local
Sep 5, 2017, 5:14 PM
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authorities. Really. Don't come to us, we don't know. We all came to a game in a monsoon/ hurricane remnant that, frankly, should've been called off due to dangerous conditions, and we got lucky, though the people in columbia didn't.
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