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WIND RESISTANT BLOCK HOUSES:

BASIC RULES

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 Build a strong foundation reinforced with iron rods, and build it a
minimum of 12 inches above the ground to serve as a moisture barrier.

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reinforced with iron rods in each corner.
Place reinforced columns at the side of each door
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Build a reinforced concrete

ring beam in the center o? eaph wall.
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Interior walls should be built using columns and ring beams also,
and they should be fastened securely to the outer walls,
Doors should be placed in the center of the wall for maximum
strength.

The house shoold be balanced by placing doors and windows

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 Each door or window should be a minimum of 36 inches from the corner.
Doors and windows should also be separated by a distance of 36 inches.

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 Fasten each galvanized sheet securely to the roof. Use a minimum of
12 nails for each sheet.

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