How do I build a hurricane proof shed?

scaryperson27

scaryperson27

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I want to build a hurricane proof shed. It will be housing a RO/DI unit inside it for mixing water along with tools, hardware equipment and maybe a work bench. There is one problem though. I'm starting out with nothing but dirt and this thing needs to be hurricane proof. Any sites, opinions, and resourceful information would be greatly appreciated. I would rather not have to buy one considering they cost three times the price as a DIY would cost.

Also if you have any pictures, please post them.
 
Well, I guess I am the one you need to talk to. My family business builds 20 a day. I have plans and schematics for 130 MPH winds. Depends on what you want and what you want it look like and what size? Pitch of roof and materials on the outside. Let me know.
 
you definatly need to look into the dome home stuff they make them premade now in sizes for sheds and what not, they are naturally wind proof to I want to say 200mph or something like that since the wind has nothing to grab a hold of I was going to build a dome home but got seriously ill and had to scrap the whole thing a few years ago.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8675115#post8675115 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MC Lighting
you definatly need to look into the dome home stuff they make them premade now in sizes for sheds and what not, they are naturally wind proof to I want to say 200mph or something like that since the wind has nothing to grab a hold of I was going to build a dome home but got seriously ill and had to scrap the whole thing a few years ago.
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Can you give me any specific links to what your talking about?
http://www.cover-tech.com/domepics.htm would this be what your thinking of? I have a 15x20 foot space to work with so.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8674401#post8674401 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lrac2006
yep ...I agree
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It needs to be more convinient to work with than cinder block. I'm much better with wood than i am cinder block.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8674632#post8674632 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by KH971
Well, I guess I am the one you need to talk to. My family business builds 20 a day. I have plans and schematics for 130 MPH winds. Depends on what you want and what you want it look like and what size? Pitch of roof and materials on the outside. Let me know.
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Do you have any scmatics that closely resemble this? What are my options when choosing materials? I want to overbuild this shed in the case that a hurricane occours, i won't be scared of it going anywhere.



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you can do a search for monolithic domes or geodesic homes if you like wood then the geo would be a good option for you the mono's are concrete here is a link to just one for instance... dome sheds
 
Hurricane proof? Ask the folks from Ocean Springs to Pass Cristian in Mississippi after Katrina! There's no such thing as Hurricane proof.
 
Here's the problem.....we can all tell you how to build a shed, but if you get a building permit , you must abide by your county's code of construction. There is no forgiveness in Fla. if you get caught constructing something without a permit. If you get caught!! and I said IF. ........I personally know our partner builds most of the wood bldgs for Home Depot in Fla. and when a permit has not been pulled and they have got caught....the bldg has been torn down!!! and I'm talking about completed 16x24 2 story bldgs. Will the bldg. be visible to your neighbors? If any of your neighbors have a grudge they can call the building inspector and get you in trouble.
 
I never got in trouble for putting up a Rubbermaid shed on the side of my house which is 8x8 and clearly visible, why would I get in trouble for this? Because it is wood? My neighbors are not very critical about that type if stuff. I'm not building a 18x24 2 story building. I will call the city and see what they have to say before I start to build. As far as i know, as long it is anchored down, it is allowed to be built.
 
Poured concrete walls are as cheap as block when it is all said and done... look into any of the methods (styro forms... etc).

Bean
 
The rubbermaid stuff does not fall under any permit restrictions, and that is bad because that stuff blows apart every storm and becomes projectiles at 100+ miles an hour.
 
Concrete walls are strong. What type of siding is your house made of? Do you want it to match your house?
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8681166#post8681166 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DrHank
Hurricane proof? Ask the folks from Ocean Springs to Pass Cristian in Mississippi after Katrina! There's no such thing as Hurricane proof.
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Very true.

At the Home Depot here they sell wooden barn/shed type things that look pretty good. How about one of those?
 
Build it in So Cal...............we don't have hurricanes.......... :lol:

Before anybody says "But you have earthquakes", I haven't felt an earthquake in almost 10 years.................How many hurricanes has the Florida coast had in that time?

Steve :D
 
What about waterproofing/flooding? Is that a potential problem? I can just imagine making a shed 100% wind-proof with concrete, only to have its contents get ruined by 10' of water...lol. I suppose as long as you use windows/doors with a high DP rating, and hurricane glass you should be fine for they water coming down... but what about flooding?
 
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