Can Sandura® Wallaba Shingles resist hurricane winds?
Sandura® tropical hardwood shingles are becoming more popular after hurricane Irma.
Many home owners and resort developers have witnessed the damages that hurricane Irma caused across the Caribbean in September 2017. It was the most powerful Atlantic hurricane in recorded history, rising to a Category 5 storm when it made landfall on Barbuda on September 6, 2017. Its winds were 185 miles per hour for 37 hours.
Sandura® Shingles resisted hurricane winds in St. Barts – 2017
This vicious hurricane continued its path to destruction in the French and British West Indies islands. Shortly after the storm it was reported by several of our customers that there was little or no damage to their roofs, which were constructed using our Sandura® Wallaba Shingles.
The news spread quickly to many homeowners who were less fortunate, and immediately after the storm, Sandura® Shingles were being requested by several new customers.
Rosewood Resort – Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda. None of the Sandura Shingles installed between March 2017 –
September 2017 were destroyed in the Hurricane Irma category 5 winds which made a direct hit to the site.
Not only are our Sandura® tropical hardwood shingles most suitable for use under extreme wind conditions, the natural beauty of Sandura® shingles surpasses all other wooden shingles such as Cedar shingles and Alaskan Yellow shingles.
Apart from its natural beauty, Sandura® Wallaba Shingles are long-lasting and is rated one of the highest performing roofs which can outlast asphalt, metal, and clay tile roofs. With proper installation, our wood shingles can last twice as long as Cedar shingles.
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