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An apparatus and method for securing a structure and its roof against damage from high winds. A harness of a plurality of strap-like elements runs from or over the roof of a structure to anchors in the ground, with a coarse fabric such as shadecloth attached to and running between the strap-like ele

An apparatus and method for securing a structure and its roof against damage from high winds. A harness of a plurality of strap-like elements runs from or over the roof of a structure to anchors in the ground, with a coarse fabric such as shadecloth attached to and running between the strap-like elements. As the wind velocity increases, the wind pressure against the shadecloth in the area between the eaves of the roof and the ground increases, thus increasing the downward tension on the harness and further securing the roof and structure against damage.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A harness for securing a building against damaging winds, the harness comprising:a. a plurality of strap-like elements extending over the roof of the building said strap-like elements being in contact with the roof along a substantial portion of their length, and said str

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A harness for securing a building against damaging winds, the harness comprising:a. a plurality of strap-like elements extending over the roof of the building said strap-like elements being in contact with the roof along a substantial portion of their length, and said strap-like elements having end portions continuing from the eave of the roof to the ground;b. an anchoring means attachable to said strap-like elements to secure the end portions of said strap-like elements to the ground; andc. a first sheet of coarsely woven or knitted fabric having a shade or porosity, the ratio of the surface area of the opaque threads of the fabric to the total surface area of the fabric including the interstice between said threads, of 60% to 75%, such that air will pass readily through the fabric, attached to two or more of said strap-like elements, and extending at least partially between said end portions running from the eave of the roof to said anchoring means, for increasing tension on said strap-like elements as wind velocity increases and providing protection to the structure from wind pressure and flying debris.