Storm Net Device

Abstract

A storm net device is disclosed which comprises a net component that is rectangular with gaps in the grid to help fit the net component over the roof vents and pipe jacks. The net component contains a strong, durable perimeter hem with metal eye rings. Further, the net component may be laid across each end of a home or roof structure. Thus, the four corners of the net component are attached with a ratchet strapping to the anchor corkscrews in the ground at certain angles and are tightened to pull down the roof structure appropriately. The net component is engineered to withstand typical expected forces and prevent low pressure lift. Further, the net component provides for additional resistance to low pressure suction above the roof, keeping it intact.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A storm net device that provides a net material placed over roof structures to prevent full building collapse, a storm net device comprising:
 a net component;   ratchet strappings; and   anchor corkscrews;   wherein the net component is applied over a roof;   wherein the ratchet strappings are secured to the net component and the anchor corkscrews to provide necessary tension; and   further wherein the anchor corkscrews are embedded in a ground to secure the net component to the roof.   
     
     
         2 . The storm net device of  claim 1 , wherein the net component is configured in a rectangular shape and encompasses the entire roof. 
     
     
         3 . The storm net device of  claim 2 , wherein the net component comprises a perimeter hem made of a stronger and more durable overlapping of same material as the net component. 
     
     
         4 . The storm net device of  claim 3 , wherein the perimeter hem contains metal eye rings in a center of it to allow for the ratchet strappings to attach to the net component. 
     
     
         5 . The storm net device of  claim 4 , wherein the ratchet strappings are secured to the metal eye rings and also secured to the anchor corkscrews in the ground and can be tightened or loosened to tension desired. 
     
     
         6 . The storm net device of  claim 5 , wherein a layering of the net component material is placed between the perimeter hem and the net component on a short end of the net component to provide more safety and durability to the storm net device. 
     
     
         7 . The storm net device of  claim 5 , wherein material that comprises the net component, perimeter hem, and layering is nylon, polyester, and polypropylene. 
     
     
         8 . The storm net device of  claim 5 , wherein the net component can be easily folded down for storage. 
     
     
         9 . The storm net device of  claim 8 , wherein a storage bag is embedded within the perimeter hem of the storm net device and is large enough to house the ratchet strappings and anchor corkscrews for storage. 
     
     
         10 . The storm net device of  claim 9 , wherein a looped strap is also embedded in the perimeter hem to allow the net component to be hung for convenient storage once it is folded down. 
     
     
         11 . The storm net device of  claim 10 , wherein the ratchet strappings are tightened by threading through a mandrel of a ratchet and then tightening the ratchet to a desirable tension. 
     
     
         12 . The storm net device of  claim 11  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         13 . A storm net device that provides a net material placed over roof structures to prevent full building collapse, the storm net device comprising:
 a net component configured in a rectangular shape with a strong perimeter hem and layered short ends;   ratchet strappings; and   anchor corkscrews;   wherein the net component is applied over a roof of a structure;   wherein the net component is large enough to encompass the entire roof of the structure and is made up of a nylon, polyester, and polypropylene material;   wherein the perimeter hem and layered ends of the net component are made up of same material and provide further durability and security to the storm net device;   wherein the ratchet strappings attach to the net component and the anchor corkscrews to provide tension to the storm net device; and   further wherein the anchor corkscrews are embedded in a ground to secure the storm net device in place on the roof.   
     
     
         14 . The storm net device of  claim 13  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         15 . The storm net device of  claim 13 , wherein the perimeter hem of the net component comprises metal eye rings within its center which the ratchet strappings attach to. 
     
     
         16 . The storm net device of  claim 15 , wherein the anchor corkscrews are embedded in the ground at certain angles to provide a maximum tension required to protect the roof from low pressure lift happening above it. 
     
     
         17 . The storm net device of  claim 16 , wherein the ratchet strappings are secured to the anchor corkscrews and the net component and can be tightened manually by threading a strap through a mandrel and tightening a ratchet. 
     
     
         18 . The storm net device of  claim 15  further comprising a storage bag which is attached to the perimeter hem so that it hangs down from the storm net device and which is large enough to accommodate for the ratchet strappings and the anchor corkscrews for convenient storage. 
     
     
         19 . The storm net device of  claim 13 , wherein a looped strap is also embedded in the perimeter hem and which allows the storm net device to be hung on a hook for easy storage once the net component is folded in on itself. 
     
     
         20 . A method of protecting a roof from high winds, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a storm net device comprising a net component with ratchet strappings and anchor corkscrews;   deploying the net component over the roof of the structure so that the net component encompasses the entire roof;   securing the ratchet strappings to metal eye rings on the perimeter hem of the net component;   embedding the anchor corkscrews into the ground at certain angles to allow for maximum tension and security within the net component; and   securing the ratchet strappings to the anchor corkscrews in the ground and tightening the ratchet strappings to the desired tension.