Giant ground pangolins are the largest of all eight species. One was found to weigh 33 kilograms (72.6 pounds) â the largest pangolin ever recorded! Long-tailed pangolins are the smallest, weighing around 2-3 kg (about 4-6 pounds).
The choice of building materials can also affect the ability of a building to withstand hurricanes, although it is not always possible to use different materials, if the area is extremely vulnerable to high winds, it is good practice to use the most resistant materials available. Timber.
Roof Shape and Construction Roof shape and construction are extremely important to house survival of a hurricane since high winds can lift a poorly designed or reinforced roof off of a house. Roof overhangs should not be more than 1.5 - 2 feet if boxed (sealed) and 8 inches if unboxed. The smaller the overhang, the less likely the roof will be lifted off the house. Hip roofs are the best design for high winds, but are more expensive to construct. Gable roofs are acceptable and less expensive. The pitch of the roof should be at least 30 degrees (approximately 1 ft increase in elevation for every 2 ft in the horizontal direction). Flat roofs should be avoided completely.