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Protecting Homes from Hurricanes
Builders are now working to improve the performance of homes, so that they can withstand hurricanes and protect buyers from potential devastation.
Hurricanes : Main
New Orleans Faces 30% Chance of 2006 Hurricane
Still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the Louisiana Gulf Coast faces the highest probability in the country of getting struck by hurricane-force winds...
New Products Help Prevent Hurricane Damage
The hurricanes of 2004 and 2005 have spawned innovations in protecting homes from wind and water damage.
What Are the Odds A Hurricane Will Hit Your City?
The results of a recent analysis shows the probability of a particular city being struck by hurricane-force winds at any time during the upcoming hurricane season.
Hurricane-Strength Product Claims: More Than Hot Air
Florida's building codes have influence construction decisions made in other states especially those hit by Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Update: Materials, Labor Still Tight
Hurricane season 2006 has begun, but the construction industry has yet to recover from last year's catastrophe-ridden season, which aggravated bottlenecks in labor and...
Do Storm-Resistant Windows Really Work?
The good news is that the 2004 hurricane season is over. The bad news is that 2005 is expected to bring another record-breaking round of high winds and pounding rain.
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