Flood Resilient Homes – Page 2

Post-Storm Cleanup: What to Keep and What to Replace

After a storm surge, knowing which materials to clean or replace helps ensure a safe, resilient home restoration process.

Designing Resilient, Energy-Efficient Homes with SCIPs

An Architect in Florida prioritizes energy efficiency and resilience. She explores SCIPs for their strength, durability, and thermal efficiency in construction.

Alternative Construction Options for Building Your Home

A brief look at the choices beyond concrete block and wood framing

Hurricane Season: Protecting Your Home from Storm Surges

Learn to live with Mother Nature.

Rebuilding after a Hurricane: Read This First

Successful rebuilding begins with a Homeowner who is aware of the challenges and the regulations

Hurricane Season: Recommended Choices for Upgrading Your Home

Hurricanes and flooding or storm surge are a fact of life in Florida. But there are some proactive choices you can make now. Pinellas County contains 233,888 single-family houses *, including Clearwater and St Petersburg. Of those, about 13,397 were built using the Florida Building Code, which went into effect March 15, 2002, and isContinue reading “Hurricane Season: Recommended Choices for Upgrading Your Home”