Storm-Ready Design Project
Building to Beat Storm Surge VideoTodd Davison from FEMA is with Bob to talk about Hurricane Ivan and the power of storm surge. Ivan, unlike Hurricane Charley, had a very wide path and was slow moving. As a result, the storm surge was tremendous and the damage widespread. In the Florida Panhandle, 15, 000 homes were destroyed and another 25, 000 were uninhabitable. Storm surge built with this hurricane because of its slow, forward-moving track that pushed Gulf water ahead of it. This surge lifted bridges off their supports and homes off their foundations. Davison points out that there are building guidelines to prevent such damage. FEMA is actively involved in promoting guidelines for how to rebuild to fend off future damage. Protecting against storm surge is a huge focus for building practices because it forces water under slabs and presents a vertical risk of uplift to the home. Model codes now require that new homes be raised above the projected flood height. The Punta Gorda storm-ready house is nine and one-half feet above the water, a move that will save the homeowners more than half of the non-code premium for flood insurance. For homes built before the code, they are grandfathered and eligible for insurance but at a much higher rate.
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• Mercedes Homes - General Contractor
• Precise Forms, Inc. - Aluminum form systems for concrete homes and basement foundations
• Solid Wall Systems - Aluminum concrete form system
Floors, Stairs & Elevators
• Porcelanosa - Ferroker large format porcelain tile with oxidized steel finish; glass mosaic tile
• Tom Moorad - Proprietary concrete stain technique
Home Services
• William Zoeller, Steven Winter Associates - Architects & energy consultants
Insulation
• BioBased Systems - Soy-based polyurethane insulation (used to coat attic HVAC ducts)
Pools & Spas
• Blue Haven Pools - Splash pool construction
Real Estate
• Mercedes Homes - Developer - homes designed and built for comfort, elegance, efficiency, and safety in Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas.
Roofing & Siding
• Alcoa Home Exteriors - Ventura® hidden vent vinyl soffit
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